Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Refuge, Fri 23 OctBaltra
- Stefan Ringer
- next: Dead Letter No. 9, Fri 23 OctRose Kourts
- Shyboi
- next: Bossa Nova Civic Club, Fri 30 OctDAIYAH
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
8 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Shyboi and DAIYAH — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 11 Aug 2023.
- Rose Kourts and Shyboi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 Sep 2023.
Who they are
“Originally from Philadelphia, Michael Baltra discovered his love of dance music in New York.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Originally from Philadelphia, Michael Baltra discovered his love of dance music in New York. The raves he lost his mind at in the Meatpacking District took him towards DJing, then production, fascinated by the emotion he could evoke in the listener. Debuting with ‘The Vision’ in 2014, his dusty drums and ‘80s-era vocals quickly brought him a wide fanbase. Baltra’s work within the genres of lo-fi and filter house, though, inevitably led to him being boxed into those genres. He’s always shrugged off any pigeonholing, as his production shows he moves mercurially through dubstep, jungle, electro, ambient and beyond – releasing on labels including Local Action, Shall Not Fade and Future Classic. Alongside forthcoming EPs for Keinemusik’s sub-label VOD and Rinse FM, Baltra is dedicatedly building up his '96 and Forever' label. Through it he self-released his debut album, 2019’s Ted – a work dedicated to his late father, who passed away from cancer. His dad had been a keen songwriter, and Baltra sampled his work on the record, which was praised for its engulfing melodies and euphoric synth washes. Already a prolific releaser, this year sees a concerted effort by Baltra to unveil his most forward-thinking music yet. Singles ‘Echoes of Us’ fuses tunneling psych with euphoria, while ‘Twisted Ways’ darts between nifty synths and a scuttling low-end bassline.Their RA profile lists Future Classic, Ghostly International, Mad Decent, Hotflush Recordings and 6 more.Last at public records in Aug · often with Physical Therapy, Cosmo, Swami Sound, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Brownswood Recordings, Yoruba Records, Quintessentials, NDATL Muzik and 6 more.
often with Stonie Blue, Matthew Worldwide, Ben Hixon, none of them here that night
“Originally from Charlotte and now based in Brooklyn, Rose Kourts has built a reputation for unpredictable, fearless sets that retain a deep sense of musicality and joy.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Originally from Charlotte and now based in Brooklyn, Rose Kourts has built a reputation for unpredictable, fearless sets that retain a deep sense of musicality and joy. Whether throwing down jagged techno, serving sensual house, rinsing jungle, or slipping into acid grooves and beyond, the New York mainstay brings a philosophy of fun, a risk-taking verve and a distinct, magnetic presence to every booth she steps into. Drawing upon a lifetime of musical exploration, scholarship, and an unwavering dedication to the dancefloor, Rose Kourts is an artist unafraid to go deep and wide. taking dancers through emotional peaks, ecstatic turns, and a healthy amount of surprise and delight. Rose Kourts is a regular at New York’s best-loved venues including BASEMENT, Nowadays, Paragon, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Public Records, and Knockdown Center; consistent tour dates across North America, western Europe, and the UK have won her a growing international following. Rose Kourts has played as direct support for artists like Mr. G and Moodymann, DJ Bone, DJ Stingray and Helena Hauff, Kevin Saunderson, Disclosure, The Egyptian Lover, RP Boo, Kenny Dope, and many more legendary and contemporary greats. Her festival bookings include WIRE Festival (2023 and 2025), Sustain-Release, Honcho Campout, Dweller Festival, Making Time, Fourth World, Keep Hush, Boiler Room (NYC and Boston), Shaker Mountain, and Slingshot Festival. She has also joined the lineups for storied collectives and events including Underground and Black, Body Language, Club Toilet, WRECKED, BOUND, Pep Rally, The Bunker, and Four Tet & Friends. Rose Kourts has also been tapped to join international tour dates for artists like Disclosure, Bicep, Interplanetary Criminal and Main Phase, Avalon Emerson’s 9000 Dreams, and X Club. Rose Kourts is a passionate curator and community leader with a longstanding commitment to creating spaces where music connects, empowers, and inspires. She is a co-founder and resident of the beloved renegade party Sweet Kicks along with Karlala and Miss Alicia. As a resident of The Lot Radio, she hosts GEMS, a monthly show with selections and affirmations inspired by the energies of different gemstones. Rose Kourts also currently serves on the Board of Directors for Beyond Booking, the nonprofit organization behind NY electronic institution The Bunker, and is an Ambassador for Rotterdam’s Kult Funktion cultural organization.Baltimore Club on 2, Bass Music on 2, Breaks on 2 and Jersey Club on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesLast at Elsewhere in Aug · often with Miss Alicia, Andi, shekdash, none of them here that night
“🇯🇲 rave down babylon 🇯🇲”
their own biography
House on 4, Techno on 4, Electro on 3 and Ambient on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Dekmantel (1), E-MISSIONS (1) and Nervous Records (1); their RA profile also lists Allergy Season. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Nowadays, MoMA PS1 · often with MORENXXX, Junior M, Juliana Huxtable, none of them here that night
“Unexpected, Bold, and Wild...”
their own biography
Last at Nowadays in Aug · often with DJ Bone, Kilbourne, Vyper, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Juliana Huxtable10 with Shyboi and 4 with DAIYAH
- MORENXXX10 with Shyboi and 4 with Rose Kourts
- Kilopatrah Jones4 with Rose Kourts and 3 with DAIYAH
- Junior M11 with Shyboi
- FALSEBOI8 with Shyboi
- Miss Alicia8 with Rose Kourts
- Pure Immanence6 with Shyboi
- TYGAPAW6 with Shyboi
461 said they were going — about like a usual Saturday at Paragon.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Paragon507
- Middle half finished between434 and 617
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted135
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
Who put it on
RNR (Rumble n The Ramble) — 17 events and 49 artists since Sep 2023.