Words: Nikki Wright Shutter: Tina Paul

Pete Tong and Erick Morillo at the Grand Opening of Pacha New York

 KL: What is it about the New York version of Pacha that makes it stands out from the other Pacha clubs?

EM: We try to bring the New York–style grittiness and combine it with Pacha’s Mediterranean feel. We add some fabulousness and that’s Pacha New York!

 KL: Do the Pacha nightclubs share a design/look, or does each have its own unique design/look?

EM: All branches have their own design but they tie together through carefully thought-out design that has careful regard to an inspiration.

 KL: Does every room have its own DJ booth or will the main-floor’s music pump throughout the club?

EM:  Yes and yes: we have three separate booths on different floors, but the music from the main floor can also play on all floors if we want.

 KL: Will every night and every room be playing house music?

EM: Hell, no! In the main room, the sounds will range from all kinds of house to techno to progressive. Upstairs, we will even it out with hip hop and deep house, and downstairs it’s “anything goes”—we will play rock, new wave, booty bass, whatever!

 KL: What night will you be spinning at Pacha?

EM: I played the grand opening tonight and I onDecember 23rd. I will be back at the club twice a month ( FYI: Dates are Feb 3, 19; March 17; April 7, 21; May 5, 19; June 2; and July 3.)

 KL: For those just discovering you, how would you describe your sound?

EM: It’s like having hot, sweaty, thumpin’ sex.

 KL: How involved is your label, Subliminal Records,  in Pacha? Will we be seeing your artists perform/DJ there? Will there be special “subliminal” parties?

EM: There will be special Subliminal Sessions, and we will be hosting all Subliminal artists and DJs in due time.

 KL: What is the best night for a gay crowd to go to Pacha NY?

EM: Every night, because Pacha is all about a great vibe, not sexual orientation.

 KL: Do you think Pacha NY will help bring dance/house more to the forefront of American pop culture?

EM: Yes, the reason being that not only are we catering to clubbers with one of the best sound and light systems in the country, we are bridging the gap with Pacha by also catering to the fashion and celebrity crowd.

Check www.pachanyc.com for updates.