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XOXA Pride

Amy Dabbs, KNDYFRK, HONEY B b2b DJ Shannon, Peer Pressure

Good Room98 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 · Map

This night happened — Fri 28 Jun 2024

Good Room and XOXA NYC

Press play

Who was billed10 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

34 of the 45 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • Kandylion and SPRFRK — 18 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
  • SPRFRK and KNDYFRK — 11 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 20 Jan 2024.
  • Kandylion and KNDYFRK — 11 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 20 Jan 2024.
  • HONEY B and DJ Shannon — 9 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 4 Oct 2023.
  • Kandylion and DJ Shannon — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 4 Oct 2023.
  • Kandylion and HONEY B — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 4 Oct 2023.
  • SPRFRK and That Matt — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 28 Jun 2024.
  • HONEY B and Heidy.P — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 27 Apr 2024.
  • DJ Shannon and Heidy.P — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 27 Apr 2024.
  • Kandylion and Heidy.P — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 27 Apr 2024.
  • DJ Shannon and That Matt — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 3 Sep 2023.

Who they are

  • Amy Dabbs

    London, United Kingdom

    “Influenced by the London club culture she grew up in, her sets weave together weighty basslines, uptempo house, speed garage and the occasional breakbeat, always with a distinctly UK edge.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Influenced by the London club culture she grew up in, her sets weave together weighty basslines, uptempo house, speed garage and the occasional breakbeat, always with a distinctly UK edge. A resident at Renate and regular on Rinse FM, she's played some of Europe's most respected clubs and festivals, including Panorama Bar, ELSE, Ministry of Sound, Shelter and Fusion Festival. Alongside acclaimed releases on Aus Music, Heist, Shall Not Fade, Unknown To The Unknown and HE.SHE.THEY., Amy runs her own imprint, Dabbs Traxx, which has become a regular presence in Berlin's underground through its label parties featuring guests including Jeremy Sylvester and Lauren Lo Sung. From the DJ booth to the production studio, Amy's work is rooted in a lifelong connection to dance music and a desire to keep pushing the sounds that shaped her.
    Their RA profile lists Aus Music, Rebirth, i! Records, Unknown to the Unknown and 5 more.

    often with Vio PRG, RED, BLACK, none of them here that night

  • Kandylion

    New York City · 43 bookings since Aug 2023

    Recently at House of Yes, Good Room, Jupiter Disco · often with boyyyish, Dane Deveraux, Serrian, none of them here that night

  • SPRFRK

    New York City · 63 bookings since Aug 2023

    “DJ SPRFRK (JC) is a dance-floor-diva-turned- DJ and a staple in New York’s underground queer rave scene.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    DJ SPRFRK (JC) is a dance-floor-diva-turned- DJ and a staple in New York’s underground queer rave scene. Originally hailing from Miami, Known for his flamboyant, high-energy fusion of house, club anthems, and percussion—curated specifically to lift spirits and keep dance floors locked in. SPRFRK has built an impressive resume of residencies at staple queer venues including Metropolitan, Happyfun Hideaway, and the infamous ANIMAL. He has also served as a resident DJ for Scandalo NYC, the celebrated house and Italo disco party with over a decade in the running. He’s also a regular at major NYC venues like BASEMENT and Good Room, to name a few. His influence extends well beyond the five boroughs. SPRFRK has headlined premier queer events across North America, including Carry Nation, XOXA Pride, Jellyfish (PGH), Sole Rehab (ROC), Altær, and Rusted (Toronto). Throughout his career, he has also had the privilege of sharing the booth with industry heavyweights such as Alinka, Lauren Fax, Midland, Hercules & Love Affair and Physical Therapy. In addition to his solo work, SPRFRK brings a collaborative edge to the booth as one-half of the duo KNDYFRK alongside Kandylion. Whether he’s playing an intimate local spot or headlining and event,SPRFRK continues to champion music, creativity, and community, turning every set into a celebration of self-expression.

    Recently at Metropolitan Bar, Happyfun Hideaway, The Parkside Lounge · often with boyyyish, fernanDITO, Lauren Flax, none of them here that night

  • HONEY B

    New York City · 62 bookings since Sep 2023

    “HONEY B is a Brooklyn-based artist who brings a fearless, playful energy to the booth, blending unexpected sounds into dancefloor alchemy.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    HONEY B is a Brooklyn-based artist who brings a fearless, playful energy to the booth, blending unexpected sounds into dancefloor alchemy. Her productions echo that spirit - fusing aquatic, otherworldly melodies with driving techno, breaks & house rhythms. Emerging from Brooklyn’s underground with undeniable momentum, she has commanded dancefloors in clubs across New York City, San Francisco, Tokyo and beyond, leaving a distinct imprint wherever she plays.

    Recently at Mood Ring, Paragon, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with nextdimensional, Jubilee, Kilopatrah Jones, none of them here that night

  • DJ Shannon

    New York City · 80 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Shannon Dawson is a dance floor professional.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Shannon Dawson is a dance floor professional. From the club to the recording booth and beyond, the kinetic DJ exhibits a deep understanding of what moves people at any place or time. Born, raised, and currently based in New York, Shannon has brought her unlimited exuberance and expert DJ skills to Chongqing, China, where she lived for five years and lit up the decks at local clubs and parties across the country. There she co-founded and owned CREAM, Chongqing’s first hip-hop–focused club, and rounded out her nightlife experience operating and booking for the subcultural spot. Shannon’s sound: Big and bold. She commands the decks with impressive technical skill—she’s noted for her layering and phrasing, dizzying handwork, and big-time blends. Consistently unearthing fresh, fun, fiery tracks and off-kilter beats, she delivers hard-hitting club, breakbeat, classic and ghetto house, techno, global bass, and hip-hop. She’s slayed the CDJs in revered New York venues including Nowadays, Elsewhere, House of Yes, and Good Room. Outside of the club, Shannon graces the airwaves of the Lot Radio and Radio Bonita with her energetic mixes and sunny personality. She is also the host of the podcast Club Management, which explores music’s ability to bridge communities around the world through thoughtful interviews with such guests as TRAXMAN, UNIIQU3, Bohan Phoenix, Ikonika, and Dance Mania founder Ray Barney.

    Recently at Jupiter Disco, Nowadays, Mood Ring · often with Niyah West, Will Jack, Giovannii, none of them here that night

  • That Matt

    New York City · 18 bookings since Aug 2023

    “That Matt is a student of New York City nightlife culture from yesteryear.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    That Matt is a student of New York City nightlife culture from yesteryear. A dancer at heart, Matt’s effervescent energy in the booth is palpable and his selections broadcast a love and attention to lyrical storytelling.

    Recently at Le Bain, Jupiter Disco · often with Miss Alicia, Danny Krivit, Nick Schiarizzi, none of them here that night

  • Heidy.P

    Montreal, Canada · 11 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Heidy.P started her journey 13 years ago.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Heidy.P started her journey 13 years ago. She got her first taste of DJing through a weekly show that she hosted on a Montreal university radio station. Initially focused on rock, a few months spent in Berlin expanded her musical horizon and made her discover the endless possibilities of electronic music. She moved behind the turntables, refining her sound and going deeper into house music, disco and techno. Montreal is her hometown and she has hosted many late night events in unusual settings all over the city, like an old printing factory turned techno bunker and a dominatrix loft. She has been based in Europe since 2016, Lisbon being her current homebase. She hosts a monthly show on Radio Quantica and produces music with her project Rhythm Phazer.  She holds a residency at Desterro and teaches DJ and music production workshops in the community. She has performed in multiple cities in the past few years including Berlin, Paris, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh and New York, as well as having a string of guest mixes on online radio stations such as Rinse France, N.10.as and The Lot Radio.

    Recently at Black Flamingo, Jupiter Disco, Good Room · often with Cecily, Shi Shi, Charles Hawthorne, none of them here that night

  • KNDYFRK

    12 bookings since Jan 2024

    Last at House of Yes in Jan · often with boyyyish, Bella De León, Raphael Ernesto, none of them here that night

  • Drew Beck

    2 bookings since May 2024

    Indie Rock on 2 and Pop Rock on 1. styles on their catalogued releases

    Last at Jupiter Disco in May · often with DJ Pepperazzi, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • boyyyish4 with Kandylion, 4 with KNDYFRK and 4 with SPRFRK
  • Toribio3 with Kandylion and 1 with That Matt
  • Haruka2 with SPRFRK and 1 with KNDYFRK
  • Niyah West13 with DJ Shannon
  • nextdimensional11 with HONEY B
  • fernanDITO9 with SPRFRK
  • Foster, just Foster.6 with SPRFRK
  • Jubilee5 with HONEY B
476 said they were going — busier than a usual Friday at Good Room.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Fridays at Good Room332
  • Middle half finished between259 and 476
  • Past Fridays at this venue counted156

The room

Good Room — 477 events and 1,024 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Holds about 500.

Most-tagged here: House (6) and Techno (3). genre tags on this room’s listings

Who put it on

XOXA NYC — 29 events and 84 artists since Aug 2023.

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 1915104.

Attending counts, venue and promoter records, co-billing history and release styles: adrift’s record of New York City events.

Quoted passages are the promoter’s or the artist’s own words, unedited.