Michelle Kay

Techno

Michelle Kay is a DJ and producer based in Brooklyn, New York, who focuses on raw, hypnotic, and hardgroove techno. She serves as the Creative Director and a resident DJ for the local collective and label IMPULSE CØNTROL, where she helps curate events across cities like Amsterdam, Berlin, and New York. Her sound blends driving percussive force with sustained grooves, drawing heavy inspiration from classic Detroit techno and modern minimalism. Kay frequently performs in the local underground circuit at notable venues such as H0L0, Elsewhere, SILO, and Bossa Nova Civic Club. She recently released her debut track, "View from Above," on the IMPULSE CØNTROL compilation ICRVA02, and has collaborated with regional event series like RAW CUTS and OnlyFemmes. She has also performed at the Amsterdam Dance Event and various warehouse activations across the East Coast.

Junkfile

Techno

Born in Bogota, Colombia, and based in Brooklyn, New York, Andres Daza operates as the DJ, producer, and promoter known as Junkfile. He is the founder of the collective and label Agapē, which has become a fixture in the local techno community. Junkfile delivers a raw techno sound characterized by fast rhythms, mental grooves, and deep basslines. He frequently performs at notable Brooklyn venues such as H0l0, Elsewhere, Bossa Nova Civic Club, and 99 Scott. Over his career, he has shared stages with prominent artists including Sara Landry, Trym, and Shlømo. His production catalog includes releases on So Tight Records alongside ongoing projects for his own Agapē imprint.

AKR

Techno

Lex, operating under the alias AKR, is a New York based DJ focused on groove driven techno and percussive hardgroove. Raised within the festival circuit, AKR spent over a decade refining a sound that evolved from early roots in trance and bass music into a strictly rhythmic club aesthetic. Their tightly structured sets weave breakbeat textures and rolling techno with occasional trance lifts, prioritizing physical momentum and tension control. AKR has become a steady presence across New York dance floors, logging notable appearances at Public Hotel, Eris Evolution, and Hell Phone, alongside a festival booking at Elements. Currently expanding their focus into studio production, AKR continues to build a sonic identity anchored by dense grooves and sequencing discipline.