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Maritek with Sterling Juan Diaz, JOSELO, Agent DMZ, Dj Sadboy, TEK NENA

Nowadays56-06 Cooper Ave. Ridgewood, NY 11385 · Map

This night happened — Thu 19 Oct 2023

Nowadays

Press play

Who was billed5 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met

6 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • TEK NENA and DJ Sadboy — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 3 Aug 2023.
  • Sterling Juan Diaz and JOSELO — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 19 Oct 2023.
  • Agent DMZ. and DJ Sadboy — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 19 Oct 2023.
  • TEK NENA and Agent DMZ. — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 19 Oct 2023.

Who they are

  • Sterling Juan Diaz

    New York City · 99 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    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. 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.

    Recently at Xpizza, BASEMENT, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Makadsi, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Sekucci, none of them here that night

  • JOSELO

    New York City · 41 bookings since Aug 2023

    “On the decks, Joselo is omnivorous and cross-cultural.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    On the decks, Joselo is omnivorous and cross-cultural. He merges eclectic styles such as techno, trance, house, reggaeton, dembo and baile funk. In 2014, JOSELO created Maricón NYC, an event curated to fill a void within the Latinx community and celebrate collective identity. The party showcases QTPOC DJs and creatives and links disparate scenes across the city’s boroughs.

    Recently at BASEMENT, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Paragon · often with friedplatano, Byrell The Great, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, none of them here that night

  • TEK NENA

    New York City · 21 bookings since Aug 2023

    Recently at Happyfun Hideaway, Nowadays · often with Miss Beverly, Mike Servito, sinistare, none of them here that night

  • Agent DMZ.

    New York City · 14 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Welcome to Agent DMZ, where creativity flows and boundaries are constantly pushed!”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Welcome to Agent DMZ, where creativity flows and boundaries are constantly pushed! As a New York born and Puerto Rico bred Black Boricua, Monique brings a unique perspective to the table. Her ability to create compelling and engaging musical journey with her energized sets Her passion for music and her ability to connect with people is something that truly sets her apart.

    Last at Trans-Pecos in Aug · often with thembow, DJ HOLIDAY, BOJAQ, none of them here that night

  • DJ Sadboy

    11 bookings since Aug 2023

    Recently at Happyfun Hideaway, Starr Bar, Nowadays · often with ALTA, Dj Warning, J. Córdova, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Miss Beverly3 with TEK NENA, 1 with Agent DMZ. and 1 with DJ Sadboy
  • ALTA2 with DJ Sadboy, 1 with Agent DMZ. and 1 with TEK NENA
  • ALEXIS DE LA ROSA11 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 5 with JOSELO
  • friedplatano10 with JOSELO and 6 with Sterling Juan Diaz
  • Alta Tecnologias3 with TEK NENA and 1 with DJ Sadboy
  • thembow2 with Agent DMZ. and 1 with DJ Sadboy
  • Sekucci14 with Sterling Juan Diaz
  • Makadsi9 with Sterling Juan Diaz
104 said they were going — quieter than a usual Thursday at Nowadays.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Thursdays at Nowadays196
  • Middle half finished between88 and 401
  • Past Thursdays at this venue counted146

The room

Nowadays — 804 events and 1,369 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Most-tagged here: Techno (22), Bass (21), House (15), Club (6) and Electro (6). genre tags on this room’s listings

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 1771721.

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

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