Who was billed5 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
6 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Leonce and Sterling Juan Diaz — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Oct 2023.
- Leonce and LOKA — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 Jan 2025.
- Sterling Juan Diaz and LOKA — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 Jan 2025.
- Akanbi and Sterling Juan Diaz — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 12 Sep 2024.
Who they are
“Ikonika is one of the most vital voices in UK electronic music.”
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Ikonika is one of the most vital voices in UK electronic music. Emerging from the fertile grounds of London’s post-dubstep scene, they have carved out a singular space over two decades of boundary-pushing production and DJing. A long-time affiliate of the influential Hyperdub label, they’ve also released music on Night Slugs, Planet Mu, and Don’t Be Afraid (DBA). Their work spans grime, R&B, UK funky, techno, and experimental club sounds—always marked by a signature sense of melody, rhythm, and emotional depth. Debuting in 2008 with the acclaimed single “Please” on Hyperdub, Ikonika quickly became a leading figure in the new wave of bass music innovators. Their debut album Contact, Love, Want, Have (2010) blended video game synths, garage rhythms, and glitchy textures into something wholly new, earning praise from critics and club-goers alike. Follow-up records like Aerotropolis (2013) and Distractions (2017) pushed even further into genre fusion, embracing pop, house, techno, R&B, and experimental electronics. As a DJ, Ikonika is known for their eclectic sets and fearless transitions from industrial-edged club tracks to shimmering synth jams appearing at major festivals and underground venues worldwide. Beyond their solo work, Ikonika is a skilled collaborator and remixer, having worked with artists including Jessy Lanza, 45DiBoss, and Karen Nyame KG, and remixed the likes of Ewan McVicar, Jamilah Barry, Or:la (feat. Eliza Rose), and Steve Spacek. In recent years, Ikonika has continued to evolve, releasing deeply personal and stylistically adventurous EPs that incorporate their own vocals and explore everything from amapiano to techno. Whether in the studio or behind the decks, Ikonika’s sound remains unmistakable emotive, future-facing, and proudly London.Their RA profile lists Warp Records, Hyperdub, Soul Jazz Records, Hum & Buzz and 2 more.often with Concrete Husband, Bored Lord, Anónima, none of them here that night
“Born and raised in New Orleans, now living in Brooklyn, Leonce is uncompromising, blending elements of American Urban and Experimental Electronica, a hardline style that influenced his development as a producer.”
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Born and raised in New Orleans, now living in Brooklyn, Leonce is uncompromising, blending elements of American Urban and Experimental Electronica, a hardline style that influenced his development as a producer. He co-founded the infamous Club Morph in 2016 and its electronic-hybrid imprint label Morph Tracks. DJs supporting Leonce’s tracks have included DJ Holographic, Fred again, Mochakk, Virgil Abloh, Honey Dijon, Brodinski, Pangaea, Midland, Moxie, Joy Orbison, Leon Vynehall, Seth Troxler, Ben UFO, and The Carry Nation. 2023 was a banner year for Leonce, producing and headlining Atlanta’s Boiler Room in April, and then going on to tour in London, Berlin, Milan, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Barcelona. In August, Leonce supported the Atlanta tour stop on Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour, playing to a crowd of 70,000 in Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium. In October, Leonce remixed Kai Alcé and Ash Lauryn’s ‘Underground & Black’ and teamed up with British-Ghanaian artist Karen Nyame KG on the track ‘Nightryde,’ which featured in DJ Mag and Mixmag. November saw Leonce share the Elsewhere Main Stage in New York with Boys Noize. Spring 2024 brought the release of Leonce's debut album 'System of Objects,' which received a glowing review on RA. In May 2024, Leonce embarked on another EU headline run, followed up by single releases on LuckyMe and Nervous Records. To cap off 2024, Leonce supported Fred Again two nights in a row at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. His music featured on two year-end lists via RA's Best 25 Tracks of 2024 & DJ Mag's Top Albums of 2024. This year, Leonce has continued to tour at a frenetic pace, including debuts at Glastonbury and Under The K Bridge. With a recent release on fabric Originals and a new EP out soon, Leonce continues to solidify his position at the vanguard of the global club & techno scene.House on 13, Deep House on 6, Techno on 6 and Experimental on 6. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Bleep (2) (1), Morph Tracks (1) and Nervous Records (1); their RA profile also lists fabric Originals. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Good Room, Paragon, The Chocolate Factory · often with ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Juliana Huxtable, Kilopatrah Jones, none of them here that night
“Akanbi is heading a new generation of dedicated ravers in New York City.”
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Akanbi is heading a new generation of dedicated ravers in New York City. Raised in Lagos, Nigeria, with limited access to the internet but a huge thirst for new music, Akanbi moved to NYC in 2010 and immersed himself head on into every corner of dance music, as a serious dancer and, eventually, a DJ and rave activator. He’s cultivated his unique style of DJing that delivers an intentional blend of freak-out boogie music, sensual rollers, whip-crack bangers, insistent percussion, afrobeat goodness, deep thumping low frequencies & slow-burning experimental descents. In 2014, he started New York City's GROOVY GROOVY party - a judgment-free atmosphere for wild dance floors, spiritual, mental & physical rejuvenation, radical politics, and a dose of undeniably rocking talent. Akanbi has made an impression with visionary sets across the globe at select spaces like Guggenheim Museum, Sustain Release, Nowadays, Dekmantel, Horst, OIL Club Shanghai, WWW Tokyo, Berghain/Panorama Bar, Corsica Studios, Primavera Sound Barcelona et al.Recently at Jupiter Disco, Nowadays, Camp Kennybrook · often with /KATA/, The Large, Ayanna Heaven, none of them here that night
“Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove.”
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Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove. Born in New York City & raised between there & the Dominican Republic, he was captivated by the percussive rhythms of hip-hop & latin music from a young age, fostering a diverse musical passion. Once he taught himself to DJ, his eclectic taste & skill quickly gained attention in New York City's queer nightlife, becoming a staple at parties like Nowadays Nonstop, Papi Juice, & BASEMENT’s resident party FIST. Diaz's insatiable appetite for music, discerning taste, & impressive mixing skills have solidified his reputation for delivering electrifying, sets consistently. His innovative, captivating style has earned him spots at festivals such as Honcho Campout, DWELLER, & Wire Festival, & has taken him to parties across the nation, including Atlanta’s Back Room & Washington D.C.’s Flower Factory. Internationally, Diaz has performed at The MECA Art Fair in the Dominican Republic, as well as at Buttons & Sysiphos in Berlin, Germany. In July 2023, Diaz was chosen as an opening DJ for Beyoncé’s New York City show during her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour, joining a distinguished roster of DJs celebrating the album’s tribute to Black queer & trans history. From his curatorial work as a resident DJ of Playground Radio & their annual Block Party to his recurring club night SIMPULSO at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Diaz has established himself as an unmissable voice in Brooklyn's new generation of young selectors. His sets range from chest-rumbling bass wubs to euphoric house keys, showcasing the rich heritage of the underground while exploring the depths of sound through the rhythmic threads of his Dominican roots. Sterling Juan Diaz has not only crafted a unique musical identity but also stands as a beacon of collaboration & community building.Recently at BASEMENT, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Nowadays · often with Makadsi, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Sekucci, none of them here that night
Recently at Mad Tropical, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Gabriela · often with MORENXXX, SIRENS, Via App, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Juliana Huxtable6 with Sterling Juan Diaz, 4 with Leonce and 3 with LOKA
- MORENXXX26 with LOKA and 7 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- ALEXIS DE LA ROSA11 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 6 with Leonce
- Kilopatrah Jones8 with Leonce and 6 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- Ron Like Hell6 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 4 with Leonce
- Josh Steers7 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 2 with Leonce
- Shyboi5 with LOKA and 3 with Leonce
- Sekucci14 with Sterling Juan Diaz
299 said they were going — quieter than a usual Friday at Paragon.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Paragon464
- Middle half finished between381 and 585
- Past Fridays at this venue counted140
The room
Paragon — 356 events and 947 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: Techno (20), Club (18), House (12) and Ghetto Tech (4). genre tags on this room’s listings