Who was billed5 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
8 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Jason Kendig and James Axon — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 4 May 2025.
- DAX J and Holden Federico — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 8 Nov 2025.
Who they are
“A global pillar of the techno scene, continuously pushing the underground forward.”
their own biography
the whole biography
A global pillar of the techno scene, continuously pushing the underground forward. Few artists have carved out a legacy quite like Dax J. Born in London, the DJ and producer rose from backroom parties to headlining the world’s biggest techno institutions, all while staying true to the underground and cultivating a distinctive sound that is unmistakably his own. Armed with exceptional technical skill, deep knowledge of rare and obscure records, and a meticulous focus on cutting edge sound design, Dax J has established himself as a singular force at the forefront of modern techno. His unwavering dedication has earned him consistent recognition, including multiple Top 100 placements in Resident Advisor, DJ Mag, and Groove Magazine polls, as well as nominations for Best Techno DJ, Best Breakthrough DJ, and Best British DJ from Mixmag, DJ Mag, and the DJ Awards. He is well known for his marathon closing sets, including legendary 10 hour performances at iconic clubs such as Berghain and Bassiani. As a prolific producer and label owner, his trademark sound remains in constant rotation among the scene’s most respected DJs. This signature style was first fully realised on his highly acclaimed 2015 debut album Shades of Black, released on his own Monnom Black label. Mixmag named it Album of the Month, Hardwax called it “brilliantly banging,” and it reached No.1 on Juno Records’ charts. In 2018, he followed with the multi-faceted Offending Public Morality, which earned BBC Radio 1’s “Biggest Record of the Week” and featured in the year-end Top 50 Albums lists of DJ Mag, Tsugi, and Apocalypse Mag. That same year, his debut Radio 1 Essential Mix landed him in the BBC Hall of Fame, while Be.At.TV named his 4-hour closing set at NeoPop Festival the “Best DJ Set of the Year”. Dax J continued his evolution with the 2021 album Utopian Surrealism, which Groove Magazine placed in their Top 5 Albums of the Year, and the track “Simulated Reality” was featured at the Beijing Contemporary Art Expo. In 2022, he released Soul Enforcer, a powerful response to the war in Ukraine, described by Resident Advisor as a “highlight showing off Dax’s range.” Most recently, his 2024 album War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength — a bold Orwellian reference — received widespread critical acclaim, with Juno calling it “Basic Channel on steroids.” The initial pressing sold out within its first week. At this point, it’s hard to imagine what more he could possibly achieve. Already cemented as one of the leading figures in techno, as a DJ, producer, and label head operating at the absolute highest level, one thing is certain: his passion for the music burns brighter than ever, and his relentless drive to push the genre forward in bold, unexpected directions shows no signs of slowing. Dax J remains a true visionary, leading the way for everyone who celebrates the depth, darkness, and limitless diversity of electronic music.Their RA profile lists Soma Records, Deeply Rooted, Klockworks, Perc Trax and 6 more.Recently at BASEMENT, Knockdown Center · often with Berghain, Nastia Reigel, MARRØN, none of them here that night
“His productions are characterized by driving low- end energy, vivid themes, and dub detailing with a foundation of grit and soul.”
their own biography
the whole biography
His productions are characterized by driving low- end energy, vivid themes, and dub detailing with a foundation of grit and soul. As a DJ, Holden blends diverse textures, smart pacing, and a reverence for the past in his vision for a modern dancefloor that equally emphasizes physical and emotional experience.Their RA profile lists SK_eleven.Recently at BASEMENT, BELOW GRŪND · often with Analog Soul, Newa, Philippa Pacho, none of them here that night
often with D.Dan, Kim Ann Foxman, Mac Declos, none of them here that night
- House on 13, Techno on 7, Acid House on 4 and Disco on 4. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists MR.INTL, Ecstasy, Roam Recordings, HNYTRX and 2 more.
Recently at BASEMENT, Nightmoves, The Chocolate Factory · often with Kilopatrah Jones, Auspex, Ron Like Hell, none of them here that night
“James Axon is a DJ, musician, and creator of the LA-based queer underground party Planet Love, as well as a resident on Dublab with his radio show Hearing Color.”
their own biography
the whole biography
James Axon is a DJ, musician, and creator of the LA-based queer underground party Planet Love, as well as a resident on Dublab with his radio show Hearing Color. A lifelong pianist turned obsessive record collector, James Axon approaches DJing as an extension of musicianship. Before falling into house and techno, he spent years in bands and orchestral ensembles, a background that still shapes the way he thinks about rhythm, harmony, and structuring his sets compositionally. As a keyboardist and musician, he has collaborated with Seven Davis Jr. and Massimiliano Pagliara, and as a DJ has shared lineups with the likes of Octo Octa, Eris Drew, Avalon Emerson,The Blessed Madonna, Derrick Carter, Paramida, Peach, Moxie, Alex Kassian, Zombies in Miami, Jennifer Loveless, Sally C, Tornado Wallace, Perel, Eli Escobar, Paurro, and more. His sets drift seamlessly between house, techno, italo, electro, disco, and breaks, guided by an expansive taste shaped by pioneering artists like Aphex Twin, Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, Jeff Mills, Laurent Garnier, Andrew Weatherall, and Francois Kevorkian. His sets are always colorful, eclectic, and intuitively reflective of the setting -- whether playing cosmic disco in an intimate loft or hypnotic techno in a dark foggy warehouse, he still finds a sound that is distinctly James Axon: melodic and synth-heavy, driving and dreamy.Recently at Good Room, The Parkside Lounge, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Telesforo, Annie Lew, Kilopatrah Jones, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Kilopatrah Jones5 with Jason Kendig and 2 with James Axon
- Juliana Huxtable3 with Jason Kendig and 2 with DAX J
- MARRØN3 with DAX J and 2 with Holden Federico
- Newa3 with Jason Kendig and 2 with Holden Federico
- Gabrielle Kwarteng2 with DAX J and 2 with Holden Federico
- Massimiliano Pagliara2 with DAX J and 2 with James Axon
- The Carry Nation2 with DAX J and 2 with Holden Federico
- D.Dan2 with DAX J and 1 with FAFF
1,951 said they were going — about like 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.