Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: H0L0, Sat 24 OctSterling Juan Diaz
- Quest
- next: public records, Fri 23 OctJuana
- next: Sat 31 OctDJ Bone
- JADALAREIGN
- Alexis Curshé
- Soul Summit Music
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
13 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Sterling Juan Diaz and DJ Bone — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 3 Feb 2024.
- JADALAREIGN and Soul Summit Music — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 3 Feb 2024.
- Sterling Juan Diaz and Juana — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 3 Feb 2024.
- Juana and DJ Bone — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 3 Feb 2024.
- DJ Bone and JADALAREIGN — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 3 Feb 2024.
- Juana and JADALAREIGN — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 3 Feb 2024.
- Alexis Curshé and Soul Summit Music — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 3 Feb 2024.
- Sterling Juan Diaz and JADALAREIGN — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 3 Feb 2024.
Who they are
“Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove.”
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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 Bossa Nova Civic Club, 99 Scott Ave, Paragon · often with Makadsi, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Sekucci, none of them here that night
often with JNA, Mike Servito, Deborah De Luca, none of them here that night
“Juana has enticed crowds all over the world at venues such as Berghain, LuxFrágil, Fabric, Smartbar, Basement, Nowadays, and countless festivals and underground warehouse gigs.”
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Juana has enticed crowds all over the world at venues such as Berghain, LuxFrágil, Fabric, Smartbar, Basement, Nowadays, and countless festivals and underground warehouse gigs. She originally hails from the city of Chicago where she cultivated her love for the underground at clubs like Smartbar and The Generator and parties such as Soul in the Hole and Boom Boom Room. She began DJing in roughly 2001 and moved to DC in 2003 where she began hosting weekly live internet radio shows on HandzOnRadio (Baltimore) and Cyberjamz (Tampa) and playing parties in the DC scene, upping her skills alongside her mentor and legendary DJ Sam “the Man” Burns, and at clubs including Red and the DC Sanctuary. Juana started obsessively collecting disco and early house records in the late 90s and eventually developed an undying penchant for straight-ahead techno and deeper, darker shades of first and second-wave Chicago dance music. In the 2010s, Juana made her mark in DC as one of only a handful of techno DJs and a resident of the legendary rave, Sequence, and started regularly touring North and South America and EU. In the 2020s, Juana picked up major momentum, becoming a resident of the renowned rave Unter and making frequent appearances at Basement, Nowadays, and Paragon. She has been a founding member of the DC QT BIPOC collective NOXEEMA JACKSON since 2021, and in 2026, joined the MERGE collective. As a producer, her most recent EP “We Are Everything We Think We're Not” was released in March 2024, and she has also appeared recently on releases from the No Mercy, World Building, and Perimeter Junk labels. She is currently working on more releases, probably until she croaks.Their RA profile lists Bound, Vanity Press Records, ROAMANCE, Trax Only and 1 more.Recently at BASEMENT, Paragon, Knockdown Center · often with Ne/Re/A, Auspex, Concrete Husband, none of them here that night
“To some he is the champion of the underground.”
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To some he is the champion of the underground. Others see him for the first time and ask the person dancing like crazy next to them, "Where did THIS guy come from?" Think of Detroit Techno and DJ Bone might not be high on your list of luminaries because he is 100% independent and does things on his terms and on his terms only. He won't tap dance or bend to fit the "popular" dj mold. Those who recognize Bone know him for his uncompromising and innovative ways. It's no accident that two letters always precede Bone's name whenever he's on the bill. First and foremost, Bone is a DJ-in the truest sense. When he spins, it's as if the turntables and the mixer become a physical extension of his body. He employs every possible technique in the disc jockey arsenal masterfully: blending, scratching, backspinning, no monitors or headphones; unrivaled in his use of the fader switch and he incorporates them all into every set. From his standing room only residency performances to after-hours spots, he rocks every show as if it's his last. What the general public and far too many DJs don't realize is that Bone spins as much for his own enjoyment as he does for the audience. It's a compulsion that only those who live for what they do possess and those who don't can never understand: Bone lives to spin-it's a necessary part of his existence. His dedication to the art of dance music and DJing is so untainted and intense that the tales of his confrontational encounters with flashy booking agents and "big name" djs are already the stuff of legend. No hype or trends, just a relentless drive and passion to take the party to another level. That's why he's one of the few spin masters other DJs hate to follow. DJ Bone is one of Detroit's most coveted underground vinyl technicians. This very talented and highly sought after artist plays events and clubs worldwide, has held a residency at four of Detroit's top clubs and produces music inspired by the city in which he hales from, Detroit. His record label Subject Detroit is futuristic and unearthly while still displaying the true essence of Detroit's Techno Soul. Bone experienced the emotion, passion and energy of Detroit Techno first hand at the infamous Music Institute. What he witnessed there, along with the eclectic mix of music filling Detroit's airwaves by the legendary Electrifyin' Mojo and The Wizard, would serve to be Bone's main influences. Bone began his DJ career spinning groundbreaking sets weekly at The Love Club (The Shelter). From there he gained a dedicated following which eventually led to him playing at three different clubs five nights a week, as well as several underground parties in Detroit. An invitation to provide fortnightly, live mixes for the Deep Space Radio show on 107.5 in Detroit was also extended. After hearing Bone in Detroit (1996 Love Club Anniversary Party), Laurent Garnier booked him to headline at the Rex Club in Paris. Soon after word spread and Bone was invited to play events all over Europe. A lack of electronic music which fit his style led Bone to produce his own original songs to incorporate into his funky and eclectic sets. He took it a step further and started his label Subject Detroit focusing on true Sonic Soul. In late 1997, Bone began his residency at the Motor Lounge in Hamtramck (bordering Detroit on all sides) pioneering an underground Detroit Techno night. Within a month, the number of Bone's weekly session attendees topped 1,000 as well as tens of thousands of others tuning in to his live set broadcast on the radio every Friday from midnight until 2 am (87.9 FM). Always looking to expand minds and move bodies, Bone took on the challenge avoided by so many DJs before him familiar with Detroit by name only. For nearly three years, he amazed his crowds, which included out-of-towners from as far as Japan and Australia alongside his Detroit faithful. Unfortunately, due to Motor's attempt to exploit what Bone had founded and loved, he decided to depart from the club and his residency. Bone's observation of the trend to book producers to spin, as opposed to actual DJs, prompted him to go against the grain and establish himself as a DJ first and foremost. He believes that an individual's talent should speak for itself and not be overshadowed or misconstrued by hype. DJ Bone describes himself as "an uncompromising, hype hating, 100% independent, real Detroit native come auditory striker and soul controller that cannot be bought". "If the gig is set-up with the music as the main focus (as it should be), then I have total control over the vibe. That's my duty. I'm not worried about having a Hollywood production going on or special effects with video images, smoke, etc. Just playing the best possible music as well as I can. I feel the need to constantly progress skill-wise and I feel my 3 deck sets are truly unique. Many DJs have 3 decks in front of them but how often do they actually have 3 records playing all at once (with the levels up)?” – DJ BONETheir RA profile lists Music Man Records, Subject Detroit, Sect Records, Wallshaker Music and 5 more.Last at Nowadays in Nov 2023 · often with GLOBUS, DAIYAH, FURTHER, none of them here that night
- Techno on 4, Jungle on 3, House on 3 and Drum n Bass on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on HAUS of ALTR (3) and Sorry Records (1). labels on their catalogued releases
Recently at Nowadays, Elsewhere, Good Room · often with Mike Servito, Ash Lauryn, Donis, none of them here that night
Recently at Elsewhere, SILO, public records · often with Stefan Ringer, Abraham Othwell, Kai Alce, none of them here that night
Recently at House of Yes, Nowadays, Under the K Bridge · often with Timmy Regisford, Omer Mil, Byron The Aquarius, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Mike Servito11 with JADALAREIGN and 1 with Quest
- Juliana Huxtable6 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 5 with Juana
- Ash Lauryn7 with JADALAREIGN and 2 with DJ Bone
- Omer Mil6 with JADALAREIGN and 3 with Soul Summit Music
- Lovie5 with JADALAREIGN and 2 with Soul Summit Music
- S'aint Panic4 with Juana and 2 with DJ Bone
- Ne/Re/A14 with Juana
- Sekucci14 with Sterling Juan Diaz
556 said they were going — much quieter than a usual Saturday at Nowadays.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Nowadays1,183
- Middle half finished between554 and 1,707
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted185
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