Text and bottom images by G.W. Miller III. Top image by Marie Alyse Rodriguez.
This article originally appeared at JUMP.
Tucked away in a parking garage in the heart of West Philly, in a living room-sized studio next to the rehearsal space of a thrash-metal band, you’ll find the headquarters of some of Philly’s best party people.
The Illvibe Collective DJ crew members have been throwing parties around the city since 2000, selling out venues and winning competitions, like the Red Bull Public Assembly competition over the winter. They topped local legends from Mad Decent and the Shakedown crew.
“We love music so much, we treat it delicately,” says DJ Statik, aka Mr. Sonny James. Continue reading
