Kilopatrah Jones

House

HEADLINER

Kilopatrah Jones is a Haitian-born, New York–based DJ celebrated for her infectious blend of classic house, disco house, and soulful dancefloor energy. A self-described “dancer’s DJ,” she curates sets that prioritize groove, emotion, and body movement, earning her a devoted local following across venues like Basement, House of Yes, and The Lot Radio. Her style channels the golden era of house through a modern lens, layering rhythmic percussion and vocal samples that ignite pure joy. As one of NYC’s standout selectors, Kilopatrah Jones continues to elevate the city’s underground with her magnetic presence and timeless taste.

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.

Josh Steers

House

Josh Steers is an American DJ and producer currently based in Mexico City, following formative years spent immersed in the underground house and techno scenes of New York City. His sound is defined by a rhythmic, high energy approach that resists rigid genre constraints, favoring a hypnotic and dancefloor focused aesthetic. Notable releases include the 2022 EP Face Value on Love Child and the 2023 single Off One released via Major NYC. He is a regular fixture in the New York nightlife circuit, performing at venues such as Basement, Nowadays, and Paragon. Steers continues to maintain an active touring and production schedule, blending diverse influences into a cohesive, club ready soundscape.

Manny Ward

House

Manny Ward is a New York and Philadelphia based house DJ, producer, and remixer whose roots run to the golden era of New York City club culture. He began DJing in 1985 while stationed with the U.S. Air Force, playing the base parties before breaking into the New York scene. In the early 1990s Frankie Knuckles discovered and mentored him, and as Knuckles' protege he opened the famed Friday night residency at Sound Factory Bar, later taking over the club's second room outright. He went on to play main rooms at the Tunnel, Palladium, Roxy, and Twilo, and to release his own remixes and productions, several now regarded as classics. His sets center on warm, soulful, vocal-driven house, the sound he helped carry through decades of New York nightlife. He still DJs and produces today, appearing at intimate parties and homecoming nights across the city.

Eric Umble

Techno

Eric Umble is a Brooklyn-based DJ, party promoter, and classically trained clarinetist, originally from Pennsylvania. He co-founded and serves as resident for the queer-centered FACETIME and QUALITY TIME parties, established in 2019, which are staples of New York City's underground dance scene. Umble's sound is techno-forward, drawing influences from Detroit techno, New York house, and experimental modernism, resulting in driving, hypnotic, and melodic sets. He has performed at prominent New York City venues including BASEMENT, Nowadays, and Bossa Nova Civic Club, where he held a 2024 residency, alongside appearances in Detroit and Philadelphia. Umble actively cultivates inclusive dance music communities, bridging his background in experimental classical music with contemporary electronic forms. His dedication to fostering vibrant, queer-positive spaces positions him as a significant figure in the evolving New York club landscape.