Who was billed8 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Black Rave Culture
- next: Paragon, Thu 19 NovAK
- Blackmoonchild
- next: KREUZWERK in Berlin, Fri 6 NovChristian Tokyo
- Casey MQ
- umru
- next: Volksbühne in Berlin, Thu 22 OctBapari
- Warpstr
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
23 of the 28 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- umru and Warpstr — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 Aug 2024.
- AK and Blackmoonchild — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Tue 20 Feb 2024.
- umru and Bapari — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 Mar 2024.
- AK and Christian Tokyo — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Mon 11 Mar 2024.
- Christian Tokyo and Bapari — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Mon 22 Jan 2024.
Who they are
“Born from the essence, Black Rave Culture lifts up the torch and begins to walk forward spreading the message of Black Rave.”
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Born from the essence, Black Rave Culture lifts up the torch and begins to walk forward spreading the message of Black Rave. Amal, James Bangura, & Nativesun Hailing from the District of Columbia, come together to bring you a new sound, the sound of their city.House on 7, Techno on 6, Jungle on 5 and Footwork on 4. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Ghostly International (1), OMNIDISC (2) (1) and Paraíso (1); their RA profile also lists HAUS of ALTR. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at SILO, The Chocolate Factory, Car Park · often with GLOBUS, TRESOR, Bambii, none of them here that night
Recently at Apollo Studio, Mansions, Nowadays · often with Kilopatrah Jones, DJ Minx, phlegm, none of them here that night
Recently at H0L0, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Hyden, Kiernan Laveaux, Ayanna Heaven, none of them here that night
“From Paris and Berlin to Lisbon, Marrakech and Indonesia - Christian has paved his way around the world into the ranks of selectors ushering in the electronic renaissance you see here before you.”
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From Paris and Berlin to Lisbon, Marrakech and Indonesia - Christian has paved his way around the world into the ranks of selectors ushering in the electronic renaissance you see here before you. With backgrounds in fashion, fine & culinary arts - Tokyo’s idea of a dance floor could be compared to a painting or a well plated dish. His sound is comprised of deep emotion & strategic choices ranging from velvety House to magnetic Techno, warped Breaks and all in between the spectrum of dance music. Christian Tokyo has graced all but a few clubs here in New York - from Bronx house parties to the edge of Ridgewood. Now retiring a 3 year long run of weekly parties at NYC’s cherished bar - Home Sweet Home; Tokyo moves on to focus his time and energy on playing in more countries, building a namesake party in NYC and releasing forthcoming independent projects of his own. Having already been featured on video & radio platforms (NTS, Rinse, Lot Radio etc.) and already performing alongside newer artists and classic NYC legends like the Bronx’s world renowned duo the Martinez Brothers and James Blake (to name a few) Tokyo continues to step forward as a premier selector in a new wave of DJs firmly taking up sonic arms to represent their hometowns. Being raised out of a musical household with mentors from iconic underground New York City parties and establishments from young (The Loft & Limelight) solidified Christian's interest and dedication to his role in continuing the history of dance music. Expanding community around dance music and holding space for new and older members is Tokyo’s ultimate goal and if you’ve been fortunate enough to make his acquaintance at least just once - one would fully understand. Head to his bandcamp and soundcloud and experience the sound at the links above!Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Night Club 101, Mansions · often with Vibeiana, America Rose, Lord Fascinator, none of them here that night
- Hyperpop on 32, Experimental on 28, Dance-pop on 22 and Synth-pop on 18. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on LuckyMe (2) and Lakeshore Records (1); their RA profile also lists TREKKIE TRAX. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile
Recently at Rash, Signal, The Meadows · often with Océane, Tiam, DJ Thank You, none of them here that night
“j@pluralartistmanagement.com Bapari is a musical force known for their heady dance tracks, cheekily disruptive pop edits, and hard-hitting DJ sets that blend techno, jungle, garage, club, hip-hop, and IDM in unexpected ways.”
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j@pluralartistmanagement.com Bapari is a musical force known for their heady dance tracks, cheekily disruptive pop edits, and hard-hitting DJ sets that blend techno, jungle, garage, club, hip-hop, and IDM in unexpected ways. A Grammy-award winning producer for their work on Eusexua by FKA twig's, Bapari pushes experimentation within electronic music to the edge, exploring all outcomes, from unique underground club tracks to evocative sonic landscapes. Bapari’s most recent project “Evermore” (Halcyon Veil, 2025) saw them pick up the mic and live guitar, featuring Ari’s hauntingly original vocals for the first time while exploring ‘90s influences of shoegaze, trip hop, and R&B. Born in Los Angeles to Haitian immigrants, Bapari found their way into music as a DJ in downtown LA’s underground party scene in the mid-2010s. Since then, They have released four EPs; collaborated with FKA Twigs, Eartheater, Kelsey Lu, Lolahol, and more; opened for Steve Lacy in Australia and Japan; and toured extensively as a DJ in North America, Europe, and Asia. Their work has been featured in DJ mag, Mixmag, Highsnobiety, Interview, Flaunt, Dancewax, and Resident Advisor, which named their 2021 track “Daybreak” a best-of-the-year. Touring highlights include headlining Boiler Room five times; festival appearances at Sonic Acts, Dweller, and Primavera; museum shows at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (London) and MoCA (Los Angeles); and club nights at Knockdown Center (NYC), Tresor (Berlin), Parkingstone (Paris), Mitsuki (Tokyo), Le Fag (Melbourne), Spiritual Sauna (Milan), TUNNEL (LA), and many more. Bapari has shared lineups with artists like Shygirl, Yves Tumor, LSDXOXO, and horsegiirL. Their music has been featured in campaigns for the fashion brands YSL Beauty, Melissa Shoes, I.AM.GIA, Barragán, Marshall Columbia, and Wildfang; the smart ring company Oura; and the NFT platform Foundation. They have created soundtracks for designers No Sesso and Helena Eisenhart for New York Fashion Week presentationsAvantgarde on 3, Techno on 3, Alt-Pop on 2 and Dance-pop on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists Halcyon Veil and Naafi.Recently at Rash, Paragon, BASEMENT · often with Miss Parker, Sevyn 0000, Memphy, none of them here that night
Recently at Mood Ring, Rash, Market Hotel · often with Océane, nextdimensional, C!R!NGE, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Océane5 with umru and 5 with Warpstr
- Petal Supply6 with umru and 2 with Warpstr
- nextdimensional3 with umru and 2 with Warpstr
- Arielle Lana2 with umru and 2 with Warpstr
- C!R!NGE2 with umru and 2 with Warpstr
- Miss Parker3 with Bapari and 1 with Christian Tokyo
- shekdash2 with umru and 2 with Warpstr
- Tromac2 with umru and 2 with Warpstr
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Paragon464
- Middle half finished between381 and 585
- Past Fridays at this venue counted140
The room
Paragon — 356 events and 947 distinct artists since Aug 2023.