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DJ Assault, Bearcat, Sterling Juan Diaz + Hammerhead

Paragon990 Broadway Brooklyn, NY · Map

This night happened — Sat 30 Dec 2023

Paragon

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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

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

BEARCAT and Sterling Juan Diaz — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 30 Dec 2023.
Kilbourne and Buzzi — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 14 Oct 2023.
DJ Assault and Sterling Juan Diaz — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Oct 2023.

Who they are

DJ Assault
Detroit · 24 bookings since Aug 2023
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Their RA profile lists Thug Records.
Recently at Market Hotel, Paragon · often with Gernot von, Detroit In Effect, DJ Godfather, none of them here that night
BEARCAT
New York City · 62 bookings since Aug 2023
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Ambient on 3, Techno on 3, House on 2 and Doom Metal on 2. styles on their catalogued releases
Recently at Paragon, Market Hotel, SILO · often with planetperris, Byrell The Great, Sevyn 0000, none of them here that night
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.
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Recently at SILO, Bossa Nova Civic Club, public records · often with Makadsi, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Sekucci, none of them here that night
Kilbourne
New Jersey · 34 bookings since Aug 2023
“Destined to devastate, Kilbourne has established herself as a leading visionary of American hardcore techno.”
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the whole biography
Destined to devastate, Kilbourne has established herself as a leading visionary of American hardcore techno. Her DJ sets showcase an unrelenting drive and spontaneous selection, and she has toured widely across the Americas, Europe, and Australia at venues such as Tresor, Defqon.1, and Boiler Room. Kilbourne has released critically acclaimed music on PRSPCT, Industrial Strength, and Evar Records and is the founder of Hammerhead, a New York label and party showcasing the most psychedelic and brutal sounds of the genre. In 2025, she debuted Cry, a new collaboration with Relaxer that combines their backgrounds in punk and electronic music.
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Hardcore on 41, Techno on 18, Industrial on 14 and Hard Techno on 10. styles on their catalogued releases
Released on PRSPCT Recordings (1) and Symp.tom: Kapotcast (1); their RA profile also lists Industrial Strength Records, Casual Gabberz, Meta4, Evar Records and 1 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile
Last at Brooklyn Burj in Dec · often with Relaxer, Cry, aka-Sol, none of them here that night
Buzzi
New York City · 16 bookings since Oct 2023
“Jose Buzzi is a Brooklyn-born, Ridgewood-raised techno artist known for intense, fully live hardware performances shaped by instinct, improvisation, and deep knowledge of his machines.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Jose Buzzi is a Brooklyn-born, Ridgewood-raised techno artist known for intense, fully live hardware performances shaped by instinct, improvisation, and deep knowledge of his machines. Immersed in electronic music for over two decades, he has developed a sound rooted in hypnotic repetition, percussive grit, discordant tension, and raw movement. Performing entirely live, Buzzi builds and reshapes his sets in real time, treating the process as a conversation between artist, machine, and dancefloor. The result is physical, unpredictable, and deeply immersive techno that balances classic pulse with the weight of harder styles. With appearances at venues including Tresor, RSO, Basement, and Nowadays, Buzzi has built a reputation for hardware-driven sets that are both gritty and transportive. Shaped by years of dedication rather than hype, he continues to carve out a distinct path through modern techno.
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Their RA profile lists Harmless, TXTRL, Clan Destine, Pastel Voids and 6 more.
often with jay york, KORBEAT, Conor Krane, none of them here that night