Who was billed8 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- KETCH
- Barbosa
- next: RSO.BERLIN in Berlin, Fri 30 OctDecoder
- next: public records, Fri 20 Novjay york
- Elias Garcia
- Declan James
- Adrian Hex
- Secret Raver
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
13 of the 28 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Adrian Hex and Secret Raver — 29 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- jay york and Adrian Hex — 8 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 29 Dec 2023.
- jay york and Secret Raver — 7 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 29 Dec 2023.
- Decoder and jay york — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 21 Oct 2023.
- Barbosa and jay york — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 21 Oct 2023.
- Barbosa and Adrian Hex — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 21 Sep 2024.
- Barbosa and Secret Raver — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 21 Sep 2024.
- Elias Garcia and Adrian Hex — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 20 Jan 2024.
- Elias Garcia and Secret Raver — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 20 Jan 2024.
- Decoder and Adrian Hex — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 29 Dec 2023.
- Decoder and Secret Raver — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 29 Dec 2023.
- Decoder and Declan James — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 21 Oct 2023.
- jay york and Declan James — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 21 Oct 2023.
- Barbosa and Decoder — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 21 Oct 2023.
- Barbosa and Declan James — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 21 Oct 2023.
Who they are
often with Ylia (UK), Max. (BE), Connor Wall, none of them here that night
Recently at Le Bain, 315 Stagg st, Knockdown Center · often with DJ Q, DJ Moma, Bembona, none of them here that night
“Raised far from the gravitational pull of dance music hubs, Dallas-born Decoder developed his craft outside traditional DJ circuits, shaping a singular voice defined by independence that remains central to his sound today.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Raised far from the gravitational pull of dance music hubs, Dallas-born Decoder developed his craft outside traditional DJ circuits, shaping a singular voice defined by independence that remains central to his sound today. First opening Fruity Loops at the age of ten, Decoder's relationship with electronic music began free from expectation or institutional pressure. His early productions were guided as much by video game soundtracks, synth-pop and rhythm as by techno itself, resulting in music that is light and inquisitive. That playfulness has endured. Over time, his productions have evolved, with a distinctive sci-fi-feeling that's grounded in the techno's founding principles. Drum-led, full-bodied and often carrying a quiet melancholia, his discography draws a clear lineage from Detroit techno's futurist restraint and experimental traditions, all the while still resisting easy categorisation. Influences range from the microtonal explorations of Aleksi Perälä to the hypnotic patience associated with Perlon-era minimalism and Ricardo Villalobos, all filtered through an instinctive sense of play. Early support from Richie Hawtin and Jeff Mills affirmed his commitment to this direction, recognition many artists work years to achieve. In the DJ booth, Decoder treats performance as a direct extension of the studio. Sets are often built largely from unreleased material, functioning closer to live testing grounds than traditional DJ performances—ideas are trialled, stripped back and reshaped in real time with close attention to the room. After formative experiences at warehouse parties and renegade events across Texas, he began touring internationally while still in his teens, logging sets at the likes of De School, FOLD and Watergate. 2025 marked a significant turning point, with an acclaimed set at Waking Life and his debut at Berghain. Alongside releasing on established labels, Decoder runs two imprints: Codec, a community-focused platform for collaborative projects, and TOCA, a more purist, physical-only label emphasising longevity and restraint. His forthcoming album Prakasa, released on Planet X, represents several years of studio development and reflects his continued interest in cohesion across time, genre and form. Now operating internationally, Decoder represents a measured reinvention of techno, one that looks forward without severing ties to the past. Retaining the independence forged in Dallas warehouses and DIY parties, he remains an artist shaped not by trends, but by curiosity, patience and a disciplined belief in the power of simplicity.Their RA profile lists Axis Records, Delsin, Subsist, Blank Code and 2 more.Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Knockdown Center · often with Claudio PRC, Kangding Ray, Richard Akingbehin, none of them here that night
“Jay York is a techno DJ/ Producer based in Orlando, Florida.”
their own biography
Techno on 21 and Experimental on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Enemy Records (2) (1), Evilgroove (1) and Toca (3) (1); their RA profile also lists Float Records, Hayes, SYXT, CATALOG 01366 and 2 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at 96 Morgan Ave, H0L0, Jupiter Disco · often with CSILLA, STE-VÍ, SSG_, none of them here that night
Recently at 315 Stagg st · often with Martyn, AERAE, Kels, none of them here that night
Recently at Knockdown Center · often with Henry Brooks, Richie Hawtin, Michelle Sparks, none of them here that night
“With a bouncy minimalistic approach to his craft, Adrian curates a sonic posture that sets him apart.”
their own biography
the whole biography
With a bouncy minimalistic approach to his craft, Adrian curates a sonic posture that sets him apart. Utilizing erosive synth textures coupled with a hypnotic ever-evolving groove; you are bound for a unique and cyclic experience with Adrian at the helm.Techno on 5, Tech House on 5, Hard Techno on 1 and Garage House on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Autektone Dark (1), Black Square Recordings (1) and CAŁOŚĆ (1); their RA profile also lists Trau-ma, Undertone, EvilGroove Records and IMPULSE CØNTROL. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, 96 Morgan Ave, Jupiter Disco · often with STE-VÍ, Offtrack, Meda-Ava, none of them here that night
“Based in Brooklyn, Secret Raver crafts sets with surgical precision, focusing on deep grooves, hypnotic sounds, and immersive textures.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Based in Brooklyn, Secret Raver crafts sets with surgical precision, focusing on deep grooves, hypnotic sounds, and immersive textures. Each set is an exploration of the unknown as an emotional catalyst, working frequencies and dynamics to create a unique sensory teleportation. Secret Raver bridges the organic and the synthetic, shaping a sonic narrative that stimulates the mind, awakens the senses, and infuses the dance floor with vitality and spirit. His music embodies a forward-thinking approach, always looking to the future.Techno on 2, Abstract on 1, Acid on 1 and Electro on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesRecently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, 96 Morgan Ave, 315 Stagg st · often with STE-VÍ, N1NA, F 92, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- STE-VÍ15 with Secret Raver, 11 with Adrian Hex, 5 with jay york and 1 with Barbosa
- CSILLA7 with Adrian Hex, 6 with jay york, 5 with Secret Raver and 1 with Barbosa
- Ramsey Neville8 with Adrian Hex, 4 with Secret Raver and 3 with jay york
- N1NA7 with Adrian Hex and 6 with Secret Raver
- F 928 with Secret Raver and 3 with Adrian Hex
- Michelle Kay7 with Adrian Hex and 4 with Secret Raver
- Julia Govor4 with Secret Raver and 1 with Elias Garcia
- Giovani8 with Secret Raver
The room
Ninetysix — 25 events and 82 distinct artists since May 2024.
Holds about 200.
Who put it on
Shift NYC — 47 events and 162 artists since Aug 2023.