Alfonso Tan
Rising, Seattle-based, dance music DJ & producer with a passion and attitude that rattles dance floors. House. Tech house. Disco. Occasionally techno.
Let's vibe together! Extended Bio:
Alfonso's passion for music can be traced back to recording his favorite tracks off the radio and trading mix CD's with his friends. He's always been intrigued by both the artistic and technical aspects of DJ'ing, and finally dove into this world at the end of 2018. House music is his foundation and main love, and he finds enjoyment in many forms of electronic da
13/09/2024
Lookin’ towards the weekend like…
🦅 Friday - with , set time: 12-close
⛴️ Sunday - with for , event time: 3:30-8:00PM
🎟️ Ticket links for both: https://alfonsotan.design
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12/09/2024
Playing a very cutesy ‘locker room’ party this Friday at the with my dude 🧖♂️ The cheekily-named has become a pretty hot event, and it’s been great to see starkey grow this concept in Seattle. If you’re looking for a way to cut loose [🏳️🌈😈] this Friday, this will be a proper way to do so!! Save some cash with a presale ticket (link in bio), and let’s boogie 💦🔊
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03/08/2024
Sailing on international waters …sorta 🇨🇦😜 Really though, the views on yesterday’s Menagerie boat cruise were stunning AF 🌅 More of this type of weather is in the forecast for today, which means it’s the PERFECT day for an outdoor block party, and is throwing a hot one!! [Swipe for the flyer, info in bio link] ☀️ I absolutely love a proper day party, and I’m thrilled to send out some bright and wavey vibes for this one; quite a contrast to last weekend’s set, ha. Catch me playing through the golden hour: 6:45ish-close. This event is sold out, but keep an eye on ’s IG (both stories and posts) as they may release more tickets as the day progresses. Hope to see you, and Happy Pride, Vancouver!! 🏳️🌈🔊
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24/07/2024
Is somebody gonna match my freak?! 😈
I’ve been a huge fan of Tinashe’s music for a very long time and her new track “Nasty” is a total JAM. It’s pretty dope that she posted the stems and invited everyone to remix the track 🤩 I’ve had this sorta menacing tech house tune that I’ve been sitting on, but was having trouble pairing a vocal to it. On a recent Sunday night whilst just relaxing on the couch, I dropped the “Nasty” vocal stem on it and it just felt like a pretty good fit. It’s not an official remix so it’s only on SoundCloud, but it’s available as a free download and can be listened to on SC (linked below). I hope you enjoy!! I haven’t played it out too much just yet, but I’m super stoked to put it in rotation 🤘 Thank you for any and all support 🙏 Hope your week is going well!!!
🪄 Mastered by Hume Audio
☁️ https://on.soundcloud.com/PPEhBGhnwda3b3hf9
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🚨 New Music Alert!! My new track “Tell You Something” on WyldCard Records is out today!! With it’s rolling bassline and light-yet-slightly sassy attitude, it’s been a total dance floor burner for me 🔊 I’m thrilled that it landed on WyldCard, as I love the music the label puts out, as well as the work done by the boss, Vanilla Ace 🤘 You can stream it on whichever platform you prefer, or if you’re a DJ, you can download it on Beatport or Traxsource. Use the link below to get to all these places. As always, playlist adds, shares, etc. are appreciated. Thank you, tune in, and get down!! 🥳
🪄 Mastered by Hume Audio 🤘
https://hypeddit.com/alfonsotan/tellyousomething
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The man Alfonso Tan has updated our Spotify playlist with his favourite tracks right now...🔊
https://lnk.to/adessospotifyplaylist to listen to his selection now
09/07/2024
It’s been about a month since “You Can’t Stop Me” fully dropped on and I’m pretty stoked on all the love it’s been receiving 🥰 As part of it, I experienced a new first: press coverage! I’m sure it’s something that big artists are fairly accustomed to, but it’s pretty dang fresh and exciting to me, especially considering the coverage has come from different parts of the world 🌎 Big thanks to these publications for the feature! 🙏 It’s truly an honor, and it was really cool to shed some light on my creative process with the track as well as some information about myself, my inspiration, and my background (Seattle came up several times, and I’m proud representative! 💙). You can listen to “You Can’t Stop Me” on your platform of choice, so throw it on and get into it! Again, thank you so much for the support in all forms; keep dancin’!! 🔊
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05/07/2024
Summer is comin’ in [literally] hot!! After Pride, and especially after July 4th, is always when it seems like Seattle’s beautiful summer weather finally stops faking us out and I am sooo here for it! Over the next two months, I’ll be playing some really fun events locally as well as in SF and Vancouver: sweaty residency sets on my home turf, a sexy one-off thing in White Center, a wild event at a massive venue during Dore, a dope block party in Vancouver, a wavey boat cruise also in Vancouver, and more to be announced 😎 I’m also super stoked to be droppin’ another house track on a rad label next Friday. It’s been going off in my sets so I can’t wait to share 🤘 Stay tuned for that, and let me know in the comments where we’re dancing! Swipe ➡️ for available flyers 🤩 Applicable links (tickets, track pre-orders, etc.) can be reached here: https://lnk.bio/alfonsotan. Thank you for all the love, and bug your local promoter if you want me in your area 😜🤘🙏 Happy Friday!!
Background song ID - my new one “Drop That” on ’ 2024 Summer Compilation 🔊
The incredible Alfonso Tan is in the hot seat for this weeks Adesso Music Radio show...🔥
https://lnk.to/adessoradioshow to listen to the show now.
29/06/2024
Survived Friday (and Thursday 😅) of Pride Weekend 🏳️🌈 If you are out celebrating, I hope it’s off to a good start for you!! I saw a ton of friends yesterday, and many of them asked where to catch me this weekend. This might be a little repetitive, but my last post got some weird label, so I figured a few quick pictures of the physical locations was helpful (along with some of yesterday’s fun 🌭). The weather is looking lovely and I can’t wait to send it for the community 🚀 Hope to see you out there!!
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Release Day is back, baby!! I am super stoked to be back on Build It Records for their 2024 Summer Compilation with my tune “Drop That” 😎 It’s a cheeky tech house groover with some fun vocal chops and a gravel-laden bass line. Trust that it’ll be in my arsenal as we kick off Pride weekend in Seattle 🏳️🌈 The whole compilation is HEAT (been lovin’ what the Hot Keys boys are doing 🔥), so give it a listen with the link in the comments. As always, playlist adds, shares, streams, Beatport purchases, etc. are super appreciated. Thank you for the support, and Happy Friday!!
Hey friends and fellow music heads! For those interested, I whipped up a little overview of some of the key sounds that make up my track “You Can’t Stop Me” on Adesso Music. Most of it is done with stock Ableton plug-ins; Wavetable is one of my favorites! Another important thing that I cover is the value of producing with a flat signal (via Sonarworkss for me). This is especially important if you don’t have access to a full studio or you are producing on the road. These are quick and simplified explanations, so feel free to DM me if you want more detail on any of the things I talk about 😎 You can check out the finished track here https://lnk.to/youcantstopme — enjoy 🔊!!
21/06/2024
⬜️ Rockin’ white this weekend (swipe ➡️ for the reason)
…In a recent Mixmag Brasil interview, I shared about my new track “You Can’t Stop Me,” my background/influences/musical approach, and Seattle’s scene. Something I mention regarding the scene is how there has been a pretty significant number of new, smaller, crews throwing events all over Seattle lately. It’s really cool to see people taking matters into their own hands and being resourceful. As someone that kinda broke into the scene by first throwing events that I could play at, I really appreciate the grassroots/DIY approach that these folks are taking. One of the relatively new squads is the .collective. I had a ton of fun rockin’ their event at NBD Gallery, so I’m stoked to be back at it with them again. This Saturday, join us for a White Party in the Basement 🤍 I’m hyped to be playing there for the first time after seeing several events totally go off! In honor of Pride Month, Tech It has filled the roster with some dope LGBTQ+ talent 🏳️🌈 There’s a ticket link in my bio, so take some of that summer solstice energy and get down with us!! I play 11-12, but all night will be 🥵🥵
*NOTE - white attire is encouraged, but not required.
08/06/2024
Did the sun wake anyone else up earlier than they wanted, or was that just me? Anyhow, it’s looking like it’s gonna be a super nice PNW day and I’m heading a touch south this afternoon to provide some sounds for at the Street Festival 😎 In a recent interview, I mentioned that C89.5FM had a pretty big influence on me while growing up, and how fortunate Seattle is to have had a dance music radio station for so long. I hadn’t realized that this was uncommon for cities until recently. Also, C89.5FM has been a *very* long-time supporter of the LGBTQ+ community ❤️ All that said, it’s pretty cool to be playing a big event for them! If you’re looking for something to do today, this will be a grrreat option ☀️ I close C89.5FM’s segment with a 1:30-3:00PM set. Hope to see you there!!
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Out today on Adesso Music...🚨
Hailing from Seattle’s vibrant dance music scene, DJ and producer Alfonso Tan has been making his mark in the US and beyond with credits on Build It Records and Late Night Munchies, having also shared stages with heavyweights such as VNSSA and Moonboots.
Bringing the heat right away, ‘You Can’t Stop Me’ unveils catchy female vocals nestled over the top of slick drums, rolling low end, and cosmic swirling synths, making for an attitude-filled track undeniably geared for peak-time crowds.
https://lnk.to/YouCantStopMe to listen now.
07/06/2024
The “office” is poolside this evening 😎 Just got done sorting out the sound setup. Music goes on soon!! 💦🌈
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01/06/2024
May is coming to an end, so I’m taking seat for a bit before I start running around throughout June. starts tomorrow and I am super hyped to help everyone celebrate all month 🏳️🌈😃!! I’ve got a fun variety of shows: a swanky pool party, a rowdy basement, an all-ages neighborhood fair, the rooftop of a beloved club, and the main stage for an infamous block party. In addition to that, the extended version of my latest track “You Can’t Stop Me” drops next Friday, and you can stream the radio edit right now. It feels like a pretty good theme for the month 💪 Get to the track and all available tickets with the link below. So tell me, where are we dancing? 🕺🔊🏳️🌈❤️🔊😘
🌎 https://lnk.bio/alfonsotan
📣 It’s release day!! A couple of weeks ago, I announced that I would be dropping a new single on ( and ‘s killer label), and phase two of the release happens today: the radio edit of “You Can’t Stop Me” is now available on all streaming platforms. I’m sooo hyped that it’s finally available to the general public! Stream it by looking me up in on whatever platform you use, or by using this link: https://lnk.to/YouCantStopMe. I hope this tune gets you in the mood for the weekend!!
Backstory: “You Can’t Stop Me” was something I started back in July 2023. After making a few random things (like an emo Bass House tune), I wanted to create something with more of a rolling groove. Interestingly, the constant movement of rail transit also served as inspiration. If you listen closely, you can actually hear the BART running in the background. I got the track’s basics down quickly, but then struggled for a while to get them to sound ‘just right.’ Some bass notes weren’t hitting properly, the vocal needed more variation, etc. It was frustrating. Still, I learned A LOT through experimenting until I got the sound I wanted. The last parts of the track came together as I was traveling through Croatia and Spain at the end of last summer. I was feeling really inspired from the music events I had attended and used the downtime during the trip to nail down the track’s final bits. “You Can’t Stop Me” certainly has some sentimental value because of this ❤️
🙏 Big thanks to Adesso Music for picking up the tune! I’m a big fan of the music that they put out and this is a song that I’m super thrilled about, so I’m grateful that it found a great home. As always, playlist adds, plays, shares, etc. are all appreciated. Thanks for the love!!
Release day just keeps on getting better...🔥
'You Can't Stop Me' by the unstoppable force that is Alfonso Tan is now available to stream.
https://lnk.to/YouCantStopMe to listen now!
23/05/2024
💃 Who wants to see me in a red dress? You’ll get your chance this Saturday at the Seattle Red Dress Party 😅 COVID put this party with a long history on hold, and alas, the organizers have decided to retire it, but they wanted to go out with a bang 💥 The Red Dress Party has raised tens of thousands for HIV/AIDS charities, and the finalé will continue in the giving spirit ❤️ I’m super honored and excited to be part of the Red Dress Party’s send-off, performing alongside the queen and some super talented friends. It’s gonna be a great night for a special cause, so say ‘yes to the dress’ and catch us at in Belltown! There’s a ticket link below; and check out the photos for some inspo and a preview of my look, lol. Who wore it better? I would make an awful drag queen 😅😆
https://www.strangertickets.com/events/147007786/seattle-red-dress-party-2024-the-last-dance
Note: a suit or other red attire is totally fine if a dress would not be comfortable for you 👍
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10/05/2024
To those that celebrate: Happy Pre-release Day!! Today, that means I’m celebrating 😎 My upcoming house / tech house track on Adesso Music “You Can’t Stop Me” is now available for pre-order on Beatport, Bandcamp, and Traxsource. It’s been going off in my sets, so I’m stoked to finally share it with the world. Add it to your cart through your store of choice and keep it locked!! Find it here: https://lnk.bio/alfonsotan ✅ Your support is appreciated 🙏
“Bringing the heat right away, ‘You Can’t Stop Me’ unveils catchy female vocals nestled over slick drums, rolling low end, and cosmic swirling synths, making for an attitude-filled track undeniably geared for peak time.”
30/04/2024
🌵 Back from a weekend in the desert and charged up for a fun month ahead. I’ve got a track dropping on a really dope label and I’m playing a diverse range of rad events: a boiler-room style party at a new art gallery, a couple plays on my home turf at the Cuff, a Star Wars-themed boat party, Seattle’s beloved deep house ‘church,’ and the finale for a special LGBTQ+ fund-raiser with a long history ❤️ Swipe for flyers that have dropped thus far and some extra shots from Palm Springs. Applicable ticket links can be found in my bio. Hope to catch you out there!! 💥
5/3 - Noché De House • NBD Gallery
5/4 - May the 4th Be With You w/BYNX • The Hiyu
5/4 - Residency Set • The Cuff Complex
5/10 - Pre-Order of “You Can’t Stop Me” • Adesso Music
5/18 - Alfonso Tan, Soon(ish), and Sean Swan • The Cuff Complex
5/19 - Flammable • Chop Suey
5/24 - Radio Edit of “You Can’t Stop Me” • Adesso Music
5/25 - Red Dress Party • Block 41
…and more to come; stay tuned!!
23/04/2024
Happy Tuesday, y’all!! I finally got around to posting my C89.5FM Guest Mix 📡 In an attempt to beat the FB algos, rather than share the flyer, here’s a picture of the car that I used to blast C89.5FM in as a nervous teen 😅 The station was a big part of my youth and I still enjoy listening to it, so it was really cool to get featured, and a trip to hear a mix that I made (including several of my own tunes) on public radio 😎 It’s a pretty good representation of various electronic styles that I enjoy, from deep house to more ravey, starting at 122 BPM and ending around 133. You can give it a listen with the link in the comments. Throw it on, turn it up, and enjoy!!
Tracklist:
1. Logic1000, Kayla Blackmon - "Self To Blame"
2. Alfonso Tan - "Yeah Go"
3. Homero Espinosa - "Dance to the Rhythm of Love (Alfonso Tan's VIVA/SEMPA Remix Contest Entry)"
4. Alfonso Tan - "Energy"
5. Alfonso Tan - (Unreleased)
6. Luke Dean - "Get Hard (You In the Lobby)"
7. Alfonso Tan - (Unreleased)
8. Locklead - "Freakazoid (Ruff Mix)"
9. Arman Van Helden - "I Want Your Soul"
10. Sonny Fodera, MARTEN HØRGER - "Levitate"
11. Dots Per Inch - "Empty Space (Scott Gascoigne Remix)"
12. Mall Grab - "Tremors"
13. Jack Junior - "Set Me Free"
14. D.O.D. - "So Much In Love"
15. Disclosure - "Tondo"
18/04/2024
TBT to my opening DJ set for Real Bad 34 last year during Folsom Weekend 😈
I dug up this photo because I can finally announce that at the end of July, I make my way back to San Francisco’s 1015 Folsom to rock REAL BAD: RITUAL 🍖 I am super honored to once again be working with the Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation after getting to play Real Bad 34. That was a wiiild one, so I’m stoked to be providing the soundtrack for the GRGRF’s Dore event at the same location. Ritual has been an after hours party in the past, but now it’s moved into a prime slot on Friday (7/26) of Dore Alley Weekend. It’s a huge weekend that attracts the gay community from all over, so you know this thing is gonna go off 🚀 I’ve been wanting to check out Dore for as long as I’ve known about it; what a way to be doing it! Expect some dirty house grooves, and maybe even some techno 🤘
Tickets went on sale earlier this week and are already moving fast 😎 If you’re in SF that weekend, you know what to do. Ticket link in bio 🎟️🥩
16/04/2024
🥩 Feed Your Inner Beast 🥩
Up Your Alley opens wide with REAL BAD: RITUAL on Dore Friday. Now in primetime, the Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation’s infamous dance party returns to 1015 Folsom bigger and badder.
🎟️ realbadritual.eventbrite.com
12/04/2024
May will be starting off in a pretty rad way 🤘 I’ll be throwing it down with the relatively new TECH IT Collective for a Boiler Room-Style party at the [also] relatively new No Bad Days Gallery. I haven’t been in the space in it’s current form, but it’s built into a pretty storied building in Capitol Hill (think: Alive and Well, Honey Hole, etc), and from what I’ve seen in pictures, it looks like the perfect spot for a wild night, which this is set to be 🥵 Early Bird tickets are on sale now, and if you use promo code ‘ALFONSO’ when you check out, you’ll save an extra $5 on an already-cheap ticket. Come through and get loose with us!!
🎟️🎟️🎟️ http://www.eventbrite.com/e/881498845777/?discount=ALFONSO
10/04/2024
Earlier this year, I had the honor and pleasure of being a guest on Seattle House Mafia’s Industry Interview series. I shared some fun stories, talked about an issue that the local q***r scene faced earlier this year, and gave some advice to new DJ’s. I also threw down a mix that I’m pretty hyped on that I just uploaded to my Soundcloud 😎 It’s got a blend of personally memorable songs that I’ve played frequently throughout my journey as a DJ, as well as many of my own tunes. I purposely stayed away from songs that were too new, so hopefully that lends itself to a more timeless mix. Peep it on my Soundcloud, or with the link below, or drop a comment here and I can DM it to you. Enjoy & Happy Tuesday!! 🔊🔊 As usual, likes, shares, follows, and comments are all helpful and appreciated!
☁️ https://on.soundcloud.com/zoKPGnHsHcwaPQ6cA
03/04/2024
🏳️🌈 Look what just got announced, y’all!! One of Seattle’s best and longest-running street parties is back once again with an extra-thiccc lineup 💪 I’m once again super stoked about the q***r music festival vibe that this team is bringing. Trust, you will be in grrreat hands all weekend with this roster of dance music heavyweights, big forces in the ‘gay lane,’ underground selectors, a killer squad of locals, and a wild crew of hosts and performers. Given how special ’s Pride Block Party has been as I’ve grown into the gay man that I am (first attended in 2013), it’s a huge honor to now be a part of it and playing along side so many rad folks. I might be biased, but I also truly believe this version of the block party is the best it’s ever been. See you on 13th Ave!!
Snag tix at: cuffcomplex dot com or my bio link ✅
28/03/2024
It’s been a solid minute since I’ve rocked ’s dance floor with some buds from Seattle’s music scene, so I’m pretty hyped that I get to share the decks with these rad humans this Saturday 🤩🤘 These two need no introduction, buuuut [swipe as well]:
dj has been one of my long-time faves, seemingly tapped into the brains of myself and everyone else, given her ability to shake up the club. We’ve had a blast playing events together, but it’s been quite a while. The last time was in August of 2022 to celebrate her well-deserved residency, so I can’t wait to boogie with her again!
’s alter-ego as an audio engineer () and I have worked together quite a bit, but we’ve never played a show together. The first time I heard him was during a lockdown livestream festival that Tony H threw and I was seriously blown away. He also just signed a track to Nervous Records 🤯 Talk about being super f’ing talented on multiple fronts. I’m super stoked to hear what he’s got up his sleeve!
I hope that those in town can join because there’s gonna be some serious 🔥 thrown between the 3 of us —— hurry up and get here, Saturday!!
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It wasn't that long ago when Alfonso Tan was shown the absolute basics about DJ'ing. However, in a short amount of time, he's become quite familiar with the dynamics of mixing, track selection, building a story, setting a mood, and making people move. House music is his foundation and main love, and he finds enjoyment in many forms of electronic dance music. Striking a solid vibe with his listeners is what makes him happiest. He grew up on '90's era underground hip hop, R&B, electronica, indie rock, video games, sportscars, snowboarding, and Pacific Northwest culture; the positive influence on his sound is apparent. With Alfonso, the sound has to bounce, groove, connect with the crowd, and have the right attitude. He's covered a lot of ground in his relatively short journey as a DJ: playing for many of Seattle's more prominent outfits (LOST, Nark Magazine, Field Trip, Uniting Souls, Studio 4/4, etc.) at the city's hottest venues (Monkey Loft, Q Nightclub, Kremwerk, Re-Bar, etc.), as well as venturing out to rock parties in Vancouver and Boston. Whether it be an intimate basement, underground rave, sprawling club, or sunny, rooftop deck, Alfonso knows how to hit the proper groove. Alfonso Tan currently holds a residency with the infamous LOST Family, and often plays for the often-misbehaved Nark Magazine. Music has always been an important force in Alfonso's life, and he aims to channel its power through his DJ'ing.
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