Who was billed6 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
13 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Kiss Kiss and Scruff Angel — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 6 Jun 2025.
- LOFTUS and Thee Aries — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 6 Jun 2025.
Who they are
“Originally from Charlotte and now based in Brooklyn, Rose Kourts has built a reputation for unpredictable, fearless sets that retain a deep sense of musicality and joy.”
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Originally from Charlotte and now based in Brooklyn, Rose Kourts has built a reputation for unpredictable, fearless sets that retain a deep sense of musicality and joy. Whether throwing down jagged techno, serving sensual house, rinsing jungle, or slipping into acid grooves and beyond, the New York mainstay brings a philosophy of fun, a risk-taking verve and a distinct, magnetic presence to every booth she steps into. Drawing upon a lifetime of musical exploration, scholarship, and an unwavering dedication to the dancefloor, Rose Kourts is an artist unafraid to go deep and wide. taking dancers through emotional peaks, ecstatic turns, and a healthy amount of surprise and delight. Rose Kourts is a regular at New York’s best-loved venues including BASEMENT, Nowadays, Paragon, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Public Records, and Knockdown Center; consistent tour dates across North America, western Europe, and the UK have won her a growing international following. Rose Kourts has played as direct support for artists like Mr. G and Moodymann, DJ Bone, DJ Stingray and Helena Hauff, Kevin Saunderson, Disclosure, The Egyptian Lover, RP Boo, Kenny Dope, and many more legendary and contemporary greats. Her festival bookings include WIRE Festival (2023 and 2025), Sustain-Release, Honcho Campout, Dweller Festival, Making Time, Fourth World, Keep Hush, Boiler Room (NYC and Boston), Shaker Mountain, and Slingshot Festival. She has also joined the lineups for storied collectives and events including Underground and Black, Body Language, Club Toilet, WRECKED, BOUND, Pep Rally, The Bunker, and Four Tet & Friends. Rose Kourts has also been tapped to join international tour dates for artists like Disclosure, Bicep, Interplanetary Criminal and Main Phase, Avalon Emerson’s 9000 Dreams, and X Club. Rose Kourts is a passionate curator and community leader with a longstanding commitment to creating spaces where music connects, empowers, and inspires. She is a co-founder and resident of the beloved renegade party Sweet Kicks along with Karlala and Miss Alicia. As a resident of The Lot Radio, she hosts GEMS, a monthly show with selections and affirmations inspired by the energies of different gemstones. Rose Kourts also currently serves on the Board of Directors for Beyond Booking, the nonprofit organization behind NY electronic institution The Bunker, and is an Ambassador for Rotterdam’s Kult Funktion cultural organization.Baltimore Club on 2, Bass Music on 2, Breaks on 2 and Jersey Club on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesRecently at Earthly Delights, Knockdown Center, H0L0 · often with Miss Alicia, Andi, shekdash, none of them here that night
“Cubic Zirconia, a DJ based in Queens, aims to use the dance floor as a vehicle for self-discovery and exploration.”
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Cubic Zirconia, a DJ based in Queens, aims to use the dance floor as a vehicle for self-discovery and exploration. He crosses boundaries through different genres and eras, and loves dance music of all kinds. He hopes to create moments in which musical borders melt, and emotions transform to movement on the dance floor. Expect to hear sounds ranging across EBM, Trance, Techno, New Wave, 80’s Goth, Industrial, Disco and whatever else gets the body moving.Recently at Earthly Delights, The Parkside Lounge, Mansions · often with Matt FX, Mike.Gov, Mona Matsuoka, none of them here that night
“A playful, sensual, and deeply intentional selector, LOFTUS moves through sound with a careful ear.”
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A playful, sensual, and deeply intentional selector, LOFTUS moves through sound with a careful ear. His sets lean into hip-commanding rhythms—inviting the body to move with purpose. Whether working a dark basement or a glossy roller disco, he creates space for eroticism, pleasure, tension, and release. After getting his start in San Francisco, LOFTUS is now based in New York, where he DJs, produces events, and nurtures the city’s underground nightlife. Grounded in a feel-forward approach and an ever-evolving collection, his sound is less about genre and more about sensation.Recently at H0L0, Xanadu, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Delilah At Night, Ben Wagner, Ryan Farr, none of them here that night
“Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Houston, Texas, THEE ARIES began their journey in 2022, hosting at 21 and securing residencies with The Stranger and HARDER Event.”
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Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Houston, Texas, THEE ARIES began their journey in 2022, hosting at 21 and securing residencies with The Stranger and HARDER Event. In December 2023, they taught themselves how to DJ, making their debut on February 19, 2024, at XPIZZA. Since then, they’ve performed at renowned venues like REBAR Chelsea, Red Eye, ANIMAL NYC, and HARDER’s sister party, ConTEANental, earning acclaim for their dynamic sets. A defining moment in their career was voguing for Honey Dijon’s set at Ladyland in June 2023, showcasing their deep connection to music and performance. Inspired by legends like Tedd Patterson and Honey Dijon, THEE ARIES blends soulful grooves, bold energy, and unapologetic style, creating unforgettable experiences on every dance floor they touch. He makes a safe space to feel the feeling, nothing you can describe, everything you can dance to.Recently at Red Eye NY, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Metropolitan Bar · often with Someone From Berlin, Ben Wild, Anthony Velez, none of them here that night
“DJ from Western New York living and spinning in NYC.”
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DJ from Western New York living and spinning in NYC. 1/2 of BEARD, a b2b with Scruff Angel.Last at Gitano NYC in May · often with Simisola, maenad, Giovannii, none of them here that night
Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, The End · often with Zeigler, Female, maenad, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Giovannii3 with Scruff Angel and 2 with Kiss Kiss
- maenad3 with Scruff Angel and 2 with Kiss Kiss
- MORENXXX4 with Rose Kourts and 1 with Kiss Kiss
- Lauren Flax3 with Rose Kourts and 1 with LOFTUS
- Miss Alicia8 with Rose Kourts
- Honey Bun5 with Rose Kourts
- Andi4 with Rose Kourts
- EscaFlowne4 with Rose Kourts
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Xanadu5
- Middle half finished between3 and 30
- Past Fridays at this venue counted30
The room
Xanadu — 188 events and 509 distinct artists since Jun 2024.