Gradient x Coat Check present: Kepler
Jolene Sound Room Brooklyn353 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn NY, 11211 · Map
This night happened — Sat 12 Jul 2025
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Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
9 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Kepler and Armii1n — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Jan 2025.
Who they are
“Leeds-based DJ and producer Kepler has quickly risen to prominence in the underground house scene, building an impressive reputation with his distinctive sound that blends elements of house and garage.”
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Leeds-based DJ and producer Kepler has quickly risen to prominence in the underground house scene, building an impressive reputation with his distinctive sound that blends elements of house and garage. Known for crafting grooves with timeless appeal and driving basslines, Kepler’s innovative approach has made him a staple in Europe’s top underground venues. His cutting-edge productions have secured bookings at iconic spots such as Fabric, Shelter, Club Der Visionaere, Lab11, Mint Warehouse, S*A*S*H, The Loft, Lion & Lamb, Gottwood Festival, Buongiorno Classic, and Pikes. With recent releases on acclaimed labels like FUSE (in collaboration with Enzo Siragusa), Up The Stuss, Semi Delicious, and Constant Sound, Kepler continues to cement his place as a driving force in the underground. His tracks have received widespread support from some of the biggest names in dance music, including Ben UFO, Raresh, Chris Stussy, Four Tet, Sonja Moonear, Rossi, and Shanti Celeste. Kepler’s music has also received radio play on BBC Radio 1, NTS, and Rinse FM, while being featured in respected publications like Mixmag and Trommel, underscoring his growing influence. Beyond the decks and the studio, Kepler is dedicated to sharing his knowledge through his online music production school and community, Studio Orbit, where he guides thousands of artists in honing their craft. He also runs his own label, Perspective, which champions a forward-thinking approach to tech house, further solidifying his influence within the scene.Their RA profile lists Fuse London, Constant Sound, Homegrown Label, Instinct and 1 more.Recently at Outer Heaven, Ninetysix · often with Jay Tripwire, Mario Polanco, Max Sprauer, none of them here that night
“Armii1n, born in Tehran and now based in New York City, quickly made his mark on Asia’s underground scene in his early 20s.”
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Armii1n, born in Tehran and now based in New York City, quickly made his mark on Asia’s underground scene in his early 20s. While based in Kuala Lumpur, he held residencies at Kyo Club, Elysium, and The Iron Fairies, performing across Bali and Thailand. As a Sweatbox label resident, he released his debut EP, featuring a standout remix by The Mekanism. After moving to Miami for his Master’s, he secured a residency at Do Not Sit on the Furniture and worked with T Bag Records, also representing artists as an agent before shifting his full focus to DJing and event curation. Now based in New York City, Armii1n is actively DJing and running his own event series, Pregame. He performs with promoters such as Resolute and Golden Records, and plays at venues including H0L0, Signal, and Outer Heaven, continuing to build his presence within NYC’s underground scene.Minimal on 1 and Tech House on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists Sweatbox Records.Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, Signal, Apollo Studio · often with Choukroun, Zayd, Monk, none of them here that night
“Born from the spirit of Philotimo—the Greek concept known to be untranslatable and embodying honor, integrity, and devotion to community—Friend of Honor is a DJ/producer duo dedicated to creating music that uplifts and unites.”
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Born from the spirit of Philotimo—the Greek concept known to be untranslatable and embodying honor, integrity, and devotion to community—Friend of Honor is a DJ/producer duo dedicated to creating music that uplifts and unites. The pair channels the timeless values and heartfelt story behind their name into every performance and production. For them, music is as much about connection as it is curation. The many years spent as fans on dance floors across the world has brought them full circle to now service those very communities that helped shape their journey.Their RA profile lists Anims.Last at SILO in May · often with Suite 52, Henry McBride, Sebastian Restrepo, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Choukroun45 with Armii1n
- Zayd27 with Armii1n
- Monk19 with Armii1n
- DJ Brian12 with Armii1n
- Auphoria11 with Armii1n
- Kiyoshi10 with Armii1n
- DLR9 with Armii1n
- CAMILLA8 with Armii1n
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Jolene Sound Room Brooklyn45
- Middle half finished between19 and 81
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted28
The room
Jolene Sound Room Brooklyn — 80 events and 204 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 150.
Who put it on
Gradient Recordings — 6 events and 33 artists since Jun 2024.