Honey Trap

Who they are

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  Amelia Holt

  Tamaulipas, Mexico · 104 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Amelia Holt, is one of Brooklyn’s most distinctive, interesting selectors With a unique approach to rhythm, Holt crafts DJ sets which fuse percussive rhythms with electronic beats, transforming any dancefloor into a culture-bending, otherworldly experience.”

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  Amelia Holt, is one of Brooklyn’s most distinctive, interesting selectors With a unique approach to rhythm, Holt crafts DJ sets which fuse percussive rhythms with electronic beats, transforming any dancefloor into a culture-bending, otherworldly experience. One may hear her play broken beats, deep high octane, fine and elegant dance, alt techno, sharp electro, and delusional krautrock – sometimes all in the same night. Amelia holds a residency at The Lot Radio and has played in the best of NYC’s venues including Good Room, Nowadays & Bossa Nova Civic Club & festivals, Sustain-Release & Dripping. Outside the US, she’s brought her sound to Mexico City, Berlin, Munich, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Madrid and many more. In addition to her radio endeavors, Amelia curates the music newsletter In Your Dirty Ears and runs the party series Honey Trap.
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  Released on Klan (1) and My Music (1). labels on their catalogued releases

  Recently at 53 Scott Ave, public records, Nowadays · often with Seth Magoon, DJ Healthy, Aurora Halal, none of them here that night

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  Budino

  Central, Italy · 15 bookings since Oct 2023

  “Budino is an Italian DJ and producer who has been based in Berlin since 2012.”

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  Budino is an Italian DJ and producer who has been based in Berlin since 2012. Every free moment is devoted to digging for new music and exploring fresh ways to weave her discoveries together. Her sets unfold like psychedelic tapestries, blending industrial beats, tribal percussion, and rich sonic textures. Over the years, Budino has refined her craft through unique edits and reworks that bring new life and versatility to the rare gems she tirelessly unearths. After a decade playing Berlin’s most iconic queer dance floors, her deep connection with New York City led her to being part of the Gloria Danger parties. In addition to her work behind the decks and in the studio, Budino was invited to curate the fourth edition of Love International Festival’s compilation series, The Sound of Love International. Budino has performed at some of the world’s most legendary clubs and festivals, including Panorama Bar, Fabric, Club Raum, Basement, Horst Festival, Houghton, Dekmantel Selectors, Making Time, as well as delivering exciting back-to-back sets with Tiga and Ivan Smagghe. She is also co-authoring a book with Bill Brewster, exploring Italian dance music culture and the art of DJing from 1965 to 1995, coming out in 2027.
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  Their RA profile lists Nocturnal Hazard, Proxima and Sonic Dream Recordings.

  Recently at Good Room, 53 Scott Ave, Signal · often with Berghain, Säule, Kwartz, none of them here that night

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  Ron Like Hell

  New York City · 105 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Approaching a dj mix as assemblages, Ron Like Hell aligns sound with emotion, focusing on texture to create psychedelic soundscapes, imaginative spaces for comfort and surprise spectators with an unexpected crafty transition.”

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  Approaching a dj mix as assemblages, Ron Like Hell aligns sound with emotion, focusing on texture to create psychedelic soundscapes, imaginative spaces for comfort and surprise spectators with an unexpected crafty transition. With 26+ years of making people dance in numerous countries along with years of vinyl shop experience and music promotion, his/their role in the industry is unique and influential. Their latest production, EXALT is their dream come true where Ron selects a personally beloved dj to play solo then close out the night together with a b2b set. EXALT's first guest was Matrixxman in April 2022 at Basement in Ridgewood-Queens, NY. Ron also djs as Wrecked, a music first queer dance party which recently turned 14.
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  House on 1, Alternative Rock on 1 and Indie Rock on 1. styles on their catalogued releases

  Released on Heavenly (1) and Mister Saturday Night Records (1). labels on their catalogued releases

  Recently at BASEMENT, Nowadays, public records · often with Ryan Smith, Sterling Juan Diaz, Ne/Re/A, none of them here that night

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  Second Contact

  New York City · 46 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Second Contact is a New York City–based DJ and collaborator whose driving force behind the decks feels like seduction through control.”

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  Second Contact is a New York City–based DJ and collaborator whose driving force behind the decks feels like seduction through control. His practice lives in the charged space between discipline and abandon, shaped by a shared dialogue and individual instinct. Moving fluidly between downtempo, dark wave, EBM, and progressive trance, his sets unfold in long, deliberate arcs that privilege tension, texture, and trust. Rather than overwhelm a room, Second Contact cultivates atmosphere. His selections linger, tease, and breathe, inviting dancers inward while leaving space for unpredictability. This same sensibility extends beyond the decks, ruled by a deep desire to cultivate community, draw inspiration from the unlikeliest of places, and build something from nothing through exchange rather than ego. His approach favors intimacy over spectacle and curiosity over dominance; his DJ sets result in a physical, quietly sinister, and visceral atmosphere designed not to command attention but to hold space and engage in play. Stepping away from any spectacle, Second Contact plays with the uninhibited, open-minded queerdos and freaks; an intimate tremble that demands total surrender from those who’d rather be lost in the secret than found in the light. Second Contact believes the most powerful moments on a dance floor come from anticipation. His approach is rooted in restraint, timing, and emotional intelligence, letting desire accumulate before release. His sets ask for patience and, in turn, reward surrender; slowly, but surely, creating spaces where dancers feel held, challenged, and quietly undone. Over the past few years, Second Contact has become a familiar presence in New York City’s most respected rooms, including Nowadays, Mansions, Nightmoves, Bossa Nova Civic Club, and Good Room. Internationally, his sound has carried to adventurous and discerning dance floors across Europe and beyond, including Sameheads, Salon des Amateurs, Post Bar, as well as scenes in Tbilisi, Georgia and Mexico City, where he operates in the high-stakes gap between discipline and abandon for the those who celebrate openness and risk and welcome the pursuit of creativity and expression instead of the easily digestible and familiar. As Honey Trap mainstay and resident, he shapes the cadence with a patient hand whether setting the tone at the opening doors or driving the final hours at close. His sound at Honey Trap leans into the series’ core–synth lust, hot tracks–bringing the dancefloor into a place of shared trust and communal rapture. Second Contact’s long-form sensibility extends naturally into radio with his guest mixes appearing on well-regarded The Lot Radio, Kiosk Radio, and Mutant Radio.
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  Recently at H0L0, Night Club 101, Honey's · often with Miles Mercer, Simic, Rose Kourts, none of them here that night

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  98dots

  Tbilisi, Georgia · 44 bookings since Sep 2023

  “While exploring the musical realm on both sides of the Atlantic, 98dots investigates the mystical side of rapture through dancefloors with sounds from every era—past to future.”

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  While exploring the musical realm on both sides of the Atlantic, 98dots investigates the mystical side of rapture through dancefloors with sounds from every era—past to future. In the heart of Tbilisi and amidst the vibrant energy of New York City, 98dots is a passionate DJ and innovative promoter. Growing up in the diverse streets of Georgia's capital, he explores a variety of musical styles, crafting rhythms that stretch the imagination. Since his young age, he's been a prominent figure in Georgia's music scene, blending political influences into his sonic tapestry. Whether spinning tunes at clubs or hosting his Mutant Radio show Rapture Investigation, he celebrates the endless spectrum of sound. His diverse approach to DJing appeals to club audiences and radio listeners alike. In addition to the music he plays in clubs and festivals, his musical range spans ambient, abstract, and experimental genres. From legendary venues like Bassiani in Tbilisi to the bustling streets of New York City, 98dots's musical journey knows no bounds. He frequently performs at leading clubs in Europe and New York.
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  Recently at Signal, Mansions, H0L0 · often with Kurilo, Chloe Battelle, Kancheli, none of them here that night