Arushi Jain

Electronic

HEADLINER

Arushi Jain is a New Delhi born composer, vocalist, and modular synthesist currently based in Brooklyn. Her practice bridges centuries old Hindustani classical ragas with contemporary electronic sound design, utilizing modular synthesis to create immersive, textural soundscapes. Signature releases include the acclaimed Under the Lilac Sky (2021, Leaving Records) and the 2024 album Delight (Leaving Records), both of which explore the intersection of traditional Indian vocal motifs and experimental electronic production. She has performed at festivals such as CTM, Unsound, and Roskilde, and maintains residencies at NTS Radio and boxout.fm. Her work is defined by a meditative, atmospheric aesthetic that prioritizes emotional resonance and the exploration of human connection through sound. Jain stands out for her ability to synthesize disparate musical lineages into a cohesive, personal language that challenges rigid genre boundaries.

Emsho

Techno

Emsho is an Iranian-born DJ and producer based in New York City, drawing inspiration from the vibrant underground music scenes of Brooklyn and Berlin. Her sound is characterized by diversity and versatility, weaving varied styles and rhythms into dynamic, immersive sets. Known for collecting vinyl, she integrates trippy, unexpected elements with Latin and UK influences in her selections. Emsho has played at notable New York City venues including Signal, Good Room, and Nowadays, and is involved with the Brooklyn-based techno series "dis.placed," which centers immigrant communities. Her recent activity includes a February 2026 release, "Luv U(Omoge) - Single." Emsho's eclectic approach and commitment to community engagement position her as a compelling voice within the contemporary electronic landscape.

JADALAREIGN

House

JADALAREIGN, is a Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary DJ, producer, and community organizer rooted in jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, and global rhythms. Trained early on in acoustic bass and piano, she refined her craft through a Discwoman internship, co-founding Brooklyn's generative Nightlife scene with TWIST parties, and curating inclusive events at Nowadays. Her work through In Sessions and Community Skillshare creates vital educational access for marginalized artists, and her productions on Haus Of Altr and Sorry Records firmly plant her as a thoughtful, genre-fluid steward of Black, Latinx, and queer dance-music heritage.

nextdimensional

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Electronic

Brooklyn based producer and DJ nextdimensional operates at the intersection of ethereal soundscapes and high energy club music. Her production style fuses fast, entrancing rhythms with wavy, dreamlike textures, drawing from techno, breaks, and East Coast club influences. As the founder of STARRY records and the Lucid Dream party series, she has established herself as a central figure in the New York City underground scene. Her work frequently explores the boundaries of modern club culture, characterized by a DIY ethos and a penchant for genre fluidity. Through her multifaceted approach to production and curation, nextdimensional creates immersive sonic experiences that bridge the gap between hypnotic atmosphere and dancefloor intensity.

Veronica Vasicka

Techno

New York City native Veronica Vasicka is a pivotal figure in the preservation and curation of obscure electronic music, having founded the influential Minimal Wave label in 2005. She coined the term minimal wave to categorize the pre-MIDI, DIY electronic sounds of the late 1970s and early 1980s that she unearthed through her extensive archival work. As a seasoned DJ, she is recognized for sets that weave together cold wave, industrial, mutant house, and underground techno with a focus on storytelling and historical context. Her career includes a decade of radio programming at East Village Radio and ongoing contributions to NTS Radio. She continues to shape the contemporary landscape through her sublabel Cititrax, which supports modern synth-based artists, and maintains a global touring schedule at major festivals like Dekmantel and Primavera Sound.

Matük

Electronic

Born in Bogotá and currently based in New York City, Matük is a producer and live performer whose work bridges the gap between Afro-Latin traditions and experimental club sonics. Their sound is defined by rhythmically intricate hardware workouts that incorporate elements of cumbia, glitchy electronica, and 70s krautrock. Signature releases include the 2023 EP Palmas on Acacia Baila and the 2026 EP Sendero on Bliss Point, both of which showcase a commitment to music as a form of revolutionary joy. Matük frequently performs in the New York underground scene, often utilizing live modular setups to craft immersive, percussion-heavy experiences. By refiguring Indigenous and digital technologies, Matük creates a critical listening space that challenges conventional dancefloor boundaries.

Ali Berger

Techno

Ali Berger is a Pittsburgh based producer and DJ whose work functions as a meticulous study of American house music history. He frequently utilizes live hardware sessions to craft tracks that bridge the gap between the soulful, gospel influenced deep house of the New Jersey tradition and the mechanical precision of Detroit techno. His discography includes the 2023 album DEDICATED on his own Trackland Acid Dealerships label, the 2019 Sump Pump EP for Spectral Sound, and the 2016 Firm Tracks release Phone Calls. Berger maintains a consistent presence in the North American club circuit, performing at venues such as Public Records in New York City and Hot Mass in Pittsburgh. His sound is defined by a balance of raw, squelchy acid lines, lush piano chords, and a deep, scholarly appreciation for the rhythmic contradictions of the early nineties. By treating production as a method acting exercise, Berger creates music that feels both historically informed and urgently alive on the dance floor.

Julia Govor

Techno

Born in Abkhazia and currently based in New York City, Julia Govor is a producer and DJ recognized for a distinct approach to techno that blends hypnotic repetition with aerodynamic, fluid sound design. Her discography includes notable releases such as the 2024 album Laika and Ulka Were Here on Semantica and the 2021 EP Winter Mute, both of which highlight her penchant for intricate synth work and heavy, rhythmic grooves. As the founder of the label JUJUKA and a programming director at Public Records in Brooklyn, she maintains a central role in the local underground scene. Her performances, which have spanned major stages from Tresor in Berlin to Movement Festival in Detroit, are characterized by technical precision and an unpredictable selection of oscillating techno cuts. Govor stands out in the contemporary landscape by synthesizing classical musical influences with avant-garde experimentation to create a sound that is both intellectually rigorous and physically immersive.

LORD ASA

Techno

LORD ASA is a non-binary, queer, Vietnamese-American DJ and producer based in Brooklyn, New York. Their sound is rooted in the hardcore techno scene, drawing from a background as a pianist and music curator to weave multi-layered sets that incorporate trance, acid, and hypnotic textures. As a cofounder of Wish Records, they have been instrumental in highlighting FLINTA artists within the underground dance community. They have held a residency on The Lot Radio and performed at key venues including Bossa Nova Civic Club, Elsewhere, and Mood Ring. Their work consistently centers on the queer experience, using high-tempo mixing to create immersive and politically informed dancefloor narratives. By bridging technical precision with a commitment to underrepresented voices, they stand out as a vital force in the contemporary New York City underground.

Rose Kourts

Techno

Rose Kourts is a Brooklyn-based DJ, radio host, and organizer known for fusing musical styles and influences with a signature touch and a buoyant energy that makes any & every room pop. She has quickly established herself as one of the best and brightest of NY's next generation, electrifying dance floors and airwaves alike with dynamic selections that reflect deep digging sensibilities and a love and respect for the underground.

shekdash

Techno

shekdash (Shek-Ahmed Jarrett) is a NYC-native DJ, producer, and photographer deeply embedded in the city's creative fabric. Raised in the East Village nightlife scene (his family owns the legendary Nublu), shekdash brings an authentic, vinyl-focused approach to the booth. His sound is a high-octane collision of Jersey Club, Jungle, Baile Funk, and Hard Techno, described as "raw and built for the dance floor." This genre-blurring style has garnered support from global heavyweights like Skrillex, Diplo, and VTSS, leading to performances at major international platforms including Boiler Room, The Lot Radio, and Rinse FM. Blending his background in fashion and visual art with a deep knowledge of club music history, shekdash represents the cutting edge of New York's new generation, delivering sets that are frantic, global, and undeniably cool.

Andi

Electronic

Andi is a Brooklyn-based DJ/producer best known for founding SYNTHICIDE, the long-running NYC party and label. Rooted in EBM, new beat, Italo and 90s house, she brings tightly cut, all-vinyl sets built on muscular grooves and shadowy textures. Her production includes “End Program” on Dischi Autunno’s Intermezzo Tre alongside releases and edits tied to Mannequin, Aufnahme + Wiedergabe, and Mecanica. A resident at The Lot Radio and Bossa Nova Civic Club, she’s appeared at Panorama Bar, Ombra Festival, and Montreux Jazz Festival. Her editorial work and scholarship in post-punk and goth further shape a precise, body-music aesthetic aimed squarely at the floor.

Very J

House

Based in Brooklyn, Very J is a vinyl-focused DJ and curator whose sound bridges the deep history of 1990s New York house with ambient, funk, and left-field electronic textures. A veteran of the city's record culture, he previously worked at the renowned A1 Records and founded Duty Free Records, an imprint and mobile shop that reflects his commitment to crate-digging and sonic exploration. His DJ sets are defined by improvisation, fluidity, and a keen ability to read the room, frequently appearing at staples like Public Records, Nowadays, and Good Room. Beyond his club work, he serves as head of production for the Sustain-Release festival and holds residencies at hi-fi listening rooms like Tokyo Record Bar. He stands out as a dedicated selector who prioritizes the art of the journey, consistently weaving together rare finds and timeless classics to create immersive dancefloor experiences.