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Takaaki Itoh, Ron Like Hell + Rose Kourts, Devoye

Paragon990 Broadway Brooklyn, NY · Map

This night happened — Fri 9 Feb 2024

Paragon

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Who was billed4 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

Most of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
the pairs that have met

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

  • Ron Like Hell and Rose Kourts — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 9 Feb 2024.
  • Takaaki Itoh and Ron Like Hell — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 9 Feb 2024.
  • Rose Kourts and Devoye — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 9 Feb 2024.
  • Ron Like Hell and Devoye — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 9 Feb 2024.
  • Takaaki Itoh and Devoye — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 1 Sep 2023.

Who they are

  • Takaaki Itoh

    Tokyo, Japan · 10 bookings since Sep 2023 · Basement and Berghain techno

    Their RA profile lists Tsunami, Illegal Alien Records, Gynoid Audio, Modularz and 6 more.

    often with nd_baumecker, Berghain, DJ Split, 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

    Recently at BASEMENT, public records, H0L0 · often with Ryan Smith, Sterling Juan Diaz, Ne/Re/A, none of them here that night

  • Rose Kourts

    New York City · 97 bookings since Aug 2023

    “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 releases

    Recently at BASEMENT, Nowadays, House of Yes · often with Miss Alicia, Andi, shekdash, none of them here that night

  • Devoye

    New York City · 120 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Rooted in Jamaican heritage, Devoye was born in the Bronx, NY.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Rooted in Jamaican heritage, Devoye was born in the Bronx, NY. Devoye is heavily grounded in forms of Hip-Hop, Electronic and various forms of House and Techno. With releases on Coloring Lessons, Haus of Altr, 3afak, and various self released works. Devoye should be on your radar if he isn't already! One of the illest DJ's in the local Brooklyn scene. Youve got to see it to believe it! “Reflecting on emotions reveal the most supreme moments in life. The strongest of each emotion is communicated back through my conscious being in various forms of music, art, and conversation.“ - Devoye
    House on 7, Techno on 5, Footwork on 3 and Drum n Bass on 3. styles on their catalogued releases
    Their RA profile lists HAUS of ALTR, Coloring Lessons and Fortune Signal.

    Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Jupiter Disco, Nowadays · often with SSG_, Miss Parker, Vivian Wang, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Kilopatrah Jones8 with Ron Like Hell and 4 with Rose Kourts
  • Ne/Re/A8 with Ron Like Hell and 4 with Takaaki Itoh
  • Lauren Flax3 with Devoye and 3 with Rose Kourts
  • WTCHCRFT3 with Devoye and 3 with Rose Kourts
  • Ryan Smith37 with Ron Like Hell
  • Miss Alicia8 with Rose Kourts
  • Vivian Wang7 with Devoye
  • Marco Neves6 with Devoye

Sound

House and Techno.
styles on the acts’ catalogued releases
530 said they were going — about like 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 1821499.

Attending counts, venue records, co-billing history, scene names, 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.