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Whispers Sessions Chapter III

Music For A While518 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 · Map

This night happened — Sat 26 Jul 2025

Whispers Sessions

Press play

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.

  • Roland Cespedes and Brother Rich — 7 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
  • Jemuzu and LEMF — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 26 Jul 2025.
  • Brother Rich and Ethical Drift — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 May 2024.
  • Roland Cespedes and Ethical Drift — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 May 2024.
  • Jemuzu and Funk du Jour — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 30 Mar 2024.
  • Roland Cespedes and LEMF — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 5 Apr 2024.

Who they are

  • Roland Cespedes

    New York City · 18 bookings since Sep 2023

    “Roland has also established himself as a respected artist through his releases on renowned labels such as Nervous, Robsoul, Dopewax, The Disco Express, and Moodyhouse.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Roland has also established himself as a respected artist through his releases on renowned labels such as Nervous, Robsoul, Dopewax, The Disco Express, and Moodyhouse. These collaborations showcase his versatility and unwavering commitment to delivering music that moves the soul. Beyond his accomplishments as an artist, Roland's role as a co-founder of T.O.N.Y. has been instrumental in shaping the label's success. Together with his fellow visionaries, he has created a platform that nurtures emerging talent and provides established artists with an avenue to express their creativity. Through T.O.N.Y.'s livestream series, they have brought the magic of their music to audiences around the world, bridging distances and uniting music lovers through the power of sound. Prepare to be swept away by his magnetic performances as he guides you on a transformative sonic journey, where the power of music transcends boundaries and unites us all.
    Their RA profile lists Nervous Records, MoodyHouse Recordings, Tropical Disco Records and The Disco Express.

    Recently at Ponyboy, Virgo · often with branqueeno, Bustin' Loose, Devon James, none of them here that night

  • Brother Rich

    9 bookings since Nov 2023

    Recently at Ponyboy · often with branqueeno, Bustin' Loose, LEFTI, none of them here that night

  • Jemuzu

    5 bookings since Aug 2023

    Recently at Jupiter Disco, Dada, Eris · often with Ave, Nico Besso, SY, none of them here that night

  • LEMF

    3 bookings since Apr 2024

    often with Ave, Nico Besso, SY, none of them here that night

  • Funk du Jour

    New York City · 14 bookings since Jan 2024

    “Bringing his love for eclectic beats from the vibrant Parisian music scene to the U.S. in 2005, Nick is a true connoisseur of various genres such as Nu-disco, Boogie, French house, Disco house and more.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Bringing his love for eclectic beats from the vibrant Parisian music scene to the U.S. in 2005, Nick is a true connoisseur of various genres such as Nu-disco, Boogie, French house, Disco house and more. With a deep-rooted connection to both his French-American heritage and an unwavering passion for underground electronic dance music, Nick's DJ journey has been an exhilarating one. ​ Currently, he holds residencies in Brooklyn, NY and Boston, MA, where he continues to enchant the crowd with his diverse and unique sound. His musical journey started in renowned Parisian clubs like Concorde Atlantique and Barramundi, where he honed his skills and developed his distinct style. ​ Nick's talent and passion led him to co-host Afrosonic Sessions alongside DJ Dublin on Pressureradio.com, an international house radio station based in the UK. This exposure allowed him to reach a global audience, expanding his influence as a DJ. ​ Throughout his career, Nick has been entertaining audiences at WERS radio, Cafe Balearica in Brooklyn, NY, The FaceRadio BK, Razor'n'tape, The W lounge, MiddleEast, Roxy's Arcade, Disco Embers, Plastic Dreams and Canststop DJ events in Providence, RI. He has also been part of noteworthy events such as fashion shows at prestigious venues like the Liberty Hotel and Yotel Sky lounge. ​ Having shared the stage with esteemed artists like Stacy Kidd, Abicah Soul, Mateo and Matos, Ian Friday, and Ron Trent, Nick's talent as a DJ has earned him well-deserved recognition and admiration from the electronic music community. With an ever-evolving sound that blends his multicultural background and love for diverse rhythms, Nick continues to keep his sound funky and fresh and also created his clothing line "Funk du Jour" in 2020.

    Recently at Ace Hotel Brooklyn, Eavesdrop, Dada · often with Tim O'Keefe, Saucy Lady, SBAE, none of them here that night

  • Ethical Drift

    6 bookings since Jan 2024

    Recently at Elsewhere, Ponyboy · often with branqueeno, Bustin' Loose, Hayden James, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • branqueeno4 with Brother Rich, 3 with Roland Cespedes and 2 with Ethical Drift
  • Bustin' Loose2 with Brother Rich, 1 with Ethical Drift and 1 with Roland Cespedes
  • Tim O'Keefe5 with Funk du Jour and 1 with Jemuzu
  • SBAE3 with Funk du Jour and 1 with Jemuzu
  • Saucy Lady2 with Funk du Jour and 1 with Jemuzu
  • Ave1 with Jemuzu and 1 with LEMF
  • Devon James1 with Brother Rich and 1 with Roland Cespedes
  • Lauren Murada1 with Brother Rich and 1 with Roland Cespedes

The room

Music For A While — 39 events and 128 distinct artists since Dec 2024.

Holds about 300.

Who put it on

Whispers Sessions — 2 events and 9 artists since Jul 2025.

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 2220481.

Venue and promoter records and co-billing history: adrift’s record of New York City events.

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