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Sterling Juan Diaz

95 listings in 25 named rooms, over the last three years · 4 ahead · 263 following on RA

also plays Berlin — 1 night

Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove. Born in New York City & raised between there & the Dominican Republic, he was captivated by the percussive rhythms of hip-hop & latin music from a young age, fostering a diverse musical passion. Once he taught himself to DJ, his eclectic taste & skill quickly gained attention in New York City's queer nightlife, becoming a staple at parties like Nowadays Nonstop, Papi Juice, & BASEMENT’s resident party FIST.

Diaz's insatiable appetite for music, discerning taste, & impressive mixing skills have solidified his reputation for delivering electrifying, sets consistently. His innovative, captivating style has earned him spots at festivals such as Honcho Campout, DWELLER, & Wire Festival, & has taken him to parties across the nation, including Atlanta’s Back Room & Washington D.C.’s Flower Factory. Internationally, Diaz has performed at The MECA Art Fair in the Dominican Republic, as well as at Buttons & Sysiphos in Berlin, Germany.

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In July 2023, Diaz was chosen as an opening DJ for Beyoncé’s New York City show during her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour, joining a distinguished roster of DJs celebrating the album’s tribute to Black queer & trans history.

From his curatorial work as a resident DJ of Playground Radio & their annual Block Party to his recurring club night SIMPULSO at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Diaz has established himself as an unmissable voice in Brooklyn's new generation of young selectors. His sets range from chest-rumbling bass wubs to euphoric house keys, showcasing the rich heritage of the underground while exploring the depths of sound through the rhythmic threads of his Dominican roots. Sterling Juan Diaz has not only crafted a unique musical identity but also stands as a beacon of collaboration & community building.

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The nights

99 listings across 97 nights — two dates carry more than one listing, and all of them are here.

2026

2025 — 25 nights
2024 — 28 listings
2023 — 13 nights

Their rooms

One tick a night, on the one axis this page has — Aug 2023, where the listings start, to Jan 2027, the last night anybody has announced. The shaded end has not happened yet.

Aug 2023Jan 2027

Once each: Silence Please, Club Rawhide, Superior Ingredients, Body by Brooklyn, The Chocolate Factory, Camp Kennybrook, Playground Coffee Shop, Locust Grove, Gabriela, Knockdown Center, Mood Ring, Mary's Bar Brooklyn, 99 Scott Ave, SILO, public records, Artsdistrict Brooklyn and Xpizza. 13 of the 99 listings never named a room, and are not counted as one.

Who they play with

Counted from the bills themselves, over bills of twelve names or fewer. A pair's count includes a night that is announced and not yet played; where there is one, the row says when.

  • ALEXIS DE LA ROSABossa Nova Civic Club ×4, and 4 more rooms · Oct 2023 – Aug 202611 nights
  • Sekucciacross six rooms · Feb 2024 – Nov 202511 nights
  • Makadsian unnamed room ×2, BASEMENT ×2, and 2 more rooms · Jun 2024 – Nov 2026 · together again Fri 13 Nov6 nights
  • friedplatanoParagon ×4, Bossa Nova Civic Club ×2 · Aug 2024 – Oct 20266 nights
  • Josh SteersBossa Nova Civic Club ×3, and 3 more rooms · Oct 2023 – Jul 20266 nights
  • DonisParagon ×3, and 2 more rooms · May 2024 – Aug 20265 nights
  • Ron Like HellBASEMENT ×2, Nowadays ×2, and 1 more room · Mar 2025 – Aug 20265 nights
  • MORENXXXNowadays ×2, and 3 more rooms · Dec 2023 – Jun 20265 nights
53 more, 2 to 5 nights each
  • Leoncean unnamed room ×2, Paragon ×2, and 1 more room · Oct 2023 – Jun 20265 nights
  • ANTOJITOBossa Nova Civic Club ×4, an unnamed room ×1 · Oct 2023 – Sep 20255 nights
  • Justin Cudmoreacross four rooms · Nov 2023 – Jul 20264 nights
  • Kilopatrah Jonesacross four rooms · Jan 2024 – Dec 20254 nights
  • DADA COZMICParagon ×3 · Aug 2024 – Aug 20263 nights
  • Honey DipParagon ×3 · Aug 2024 – Aug 20263 nights
  • Total XTCParagon ×3 · Aug 2024 – Aug 20263 nights
  • Jeffrey Sfirean unnamed room ×1, Qncc ×1, and 1 more room · Dec 2025 – Jul 20263 nights
  • Oscar Nñ99 Scott Ave ×1, Good Room ×1, and 1 more room · Jan 2024 – Jun 20263 nights
  • Juliana Huxtablean unnamed room ×1, Bossa Nova Civic Club ×1, and 1 more room · Sep 2025 – Jun 20263 nights
  • JOSELOBossa Nova Civic Club ×1, Nowadays ×1, and 1 more room · Oct 2023 – Feb 20263 nights
  • x3butterflyArtsdistrict Brooklyn ×1, BASEMENT ×1, and 1 more room · Nov 2023 – Dec 20253 nights
  • CEMan unnamed room ×1, BASEMENT ×1, and 1 more room · Dec 2024 – Nov 20253 nights
  • br0nz3_g0dd3ssParagon ×2, Bossa Nova Civic Club ×1 · Aug 2023 – Aug 20253 nights
  • Serendaan unnamed room ×1, BASEMENT ×1 · Sep 2025 – Nov 2026 · together again Fri 13 Nov2 nights
  • LitneyGood Room ×1, The Meadows ×1 · Aug 2024 – Oct 2026 · together again Fri 30 Oct2 nights
  • ZutZutBossa Nova Civic Club ×1, The Meadows ×1 · Nov 2024 – Oct 2026 · together again Fri 30 Oct2 nights
  • HonchoH0L0 ×1, Nowadays ×1 · Oct 2024 – Oct 2026 · together again Sat 24 Oct2 nights
  • BenditoParagon ×2 · Aug 2025 – Aug 20262 nights
  • Jeremy GirosParagon ×2 · Aug 2025 – Aug 20262 nights
  • Puro SonidoParagon ×2 · Aug 2025 – Aug 20262 nights
  • Mister WallaceBASEMENT ×2 · Feb 2026 – Aug 20262 nights
  • Ryan SmithBASEMENT ×2 · May 2025 – Aug 20262 nights
  • Chris CruseNowadays ×1, Qncc ×1 · Mar 2026 – Jul 20262 nights
  • Adam R99 Scott Ave ×1, Good Room ×1 · Jan 2024 – Jun 20262 nights
  • BEARCATGood Room ×1, Paragon ×1 · Dec 2023 – Jun 20262 nights
  • Bobby BeethovenArtsdistrict Brooklyn ×1, Superior Ingredients ×1 · Nov 2023 – Jun 20262 nights
  • DomingaBASEMENT ×2 · Dec 2025 – Jun 20262 nights
  • VolvoxBASEMENT ×2 · Dec 2025 – Jun 20262 nights
  • Nita Aviancean unnamed room ×1, Good Room ×1 · Apr 2024 – Jun 20262 nights
  • Will Automagican unnamed room ×1, Good Room ×1 · Apr 2024 – Jun 20262 nights
  • Alissa BriannaGood Room ×1, Signal ×1 · Apr 2024 – Jun 20262 nights
  • S'aint Panican unnamed room ×1, Signal ×1 · Jun 2024 – Jun 20262 nights
  • Riccardo TavarezBody by Brooklyn ×1, The Chocolate Factory ×1 · Feb 2026 – Apr 20262 nights
  • Kenni JavonGood Room ×1, Paragon ×1 · Aug 2024 – Mar 20262 nights
  • Tommy HartParagon ×1, The Chocolate Factory ×1 · May 2024 – Feb 20262 nights
  • DJ BoneBASEMENT ×1, Nowadays ×1 · Feb 2024 – Feb 20262 nights
  • CosmoParagon ×1, Signal ×1 · Aug 2025 – Feb 20262 nights
  • Kim AnhArtsdistrict Brooklyn ×1, Paragon ×1 · Nov 2023 – Feb 20262 nights
  • The Carry NationGood Room ×1, Paragon ×1 · Apr 2024 – Feb 20262 nights
  • DICAPBossa Nova Civic Club ×2 · Mar 2024 – Dec 20252 nights
  • TYGAPAWan unnamed room ×1, Bossa Nova Civic Club ×1 · Jan 2025 – Dec 20252 nights
  • Annie LewBASEMENT ×2 · Mar 2024 – Dec 20252 nights
  • Eli EscobarArtsdistrict Brooklyn ×1, BASEMENT ×1 · Nov 2023 – Dec 20252 nights
  • DJ Ultra VioletParagon ×1, Signal ×1 · Aug 2024 – Nov 20252 nights
  • SKYWALKERSignal ×1, SILO ×1 · Dec 2023 – Nov 20252 nights
  • MCMLXXXVan unnamed room ×1, BASEMENT ×1 · Dec 2024 – Nov 20252 nights
  • Markusan unnamed room ×1, Bossa Nova Civic Club ×1 · Jun 2024 – Nov 20252 nights
  • Manu MiranNowadays ×1, The Parkside Lounge ×1 · Mar 2024 – Sep 20252 nights
  • Aurora HalalNowadays ×2 · Mar 2025 – Jun 20252 nights
  • JADALAREIGNNowadays ×1, Playground Coffee Shop ×1 · Feb 2024 – Aug 20242 nights
  • X-CoastBASEMENT ×1, Paragon ×1 · Mar 2024 – May 20242 nights
  • DJ AssaultParagon ×2 · Oct 2023 – Dec 20232 nights

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