Who was billed4 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Sat 31 OctHoney Bun
- next: Bossa Nova Civic Club, Fri 23 OctFLWRSHRK
- next: Mood Ring, Thu 22 OctBABEITSPURR
- cry$cross
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
3 of the 6 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- FLWRSHRK and BABEITSPURR — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 28 Jun 2024.
- Honey Bun and FLWRSHRK — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- BABEITSPURR and cry$cross — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 Dec 2023.
Who they are
“Honey Bun is an interdisciplinary afro-futurist artist whose work aims to reclaim the black past, affirm the black present, and demand the black future.”
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Honey Bun is an interdisciplinary afro-futurist artist whose work aims to reclaim the black past, affirm the black present, and demand the black future. Born in New York City, raised in Texas, and now based in Brooklyn, her selections blend the sounds of her east coast roots, southern upbringing, and the ever-evolving and interconnected sonic output of the global black diaspora. As a resident of Brooklyn’s iconic station, The Lot Radio, Honey Bun hosts her monthly show, ‘BUNTOPIA’, captivating listeners with an explorative monthly mix designed to "sonically journey through the cosmos". The sounds of BUNTOPIA extend into a party night often hosted by intimate NYC clubs, Le Bain and Mood Ring, featuring thoughtfully curated lineups of guest DJs, artists, and friends who share a similar future-forward approach to dance music. When on planet Earth, the sun sets, and the vibrant streets of Brooklyn come alive with the sounds of Soul Connection, a party series co-founded by Honey Bun and Lovie. Together and in community, they connect the mind, body and soul through an essential night of dancing and deep groove filled with glowing soulful house, disco, funk and r&b. Often selected as an RA pick of the week, the beloved party centers intergenerational Black femme DJs and prioritizes cultivating comfortable and love-filled dance floors between renowned Brooklyn clubs, Good Room, Nowadays and Public Records. Honey Bun is a highly sought after addition to any of NYC’s most exciting club nights, as a guest DJ alongside major touring international artists, and trusted by the underground scene to stand alone with the ever-precious all-nighter extended set. Her flexibility and fearlessness to take on any dance floor is reflective of her reputation as an “omnivorous selector” with a record collection and taste that runs wide and deep. While sensual and playful, she can carefully brew peak time moments of heady bass lines, famed drum breaks, and classic Detroit techno, all aiding in her natural inclination to buzz between universes with just a twist of a knob. A reputation that has earned her a newly minted residency at famed nightclub, Nowadays, in Queens, NY. Internationally recognized, Honey Bun has graced the airwaves of prominent stations such as Foundation FM, Rinse FM, Rinse France, and Balamii, along with highly-acclaimed club appearances across western Europe and the UK. Her style has earned her spots on esteemed festival lineups such as Sustain Release, Making Time, headlining the Brooklyn Mirage stage of Boiler Room Festival, and the Red Bull stage for The Governor’s Ball. She is often tapped as the local guest DJ to join international tours of artists like Disclosure, Nia Archives, HAAi, Palms Trax, Gerd Janson, TSHA, Benji B and more. Beyond her DJ work, she was previously the video host for Noisey's Questionnaire of Life and a producer of Emmy-award nominated music documentary series, The Story Of, showcasing her versatility in the music domain.Recently at 9 Bob Note, Mansions, Good Room · often with Lovie, Ayanna Heaven, Sevyn, none of them here that night
“FLWRSHRK (@flwrshrk) is a Jane of all trades, but most notably known for her work as a DJ and music journalist residing in the Bronx, NY.”
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FLWRSHRK (@flwrshrk) is a Jane of all trades, but most notably known for her work as a DJ and music journalist residing in the Bronx, NY. She has a unique way of seamlessly blending hip hop, club, and vogue beats and is just as passionate about telling the stories of the artists behind the various genres on her media and publishing platform, HangTime Magazine. Over the past decade she has by consistently shaking dance floors and breaking music from up and coming artists in her sets.Recently at SILO, Jupiter Disco, Wonderville · often with Traps N Trees, Marvelito, DJ Freedem, none of them here that night
“PURR spins a variety of diasporic dance music genres from nola bounce, bouyon, baile bass, afrobeats, amapiano; to gqom, dancehall, shatta, hip-hop/rap, jersey club, ukg, ghetto tech, jungle, juke, drum n bass and dubstep: activating the club’s potential as a site of release, embodiment and new dreams for being together.”
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PURR spins a variety of diasporic dance music genres from nola bounce, bouyon, baile bass, afrobeats, amapiano; to gqom, dancehall, shatta, hip-hop/rap, jersey club, ukg, ghetto tech, jungle, juke, drum n bass and dubstep: activating the club’s potential as a site of release, embodiment and new dreams for being together. In the Black, Queer, and underground NYC nightlife circuit, PURR is a regular guest DJ at local haunts in Brooklyn and frequently headlines sold-out nights at top-tier venues such as SOB’s, Elsewhere, Xanadu, House of Yes & more. PURR’s finesse for nostalgic sounds alongside hyper-contemporary sonic cuts bends time to reveal the long-standing and ongoing history of Black club culture—preserving what's come before while seducing and challenging crowds with potential futures all on the dancefloor.Recently at Mood Ring, Wonderville · often with KC, Charmed, BEYBLADE SHAWTY, none of them here that night
“NYC mainstay cry$cross moves through the underground with a sound that’s emotionally charged, rhythmically sharp, and impossible to pin down.”
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NYC mainstay cry$cross moves through the underground with a sound that’s emotionally charged, rhythmically sharp, and impossible to pin down. Pulling from house, techno, garage, club edits, and diasporic percussion, her sets balance intensity with fluidity, built for locked-in dancers and late-night moments alike. A longtime presence in New York nightlife, CRY$CROSS brings community and experimentation to the center of everything she does, channeling the energy of the city into every blend. Expect deep cuts, high pressure grooves, and a dancefloor that stays moving start to finish.Recently at Mood Ring, Jupiter Disco, Gabriela · often with chuki, Kweku Saunderson, Ubabu, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- BEYBLADE SHAWTY6 with BABEITSPURR and 1 with FLWRSHRK
- Lovie23 with Honey Bun
- Stonie Blue8 with Honey Bun
- KC7 with BABEITSPURR
- Ayanna Heaven6 with Honey Bun
- DJ Freedem6 with FLWRSHRK
- beewack5 with Honey Bun
- Rose Kourts5 with Honey Bun
252 said they were going — much busier than a usual Friday at Mood Ring.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Mood Ring74
- Middle half finished between10 and 141
- Past Fridays at this venue counted247
The room
Mood Ring — 957 events and 2,029 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: Techno (7) and Club (4). genre tags on this room’s listings