Austen van der Bleek

01/10/2026

It’s dry good January.

Giving Bar Mezzo a spin for my first time of 2026 tonight.

The records I pulled for my 12 hour set on January 1st are still set aside, so going to condense that into whatever will fit into two bags, play what I didn’t get around to, and run some of the best of it back.

Only 4 hours, so 1/3 the length, this feels like a sprint, after that marathon.

🫡

12/24/2025

The NYE tradition of taking over a warehouse for an alternative, underground celebration continues!

Most events list the number of DJs, performers, or stages, but quantifying with those kind of numbers doesn’t matter. It’s quality over quantity here, with over 100 years of combined DJ experience in one building.

In addition to this lineup of DJs in the intimate Suite E Studios, there will be eclectic lounge sets for the VIP experience in The Mad Monk, original live music at the wonderful Mad Meadow stage, and a combination of the two in the free Art In Session alleyway. Plus live painters and a James Oleson sculpture effigy at midnight.

Avoid the chaos of typical NYE celebrations and embrace the creativity happening in the amazing Warehouse Arts District instead.

There’s a $5 discount holiday special that ends Thursday at midnight. You can also hit up your favorite act for their unique discount code for an additional $5 off.

🎫 reflections-nye.eventbrite.com/?discount=avbleek

12/19/2025

Proud to share the first recording of me from our creative home, Suite E Studios!

Opening for my good friend Lars Behrenroth of Deeper Shades of House starting with midtempo electronic jazz excursion and moving my way up into deep, soulful, afro, and classic house.

Wound up sticking to strictly wax. I didn't have much time to pull records beforehand, but I love how this feels like a natural evolution and extension of my guest mix for DSOH in 2018.

Hope you enjoy!

Thanks to Santino Bontempo for the mastering assistance.

Proud to share my first recorded set from my creative home, Suite E Studios. Warming up the room for Deeper Shades of House's Lars Behrenroth with deep, soulful, afro, and classic house sounds on viny

12/12/2025

I'll be joined by good friend Lars Behrenroth of Deeper Shades of House on Saturday for the last Open House Conspiracy of the year at Suite E Studios.

OHC with Lars Behrenroth & Austen van der Bleek
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Here's my guest mix for his radio show from a ways back if you fancy a listen: on.soundcloud.com/diXCIcJQRfkA5B8zas

11/26/2025

The 2nd annual No Thanks is tonight! I'll be DJing at Suite E Studios later in the night.

Last chance to save on discounted tickets
🎫 no-thanks.eventbrite.com/?discount=avbleek

11/12/2025

I’ll be spinning some records for this year’s SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival finale celebration. The 2025 theme is “Origins” and some of my earliest gigs in St. Pete were for SHINE events at Station House, so this occasion feels fitting in my artist/DJ journey as well.

SHINE Origins: Mural Festival Finale
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11/10/2025

No Thanks returns for another year! Wednesday, November 26th with DJs at Suite E Studios and bands in The Mad Meadow.

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11/06/2025

Doing an early set at Bar Mezzo this Saturday for their one year anniversary!

OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY ✨
We’re doing it up the Mezzo way.
Oysters, cocktail, vinyl DJs, & a midnight happy hour for the night owls.
This Saturday, November 8 — see you there.
• DJ Austen Van Der Bleek 3–6 pm
• Wild Turkey & Campari Happy Hour 3–6pm
• Lost Coast Oyster Pop-Up 3–5pm
• DJ Sein 9pm – late
• Midnight Happy Hour 12–2am
• Limited Edition Anniversary Tee Drop starting at NOON 🫳🎤

10/31/2025

Join me at Bar Mezzo for Halloween tonight. I’ll be burning the wax at both ends for you with haunted trax.