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Blawan / D.Dan / HAMAM NIGHTS

Sedef Adasï / BASHKKA / Mike Servito

BASEMENT52-19 Flushing Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378 · Map

This night happened — Sat 20 Sep 2025

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Who was billed6 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met

9 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • D.Dan and BASHKKA — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
  • D.Dan and Mike Servito — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
  • D.Dan and Sedef Adasï — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
  • Sedef Adasï and Mike Servito — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
  • Sedef Adasï and BASHKKA — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
  • BASHKKA and Mike Servito — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.

Who they are

  • Blawan

    North, United Kingdom · 3 bookings since May 2025

    “Through both time in the studio and time on the road, Jamie Roberts has dedicated the last decade to developing his alias, Blawan – and in the process, he’s created a universe within techno that’s all his own.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Through both time in the studio and time on the road, Jamie Roberts has dedicated the last decade to developing his alias, Blawan – and in the process, he’s created a universe within techno that’s all his own. Roberts grew up in Barnsley, UK and from an early age was etching out his musical path as a drummer – a relic of the past which should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with his productions. Indeed, his discography as Blawan illuminates a natural fluency for rhythm, whether straight, stridently syncopated, or swinging somewhere in between. His other aliases, Kilner and Bored Young Adults, like his collaborations with Pariah as Karenn and with Surgeon as Trade, have provided additional bandwidth for experimentation. Having released across the board of rippling jet-black minimalism, jubilant two-step vocal cuts, and savant grooving techno, the labels Roberts has worked with are appropriately varied: Hessle Audio, R&S, Clone’s Basement Series, Hinge Finger, and Black Sun as Blawan, plus The Trilogy Tapes and Avian under his other solo names. Roberts’ own label, TERNESC, was established in 2015 and has served as the home for his last five releases as Blawan. Having made the move to Berlin in 2015, his analogue-driven studio production and formidable live sets have propelled Roberts into exciting new directions, even as he maintains expert command of more traditional dance floor environments from behind the decks. His latest offering, the full-length Wet Will Always Dry, dropped in June 2018. It’s a breakthrough moment in Roberts’ discipline of auditory alchemy, and a tour-de-force of ambitious, nuanced techno for fans following his ever-explorative career.
    Their RA profile lists Clone Records, Hessle Audio, Dynamic Reflection, Black Sun Records and 6 more.

    Last at Under the K Bridge in May · often with Tracey, Mobilegirl, Dj Babatr, none of them here that night

  • D.Dan

    Seattle · 11 bookings since Sep 2023 · Basement and Berghain techno

    “Berlin-based DJ and Producer, seeking the intersection between raw grooves, slippery psychedelia, and mutant-machine paranoia.”

    their own biography

    Their RA profile lists Blue Hour, Arsenik, Amniote, positivesource and 1 more.

    Recently at Camp Kennybrook, Knockdown Center, BASEMENT · often with DJ TOOL, Hyperaktivist, Why Be, none of them here that night

  • Sedef Adasï

    Istanbul, Turkey · 11 bookings since Sep 2023 · Basement and Berghain techno

    “Sedef Adasï has spent years refining a style that is both unpredictable and precise—shaped by instinct rather than formula.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Sedef Adasï has spent years refining a style that is both unpredictable and precise—shaped by instinct rather than formula. Her sets go beyond simple selections, evolving into a language between artist and audience. With elegance and ease, she moves fluidly between house, acid, and rhythmic textures, blending raw energy with refinement to create a sound that feels both dynamic and defined. Her sets unfold in real time, guided by the rhythm, movement, and shifting energy of the dancefloor. Born and raised in Augsburg, Adasï resisted the allure of major urban centers, using her local foundation to create something new for her city. This decision led to HAMAM Nights, the party series she launched in 2017 that has since gained international resonance. From the intimate City Club Augsburg to Berghain’s Panorama Bar, Hammam Nights returns to the essence of club culture, creating spaces of warmth, unity, and collective energy. A resident at both Munich’s Blitz Club and Berghain / Panorama Bar, Adasï sculpts nights that are unrepeatable and deeply felt. She moves through sound with instinctive precision, creating an ongoing dialogue with the dancefloor. More than a decade into her journey, she continues to push the boundaries of club music, treating each set as a dynamic exchange—where sound, space, and collective energy come together to create something unique and lasting.
    Their RA profile lists Permanent Vacation, Public Possession, Freeride Millenium and KALT Records.

    Recently at Knockdown Center, BASEMENT, Nowadays · often with Berghain, Gabrielle Kwarteng, Steffi, none of them here that night

  • BASHKKA

    Munich, Germany · 9 bookings since Sep 2024

    “Her name may derive from the Turkish word for ‘different’, but its energy translates into every aspect of BASHKKA’s self-expression.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Her name may derive from the Turkish word for ‘different’, but its energy translates into every aspect of BASHKKA’s self-expression. From slaying the dancefloor with sensually acerbic sets to her ardent advocation of the cultural, political and de-colonial advancement of electronic music, BASHKKA is breathing fresh air into the scene with everything she sets her mind to. Irreversibly shaped by a decade living in New York and the Black & Brown trans women who inspired her truest incarnation, BASHKKA brings the flavour and authenticity of The Big Apple’s Ballroom scene to every party she plays. From her hometown residency at Munich’s Blitz Club to Berghain’s Panorama Bar, where she’s quickly become a regular, her sets channel an intoxicating energy that’s self-professedly “CUNT!” And on the other side of the booth, BASHKKA’s unapologetic integrity is echoed in her unwavering activism and commitment to her community. Through her vocal politics and dedication to SWANA and queer representation in the scene, BASHKKA is reimagining the counter-cultural potential of electronic music’s origins for the contemporary club sphere. Her debut EP, forthcoming in 2023, will see BASHKKA’s brazen attitude blended with a highly underrated technical prowess.
    Their RA profile lists UMAY and Spotlight Records.

    Recently at Camp Kennybrook, Knockdown Center, Nowadays · often with Berghain, Fadi Mohem, Gabrielle Kwarteng, none of them here that night

  • Mike Servito

    New York City · 154 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Some DJs burst upon the scene like a supernova, fading just as quickly.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Some DJs burst upon the scene like a supernova, fading just as quickly. Others take years, even decades, to make their way—but those are the ones who make the most impact, thanks to a lifetime of accumulated musical wisdom. Mike Servito is a prime example of the latter. His career is one that’s defined by a slow and steady rise to upper ranks of the deejaying realm—and along the way, he’s perfected a jacking style that equal parts house, acid and techno, a sound that pays homage to the past while being very much of-the-moment. A Detroit-area native, Servito got his early education by tuning into the Electrifying Mojo and the Wizard (Jeff Mill’s radio moniker). By the early ’90s, Servito was primed to try his hand at the deejaying arts, “I was just kind of cocky about it,” he says. “I knew I could do it.” And he was right—in the DJ hotbed of Detroit, internalizing knowledge gleamed from the likes of Mike Huckaby and Claude Young, he kept working at it until he established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the Motor City circuit, eventually becoming a member in good standing with the inner circle of Ghostly International. But Servito felt the need for a change from the sometimes insular environment of Detroit. By the late ’00s, he was living in NYC with no real game plan in place. As it turned out, he didn’t really need one—he soon fell in with the city’s premier techno party, The Bunker, becoming one of its mainstay residents. Around the same time, he was beginning to make his presence known on a global scale, packing dance floors with gigs around the States and around the world. But it was a hometown festival snub in 2014 that really got things going. Servito had played Movement once before, in 2011. “And between then and 2014,” he recalls, “I had been playing so many Bunker parties, playing so many great gigs and my profile was rising—so I was sure they would book me again.” The invite never came. Instead, he booked himself at every Movement after-party he could, one of which was the annual No Way Back, a legendary throw down hosted by The Bunker New York and Detroit’s Interdimensional Transmissions label. The set, a riotously sweaty bleeps-and-beats affair, was recorded for posterity; unexpectedly but deservedly, it garnered a nod as the year’s No 1 online Mix of the Year on Resident Advisor. That was the spark that set Servito’s career aflame, the push that took him to the top. Since then, he’s cemented his status as one of the most respected spinners around, regularly manning the decks at such hallowed halls as Berlin’s Panorama Bar, London’s XOYO and Tokyo’s Contact, not to mention the world’s best festivals—including, of course Movement. And to this day, his approach to deejaying is refreshingly simple: “I really don’t think about it,” he says, “When I’m playing, I just dive in, and I’m OK.” He’s far more than okay—he’s one of the best around.
    Techno on 7, Acid on 5, House on 5 and Acid House on 3. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on The Bunker New York (2) and Interdimensional Transmissions (1); their RA profile also lists Firehouse and Honey Soundsystem. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

    Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, public records, BASEMENT · often with Shaun J. Wright, S4M23, JADALAREIGN, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Massimiliano Pagliara5 with D.Dan, 3 with BASHKKA and 2 with Sedef Adasï
  • Berghain5 with BASHKKA and 4 with Sedef Adasï
  • Boris4 with D.Dan and 3 with BASHKKA
  • cotton4 with D.Dan and 3 with Sedef Adasï
  • Gabrielle Kwarteng4 with BASHKKA and 3 with Sedef Adasï
  • Justin Cudmore13 with Mike Servito
  • Shaun J. Wright12 with Mike Servito
  • JADALAREIGN11 with Mike Servito
3,075 said they were going — busier than a usual Saturday at BASEMENT.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Saturdays at BASEMENT1,868
  • Middle half finished between1,512 and 2,298
  • Past Saturdays at this venue counted144

The room

BASEMENT — 294 events and 630 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Holds about 500.

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 2220278.

Attending counts, venue records, co-billing history, scene names, release styles and release labels: adrift’s record of New York City events.

Quoted passages are the promoter’s or the artist’s own words, unedited.