DJ DEADNAME

Brooklyn-based bass selector known for high-energy, genre-fluid sets and community-focused underground curation.

Based in Brooklyn, DJ DEADNAME is a North Carolina native who has emerged as a vital connective force within the New York City underground bass scene. Their sound is defined by a kinetic, bass-heavy approach that fluidly traverses drum and bass, Jersey club, and deconstructed club music. As a founding member of the TOWER party series at Bossa Nova Civic Club and the collective PERMISSION, they approach DJing as a community-building ritual practice. Their sets are characterized by percussive textures, rhythmic syncopation, and a restless sense of momentum that prioritizes dancefloor energy over musical conservatism. By treating the decks as a medium for sonic conflict resolution, DJ DEADNAME stands out as a selector who balances technical precision with a deeply social, heart-forward ethos.