MCMLXXXV

Techno

HEADLINER

Nicolas Maxim Endlicher, known as MCMLXXXV, is a Berlin based DJ and co founder of the influential queer party series Herrensauna. His sets navigate the darker, high intensity spectrum of electronic music, weaving together EBM, electro, hard trance, and industrial with a focus on rhythmic tension. Emerging from the underground scene in Berlin, he has helped shape a global community that prioritizes queer liberation and raw, uncompromising sound. His curatorial work extends to the Herrensauna label, which serves as a platform for hybridic techno and subcultural aesthetics. By balancing disciplined austerity with a communal, hedonistic energy, he remains a pivotal figure in contemporary club culture. His work stands out for its ability to transform the emotional architecture of a dance floor, proving that severity and intimacy can coexist within the same sonic space.

SALOME

Techno

Originally from Tbilisi, Georgia, and now based in Berlin, SALOME has established herself as a formidable presence in the contemporary electronic landscape. As a resident of the influential queer collective Herrensauna, she crafts sets that fuse electro, techno, and acid with occasional fragments of hardcore and hip hop. Her production work appears on labels such as Mechatronica, Lobster Theremin, and the Herrensauna imprint, often distinguished by the inclusion of unexpected vocal elements. She has performed at major international venues and festivals including Berghain, Bassiani, Sonar, and Dekmantel. SALOME stands out for her ability to bridge intense, high energy club sounds with a vulnerable, emotional depth that challenges the traditional stoicism of the techno scene.

LORD ASA

Techno

LORD ASA is a non-binary, queer, Vietnamese-American DJ and producer based in Brooklyn, New York. Their sound is rooted in the hardcore techno scene, drawing from a background as a pianist and music curator to weave multi-layered sets that incorporate trance, acid, and hypnotic textures. As a cofounder of Wish Records, they have been instrumental in highlighting FLINTA artists within the underground dance community. They have held a residency on The Lot Radio and performed at key venues including Bossa Nova Civic Club, Elsewhere, and Mood Ring. Their work consistently centers on the queer experience, using high-tempo mixing to create immersive and politically informed dancefloor narratives. By bridging technical precision with a commitment to underrepresented voices, they stand out as a vital force in the contemporary New York City underground.

CEM

Techno

CEM, born Cem Dukkha in Vienna, Austria, is a Berlin-based DJ, producer, and co-founder of the influential queer underground party series Herrensauna. His DJ sets are characterized by driving, high-BPM techno, often incorporating breakbeats and an industrial edge, creating an atmosphere of emotive intensity. As a producer, he explores more experimental territories, with releases like the 2023 "Music For Spaces" and the 2025 album "FORMA" showcasing sound art and ambient compositions. CEM's work extends beyond the dancefloor, actively engaging with political and queer community issues, framing rave culture as a site of cultural resistance. He has held residencies at Berlin's Tresor and performed at international festivals including Elevate, Wire, and Solstice. CEM stands out for his uncompromising sound and his commitment to fostering inclusive, hedonistic spaces within the global electronic music landscape.

Dee Diggs

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House

Brooklyn-based DJ & producer Dee Diggs channels the Black and queer origins of house music into every thrilling set, making each one feel like a celebration of community, groove, and history. Emerging from the Boston scene in 2015 and honed through college radio, she made a bold mark with her 2023 debut single “Toss It” and followed with the radiant “Love Cruise,” earning acclaim from RA and Mixmag. As the founder of House of Diggs, and having played at iconic destinations like Panorama Bar, Sonar Lisbon, and opening for Beyoncé’s *Renaissance* Tour in Minneapolis, she continues to break boundaries—not just through her music, but by building inclusive, liberating spaces.

Sevyn Love

Techno

Based in New York City, Sevyn Love is a prominent figure in the local club circuit known for high energy sets that bridge experimental electronic music with driving dancefloor rhythms. Her sound frequently incorporates elements of electro, techno, and bass, often layered with tropical funk and heavy tribal percussion. A resident of the TOSSD party series, she maintains a consistent presence at venues like Bossa Nova Civic Club and The Lot Radio. Her recent work continues to explore polyrhythmic textures and club-focused sound design, reflecting a commitment to both technical precision and spontaneous, genre-fluid curation. Sevyn Love stands out as a vital connector in the New York scene, consistently delivering sets that balance avant-garde experimentation with the visceral demands of peak time dancefloors.