It is rare to find two people who are natives of the DC Metro area. Chris and John grew up in “NoVa” amongst the planned communities of suburban Hell. They bonded over their nostalgic affection for mid ’90s East Coast Hip-Hop. It didn’t take long to go from playing tracks for one another in their basements to buying turntables and spinning.
Ender – Drums and Flowers | moonbouncedj
While off at different colleges, they honed their abilities on the wheels of steel. Reconnecting after college and John’s Peace Corps stint, they did their first gig together at Claire and Dons Beach Shack—a bar/restaurant, formerly in Clarendon—a starting point, for those in pursuit of a DJ career in the Washington area, much like Galaxy Hut or Dr. Dremo’s. They have played together ever since, offering listeners a little bit of everything with their signature styles.
Under the name Moon/Bounce, these two have married their styles not only musically, but through technology. They are a hybrid of vinyl and computer, a union of eclectic and fresh. They don’t stick to musical fads or fashion, they stick to what sounds good. A true test of a DJ is not whether he can seamlessly mix two house tracks together, but instead, if he can mold tracks into new ideas. Moon/Bounce has this kind of communication: speaking together through music.
Chris and John have similar interests in all things funky and fresh. John has moved more towards Latin music, while Chris has more of a house feel. The two of them also produce beats in their spare time under the names Ender and John Jazz.
House Party Mix | JohnJazz
You can catch Moon/Bounce at The Black Cat this Friday, May 13th, as well as May 27th at SOVA. They are starting a new rooftop pool party at Donovan House to be held on every Full Moon.
The Metaphysical has two monthlys at The Rock and Roll Hotel: GKYK with DJ Keenan (Second Saturdays, next show this Saturday 5/14), and STANK! (Last Saturdays, next show 5/28).
This Saturday is The Metaphysical’s “I Wear My Sunglasses (and Hats) at Night” Birthday Celebration! Everyone who knows Ed knows how much he likes to sport different sunglasses and hats while he DJs. Come out early to RnR, as the party will be throwing down in the private room at the end of the main bar at 8:00pm. Wear your sexiest, funniest hat and sunglasses combo to the party, but the Birthday Boy will be the one wearing them by the end of the night!
The Metaphysical will be DJing the DC Record Fair on Saturday, June 4th. He has a nu disco party Church, with DJ Dean every Sunday at Asylum, and he is also in international hip hop group mathpanda and travels the globe as a DJ.
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