Russell E.L. Butler

Russell (She/They) is an artist living and working in NYC. Over the years, Russell has been an active member of the underground DIY music scene and created sound works and performances for several diverse art institutions. She has released cassette tapes, 12”s, and albums with labels like Opal Tapes, Ghostly, Tresor, and Mr. Saturday Night. Russell can also be found on a diverse array of lineups in clubs and festivals in NYC, San Francisco, Berlin, and London to name a few. Russell’s artistic pursuits span the myriad of cultures and sonics related to Dub, Experimental, and House music. In 2023, they signed on with T4T Luv NRG to release two projects — the first, a 12” of 4 club ready bangers under their elusive DJ Autopay alias and the next their first solo album since 2018, titled “Call Me G”.

In 2023 Russell expanded their practice into a show on the Lot Radio called Deep Exposure and a series of performances entitled How to DJ. At Woodward, Russell will research and develop articles regarding deep listening practices and social relationships to music.