Kyle Hall

House

HEADLINER

Kyle Hall is a Detroit based electronic music producer and DJ who emerged in the late 2000s as a distinctive voice within the city's deep house and techno lineage. He founded the Wild Oats Music label in 2009, which serves as a primary platform for his own productions and those of a close circle of collaborators. His sound bridges classic Detroit foundations with jazz, funk, and hip hop influences, often favoring intricate rhythmic patterns over rigid genre structures. Notable releases include the 2013 album The Boat Party and the 2016 follow up From Joy, both issued on Wild Oats. Hall remains a dedicated fixture of the underground circuit, maintaining a consistent touring schedule while continuing to operate his imprints from his home base in Detroit. His work stands out for its refusal to conform to standard club formulas, instead prioritizing a soulful, intuitive approach to production that honors his city's musical history while pushing into experimental territory.

Shaun J. Wright

Techno

Shaun J. Wright is a DJ, producer, and vocalist originally from the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, whose work is deeply rooted in the city's foundational house and juke scenes. After developing their skills in the vogue ballroom community and earning a master's degree in fashion curation in London, Wright relocated to New York City, where they spent three years (2008–2011) touring and recording as a vocalist for Hercules and Love Affair, featuring prominently on the ensemble's sophomore album Blue Songs. Returning to Chicago in 2012, Wright launched the Twirl event series and record label alongside DJ and producer Alinka, releasing collaborative EPs like Twirl Vol. 1 (2013, Classic Music Company) and Journey Into The Deep (2014, Twirl Records). Wright's solo and collaborative discography spans labels such as Crosstown Rebels, where they released the Face the Truth EP with Alinka in 2016, as well as BPitch Control and Defected, characterized by a sound that weaves classic Chicago house, acid, and deep techno with their own live, emotive vocals. A longstanding resident at Chicago's Smartbar, Wright maintains an active international touring schedule, with recent appearances at Berlin's Panorama Bar, Detroit's Movement Music Festival, and the Renaissance World Tour, where they provided the pre-show playlist for Beyoncé's Chicago stop.

TEE EM DEE

House

Tyler Davis is a Brooklyn-based DJ and producer who operates under the moniker TEE EM DEE. He is the founder of Third Floor Sounds, an event series and collective focused on bridging generations of the New York City dance music community. Drawing from his background as a drummer, his rhythm-forward sets are rooted in deep house, soulful house, and UK garage. He has become a regular fixture in the local underground circuit, performing at notable venues like Elsewhere, House of Yes, H0L0, and Jupiter Disco. Recent activity includes sharing bills with artists such as Shaun J. Wright, Kyle Hall, Tedd Patterson, and Stacey Hotwaxx Hale. Additionally, he has released a steady stream of curated DJ mixes on Apple Music and SoundCloud, further cementing his groove-driven aesthetic.