Curses

Indie Dance

HEADLINER

Berlin based producer and DJ Luca Venezia, known as Curses, crafts a dark and romantic sound that bridges the gap between his New York City punk roots and contemporary electronic music. His work frequently incorporates ghostly vocals, live guitar, and heavy synthesizers, drawing from New Wave, post punk, EBM, and Italo disco. Signature releases include his debut album Romantic Fiction on Dischi Autunno and the acclaimed Next Wave Acid Punx compilation series on Eskimo Recordings. He maintains a consistent presence in the underground scene through his Ombra International imprint and a long running residency on Rinse FM France. By weaving ethereal nostalgia into modern club structures, Curses creates a cinematic and physical experience that remains distinct in the current electronic landscape.

Sweater On Polo

House

Based in New York City, Sweater On Polo is a producer and DJ whose work draws heavily from the lineage of early Chicago house and jacking techno. He frequently utilizes classic hardware, including Roland 707, 303, and 727 drum machines, to craft a raw, lo-fi aesthetic that balances functional dancefloor energy with psychedelic textures. His discography includes the 2023 mini-LP Go Wild Harlem Trax and the 2026 full-length album Almighty Grand Essence, both released via L.I.E.S. Records. Beyond his studio output, he founded the Signal Route imprint and maintains a presence in the local scene through residencies and appearances at venues like Nowadays and Public Records. By grounding his sound in the grit of vintage machine music while avoiding mere imitation, he provides a focused, contemporary perspective on the foundations of underground dance music.

S4M23

Techno

Originally hailing from Somerville, Massachusetts, S4M23 is a musician and DJ currently based in New York City by way of Chicago. A lifelong devotee of electronic music, she began performing experimental live sets and DJing around New England at age fifteen, later immersing herself in the underground scenes of Chicago and New York through her collective KOR. Her sound reflects a deeply informed ear and reverence for the dancefloor, often manifesting as a mutant collision of Midwest electronics, Belgian new beat, and leftfield house. Notable releases include the ANGELFACE EP on Evar Records in 2021 and the track Jester on Low Income Squad in 2020. She is a frequent presence at venues such as Nowadays in New York City and has performed alongside artists like Derrick Carter and DJ Stingray 313.