Loosely Based

🤩 Today is the day!! It’s pretty blustery outside, but don’t fret; you already know today’s Reverie Society is going to be extra warm n’ fuzzy. The fun starts at 3PM with 2 for 1 cover until 3:30PM. See you soon!! Swipe for some extra promo photos of the lineup groovin’ together in various settings 🥰❤️

📣 One more sleep until our takeover of Reverie Society at !! Rounding out our lineup is…… whelp…. this is a weird one for us (me?) to post, talking in 3rd person lol 😅 anyhow, kicking off our special Sunday Funday is myself/Alfonso/the Loosely Based Bossman. Big THANKS so , , and for the invite to do this 🙏🙌 To follow the feature DJ post format:

📚 Artist bio:
Emerging from Seattle’s vibrant and diverse music scene, DJ and Producer Alfonso Tan has not only shaken up local dance floors but has been leaving his mark on cities across the US. With impactful tunes released on Adesso Music, WyldCard, HUSLY, Build It Records, and more, he’s shown his ability to seamlessly blend his personal style with classic house grooves and techy cutting-edge sounds. He’s rocked a wide range of events, from festival stages to underground after-hours parties to sunny discos and everything in between. Heavyweights like VNSSA, Moon Boots, Friend Within, Odd Mob, and DJ Minx are some of the names he’s shared stages with, and he’s crushed venues in major cities including New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Antwerp. Alfonso Tan’s extensive knowledge about how to move a crowd radiates through his productions and DJ sets, and he is eager to keep sharing his energy with the world.

🐒 We’re all super hyped for this Sunday, so come join us for a proper Sunday afternoon bop with good friends, good music, and good vibes 🔥 Hit that bio link for the deets ✅

📣 Happy Friday, friends!! It’s currently a bit damp and cloudy outside, but that’s exactly why Reverie Society Sundays are happening - to keep spirits high through these gloomier days 🥳 That said, today’s spotlight is a twofer featuring some absolute loved one’s and long-time friends of the brand. These two will be doing a special b2b: [roam(s)] and !

📚 Artist bios:
roam(s) - roam(s), a DJ and producer with Seattle roots, enjoys a wide range of house and house adjacent records. Having spent much of his professional life traveling as a videographer, he has embarked on countless journeys across the globe. His experiences of different cultures, chance encounters, and musical influences are infused in his sets, creating soundtracks of the vivid journeys passed. Show-goers have commented that he carries a nostalgic, yet fresh, sound in his selections, delivering with an emotional density that connects DJ to dance floor. With all of this combined, roam(s) creates a lasting impression on those he is able to reach, painting a cinematic energy in the room. Each dancer or listener, a lead in their own.

Rachel Vick - Born in Cleveland, OH, Rachel Vick grew up within sounds of classic, folk, and alternative rock. She developed a strong sense of songwriting and melody from her time spent in piano lessons and choir rehearsals throughout her school years. Now thriving in Seattle, Rachel takes the stage with intention and passion, whether to sing along to her own music, or to set the tempo for the party as a DJ. Her productions combine bright and playful melodies with driving house percussion, fusing songwriting skill and passion for house and indie dance music. She has released music on Popgang Records, Late Night Munchies, Uniting Souls, Tilted, and Feral One Recordings, and has provided support for artists including Fred Everything, Soichi Terada, Black Loops, Chez Damier, and more.

🪩 Catch roam(s) and Rachel Vick laying down some proper grooves this Sunday at alongside the rest of our special Loosely Based-curated lineup. It’s gonna be a hot one with great music, friendly folks, and a savory menu or drinks and bites 💫💫!!

📣 The weekend is almost here, gang! As you can imagine, we are pretty stoked for Sunday afternoon 🥳 Continuing on with feature posts of our 🥵 roster, today we spotlight [BIG SIR]!

📚 Artist Bio:
Having stepped on to the scene somewhat recently, BIG SIR has not wasted any time making big waves. He’s rocked dance floors across Seattle, in Vancouver, and across California, delivering memorable sets that range from deep to high voltage. Recent notable plays include the Cuff Complex’s Pride Celebration, Lazy Bear in rural California, and The Pink Party on Seattle’s Pier 62. As someone who has traveled across the world for the love of dance music, he’s earned his status as a proper ‘Rave Dad,’ drawing on these experiences to influence his sound. When BIG SIR isn’t busy laying down captivating sets, he is hard at work planning and executing ’s next bangin’ event. He’s especially stoked for this Sunday’s Reverie Society, as it’s his Monkey Loft debut!

🐵 Catch BIG SIR and the rest of the Loosely Based-curated gang of talent this Sunday at from 3-8PM. Great tunes, wavey vibes, awesome people, tasty food, and more await! Oh, also, did we mention that we’ll be in the gallery with enhanced visuals for this one? 😈 Tix and info in our bio ✅

📣 Leading up to this Sunday’s Reverie Society, we’ll be spotlighting the lovely folks on our lineup to give you an idea of what to look forward to. We’ll kick this off with a dear friend to many across Seattle’s music scene and someone who we are truly excited to have: !

📚 Artist bio:
Sonny K is a rising force in the electronic music scene, known for his genre-spanning sets and infectious energy behind the decks. Born and raised in Asia, his musical roots run deep across styles and cultures, shaping a sound that’s as eclectic as it is dancefloor-driven. After spending over a decade in the healthcare field, the pandemic-and a circle of musically gifted friends-inspired a powerful pilgrimage, growing as a DJ. His sets move effortlessly through house, techno, and bass, driven by a love for track discovery and musical connection. Sonny K has had the honor of sharing the stage with heavyweights like MK, KREAM, Tinlicker, Drezo, Oliver Tree, Lavern, It’s Murph, and most recently, Meduza-honing his ability to elevate any room, from intimate club venues to experiences. Whether he’s opening the night or hyping the afters, Sonny K delivers a dynamic, genre-defying vibe that holds the crowd’s attention from start to finish. Always digging, always evolving. Always sending-he’s the kind of artist who doesn’t just play music, he builds a journey.

🐒 Catch Sonny K alongside a gang of rad selectors this Sunday afternoon at Monkey Loft for the Loosely Based takeover of Reverie Society. Drink specials, tasty food, great music, and a friendly, music-loving crowd —— it’s gonna be a great time! [🎟️ event info in our bio]

Hey gang! This is , Loosely Based’s bossman 👋 With our recent co-productions, people have asked me what Loosely Based is. It’s a fair question, as the brand isn’t as active lately. Thus, a re-introduction seemed fitting:

In late 2018, I learned how to mix and got the itch to DJ in a club setting. Without any clout, I didn’t think anyone would book me, so I thought: what if I rent a small venue, invite some friends, ask some DJ friends to join in case I suck, and give myself my first club gig? So, that’s what I did. Our first party, aptly titled ‘Rough Draft,’ was at the Underground (RIP) and sold out! Seeing the joy it gave everyone made me want to continue with more. I quickly discovered the logistical limitations of promoting without an established brand, and Loosely Based was born. The name stems from the brand’s casual and flexible foundation.

LB has thrown 22+ events: 360° basement parties, rooftop T-dances, beach pop-ups, COVID fundraiser streams, multi-room/genre ragers, and more. It’s been a great way to unleash my ideas, provide something for the community, and give opportunities to others. It has a q***r slant, but is for all dance music lovers; everyone from shirtless daddies to shuffle girls attend the events. It’s focused on bringing good people together over dope music. Fittingly, I call it my ‘occasional party brand’ 😜

During the past few years, I haven’t had the capacity to program as much. This bums me out, but life be lifin’. That said, I’m glad that opportunities still pop up. As such, it’s rad that and invited to work on a Reverie Society installment with them 🙏 The lineup truly embodies the LB spirit ❤️ Given how fun the first event was, I’m pretty dang hyped. It’ll be a rad afternoon! See you there?

➡️ Swipe for some memories 🥰

-Alfonso

Last weekend, the freshly minted, weekly Reverie Society series kicked off at , and it was a grrreat way to spend Sunday afternoon!! A groovy crowd showed up to dance to some feel-good tunes 🔥 and the vibes the event provided were a great boost to everyone’s spirits as the days get shorter and wetter. Additionally, the southern-inspired snacks were absolutely 💣 The fun will continue each Sunday throughout the winter with special themes for each week. Up next is a showcase from a very well-loved underground spot featuring a very talented crew, 😎

Following that, for the 10/26 installment, Loosely Based will be taking over with some of the collective’s OG friends and some fresh talent - , , , , and . We’ll also be re-locating to the ground-level gallery to provide a more central feeling to the event. Come get your preventive remedy for a ‘case of the Mondays’ 🪩 Info in the profile link 🔗

📣 We are back at it again, gang!! As the seasons turn and the temperatures dip, we’ve got something to keep you warm and ward off those Sunday Scaries. , , and , some of Seattle’s longest-running and most-beloved dance music collectives, are teaming up to host wavey Sunday afternoons at one of our favorite spots, 🐒 Expect feel-good house music with all your favorite people, an open kitchen with tasty food, and special bevvies (including N/A options). For the 10/26 installment, Loosely Based was invited to take things over, so we’ve invited a mix of old friends and new faces - all *dope* selectors and artists - to supply the groove. It’s gonna be a lovely afternoon, so come share some dance steps with us ❤️🖤 Ticket info can be found on our profile ✅

LINEUP (A-Z)

(BIG SIR)
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🪩☀️ We’re back again this Sunday!! Catch us at Alki Beach Park, Shelter 01 for a proper Sunday afternoon Day Party. Disco, Funky House, Smiles, and Sunshine await!! Your selectors for the afternoon will be , , , and . Per usual, this is a FREE event, but donations are welcome to cover space rental, equipment wear, and work invested by involved parties. Hope to see you there!!

Surprise! After how fun last year’s beach pop-up was, , , , and are back at it today ☀️🔊🙌 Join us at Alki Beach for some sun-soaked disco and funky house! Hope to see you this afternoon!

Hey friends! It’s been a WHILE since Loosely Based has hosted something, and trust, we have missed you dearly. We’ve got a couple ideas brewing, but in the meantime, you are cordially invited to a pop-up Tea Dance at Alki Beach hosted by us and the .collective 🥳 Meet us at Picnic Shelter 01 this Sunday (7/9) for an afternoon of disco, funky house, great company, and general feel-good vibes. We’ll supply the tunes, you’ll bring what you need for a day at the beach/park (please pick up after yourselves). This a free event, but donations are welcome to cover the miscellaneous costs associated with throwing this. More info can be found in our bio (or the events section if you are seeing this on FB). Catch you soon!!

Rounding out our TreeHouse lineup is and 🙌

haus|GASM is one of the founding members of the lovely .collective and known to crush a ravey campout or secret after hours. He’s got a love for bouncy and soulful dance music, and has impeccable taste. We can’t wait for him to send it!! 🛫

Alfonso Tan is the boss-man for , a resident DJ at the Cuff, and a frequent player around the city and beyond. He is thrilled to have you at this thing, as something that he is most grateful for is everything that dancing to great music with your chosen family contains 🥰❤️❤️

Presales end at 5PM! Door tickets available, but there’s still time to save some 💰 See you tonight!!! [event link in bio / FB events section]