MERGE OLYMPICS
TBA - Brooklyn, New York City
This night happened — Fri 31 May 2024
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Who was billed11 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: H0L0, Fri 13 NovClarisa Kimskii
- next: public records, Fri 23 OctJuana
- next: Nowadays, Fri 30 OctLYDO
- next: Fri 30 OctNe/Re/A
- next: Berghain in Berlin, Sat 7 NovQuelza
- next: Nowadays, Fri 30 OctRene Wise
- next: Signal, Fri 13 NovRrose
- next: RSO.BERLIN in Berlin, Thu 31 DecSetaoc Mass
- next: Berghain in Berlin, Sat 21 NovTakaaki Itoh
- next: Industry City, Sat 31 OctVolvox
- Wata Igarashi
Set times were not published.
Most of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
the pairs that have met
13 of the 55 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Juana and Ne/Re/A — 13 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Ne/Re/A — 19 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 1 Sep 2023.
- Quelza and Rene Wise — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Juana and LYDO — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 May 2024.
- Juana and Volvox — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 2 Sep 2023.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Juana — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 May 2024.
- Ne/Re/A and Rrose — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 5 Oct 2023.
- Ne/Re/A and Volvox — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Rene Wise — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Juana and Rrose — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Ne/Re/A and Wata Igarashi — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Volvox — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 May 2024.
- Ne/Re/A and Rene Wise — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- LYDO and Rene Wise — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Juana and Quelza — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- LYDO and Quelza — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Rrose and Wata Igarashi — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Ne/Re/A and Quelza — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Juana and Wata Igarashi — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Ne/Re/A and Takaaki Itoh — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 1 Sep 2023.
- Quelza and Takaaki Itoh — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Rrose and Volvox — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- LYDO and Ne/Re/A — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- LYDO and Volvox — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 23 Mar 2024.
- Juana and Rene Wise — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Rene Wise and Wata Igarashi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Rene Wise and Rrose — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Volvox and Wata Igarashi — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 10 Nov 2023.
- LYDO and Rrose — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Quelza and Wata Igarashi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Quelza and Volvox — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- LYDO and Wata Igarashi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- LYDO and Setaoc Mass — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Rrose — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Wata Igarashi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Quelza — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Setaoc Mass — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Quelza and Setaoc Mass — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Ne/Re/A and Setaoc Mass — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Rene Wise and Setaoc Mass — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 May 2024.
- Clarisa Kimskii and LYDO — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 17 May 2024.
- Clarisa Kimskii and Takaaki Itoh — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 1 Sep 2023.
Who they are
“Brooklyn-based DJ and producer Clarisa Kimskii has cemented her musical footprint on the borough since moving back in 2022.”
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Brooklyn-based DJ and producer Clarisa Kimskii has cemented her musical footprint on the borough since moving back in 2022. Through a palpable blend of psychedelic and driving techno, Clarisa’s approach to the genre is deeply idiosyncratic - an assemblage of both timeless and modern grooves. As a producer, Clarisa has contributed to a handful of respected labels (Monday Off, Dusk & Haze, Mysteries of the Deep, etc.) within her sonic niche, but it’s through her own label L.A.G where the ethos of her sound truly takes form - a detailed variation of propulsive and atmospheric soundscapes. Clarisa is deeply rooted in the techno subculture’s underground, and in early 2022 - the 20+ year veteran was named resident DJ of the Brooklyn-based, queer party Merge. Through her former residency at Merge and regular appearances at the city’s premiere institutions in BASEMENT Nowadays and Bossa Nova Civic Club Clarisa’s prestige is undeniably felt. Her pure, yet passionate approach to DJing has graced the decks of memorable nights at international institutions in Berlin's Berghain, Tbilisi's Khidi, and at notably iconic parties in Wrecked, Club Toilet, and The Bunker NY. Recent festival appearances at Taiwan’s Organik Festival and North America’s Honcho Campout, Sustain-Release, Whole Festival , Draaimolen and The Great Beyond have only elevated her reputation as a force within those respective communities. The saga continues with juicy bits on the horizon.Industrial on 1, Techno on 1, Acid on 1 and Minimal Techno on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists L.A.G., Monday Off, On Board Music, Gradient and 3 more.Recently at Knockdown Center, Paragon, BASEMENT · often with Berghain, Ron Like Hell, Kangding Ray, 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 Knockdown Center, Nowadays, public records · often with Auspex, Concrete Husband, Boris, none of them here that night
“Lydo is a Filipino-born Vietnamese-American sound artist.”
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Lydo is a Filipino-born Vietnamese-American sound artist. As a resident DJ of BASEMENT NY, their distinctive sets explode the parameters of techno, deftly cutting across genres while retaining a highly personal emotional resonance. Whenever Lydo plays, it’s best to leave your expectations at the door and simply prepare for an unexpected array of sonic thrills, ranging from visceral and grooving to mind-bendingly experimental. A trans artist themselves, Lydo launched X-TRA.SERVICES to serve and create space for queer, trans, and nonbinary people of color. This ethos of care and insurgent collectivity runs through their broader practice. They have performed at Berlin Atonal, Draaimolen Festival, Bourse de Commerce, and Bassiani, as well as subterranean parties and festivals across North America, Europe, and Asia. Beyond the club, Lydo works with sound through installation, composition, and curation. Their abstract, experimental work spans museum and institutional contexts, including MoMA PS1, SculptureCenter, and Kunsthalle Basel, among others. In 2025, they launched care., an itinerant series for live and experimental sound that continues to explore new sonic forms in unexpected contexts.Their RA profile lists X-TRA.SERVICES.Recently at Knockdown Center, BASEMENT, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with The Carry Nation, Shaun J. Wright, Newa, none of them here that night
“Spanish DJ and producer, Ne/Re/A, a fixture of Brooklyn's teeming techno ecosystem for more than 10 years, has a distinctly energetic approach to the genre - relentless groove and unapologetically timeless.”
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Spanish DJ and producer, Ne/Re/A, a fixture of Brooklyn's teeming techno ecosystem for more than 10 years, has a distinctly energetic approach to the genre - relentless groove and unapologetically timeless. In 2021, Ne/Re/A was named resident DJ of the Brooklyn-based queer party, MERGE, which has served as a musical home and has allowed her to explore the depths of her sonic palette alongside a sophisticated rolodex of the genre's legends. She has played alongside DVS1, Boris, Phase Fatale, Wata Igarashi, Takaaki Itoh and Ancient Methods (to name a few). She cut her teeth as the founder and resident DJ of Distrikt1, the monthly weeknight party at Brooklyn's historic Bossa Nova Civic Club. She's played reputable parties in New York - Unter, Wrecked, Bound and many nights at the city's premiere institutions in BASEMENT, Nowadays, and Paragon. She's played at Berlin's Tresor, Pornceptual, Gegen and at the iconic queer pilgrimage, Whole Festival, BULTO and Video Club in Colombia and Brutal in Mexico City. Her collaborative project, Name Names, with DC-based DJ and producer Juana explores the darker shades of her repertoire, where driving propulsive techno are at the forefront. In 2025, her prowess grows, Ne/Re/A makes her debut in Asia at Taiwan's highly-regarded Organik Festival and Seoul's Volnost, plays notable parties in New York like Wire Festival, Berlin and South America, and continues her residency with MERGE. As a producer Ne/Re/A sharply blends industrial and EBM with melodic techno into her own concoction - a heady assemblage of punch and drive. In 2025 she just released a collaborative track with Clarisa Kimskii in Phase Fatale's BITE record label.In 2024 she released two new tracks for Maison Fauna “In the Dark” and Infra “Piercing the veil”. In 2020, she released her first EP "Your World Took Your Future" on the Industrial Techno United imprint. She's remixed tracks for Alpha Sect, Rennst and throughout the years has contributed tracks to Soil, NOTT, Pildoras Tapes, Sinister Desires and Eclectic Reactions record labels.Techno on 9, Electro on 6, EBM on 5 and Experimental on 5. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Bite (1), Eclectic Reactions Records (1) and InterplanetaryLtd (1); their RA profile also lists Pildoras Tapes, Sinister Desires, Lemos and Faceless. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, BASEMENT, Paragon · often with Auspex, Phase Fatale, Concrete Husband, none of them here that night
“THE GOAL IS NOTHING.”
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THE GOAL IS NOTHING. THE MOVEMENT IS EVERYTHING. Born in the suburbs of Paris and now based in Berlin, Quelza has developed a body of work defined by precision and intent, free from categorisation. His path hasn’t followed scene momentum or passing waves. It unfolds according to its own internal logic — a steady refinement of sound, structure and space. Releases on Dekmantel and Ostgut Ton trace that evolution clearly. Each record carefully engineered: futuristic, grounded, detailed without excess. Tension builds patiently. Rhythms shift and reconfigure. Atmospheres stretch and contract. There is clarity in his music, but never repetition — the framework is solid, the direction always moving forward. Behind the decks, Quelza’s sets don’t rely on genre markers or obvious peaks. He works with pacing, contrast and control — moving between pressure and restraint, density and openness. Rather than chasing reaction, he shapes progression. A regular at institutions such as Berghain, Basement, Fabric and beyond - which reflects something earned over time: trust in his vision and in his ability to hold a room without shortcuts. Quelza’s approach resists short term payoff. The emphasis is on continuity, developing a trajectory that grows with intention over time.Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Mord, 47, Dekmantel UFO and 1 more.Recently at BASEMENT · often with Berghain, Virginia, cotton, none of them here that night
“Wise portrays a deep sense of knowledge and maturity, devising atmospheric soundscapes with a raw but modern touch, captivating the listener from beginning to end.”
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Wise portrays a deep sense of knowledge and maturity, devising atmospheric soundscapes with a raw but modern touch, captivating the listener from beginning to end. His sets demonstrate this to full effect, consistently maintaining a powerful sonic trademark via a low end focused, yet intricate and enchanting selection. Indeed, the capacity to dip in between deeper realms of sound and rhythmic exploration aids the artists preference towards longer sets. Before discovering the world of electronic music, Wise came from a background of drum and percussion which was guided by his Iranian father, a former professional drummer. This influence plays a key part in shaping the foundation of techno that he crafts. Subsequently, exposure to Europe’s dancefloors further triggered his passion, allowing him to understand the importance of the interaction between the physicality of sound on the human body. Fast-forward to 2024, this notion gave birth to his label ‘Moving Pressure’. Conceptually, as the title already hints at, the imprint focuses on the capacity of sound to guide movement and emotion, to weave into the fabric of our physical being. Concretely, the first release features a 4 tracker by Wise himself and will proceed by showcasing his sonic vision through self and external releases. The artist’s 'quality over quantity’ mindset has seen him become a mainstay on influential labels such as Mote Evolver and his pure but passionate approach to music has given him the honour of gracing institutions such as Berghain and Bassiani and earned him a residency at the esteemed underground Eerste Communie parties hailing from The Netherlands. RENE WISE // CONTACT: Bookings > Lizzy@ekipa.agencyTheir RA profile lists Enemy Records, Mote-Evolver, Blueprint Records, Reclaim Your City and 6 more.often with Berghain, Säule, Virginia, none of them here that night
“Born 1969.”
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Born 1969. Died 1909.Their RA profile lists Sandwell District, EAUX, KR3 Records and 2 0.Last at Nowadays in Jan · often with Phase Fatale, Decoder, Carrier, none of them here that night
“Setaoc Mass is an essential voice in techno and electronic music today.”
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Setaoc Mass is an essential voice in techno and electronic music today. As a DJ, producer and label curator, his vision is bold and clear, rooted as much in techno as it is in IDM and experimental music. His sound—sleek, hypnotic, ultra-refined—is instantly recognizable, the result of tastes and techniques honed over 15 years of monklike dedication to his craft. Setaoc Mass records are routinely gobbled up by DJs lauded by shops like Hard Wax. His labels, SK_Eleven (a platform for his own music) and SK_X (an outlet for music from like-minded artists are among the best in techno. As a DJ, he is a regular on the world's most hallowed dance floors, from Berghain to Bassiani. Setaoc Mass is Sam Coates, an artist born in Manchester, long-since based in Berlin and now in Kyiv, Ukraine. He started DJing and making music after a simple experience that changed everything: a friend's older brother showing him a series of seminal music videos from artists like LFO, Aphex Twin and Autechre. Soon Coates was soaking up CLR podcasts and marathon techno sets in Berlin. The foundation for the sound of Setaoc Mass—driving, atmospheric and meticulously well crafted—was being set. In 2013, Coates moved from Manchester to Berlin and dedicated himself to music completely."From my morning coffee till I went to bed," he said, "I'd be in my small room with my headphones. No gigs, no cash, just exploring Ableton, Native Instruments, Reaktor, experimenting with different ideas, finding my sound, seeing what I liked and what I didn't like." The work paid off. In 2015, impressed by his sound, Spencer Parker tapped Coates for an EP on Work Them Records." Soon his records were in demand from institutions like Soma Recordings and Len Faki's label, Figure. But Coates was most interested in his own label, SK_Eleven, a "highly personal" project named after his home postal code that remains the primary home for his music. The sound of Setaoc Mass has always stemmed off in many directions, with ambient, electro and experimental scattered across his EPs. Then came 2022's Horror Vacui, a debut album that made a clear artistic statement: with Setaoc Mass, techno is just the tip of the iceberg. A devotee of his music's history with no patience for nostalgia, Coates has absorbed techno's legacy, and is dedicated to pushing it forward. Words by Will Lynch mayra@sourceartists.netTheir RA profile lists Soma Records, Figure, Blueprint Records and SK_eleven.Recently at BASEMENT · often with ROBUS, Grace Dahl, Kim She, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Tsunami, Illegal Alien Records, Gynoid Audio, Modularz and 6 more.
Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Paragon · often with nd_baumecker, Berghain, DJ Split, none of them here that night
“Volvox is a global leader in the movement for representation of female, queer, trans and nonbinary identities in the techno industry.”
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Volvox is a global leader in the movement for representation of female, queer, trans and nonbinary identities in the techno industry. A dominant figure of New York’s techno renaissance, across the globe the name DJ Volvox has become synonymous with surgical mixing technique and a certain square-shooting, take-no-prisoner approach towards dance floor business. Her parties are the stuff of legend, and her authenticity as a global cultural figure is undeniable. As a member of Discwoman, the all-female DJ crew that transformed electronic music culture over the last decade, she broke ground for more women to rise in the global DJ ranks and inspired countless more to begin in the craft. Having circled the globe more times than she can count, Volvox has turned her sights back on nurturing electronic music culture in her home, the United States. Ariana is now spearheading the construction of a space of inclusivity under the umbrella of a FLINTA-driven event series, simply named FLINTA NYC. Her music-driven program seeks to reinvigorate the techno scene by reviving context and nuance and blending scenes to push Brooklyn nightlife into the next chapter. Ariana is known for tough, stripped-back techno and groovy hypnotic sets that seduce the listener into a maelstrom of emotion. She has been a busy DJ and event producer since 2006 and in that time has shared the decks with many international stars including DVS1, Marcel Dettmann, Ellen Allien, The Hacker, Legowelt and Mike Servito. Raised in Buffalo, New York, her early experiences in the industrial and rave scenes of rust-belt America shaped her outlook on dance culture. An ardent supporter of the underground, she was a key figure in developing the electronic music scene in Boston, Massachusetts from 2007-2010. Breaking out internationally in 2015 she has enjoyed a busy tour schedule including noted appearances at Dekmantel and the ascendant Sustain-Release festival in upstate New York. Since then she tours extensively across Europe and makes regular appearances at Berghain/Panorama Bar in Berlin. She also tours South America and Asia yearly. Ariana is a unique character on the US scene guaranteed to bring a high energy show that lights up dance floors with an undeniable spirit.Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Jack Dept and Murder Records.Recently at Knockdown Center, BASEMENT, H0L0 · often with Dominga, Boris, Sissies of Mercy, none of them here that night
“Igarashi’s distinctive take on techno is on display across a series of EPs on Midgar and The Bunker NY, as well as on Semantica, Time to Express, and Bitta.”
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Igarashi’s distinctive take on techno is on display across a series of EPs on Midgar and The Bunker NY, as well as on Semantica, Time to Express, and Bitta. Recent standout remixes of Aurora Halal, Volte-Face and Prins Thomas have further demonstrated his considerable talents as a producer. The same mentality is present in his performances, whether DJing or playing live, with his measured control of frequencies and intensities shaping the dancefloor as he explores the more psychedelic dimensions of techno. In this way, Igarashi’s considered approach is one that stimulates the body and mind, generating energy and emotion. Wata Igarashiは独自のサウンドを確立したアーティストだ。緻密なサウンドデザインや構成力を持ち、陶酔感とサイケデリックさを融合させたIgarashi特有のテクノは、MidgarやThe Bunker NYの一連のEPやSemantica、Time to Express、 Bittaのリリースで聴く事ができる。また彼のプロデューサーとしての才能は、近年のAurora Halal、Volte-Face、 Prins Thomasの傑出したリミックス・ワークでも顕著に表れている。彼はDJやライブといったパフォーマンスにおいても、制作と同じ精神性を持っていて、緻密な音響とエネルギーのコントロールでテクノのさらなるサイケデリックな次元を探求し、ダンスフロアを陶酔へと導く。Igarashiのアプローチは身体と心の両方を刺激し、強いエネルギーと感情を生み出す。Their RA profile lists Semantica Records, Time To Express, Gynoid Audio, Counter Pulse and 6 more.Recently at The Chocolate Factory, BASEMENT · often with Berghain, Subb-an, Roi Perez, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Berghain7 with Quelza, 7 with Rene Wise, 4 with Clarisa Kimskii, 3 with Wata Igarashi, 2 with Setaoc Mass and 2 with Takaaki Itoh
- Concrete Husband9 with Juana, 8 with Ne/Re/A, 4 with LYDO and 3 with Wata Igarashi
- The Carry Nation6 with LYDO, 5 with Juana, 5 with Ne/Re/A and 4 with Quelza
- Auspex10 with Ne/Re/A, 7 with Juana and 2 with Rrose
- Boris6 with Ne/Re/A, 6 with Volvox and 5 with Juana
- Ron Like Hell8 with Ne/Re/A, 6 with Clarisa Kimskii and 3 with Takaaki Itoh
- Kangding Ray7 with Ne/Re/A, 6 with Clarisa Kimskii and 2 with Wata Igarashi
- S'aint Panic6 with Ne/Re/A, 5 with Clarisa Kimskii and 4 with Juana
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The room
TBA - Brooklyn — 106 events and 400 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
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Who put it on
MERGE — 39 events and 136 artists since Aug 2023.