RVA Radio: Jen Lasher – I Never Knew Promo Mixtape “Tugboat Exclusive”

by | Oct 18, 2013 | PODCASTS

Check out a new mix from Jen Lasher–here’s some details about this talented lady via her Soundcloud page:


Check out a new mix from Jen Lasher–here’s some details about this talented lady via her Soundcloud page:

One of electronic music’s defining vocalists and a powerhouse performer, east coast siren Jen Lasher brings her all to every performance. Hailing from the home of Baltimore Club, DC GoGo, and Moombahton, a ghetto fabulous stele shines through in her production and collaborations. With energetic stage presence and tons of original live material, each show uniquely marks its place in dance music history.

Over the years, Lasher has reached legendary status with residencies at the Highline Ballroom in NYC, Sonar in Baltimore and the Industrial/Gothic party Alchemy in DC. Not only is she a key player in the global dance scene, but also in the booming new EDM genre known as moombahton. She is currently a resident of the highly acclaimed Moombahton Massive events held worldwide. Jen Lasher’s DJ sets and live performances have earned her continuous invites to Ultra Music Festival, EDC, Coachella, SXSW, Starscape and the infamous Burning Man festival where she helped break moombahton music in 2010. Invites also include official tour support for music giants Shiny Toy Guns and a spot on the Skrillex Mothership Tour.

Jen Lasher has topped numerous charts worldwide from Beatport to Pop Billboard in Australia with her smash club anthem “So Dynamite.” Her music has been featured in the award winning Showtime TV series “The L Word” and she has also graced the pages of URB Magazine, BPM, Mixmag, The Washington Post, Time Out Chicago, and Remix Mag. With recent studio collaborations with A-list artists such as Mixhell, Nadastrom, and Munchi, Jen continues to be on the cusp of cutting edge dance music and culture, all while sharing stages with legends such as Diplo, Z-Trip, Bassnectar, and Fatboy Slim. Praised by fans and peers alike, Jen Lasher proves that she is, without a doubt, one of electronic music’s most sought after performers and a leading force in the DJ world.

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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