Adam X

Techno

HEADLINER

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Adam X emerged as a foundational figure in the American techno scene during the early 1990s. Alongside his brother Frankie Bones, he established the influential Groove Records shop and helped organize the seminal Storm Rave events that introduced techno to the East Coast. In 1995, he launched his enduring label Sonic Groove, which remains a vital platform for industrial and techno artists today. Now based in Berlin, Germany, he is recognized for his pioneering work in blending techno with industrial, EBM, and rhythmic noise. His discography includes notable releases such as Audiobiography (1998, Sonic Groove) and Irreformable (2016, Sonic Groove), alongside his widely acclaimed Traversable Wormhole project. His sound is characterized by a raw, uncompromising approach that fuses dark, industrial textures with driving, machine-focused techno.

Frankie Bones

Techno

Frankie Bones, born Frank Mitchell, is a Brooklyn DJ and producer regarded as one of the founding figures of American rave culture. After witnessing the UK acid house movement at the Energy events in 1989, he returned to New York and launched the Storm Rave parties, the early-90s Brooklyn warehouse gatherings widely credited with seeding the US rave scene. He is closely tied to the PLUR philosophy of Peace, Love, Unity and Respect that spread across dance floors worldwide. His catalog runs from the sample-heavy Bonesbreaks series to work with the Sonic Groove and Nu Groove labels, and his sets fuse breakbeat, electro and techno. He continues to tour as an elder statesman of the scene, with recent stages including Boiler Room in New York.

Perc

Techno

Perc, the alias of Ali Wells, is a London DJ, producer, and label head regarded as a key figure in global techno. He built his reputation on a hard, industrial-leaning sound that twists established techno forms into darker, more abrasive shapes. He runs the influential Perc Trax label and has released across imprints including Drumcode and CLR. His live and DJ sets, including appearances for Boiler Room, are known for gritty, high-pressure energy. Beyond his own productions he has remixed and collaborated widely across the techno underground. He remains one of the UK's most recognizable exponents of heavy, uncompromising techno.

Cotton

Techno

Cotton is a New York City based DJ and a resident at the Outlaw party series. Emerging within the local underground circuit, the artist has secured bookings at prominent venues including BASEMENT, Bossa Nova Civic Club, and Mood Ring. Their sets frequently navigate the intersection of contemporary club sounds, drawing from a diverse palette of electronic influences. Cotton remains an active participant in the city nightlife landscape, regularly appearing alongside established figures in the regional scene. Their approach to performance prioritizes the kinetic energy of the dancefloor, establishing a consistent presence in the Brooklyn underground.