Adriana Lopez + Salamanda / Cousin + Very J
public records233 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 · Map
This night happened — Sat 3 May 2025
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Who was billed4 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Tresor / Globus in Berlin, Fri 20 NovAdriana Lopez
- Salamanda
- Cousin
- next: Signal, Fri 6 NovVery J
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
5 of the 6 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Cousin and Very J — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 12 Sep 2024.
Who they are
“Bogotá-born and Barcelona-based, Adriana Lopez has been shaping a distinctive and uncompromising approach to techno defined by restraint, precision and depth.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Bogotá-born and Barcelona-based, Adriana Lopez has been shaping a distinctive and uncompromising approach to techno defined by restraint, precision and depth. Starting out in the late ‘90s in her native city, where she held key residencies at La Sala, BarC and Cinema and performed across clubs and cities throughout Colombia, she was part of the first wave shaping the country’s techno circuit before relocating to Barcelona in 2003, marking the beginning of her international trajectory. "Techno purist and skill icon, Adriana Lopez has been a scene-wide inspiration for over two decades, creating exceptional, atmospheric momentum with every performance.” — Stone Techno Festival. Her productions, released on respected labels such as Warm Up, Semantica, PoleGroup, Stroboscopic Artefacts, Modularz and her own Grey Report, reflect a singular focus on hypnotic structures, subtle progression and controlled intensity. As a DJ, Lopez is known for precise, long-form sets that prioritise flow while building a powerful sense of tension and impact through measured progression, drawing dancers into carefully constructed narratives rather than chasing immediacy. “Her sound is dark yet driving; its rhythm and energy offer pure escapism. It’s hard to find a more dedicated, consistent and skilful approach to DJing…” — fabric, London Across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia, she has built a steady and far-reaching presence over the years, performing at institutions and renowned venues including Berghain, Tresor, fabric, Fuse, Rex Club, Concrete, Elysia, Grelle Forelle, Lux Fragil, Khidi, Razzmatazz, Nitsa, Fabrik, Basement, Public Records, Vent, Faust and Vurt, alongside appearances at festivals such as Awakenings, DGTL, Stone Techno, XRDS and Rainbow Serpent Festival. In both club and studio, her approach remains consistent, moving away from trends in favour of clarity, discipline and enduring functionality on the dance floor. “Starting out on vinyl and later training in sound engineering, she doesn’t just mix music—she understands what is happening at every moment. Rather than abrupt changes, she draws you in through a carefully articulated sequence where everything unfolds gradually.” — The True Throb “Pioneer of Colombia’s early techno scene and celebrated for her technical mastery and refusal to follow trends, Adriana Lopez delivers a raw, deep and driving sound that balances intensity and subtlety, earning her a reputation as one of underground techno’s most consistent and authentic artists.” — Vault SessionsTheir RA profile lists BPitch, Semantica Records, Stroboscopic Artefacts, Illegal Alien Records and 6 more.Recently at BASEMENT, Paragon · often with TRESOR, GLOBUS, ROBUS, none of them here that night
Last at public records in Nov 2024 · often with DJ Healthy, Roméo Poirier, Jan Jelinek, none of them here that night
“Diving from starlit heights to ocean depths, Cousin’s echoes step through tempos and styles while summoning surreal sonic landscapes centered in spacious atmospherics, subterranean bass pressure and rhythmic hypnotisms.”
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Diving from starlit heights to ocean depths, Cousin’s echoes step through tempos and styles while summoning surreal sonic landscapes centered in spacious atmospherics, subterranean bass pressure and rhythmic hypnotisms. Hailing from Australia, Cousin channels the local flora, infusing his work with their variegated vibrancy. Now found on constant rotation of both hemispheres, creating indelible memories and weaving magical dancefloor moments through clubs and festivals across North America, UK, Europe and Asia. Whether DJing a teeming warehouse party or conjuring up a mesmerizing live set, Cousin’s versatility as an artist and fluency in navigating across different energy levels comes from a place of unrestrained imagination and otherworldly inspiration.Their RA profile lists Mood Hut, Wisdom Teeth, OTIS Records, Nummer Music and 4 more.Recently at H0L0, Nowadays, Camp Kennybrook · often with The Lady Machine, DJ Fart in the Club, CCL, none of them here that night
“Duty Free Records Boss”
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Recently at Sugar Hill Disco, Honey's, Million Goods · often with For Future's Sake, Emsho, Devoye, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- For Future's Sake11 with Very J
- Devoye5 with Very J
- Emsho4 with Very J
- adobeprincess3 with Very J
- DJ Fart in the Club3 with Cousin
- DJ Healthy3 with Salamanda
- GLOBUS3 with Adriana Lopez
- John Raffaele3 with Very J
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at public records197
- Middle half finished between109 and 312
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted191
The room
public records — 766 events and 1,571 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 300.