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Stacey Pullen, Ron Like Hell + 30,000AD, Fleet Dreams

Paragon990 Broadway Brooklyn, NY · Map

This night happened — Fri 8 Sep 2023

Paragon

Press play

Who was billed4 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

None of these artists had shared a bill before that night.

Who they are

  • Stacey Pullen

    Detroit · 8 bookings since Sep 2023

    “Stacey Pullen, label boss at Blackflag Records, is a pioneering force in the Second Wave of Detroit techno, mentored by the city's iconic trio—Derrick May, Juan Atkins, and Kevin Saunderson.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Stacey Pullen, label boss at Blackflag Records, is a pioneering force in the Second Wave of Detroit techno, mentored by the city's iconic trio—Derrick May, Juan Atkins, and Kevin Saunderson. As a world-renowned DJ and producer he continues to shape the electronic music landscape with his characteristic atmospheric sound, defying predictability and embodying his lifelong commitment to innovation. Stacey's musical journey began at age 9 with the flute in school bands, setting the stage for a lifelong connection to music. Inspired by the mid-1980s Detroit Techno movement and influenced by luminaries like Jeff Mills and Chicago DJs, he, along with friends, experimented with turntables, laying the foundation for his illustrious DJ career. From his debut gig in 1992, Stacey recognized the challenges and rewards of DJing. The release of his first track was under the moniker “Bango” on Derrick May’s Fragile Records. In 1993, Stacey moved to Amsterdam for more than a year and solidified his status as an innovative and influential figure in the techno landscape. In 1998, he continued his growth trajectory and started Blackflag Recordings featuring the future classic “Sweat”. As a luminary in the music industry, Stacey Pullen continues to grow Blackflag Records: a label of abstract aesthetics– an outlet of free speech, thought and sound. Stacey’s goal is to hold no boundaries in his approach to music and its artform. With the goal of growth always at the forefront, expect Stacey to push the limits of possibilities in every project he touches.
    Their RA profile lists Transmat, No.19 Music, Troll Records, Mija Recordings and 6 more.

    often with Dimatteo, salute, Simon Heyliger, none of them here that night

  • Ron Like Hell

    New York City · 105 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Approaching a dj mix as assemblages, Ron Like Hell aligns sound with emotion, focusing on texture to create psychedelic soundscapes, imaginative spaces for comfort and surprise spectators with an unexpected crafty transition.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Approaching a dj mix as assemblages, Ron Like Hell aligns sound with emotion, focusing on texture to create psychedelic soundscapes, imaginative spaces for comfort and surprise spectators with an unexpected crafty transition. With 26+ years of making people dance in numerous countries along with years of vinyl shop experience and music promotion, his/their role in the industry is unique and influential. Their latest production, EXALT is their dream come true where Ron selects a personally beloved dj to play solo then close out the night together with a b2b set. EXALT's first guest was Matrixxman in April 2022 at Basement in Ridgewood-Queens, NY. Ron also djs as Wrecked, a music first queer dance party which recently turned 14.
    House on 1, Alternative Rock on 1 and Indie Rock on 1. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on Heavenly (1) and Mister Saturday Night Records (1). labels on their catalogued releases

    Last at BASEMENT in Aug · often with Ryan Smith, Sterling Juan Diaz, Ne/Re/A, none of them here that night

  • 30000AD

    New York City · 11 bookings since Aug 2023

    “The Godmother of Transgender Dance Music (TDM), 30,000AD is a Chicago raised DJ— or as some like to call her, a “Disc Magician”.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    The Godmother of Transgender Dance Music (TDM), 30,000AD is a Chicago raised DJ— or as some like to call her, a “Disc Magician”. She started her journey exploring electronic instruments at a young age, until she began to learn to collect and mix records over the last decade. As those two disciplines crossed paths, her new practice evolved into an older format, one that blurs the lines between “live set” and “DJ set”. When she isn’t blending the two, she works to conjure the spirit of each into the other, to contribute towards the legacy of dance music’s defiance of definition. ⚧︎
    Their RA profile lists Plum , clu.

    often with Kiernan Laveaux, Pamela_ and her sons, T.Wan, none of them here that night

  • fleet.dreams

    Texas · 45 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Drawing from deep musical roots in Texas, Detroit, and Brooklyn, his sound fuses leftfield rhythms, the immersive echoes of dub, and deep hypnotic techno into something entirely his own.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Drawing from deep musical roots in Texas, Detroit, and Brooklyn, his sound fuses leftfield rhythms, the immersive echoes of dub, and deep hypnotic techno into something entirely his own. With releases on UTTU / Hot Haus, PPU, All City Records, and his own vinyl imprint Vinezza, fleet.dreams stands out as a singular voice in American electronic music—pushing boundaries with subtlety, precision, and a constant sense of forward motion.
    House on 5, Deep House on 4, Tribal on 2 and Dub Techno on 1. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on Vinezza (2), Hot Haus Recs (1) and Leopard Cage (1); their RA profile also lists All City, PPU and audio moss. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

    Recently at Good Room, Mansions · often with DJ Primo, KYRUH, CAMILLA, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Kiernan Laveaux3 with 30000AD and 2 with fleet.dreams
  • Ryan Smith37 with Ron Like Hell
  • Kilopatrah Jones8 with Ron Like Hell
  • Ne/Re/A8 with Ron Like Hell
  • EscaFlowne7 with fleet.dreams
  • Sterling Juan Diaz6 with Ron Like Hell
  • Concrete Husband5 with Ron Like Hell
  • Juliana Huxtable5 with Ron Like Hell

Sound

House and Deep House.
styles on the acts’ catalogued releases
327 said they were going — quieter than a usual Friday at Paragon.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Fridays at Paragon464
  • Middle half finished between381 and 585
  • Past Fridays at this venue counted140

The room

Paragon — 356 events and 947 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Most-tagged here: Techno (20), Club (18), House (12) and Ghetto Tech (4). genre tags on this room’s listings

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 1742455.

Attending counts, venue records, co-billing history, release styles and release labels: adrift’s record of New York City events.

Quoted passages are the promoter’s or the artist’s own words, unedited.