Max Styler & Guests in The Ruins by Gray Area
Knockdown Center52-19 Flushing Ave., Queens, NY 11378 · Map
This night happened — Fri 23 Aug 2024
GRAY-AREA and Knockdown Center
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Who was billed4 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
None of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
Who they are
Recently at Brooklyn Mirage, Superior Ingredients, Brooklyn Steel · often with Jackie Hollander, Notre Dame, branqueeno, none of them here that night
“Born in Madrid, Spain in 1980, from a very young age his interest and passion for electronic music were evident and unstoppable for Oscar.”
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Born in Madrid, Spain in 1980, from a very young age his interest and passion for electronic music were evident and unstoppable for Oscar. He dreamed he was a radio broadcaster presenting the hits of the moment in his room with gear he had built himself. His evolution as an artist led him to act as a DJ at several events in his city until in 2001 his career skyrocketed when he won the first Loca FM DJ contest, a leading electronic music radio station and pioneer at that time in Spain. In 2002 he started his DMiX radio show on Dance FM, a national radio station. created by one of the largest companies in the radio sector in the country, Onda Cero. Combining his facet as DJ and radio broadcaster, Oscar entered the world of production... and success was around the next corner. Back in the day together with his partner, they created the alias "Serenade" with which they produced several tracks that were supported by world trance deejays like Armin Van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, and Paul Van Dyk among others. Exploring new musical styles Oscar took a new path toward Techno, House, and Tech House. This is when he would get the most recognition from the music industry. He began to release on major record labels such as Beatfreak Recordings, one of the most representative labels of world progressive house, his owner D-Formation is one of the most acclaimed and respected deejays of this genre. In 2015 he peaked at #1 on the Beatport sales charts (the most important electronic music sales portal) with his track "Alors on Danse" [Suara] thus exploiting his career as an international artist. Since then, great artists and record labels requested the tracks and remixes of Oscar. Remixes for Danny Tenaglia, Umek, DJ Chus, Andrea Oliva, Hannes Bieger, Ken Ishii, Giorgia Angiuli ... have made his tracks being played and supported in the sets of the most popular DJs of the world electronic music scene like Adam Beyer, Richie Hawtin, Carl Cox, Nicole Moudaber, Mathame, Joseph Capriati or Ilario Alicante to name a few. He has signed with the most prestigious record labels of the moment such as Drumcode (label by Adam Beyer), Knee Deep In Sound (Hot Since 82 label), Stereo Productions (by Chus & Ceballos), Truesoul (Adam Beyer's label), We Are The Brave (Alan Fitzpatrick), 1605 (Umek seal) among others are some of the largest labels where Oscar released his productions. In 2018 he embodied his extraordinary talent with the track 'Monster Tube' (Truesoul). It was a big hit that broke all the records and made it the most famous track of the year! Even to this day, it is still an essential track in the playlists of many DJs. He joined the Stereo Productions family with which he performed at various festivals of international relevance as "The BPM Festival" in different countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, and Portugal. Later he became part of the artist roster of the acclaimed Swedish techno label Drumcode, one of the most relevant labels in the industry, and performed in the editions of its festival in Malta and Croatia, in addition to being a regular artist invited to their events in clubs around the world. From that moment on, Oscar began a vertiginous climb acting in some of the most impressive locations in Europe and America. The most reputed festivals and the coolest clubs opened their doors to his music and talent, transforming him in a very short time into one of the main Spanish talents in the world. Tomorrowland, The Bpm Festival, Drumcode Festival, Dreambeach, Empires Music Festival... are some of his latest notable performances. Oscar L's professional framework continues to expand, predicting a prolific future and a privileged position among the most outstanding figures of his countryTheir RA profile lists Drumcode, Truesoul, Knee Deep In Sound and We Are The Brave.often with EZE RAMIREZ, Amiti, David Lindmer, none of them here that night
“Raised on the electric pulse of rock music from an early age, Ugo Banchi grew up cradled by roaring guitars, raw vocals, and the unrelenting energy of a world in constant motion.”
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Raised on the electric pulse of rock music from an early age, Ugo Banchi grew up cradled by roaring guitars, raw vocals, and the unrelenting energy of a world in constant motion. Music was never just a background it was the rhythm of his life. In 2020, a new current drew him in: electronic music. It was a revelation. In this vast and boundless space, he found a new language one of pulse, texture, and pure emotion. Ugo brought with him the soul of rock, his artistic sensitivity, and a rich musical culture that now weaves itself into every one of his productions. His journey began with brilliance : his debut track was released on DIYNAMIC, the iconic label founded by Solomun a legendary figure in the electronic music scene. A powerful start that reflected both his ambition and talent. Constantly evolving, Ugo shapes a universe that is entirely his own. Through his sets, productions, and inspirations, he shares a soundscape where analog warmth meets digital precision, where rock nostalgia merges with the futuristic spirit of machines. A world where every note carries emotion, every silence holds weight, and every track tells a story.Their RA profile lists Diynamic Music, REALM and Three Six Zero Recordings.often with Doran Naderi, Gavin Parisi, Liv Lawson, none of them here that night
“A North Philadelphia native, HVNLEE has a fun and infectious sound that draws from her early days of spinning Hip Hop and RnB, as well as a deep love of disco, funk and soul.”
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A North Philadelphia native, HVNLEE has a fun and infectious sound that draws from her early days of spinning Hip Hop and RnB, as well as a deep love of disco, funk and soul. These influences can be heard in her sets today, which center around the many variations of House and Techno. With a number of high profile gigs and years of experience under her belt, she has established her own femme-focused event series HONEY, and holds down a monthly residency at the revered Fillmore Philadelphia.Recently at Brooklyn Mirage, Superior Ingredients, Avant Gardner · often with Luna Mar, Franky Rizardo, Patrick Topping, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Azzecca1 with Max Styler and 1 with Ugo Banchi
- Luna Mar4 with HVNLEE
- Franky Rizardo2 with HVNLEE
- Jackie Hollander2 with Max Styler
- Amiti1 with Oscar L
- BIJOU1 with HVNLEE
- branqueeno1 with Max Styler
- BRIMAC1 with Oscar L
37 said they were going — much quieter than a usual Friday at Knockdown Center.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Knockdown Center221
- Middle half finished between79 and 383
- Past Fridays at this venue counted96
The room
Knockdown Center — 251 events and 819 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: Techno (11), House (9), Tech House (7), Garage (6) and Deep House (4). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
GRAY-AREA — 429 events and 994 artists since Aug 2023.