Karl Almaria

KARL ALMARIA

 



Bunchlox Music

:: Hudd Traxx :: Guess Who? :: Photo Records

From

identifying a Bob James song in an elevator, performing an air guitar riff to a

Led Zeppelin song, singing along with the latest Auto Zone TV commercial, to

dropping the latest underground house cut, Karl Almaria is all about enjoying

music. Karl loves a wide range of music, but living in Chicago almost all of his

life has given him the opportunity to witness the evolution of house music over

the years from its local early stages to the worldwide sound it is now. Today,

Karl Almaria can be found not only enjoying house music, but living it as well.



Whether it’s spinning alone, at a bar for 15 people, or at an event for 1500

people, Karl is simply a DJ at heart that enjoys it all. “Yeah, there’s nothing

like creating a vibe and connecting with a receptive crowd … but there’s also

something special about connecting with the music alone.” In the early days,

Karl was content listening to mix tapes, collecting records, and spinning at

home. However, it wasn’t long before others took notice. With plenty of

encouragement from others, he began playing out on a regular basis. 10+ years DJ

experience, a creative mixing style, and on-point track selection have now taken

him to DJ gigs in 17 states in the US and have earned him an ever-growing

booking schedule - including several residencies in his hometown of Chicago and

beyond. Although he insists he is not a promoter, Karl has had much success throwing

events as well. Highlights include work with the Epiphic collective (hundreds of

regular and one-off events) and 3+ years of Grizzled/Sizzled at Chicago’s Lava

Lounge (monthly party co-hosted with The Sound Republic). Currently on the web,

Karl hosts 2 internet radio shows: “Bunchlox Radio” every Tuesday [8-9PM Central



on www.chicagohousefm] and “Sunday Brunchlox” every 4th Sunday [12-2PM Central on www.myhouse-yourhouse.net].



On the record label front, Karl heads up Bunchlox Music (originally co-founded

with Rees Urban). From the start, the imprint’s consistent quality releases

quickly created an international following. Similar to DJing, Karl’s great ear

for music has been successful in selecting the best of both established and

up-and-coming producers. Bunchlox Music was one of the first labels to sign

artists such as Avondale Music Society, Jake Childs, Jazzy Eyewear, Jonn Hawley,

The Sound Republic, and Southern Roots. “If it’s good, it’s good … and people

will feel it, no matter whose name is on the record.”



Along with DJing and running Bunchlox, Karl has also been focusing music

production. His original tracks and remixes have found their way into many DJ’s

sets (including Derrick Carter, Diz, DJ Heather, Mark Farina, Slater Hogan &

John Larner, and Raoul Belmans) and have become the subject of track IDs in many

underground house circles. Karl has released tracks on Hudd Traxx, Guess Who?,

Red Brunette, and Photo Records.



Enjoying the music more than ever, Karl shows no signs of slowing down. “Really,

it’s all love … I do all this stuff simply because it’s a part of who I am.”



 



Mixes For Download:



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio024_09.29.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio023_09.22.09



KarlAlmaria_SlippedThroughTheCracks



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio022_09.15.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio021_09.08.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio020_09.01.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio019_08.25.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio018_08.18.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio017_08.11.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio016_08.04.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio015_07.28.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio014_07.21.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio013_07.14.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio012_07.07.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio011_06.30.09



KarlAlmaria.CRS.FrankieJ_SundayBrunchlox002_06.14.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio009_06.16.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio008_06.09.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio007_06.02.09



KarlAlmaria.DJRemedy.MidwayStrangers_SundayBrunchlox001_05.17.09



KarlAlmaria_LiveOnWNUR_05.18.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio005_05.19.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio004_05.12.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio003_05.05.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio002_04.28.09



KarlAlmaria_BunchloxRadio001_04.21.09



KarlAlmaria_Jackrabbit



KarlAlmaria_LiveAtSizzled(Downtempo)_03.13.09



KarlAlmaria_LiveAtSizzled(Downtempo)_02.06.09



KarlAlmaria_LiveAtGrizzled_10.10.08



KarlAlmaria_LiveAtSizzled(Downtempo)_01.09.09



KarlAlmaria_LiveAtGrizzled_12.01.07



KarlAlmaria_LiveAtGrizzled_05.03.08



KarlAlmaria_LiveAtSizzled(Set1-Downtempo)_12.12.08



KarlAlmaria_LiveAtSizzled(Set2-House)_12.12.08



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