The Drum Machine
The Parkside Lounge317 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002 · Map
This night happened — Fri 8 Mar 2024
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Who was billed3 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
All 3 pairings on this bill had shared a bill before.
- Sterling Juan Diaz and Josh Steers — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 26 Oct 2023.
- Manu Miran and Josh Steers — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 8 Mar 2024.
- Sterling Juan Diaz and Manu Miran — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 8 Mar 2024.
Who they are
“Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove.”
their own biography
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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 BASEMENT, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Nowadays · often with Makadsi, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Sekucci, none of them here that night
“Venezuelan-born, Brooklyn-based curator, advocate and DJ and Producer.”
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Venezuelan-born, Brooklyn-based curator, advocate and DJ and Producer. Founder of Visceral, a Cambridge (MA) based interdisciplinary platform that hosts forward-thinking talent and promotes radical inclusivity of POC/LGBTQ+ and safer spaces for people with disabilities. A NYC resident since 2021, Manu has been actively in rotation at staple clubs and parties in the US - becoming a regular, key presence at Basement, Por Detroit, Battle Hymn, The Spectrum, Bossa Nova Civic Club; headlining major queer techno festivals (Honcho Campout, Somos, Ladyland), and abroad touring in Europe, Asia and South America. Miran is slated to release his first production "Bang U" in the winter of 2025 under the CDMX/LA based Muy Muy Limited label.Recently at Paragon, Performance Space New York, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Concrete Husband, Mos, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, none of them here that night
“JOSH STEERS IS AN AMERICAN DJ/PRODUCER BASED IN MEXICO CITY.”
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JOSH STEERS IS AN AMERICAN DJ/PRODUCER BASED IN MEXICO CITY. FORMATIVE YEARS IMMERSED IN THE NEW YORK CITY UNDERGROUND HOUSE & TECHNO SCENE SHAPED HIS DIVERSE SOUND. DRIVEN BY RHYTHMS, STEERS BLENDS MULTIPLE GENRES CREATING A HIGH ENERGY SOUNDSCAPEHouse on 2, Deconstructed Club on 1, Experimental on 1 and Future Bass on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Naafi (1) and Nervous Records (1). labels on their catalogued releasesRecently at Black Flamingo, BASEMENT, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Nita Aviance, Michael Magnan, SKIN, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- ALEXIS DE LA ROSA11 with Sterling Juan Diaz, 3 with Josh Steers and 3 with Manu Miran
- Makadsi9 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 3 with Manu Miran
- Mike Servito4 with Josh Steers and 2 with Manu Miran
- Sekucci14 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- Michael Magnan7 with Josh Steers
- MORENXXX7 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- Nita Aviance7 with Josh Steers
- friedplatano6 with Sterling Juan Diaz
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at The Parkside Lounge23
- Middle half finished between7 and 157
- Past Fridays at this venue counted20
The room
The Parkside Lounge — 66 events and 144 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 150.
Who put it on
The Drum Machine — 4 events and 10 artists since Mar 2024.