Ron Like Hell

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Techno

HEADLINER

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Ron Like Hell is a veteran selector and fixture of the city's queer nightlife scene. With over two decades of experience, they are widely recognized for their role as a co-founder of the music-first party Wrecked and their residency at Basement. Their DJ sets are characterized by an eclectic, genre-fluid approach that weaves together raw techno, acid, house, and experimental electronic obscurities. Beyond their local impact, they have performed at international venues including Panorama Bar in Berlin and festivals such as Sustain-Release. Ron Like Hell prioritizes emotional resonance and psychedelic texture, consistently curating sets that favor deep, hypnotic journeys over rigid genre adherence. Their enduring influence stems from a commitment to community building and a deep, scholarly knowledge of dance music history that informs their spontaneous, high-energy performances.

Sterling Juan Diaz

House

Sterling Juan Diaz is a Dominican-American DJ from New York City whose selections move fluidly through house, disco, techno, and Latin club rhythms rooted in the city’s queer underground. A resident at Playground Radio and a regular at The Lot Radio, he threads diaspora grooves with vocal euphoria and hard-hitting club percussion. Notable appearances include Nowadays and the Sustain-Release community, Rooftop Films events, and Spotify’s GLOW Pride showcase. Diaz has shared bills and B2B sets with peers like Sekucci and has DJed during Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour NYC stop. A generous, high-energy selector, he crafts inclusive, cathartic dancefloors with a downtown edge.

Leonce

Electronic

Leonce, born in New Orleans and now based in Atlanta, is a DJ and producer known for his uncompromising blend of American urban sounds and experimental electronica. He co-founded Club Morph in 2016, an Atlanta collective and electronic-hybrid imprint, fostering inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ and POC nightlife. His sound, often described as intricate and genre-blurring, draws from house, techno, trap, grime, and New Orleans bounce. Notable releases include the 2017 EP "Insurgency" on Fade to Mind, the 2019 EP "Tripwires" on Night Slugs, and his critically acclaimed 2024 debut album "System of Objects" on Morph Tracks. Leonce has toured internationally, headlining Atlanta's Boiler Room, playing major festivals like Glastonbury, and supporting artists such as Beyoncé and Fred again. His consistent genre-blending and commitment to fostering inclusive club spaces establish him as a vital voice shaping contemporary electronic music.

Clarisa Kimskii

Techno

Clarisa Kimskii is a veteran DJ and producer based in Rotterdam, known for a distinct approach to techno that blends psychedelic, tribal, and driving elements. With over two decades of experience, she has established herself as a fixture in the underground techno scenes of New York City, Berlin, and Washington DC. She operates her own label, L.A.G., which serves as a primary outlet for her propulsive and atmospheric soundscapes, while also contributing to imprints such as Monday Off and Mysteries of the Deep. Her career is deeply rooted in queer dancefloor culture, marked by a former residency at the Brooklyn party Merge and frequent appearances at global institutions including Berghain, BASEMENT, and Tresor. Kimskii stands out for her vinyl-focused selection and a refusal to follow trends, consistently delivering sets that prioritize hypnotic, journey-driven movement over conventional club formulas.

Alissa Brianna

Electronic

Alissa Brianna is a Brooklyn based DJ, producer, and vocalist whose work bridges the gap between soulful songwriting and club focused electronic music. Her sound is characterized by a fusion of frenetic energy, dark textures, and cheeky, soul infused rhythms that draw from jungle, drum and bass, and house traditions. She has collaborated with artists such as The Carry Nation and Lauren Flax, contributing vocals to releases like the 2018 track Prism on W&O Street Tracks. A fixture in the New York City underground circuit, she has performed at venues including Nowadays, Bossa Nova Civic Club, and Good Room. Her practice remains rooted in a deep understanding of vocal performance and electronic production, consistently blending narrative instinct with body moving rhythms.