MERGE INTO 2024
TBA - Brooklyn, New York City
This night happened — Sun 31 Dec 2023
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Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: RSO.BERLIN in Berlin, Thu 31 DecJASSS
- next: RSO.BERLIN in Berlin, Fri 23 OctJuliana Huxtable
- next: Tresor / Globus in Berlin, Sat 21 NovAkua
- next: Dead Letter No. 9, Fri 30 OctRon Like Hell
- Nick Bazzano
- next: H0L0, Fri 13 NovClarisa Kimskii
- next: Fri 30 OctNe/Re/A
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
11 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Ne/Re/A — 19 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 1 Sep 2023.
- Ron Like Hell and Ne/Re/A — 7 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 31 Dec 2023.
- JASSS and Juliana Huxtable — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 31 Dec 2023.
- Juliana Huxtable and Ron Like Hell — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 31 Dec 2023.
- Ron Like Hell and Clarisa Kimskii — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 31 Dec 2023.
- Juliana Huxtable and Ne/Re/A — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 31 Dec 2023.
- Juliana Huxtable and Akua — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 31 Dec 2023.
- JASSS and Akua — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 31 Dec 2023.
- Nick Bazzano and Ne/Re/A — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 31 Dec 2023.
- Juliana Huxtable and Clarisa Kimskii — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
Who they are
- Their RA profile lists Mannequin, AD 93, iDEAL Recordings and Mosaique.
often with MCMLXXXV, Batu, DJ TOOL, none of them here that night
- Techno on 5, Experimental on 4, Deconstructed Club on 4 and Bass Music on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on AD 93 (1) and Other People (1); their RA profile also lists The Vinyl Factory. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile
Recently at Market Hotel, BASEMENT, Paragon · often with Shyboi, Via App, MORENXXX, none of them here that night
“Akua has cemented herself as one of the most distinctive techno DJs coming out of the U.S. in recent years, shining brightly at the forefront of a new generation of techno artists who are reviving the innovative and rebellious spirit of techno’s enduring velocity through their work.”
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Akua has cemented herself as one of the most distinctive techno DJs coming out of the U.S. in recent years, shining brightly at the forefront of a new generation of techno artists who are reviving the innovative and rebellious spirit of techno’s enduring velocity through their work. Her practice is a passionate dedication to archiving & activating timeless strains of raw and mechanized expression - leading the new school of North American machine funk, while harkening back to the revolutionary sonics of Detroit, Chicago, & New York City DJs throughout history. A recent move to Berlin, a city that has held a crucial role in the evolution of techno, has provided her with the opportunity to further develop her craft by embracing the transcontinental connection that originally ignited the inspiration for the techno movement worldwide. Her one-of-kind, no-nonsense style brings a necessary & poignant intensity to today’s dancefloors, eschewing trends of the moment and channeling the essence of techno into an authentic wavelength that’s completely intuitive to her being. This unique display of influences plays out in Akua's unrivaled sets heard around the world - from exerting her celebrated prowess behind the decks at renowned New York clubs like Basement and Nowadays, to unleashing landmark sets at Movement Detroit, Berghain FUSE Brussels, Dekmantel, Draaimolen, & FOLD London. Already seasoned on the European tour circuit, 2024 sees her career encompassing new trajectories & widening her global reach into tours through Asia & Australia. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, she effortlessly embodies an enthralling old-school sound while keeping her finger on the pulse of contemporary producers that also embody the authentic energy of techno’s turn-of-the-century peak. As her boundless legacy steadily expands, she continues to cultivate respect and adoration from the most discerning of DJs & dancers alike through her incredible mixing finesse and constantly expanding repertoire of futureproof classics.Recently at H0L0, Paragon · often with ROBUS, Yazzus, SUMME, none of them here that night
“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.”
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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 releasesReleased on Heavenly (1) and Mister Saturday Night Records (1). labels on their catalogued releasesRecently at H0L0, BASEMENT, Paragon · often with Ryan Smith, Sterling Juan Diaz, Kilopatrah Jones, none of them here that night
“Nick Bazzano is a Brooklyn-based DJ interested in exploring sound's affective performativity across genres from ambient to techno and beyond.”
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Nick Bazzano is a Brooklyn-based DJ interested in exploring sound's affective performativity across genres from ambient to techno and beyond. He has shared bills with the likes of DVS1, Stranger, Dr. Rubinstein, Plural, Antenes, Volvox, and more. Along with Kiddo Sincere, he holds a monthly residency at Bossa Nova Civic Club, performing under the name Pure Immanence. Pure Immanence also curates and perform as residents with Brooklyn's underground stalwart Unter's ambient room. Additionally, Nick co-hosted "The Plan" on The Lot Radio with Olga, a streaming radio spot showcasing international techno talent visiting New York.often with S'aint Panic, Boris, Volvox, none of them here that night
“Brooklyn-based DJ and producer Clarisa Kimskii has cemented her musical footprint on the borough since moving back in 2022.”
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Brooklyn-based DJ and producer Clarisa Kimskii has cemented her musical footprint on the borough since moving back in 2022. Through a palpable blend of psychedelic and driving techno, Clarisa’s approach to the genre is deeply idiosyncratic - an assemblage of both timeless and modern grooves. As a producer, Clarisa has contributed to a handful of respected labels (Monday Off, Dusk & Haze, Mysteries of the Deep, etc.) within her sonic niche, but it’s through her own label L.A.G where the ethos of her sound truly takes form - a detailed variation of propulsive and atmospheric soundscapes. Clarisa is deeply rooted in the techno subculture’s underground, and in early 2022 - the 20+ year veteran was named resident DJ of the Brooklyn-based, queer party Merge. Through her former residency at Merge and regular appearances at the city’s premiere institutions in BASEMENT Nowadays and Bossa Nova Civic Club Clarisa’s prestige is undeniably felt. Her pure, yet passionate approach to DJing has graced the decks of memorable nights at international institutions in Berlin's Berghain, Tbilisi's Khidi, and at notably iconic parties in Wrecked, Club Toilet, and The Bunker NY. Recent festival appearances at Taiwan’s Organik Festival and North America’s Honcho Campout, Sustain-Release, Whole Festival , Draaimolen and The Great Beyond have only elevated her reputation as a force within those respective communities. The saga continues with juicy bits on the horizon.Industrial on 1, Techno on 1, Acid on 1 and Minimal Techno on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists L.A.G., Monday Off, On Board Music, Gradient and 3 more.Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Market Hotel, Nowadays · often with Berghain, Juana, Kangding Ray, none of them here that night
“Spanish DJ and producer, Ne/Re/A, a fixture of Brooklyn's teeming techno ecosystem for more than 10 years, has a distinctly energetic approach to the genre - relentless groove and unapologetically timeless.”
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Spanish DJ and producer, Ne/Re/A, a fixture of Brooklyn's teeming techno ecosystem for more than 10 years, has a distinctly energetic approach to the genre - relentless groove and unapologetically timeless. In 2021, Ne/Re/A was named resident DJ of the Brooklyn-based queer party, MERGE, which has served as a musical home and has allowed her to explore the depths of her sonic palette alongside a sophisticated rolodex of the genre's legends. She has played alongside DVS1, Boris, Phase Fatale, Wata Igarashi, Takaaki Itoh and Ancient Methods (to name a few). She cut her teeth as the founder and resident DJ of Distrikt1, the monthly weeknight party at Brooklyn's historic Bossa Nova Civic Club. She's played reputable parties in New York - Unter, Wrecked, Bound and many nights at the city's premiere institutions in BASEMENT, Nowadays, and Paragon. She's played at Berlin's Tresor, Pornceptual, Gegen and at the iconic queer pilgrimage, Whole Festival, BULTO and Video Club in Colombia and Brutal in Mexico City. Her collaborative project, Name Names, with DC-based DJ and producer Juana explores the darker shades of her repertoire, where driving propulsive techno are at the forefront. In 2025, her prowess grows, Ne/Re/A makes her debut in Asia at Taiwan's highly-regarded Organik Festival and Seoul's Volnost, plays notable parties in New York like Wire Festival, Berlin and South America, and continues her residency with MERGE. As a producer Ne/Re/A sharply blends industrial and EBM with melodic techno into her own concoction - a heady assemblage of punch and drive. In 2025 she just released a collaborative track with Clarisa Kimskii in Phase Fatale's BITE record label.In 2024 she released two new tracks for Maison Fauna “In the Dark” and Infra “Piercing the veil”. In 2020, she released her first EP "Your World Took Your Future" on the Industrial Techno United imprint. She's remixed tracks for Alpha Sect, Rennst and throughout the years has contributed tracks to Soil, NOTT, Pildoras Tapes, Sinister Desires and Eclectic Reactions record labels.Techno on 9, Electro on 6, EBM on 5 and Experimental on 5. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Bite (1), Eclectic Reactions Records (1) and InterplanetaryLtd (1); their RA profile also lists Pildoras Tapes, Sinister Desires, Lemos and Faceless. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Paragon, BASEMENT, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Juana, Auspex, Phase Fatale, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Juana14 with Ne/Re/A, 5 with Clarisa Kimskii, 5 with Juliana Huxtable, 4 with Akua and 1 with Nick Bazzano
- Concrete Husband8 with Ne/Re/A, 7 with Juliana Huxtable and 5 with Ron Like Hell
- S'aint Panic6 with Ne/Re/A, 5 with Clarisa Kimskii and 1 with Nick Bazzano
- Leonce4 with Juliana Huxtable, 4 with Ron Like Hell and 3 with Clarisa Kimskii
- Shyboi10 with Juliana Huxtable and 4 with Akua
- Kangding Ray7 with Ne/Re/A and 6 with Clarisa Kimskii
- Kilopatrah Jones8 with Ron Like Hell and 4 with Akua
- Phase Fatale11 with Ne/Re/A and 1 with Nick Bazzano
Sound
Techno and Experimental.
styles on the acts’ catalogued releases2,022 said they were going.
The room
TBA - Brooklyn — 106 events and 400 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: Techno (6). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
MERGE — 39 events and 136 artists since Aug 2023.