BATTLE HYMN BEACH
Coney Island Art Walls3050 Stillwell Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 · Map
This night happened — Sat 20 Jul 2024
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Who was billed6 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
10 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- The Carry Nation and Eli Escobar — 12 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 8 Oct 2023.
- The Carry Nation and Michael Magnan — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Eli Escobar and Michael Magnan — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 20 Jul 2024.
- DJ Minx and Eli Escobar — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 20 Jul 2024.
- The Carry Nation and DJ Minx — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Mon 1 Jan 2024.
Who they are
“Nita is a noted member of the legendary House of Aviance.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Nita is a noted member of the legendary House of Aviance. She started DJing around the turn of the millennium and was a resident at the infamous Mr. Black and Westgay, both touchstones for queer artistry and culture in downtown nightlife of the early 2000's. Will has deep roots in NYC club culture, having worked at The Loft and collaborated closely with David Mancuso, holding residencies at many of the downtown New York clubs over the years including The Limelight, Life and Vandam. After dividing his time between NYC and Paris, working on music with fashion houses such as Issey Miyake, Vivienne Westwood and Yves Saint Laurent, Will returned to DJing dance floors when he co-created SPANK with partners Sean B & Jason Roe. What started as a basement dance party evolved into a roving art-based warehouse party along with a namesake zine. SPANK began to work closely with Horse Meat Disco and the close relationship with that crew has extended in various forms through the years into the present. Currently, Nita and Will perform globally as both individual DJs and, more often, as a duo --they are most recognized for epic extended B2B sets and their wildly successful monthly queer party (also known as The Carry Nation) at Brooklyn's Good Room. Their range is wide and exciting, and in the New York tradition they effortlessly flow through genres and time periods while keeping a modern edge. Since the inception of The Carry Nation, the duo has toured the world extensively including Glastonbury’s Block 9 and Berlin’s Berghain/Panorama Bar among many others. They also have a residency at Ladyfag's flagship monthly Battle Hymn. As producers, their credits include releases and remixes on Get Up Recordings, Classic Music Company, TRIBAL, Nervous, TRAX, Batty Bass, TWIRL, W&O Street Tracks and more. Their latest venture is Major Records, an imprint they co-founded with Justin Cudmore to showcase their Majorettes collaboration with releases that are setting dancefloors alight with a fresh but classic house vibe that stays rooted in the excitement of New York’s history and underground.House on 28, Tech House on 7, Techno on 4 and Deep House on 5. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Nervous Records (2) and Cómeme (1); their RA profile also lists Batty Bass Records, HNYTRX, Twirl, Good Company Records and 1 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Good Room, BASEMENT, Knockdown Center · often with Nita Aviance, Will Automagic, Kim Anh, none of them here that night
“A longtime fixture of Detroit's club scene, DJ Minx is often referred to as the First Lady of Wax.”
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the whole biography
A longtime fixture of Detroit's club scene, DJ Minx is often referred to as the First Lady of Wax. Her sets and productions range from deep and minimal to boisterous and funky, earning her enduring respect across the global house and techno community. Active since the early 1990s, she formed the Women on Wax collective and launched its label in 2001, amplifying the voices of Detroit’s female DJs and producers. Minx scored an underground hit with the 2003 minimal house track “A Walk in the Park”—later reissued on Richie Hawtin’s M_nus imprint—and has continued to release music that bridges Detroit’s rich history with forward-thinking club culture. Throughout her career, Minx has played pivotal roles in Detroit’s musical story: hosting Deep Space Radio on WGPR, broadcasting Steamy Windows on CJAM, holding residencies at Club Motor, and performing at every edition of the Detroit Electronic Music Festival / Movement since its inception in 2000. Her contributions were formally recognized with the Spirit of Detroit Award in 2018, and she has been honored by Mixmag and Time Out as one of the women who shaped dance music history and among the top house DJs of all time. Since 2021, Minx has embraced her voice as a proud advocate for the Black queer community. She released Purse First to benefit Detroit’s Ruth Ellis Center, where she was also immortalized in a mural celebrating LGBTQ+ leaders. Her EP Queendom on HE.SHE.THEY. and her BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix debut in 2022 cemented her global presence. Do It All Night (Planet E) showcased remixes from Carl Craig and Honey Dijon, further elevating her reach. In 2025, Minx continues to thrive as one of Detroit’s most important cultural ambassadors. She released “Blocked” on Rules Don’t Apply in February—a sharp, self-empowering anthem—and collaborated with Kevin and Dantiez Saunderson as e-Dancer on “Detroit”, an intergenerational tribute to her city’s techno legacy. She also lit up her hometown with a halftime performance for the Detroit Pistons in March 2025. International bookings remain strong, with headline festival slots and curated stages at Movement and beyond. From her roots in Detroit’s underground to her present role as a global cultural force, DJ Minx stands as a living legend: bold, soulful, and uncompromising, still shaping the future of dance music more than three decades in.Their RA profile lists M-nus, Whasdat Music, Women On Wax Recordings and Sun & Sound Detroit.Recently at public records, BASEMENT, Knockdown Center · often with Radio Slave, Jason Kendig, AK, none of them here that night
“With over two decades of electronic music eminence, Eli Escobar has confirmed his place amongst dance music greats.”
their own biography
the whole biography
With over two decades of electronic music eminence, Eli Escobar has confirmed his place amongst dance music greats. With an unparalleled record collection of handpicked gems and curveball productions, Escobar guides revellers through the heartbeat of music, from the past to the future. Always looking forward and keeping step with evolving generational tastes, Escobar has redefined his sound in recent years. As an acquainted DJ & Producer, the dance music veteran cut his teeth into the epicentre of 1990’s New York City hedonism and set the foundations for an admirable career. Releasing music on influential labels such as Phonica, Razor n Tape, Defected’s ‘Classic’ and his very own label imprint Night People, only gives a snapshot into the depth of his discovery. Spanning over more than 20 years, the influence and presence of Eli Escobar is undeniable in every corner of dance music. As a selector he has appeared on a variety of influential platforms including BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, Resident Advisor's Exchange Podcast, Boiler Room, Mixmag ‘The Lab’ and The Lot Radio, only to name a few. Likewise transporting his sound to dancefloors across the world with residencies at House of Yes, Le Bain, Battlehymn and beyond. Globally respected and recognised as a forward thinking producer, Escobar’s output steps beyond conventional dance music with remix work for the likes of Lana Del Rey, M.I.A., Honey Dijon, Cakes Da Killa and many more. Now heading into 2023 Eli looks to stay true to his musical progressionHouse on 82, Deep House on 44, Disco on 17 and Nu-Disco on 12. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Deep South Recordings (3) (1), Off Track Recordings (1) and Potions Music (1); their RA profile also lists Classic, Phonica Records, Razor-N-Tape, Deeplomatic Recordings and 3 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at H0L0, Gabriela, Le Bain · often with DJ Moma, Andi, Sissies of Mercy, none of them here that night
- Ambient on 3, Techno on 3, Leftfield on 2 and House on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Allergy Season (2) and Sorry Records (1). labels on their catalogued releases
Recently at Locust Grove, Nowadays, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Kim Anh, Josh Steers, Nita Aviance, none of them here that night
often with Alexa Burrell, Cherry Jaymes, FATIMA JAMAL, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Nita Aviance35 with The Carry Nation and 8 with Michael Magnan
- Tedd Patterson16 with Eli Escobar and 11 with The Carry Nation
- Mike Servito10 with The Carry Nation and 6 with Michael Magnan
- Andy Pry12 with Eli Escobar and 1 with DJ Minx
- Kim Anh7 with The Carry Nation and 6 with Michael Magnan
- ALEXIS DE LA ROSA5 with Michael Magnan and 3 with The Carry Nation
- DJ Moma38 with Eli Escobar
- Will Automagic35 with The Carry Nation
Sound
House and Deep House.
styles on the acts’ catalogued releases2,504 said they were going.
The room
Coney Island Art Walls — 4 events and 8 distinct artists since May 2024.
Holds about 1,000.
Who put it on
Ladyfag — 71 events and 193 artists since Aug 2023.