Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Berghain in Berlin, Sat 31 OctAurora Halal
- next: H0L0, Sat 24 OctCarlos Souffront
- next: Refuge, Sat 7 NovJustin Cudmore
- next: Paragon, Fri 23 OctKilopatrah Jones
- next: Xanadu, Fri 30 OctMakadsi
Set times were not published.
Most of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
the pairs that have met
4 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Kilopatrah Jones and Makadsi — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Feb 2025.
- Justin Cudmore and Makadsi — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 17 Sep 2023.
- Carlos Souffront and Justin Cudmore — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 7 Feb 2025.
- Aurora Halal and Kilopatrah Jones — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 Jan 2025.
- Carlos Souffront and Makadsi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 4 May 2024.
- Justin Cudmore and Kilopatrah Jones — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 11 Feb 2024.
Who they are
“Shadowy and psychedelic, her hardware live & DJ sets have a hazy sensuality and metallic dance floor intensity that's at turns playful, dark, euphoric and emotionally vulnerable.”
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Shadowy and psychedelic, her hardware live & DJ sets have a hazy sensuality and metallic dance floor intensity that's at turns playful, dark, euphoric and emotionally vulnerable. In all her projects, she treats dance music as an arena for transformation and since 2010, her events have been rooted in an underground, DIY approach that pushes forward-thinking sounds, production, and ideas. She’s spent the last 10 years touring like-minded clubs, raves, and festivals worldwide and gained a reputation for powerful, unique performances that work both the body and mind. She’s 4 years into a residency at NYC’s Nowadays, is a regular at Berghain and previously De School.Techno on 28, House on 14, Electro on 11 and Experimental on 9. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on BAKK (2), Dekmantel (1) and Mister Saturday Night Records (1); their RA profile also lists Mutual Dreaming Recordings. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Nowadays, Paragon, Elsewhere · often with Berghain, deep creep, Gerd Janson, none of them here that night
“Carlos Souffront is a DJ's DJ from Detroit with impeccable taste who apparently has one of the most insane acid collections in the world.”
their own biography
Their RA profile lists Interdimensional Transmissions.Recently at BASEMENT, Nowadays, The Chocolate Factory · often with Mike Servito, Patrick Russell, Erika, none of them here that night
“Justin's coming-of-age as a fan and creator of dance music took place amidst the wide expanses of central Illinois.”
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Justin's coming-of-age as a fan and creator of dance music took place amidst the wide expanses of central Illinois. As a kid growing up in the state’s tucked-away capital of Springfield, he played drums as a jazz percussionist in school. While most of his peers were tuned into pop music, Justin was wearing out self-made mixes and classic disco compilations, workshopping new-wave influenced beats in bands and DJing college parties. A post-graduation move to Chicago led him to work for the influential dance music blog Little White Earbuds, opening him up to fully experience the city’s thriving underground house and techno scene. A Midwest-born and raised DJ, Justin has played at queer parties such as Wrecked, The Carry Nation, Horse Meat Disco, Honcho, and Club Toilet, and has gained a following all over the world with appearances at clubs like Smartbar Chicago, Panorama Bar, Is Burning Amsterdam, Razzmatazz Barcelona, DC10 and Lux Fragil. His bold, acid-flecked distillation of house and techno has found a home on the labels that are helping to shape the current landscape of transgressive body music, including The Bunker New York, Detroit’s Interdimensional Transmissions, and Honey Soundsystem Records. Justin's sound is defined by snaking acid lines, whip smart drums and offbeat rave melodies that have resonated with DJs and dancers from Detroit to Berlin. He has been featured in mixes for series such as Beats In Space, Truants, MixMag, Phantasy and The Bunker New York’s long-running podcast.Techno on 23, House on 20, Tech House on 10 and Acid on 9. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Acid For Trans Health (1), Spotlight Records (1) and The Night Institute (1); their RA profile also lists Turbo Recordings, Hotflush Recordings, Interdimensional Transmissions, Phonica White and 6 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at public records, Libera, Deluxx Fluxx NYC · often with Mike Servito, Jeffrey Sfire, Kim Anh, none of them here that night
“Born and raised in Queens, a city dweller and a club kid, Kilopatrah has an innate and superlative gift for transferring energy from the booth to the dance floor—through exciting house, techno, and jungle, and moments that both harken to Sound Factory–era glory days and bring you to sweaty BPMs of the future.”
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Born and raised in Queens, a city dweller and a club kid, Kilopatrah has an innate and superlative gift for transferring energy from the booth to the dance floor—through exciting house, techno, and jungle, and moments that both harken to Sound Factory–era glory days and bring you to sweaty BPMs of the future. Their sets are palpably personal: The dance floor has always been a powerful platform for expression for Kilo, once as a freeing and connecting space for a quiet house dancer and now as one for moving others like them. When Kilo gets going, you’ll lose sense of the kick drum versus the beat of your own body against the floor. That’s a gift from them to you, and your percussion is a gift back to them. Kilo brings their energetic sass to a monthly Lot Radio residency and to parties with impressive lineups, playing alongside Todd Terry home in New York, at the legendary Movement weekend Club Toilet in Detroit, and for Boiler Room. Their mixes, for series such as Coloring Lessons, Honcho, and Juanita’s, and for spots on Rinse and Refuge, also capture the club at its most euphoric. You’ll step a little harder with Kilopatrah Jones. Words by Sacha MadadianRecently at Nowadays, BASEMENT, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Mike Servito, Dee Diggs, Annie Lew, none of them here that night
“Makadsi continues to impress.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Makadsi continues to impress. This Brooklyn-based DJ/Producer, hailing from Zahle Lebanon, owns the underground scene with his signature sound merging Arabic influences over cross-genre sets. He is a resident and co-founder of FUNCTION, a space where he has cultivated a dance floor that honors the natural, vibrant diversity of New York City. NY’s BASEMENT dubbed Makadsi as the “rave activator”. 2025 saw Makadsi deepen his footprint across Europe. He returned to Glastonbury for a second year, this time on the IICON stage, and debuted at Horst Arts & Music Festival in Belgium. Summer took him from Honey Dijon's Chinois in Ibiza to Geggen x Pornceptual for Berlin Pride, Body Movements in London, the main stage at Madrid's MADO Pride, and Adonis for London Pride. French-German network ARTE profiled him for their Tracks series, spotlighting how he threads Arabic divas through techno beats. Back stateside, he played in the iconic Texas room for the 4th Annual Wire Festival in Brooklyn, NY further cementing his role in the heart of the city's underground. 2024 was no less impressive, with Makadsi’s debuts in Ibiza at Palmarama, Glastonbury Festival's iconic NY Downlow stage, Berlin's Pornceptual, Honey Dijon’s House Nation in Brooklyn, and NITSA's 30th birthday in Barcelona. 2023 was nothing short of monumental for Makadsi, taking FUNCTION on the road alongside Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour. As the Creative Director and architect for the Renaissance album and Renaissance World Tour, he booked opening DJ acts featuring familiar darlings of the Queer Underground scene (Arca, Shygirl, and more). He ended the tour with his own opening set for Beyoncé's last show in Kansas City. Topping off the year, Makadsi opened for Madonna’s Celebration Tour in Brooklyn.Recently at BASEMENT, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Brooklyn Storehouse · often with Sterling Juan Diaz, Dangerous Rose, FASHION, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Mike Servito13 with Justin Cudmore, 8 with Carlos Souffront, 8 with Kilopatrah Jones and 6 with Makadsi
- Sterling Juan Diaz9 with Makadsi, 6 with Kilopatrah Jones and 4 with Justin Cudmore
- Concrete Husband6 with Makadsi and 5 with Kilopatrah Jones
- Ron Like Hell8 with Kilopatrah Jones and 3 with Justin Cudmore
- JADALAREIGN4 with Carlos Souffront and 4 with Justin Cudmore
- Chris Cruse5 with Makadsi and 2 with Justin Cudmore
- Lauren Flax4 with Justin Cudmore and 2 with Carlos Souffront
- S4M232 with Carlos Souffront and 2 with Justin Cudmore
630 said they were going — busier 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