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

This night happened — Sat 10 Feb 2024

Nowadays

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Who was billed9 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

28 of the 36 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • Identified Patient and Patient — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 10 Feb 2024.
  • Aurora Halal and Identified Patient — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 10 Feb 2024.
  • Aurora Halal and Patient — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 10 Feb 2024.
  • Aurora Halal and Laurel Halo — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 10 Feb 2024.
  • Identified Patient and Laurel Halo — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 10 Feb 2024.
  • Patient and Laurel Halo — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 10 Feb 2024.
  • Sleep D and Aurora Halal — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 10 Feb 2024.
  • Millia Rage and Cosmo — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 26 Aug 2023.

Who they are

  • Millia Rage

    8 bookings since Aug 2023

    Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Jupiter Disco · often with Eden Aurelius, Jan Loup, Plebeian, none of them here that night

  • Sleep D

    Melbourne, Australia · 6 bookings since Feb 2024

    “Childhood friends with Iraqi and Maltese lineage, the duo and their legacy building Butter Sessions label have ushered in a new era, sensibility and productivity to the city that raised them.”

    their own biography

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    Childhood friends with Iraqi and Maltese lineage, the duo and their legacy building Butter Sessions label have ushered in a new era, sensibility and productivity to the city that raised them. A defiantly DIY two-man assembly line, Maryos Syawish and Corey Kikos have issued a steady stream of diverse records on their own imprint, as well as on like-minded international outposts Incienso, Planet Euphorique and Cocktail d'Amore. Releasing ‘Rebel Force’ in 2019 and ‘Electronic Arts’ in 2023, their albums bind a singular take on mutated house, bush doof, dub techno and downtempo, while their composition and production capacity has also been augmented via 2021’s chamber orchestra collaboration ‘Flashed Glass’ and the rescored film soundtracks for ‘Eraserhead’ and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’. With long-standing DJ residencies and an ever evolving live show fit for both clubs and vast paddocks, the dexterous duo’s alchemy has energised hordes across the US, UK, Europe, Asia and Australia.
    Their RA profile lists Butter Sessions, Analogue Attic Recordings, Incienso, Altered States Tapes and 1 more.

    often with Downloadable Content, Emsho, Pure Immanence, none of them here that night

  • Aurora Halal

    New York City · 50 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Shadowy and psychedelic, her hardware live & DJ sets have a hazy sensuality and metallic dance floor intensity that's at turns playful, dark, euphoric and emotionally vulnerable.”

    their own biography

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    Shadowy and psychedelic, her hardware live & DJ sets have a hazy sensuality and metallic dance floor intensity that's at turns playful, dark, euphoric and emotionally vulnerable. In all her projects, she treats dance music as an are­na for trans­for­ma­tion and since 2010, her events have been root­ed in an under­ground, DIY approach that push­es for­ward-think­ing sounds, pro­duc­tion, and ideas. She’s spent the last 10 years tour­ing like-mind­ed clubs, raves, and fes­ti­vals world­wide and gained a rep­u­ta­tion for pow­er­ful, unique per­for­mances that work both the body and mind. She’s 4 years into a res­i­den­cy at NYC’s Nowa­days, is a reg­u­lar at Berghain and pre­vi­ous­ly De School.
    Techno on 28, House on 14, Electro on 11 and Experimental on 9. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on BAKK (2), Dekmantel (1) and Mister Saturday Night Records (1); their RA profile also lists Mutual Dreaming Recordings. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

    Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Paragon, Nowadays · often with Berghain, deep creep, Gerd Janson, none of them here that night

  • Identified Patient

    Amsterdam, Netherlands · 13 bookings since Sep 2023

    “Cer­ti­fi­ably one of the most revered under­ground DJs of the Nether­lands, Job Veer­man, bet­ter known as Iden­ti­fied Patient, has made a name for him­self as an oth­er­world­ly sto­ry­teller.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Cer­ti­fi­ably one of the most revered under­ground DJs of the Nether­lands, Job Veer­man, bet­ter known as Iden­ti­fied Patient, has made a name for him­self as an oth­er­world­ly sto­ry­teller. His left­field mix­es take the lis­ten­er on a white-knuck­le ride of twists and turns, with no genre, tem­po, or mood off-lim­its. The Ams­ter­dam-based artist made his ascen­sion with some of Rot­ter­dam’s finest imprints, all the while fill­ing dance floors across the coun­try and through­out Europe. His style fus­es raw aes­thet­ics with unri­valed, relent­less ener­gy which he trans­lates into his pro­duc­tions as flu­id­ly as his DJ sets. With a trade­mark sound that drifts between the exper­i­men­tal sides of tech­no, elec­tro, acid, dub, and jun­gle, it was not long before his music gained the atten­tion of Rot­ter­dam-based labels. Hit­ting Com­mon Thread in 2016 with The Female Med­ical Col­lege of Penn­syl­va­nia and then Pinkman in 2017 with a string of releas­es, and lat­er releas­ing his Split EP on Lon­don’s Brokn­toys. These out­lets would become the plat­forms for his ear­ly releas­es which were rec­og­nized as instant hits in sev­er­al charts and clubs through­out Europe and beyond. In 2020 he released his Nerve Deposit EP as part of Dek­man­tel’s UFO Series. This year he will return to Dek­man­tel’s imprint, this time with his debut album. Not only this, but he is busy col­lab­o­rat­ing with Gam­ma Intel on an EP, also due to hit the air­waves this year. Besides his sen­su­al­ly severe, irrev­er­ent pro­duc­tions, Iden­ti­fied Patient has put him­self on the map with his high-ener­gy DJ sets, brim­ming with ten­sion that spills over into eclec­tic and diverse styles. Despite his rapid tran­si­tions his focus nev­er diverges from the qual­i­ty of his selec­tions. He has become a vital pres­ence at Dek­man­tel events and was a reg­u­lar at the Ams­ter­dam insti­tu­tion, De School, firm­ly assert­ing his place in the Dutch elec­tron­ic scene. Iden­ti­fied Patient shows no sign of tak­ing his foot off the gas, with a com­pelling list of forth­com­ing releas­es and an exten­sive tour­ing sched­ule. Strap in for this year’s roller­coast­er ride; sleaze and sat­is­fac­tion guaranteed.
    Their RA profile lists Dekmantel and Nerve Collect.

    Recently at Xpizza, Market Hotel · often with Glaskin, Ma Sha, Nema Hän, none of them here that night

  • Patient

    Malta · 6 bookings since Feb 2024 · Sustain-Release Nowadays axis

    “Matthew Bugeja, better known as Patient, is a Malta-based DJ and producer.”

    their own biography

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    Matthew Bugeja, better known as Patient, is a Malta-based DJ and producer. Over the years, he has developed a sound defined by precision, intensity, and an uncompromising focus on the dancefloor. His style is rooted in driving low-end rhythms, stripped-back percussion, and raw, hypnotic energy that commands attention. Patient has already taken his sound beyond the island, making notable appearances in key electronic music hubs including Berlin, Amsterdam, Milan, and Manchester, with more international debuts on the horizon. Alongside his work as an artist, he is co-founder of the Malta-based collective in.di.go / waX, where he plays an active role in shaping and pushing the island’s underground scene through consistent monthly events. In April, Patient reached a major milestone with the release of his debut EP on Vault Sessions, gaining support from leading figures in the techno scene. With a second EP released in May, with remixes from respected artists, and a full vinyl release coming in September 2026, he continues to establish himself as a forward-thinking force in raw techno. Focused, driven, and steadily evolving, Patient represents a new wave of artists pushing the boundaries of modern techno while staying true to its core essence. Bookings:

    often with Muski, N.R.M, Pablo Bozzi, none of them here that night

  • Laurel Halo

    Michigan · 15 bookings since Nov 2023

    “Laurel Halo is an American composer, producer, musician and DJ, born in Detroit and based in Los Angeles.”

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    Laurel Halo is an American composer, producer, musician and DJ, born in Detroit and based in Los Angeles. Her music melds the materiality and spirituality of sound to focus on concepts of transmission and impermanence. Drawing influence from Detroit techno, musique concrète, film score and jazz, she uses both organic and inorganic sound materials, an extensive studio-as-instrument practice, and a deep appreciation for harmony. She has presented work around the world at places including the Barbican Centre, Ina-GRM, the Sydney Opera House, Kölner Philharmonie, and the Julia Stoschek Foundation. She has collaborated with musicians, artists and designers including Moritz von Oswald, Metahaven, Kevin Beasley, Julia Holter, Hanne Lippard, John Cale, Hodge and the London Contemporary Orchestra. She released her latest album Atlas (LP, 2023) on her own imprint, Awe, and Octavia (12”, 2024) on Éditions Grm.
    Their RA profile lists Hyperdub, Honest Jon's Records, Livity Sound, Latency and 1 more.

    Recently at public records, Le Poisson Rouge · often with Nick León, Tomás Urquieta, LLinh, none of them here that night

  • Christian AB

    London, United Kingdom · 7 bookings since Oct 2023

    “Christian AB has carved a distinctive path in electronic music through a sound that’s both timeless and forward-thinking.”

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    Christian AB has carved a distinctive path in electronic music through a sound that’s both timeless and forward-thinking. Known for his deep musicality, razor-sharp mixing, and wide-reaching influences, he brings an emotional intensity to the dancefloor that resonates far beyond trends. His sets weave together house, techno, breaks, and electro with a fluidity that reflects both knowledge and instinct. From intimate basements to some of the world’s most respected clubs and festivals, his performances—daring and uncompromising—have earned him recognition as one of the scene’s most captivating selectors. Alongside his reputation as a DJ, Christian AB is an accomplished producer with releases on Faith Beat and Timeless, showcasing a unique vision translated into records that stand the test of time. Rooted in curiosity and passion, he embodies what we value most: authenticity, depth, and relentless dedication to the music.
    Their RA profile lists Timeless and Faith Beat.

    Recently at Jolene Sound Room Brooklyn, H0L0 · often with Ogazón, Berghain, O.BEE, none of them here that night

  • Cosmo

    New York City · 127 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Born in Ohio and raised by New York clubs, Cosmo is a shining modern representative of the city’s Golden Age of DJing, in skill, in spirit, and in sensibility.”

    their own biography

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    Born in Ohio and raised by New York clubs, Cosmo is a shining modern representative of the city’s Golden Age of DJing, in skill, in spirit, and in sensibility. A forever student of 90s subcultures, Cosmo is now an authority in connecting those dots, decompartmentalizing genres during her sets and revitalizing the club as a much needed space for expression and joy. Cosmo may open a night with her early entry points to dance music, gospel and funk and vocal-heavy RnB, and proceed to blend break beats with new jack swing or old-school house with tribal—all delivered with remarkable clarity of voice and a sense of self that fueled her fated teenage move to New York to DJ over a decade ago. Being from the Midwest, her house music literacy circles its epicenters and favors groovy records, warm basslines, playful vocals, and elating instrumentals that stir the spirit. Her deep knowledge, cultural curiosity, and refreshing authenticity make Cosmo one of New York’s most in-demand DJs, a regular at the most iconic clubs and a Fashion Week party go-to. She is a resident at Public Records, where she can explore every inch of her collection and join forces with legends like Sandy Rivera as well as other torchbearing peers. She’s represented the city sharing the decks with her heroes like Honey Dijon and Mike Dunn, and on esteemed platforms such as Benji B’s BBC Radio 1 show and Luke Solomon’s Classic Music Company show. As a longtime resident at The Lot Radio, Cosmo gets the opportunity to share everything she cherishes and often includes parts of her CD and magazine archives. Music has soundtracked Cosmo’s every move. Her gratitude for her practice is apparent, and her effervescence behind the decks reaches the crowd no matter the size of the room—a musical hug that holds dancers through times good and bad.

    Recently at Elsewhere, public records, Paragon · often with Eli Escobar, Donis, Hidden Spheres, none of them here that night

  • Black Rave Culture

    Washington DC · 17 bookings since Nov 2023

    “Born from the essence, Black Rave Culture lifts up the torch and begins to walk forward spreading the message of Black Rave.”

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    Born from the essence, Black Rave Culture lifts up the torch and begins to walk forward spreading the message of Black Rave. Amal, James Bangura, & Nativesun Hailing from the District of Columbia, come together to bring you a new sound, the sound of their city.
    House on 7, Techno on 6, Jungle on 5 and Footwork on 4. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on Ghostly International (1), OMNIDISC (2) (1) and Paraíso (1); their RA profile also lists HAUS of ALTR. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

    Last at Paragon in Nov 2023 · often with GLOBUS, TRESOR, Bambii, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Berghain5 with Aurora Halal and 2 with Christian AB
  • Eli Escobar9 with Cosmo
  • Donis7 with Cosmo
  • deep creep5 with Aurora Halal
  • Kilopatrah Jones5 with Cosmo
  • Ge-ology4 with Cosmo
  • Kim Ann Foxman4 with Cosmo
  • MORENXXX4 with Aurora Halal
686 said they were going — 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

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 1842167.

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.