Beautiful Swimmers

House

HEADLINER

Beautiful Swimmers is a house and cosmic-disco duo from the Washington DC and Maryland area, made up of Andrew Field-Pickering (also known as Maxmillion Dunbar or Max D) and Ari Goldman. They co-founded the influential Future Times label, a hub for leftfield American house, Balearic, and cosmic dance music. Their sets and productions favor warm, weird, groove-first selections over peak-time force, drawing on disco, ambient, and afro-cosmic threads. They have played Boiler Room and long been a cult reference point in the US underground house scene.

DJ Lloyd

House

Lloyd Harris, known professionally as Lloydski, is a fixture of the New York City dance music underground and a central figure in the city's vibrant club culture. As a co-founder of the long-running Tiki Disco party and The Lot Radio, he has shaped the local landscape through consistent curation and community-focused programming. His DJ sets are defined by an eclectic, genre-defying approach that draws from house, disco, and funk, often prioritizing mood and dancefloor connection over rigid stylistic boundaries. Beyond his work as a promoter and radio curator, he has contributed to releases such as the 2012 single Go To Sleep on Dither Down and the collaborative project The Peak Twins. He remains a staple at venues like Good Room and Le Bain, where his deep knowledge of music history and technical versatility continue to anchor the Brooklyn scene. By championing a DIY ethos and fostering inclusive spaces, he serves as a vital link between the city's storied past and its evolving electronic future.

James Bangura

Techno

Washington, District of Columbia based producer James Bangura crafts a hybrid sound that draws from the lineage of house, techno, and jungle. His production style is characterized by intricate, percussive rhythms and atmospheric textures that reflect his background as a former military member and marching band musician. Notable releases include the 2021 EP For The People on HAUS of ALTR and the 2023 EP Harrar / Witness Dub on !K7. As a co founder of the collective Black Rave Culture, he actively champions the history and future of Black dance music through collaborative projects. His work frequently appears on labels such as Incienso, Mister Saturday Night, and World Building, establishing him as a vital voice in the contemporary club landscape.