RUSH presents
KI/KI, Lauren Flax, LYDO
Knockdown Center52-19 Flushing Ave., Queens, NY 11378 · Map
This night happened — Fri 27 Feb
Knockdown Center and RUSH
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Who was billed3 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
Most of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
the pairs that have met
1 of the 3 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Lauren Flax and LYDO — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 27 Feb 2026.
- KI/KI and LYDO — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
Who they are
“In the space of just a few years, KI/KI has emerged as one of the most exciting and influential voices in electronic music.”
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In the space of just a few years, KI/KI has emerged as one of the most exciting and influential voices in electronic music. From selling out 20,000 capacity shows and being named a Spotify Global Equal Ambassador, to gracing the cover of DJ Mag during Amsterdam Dance Event, she’s reshaping the global rave landscape on her own terms. The slash in her name – KI/KI – isn’t just a symbol. It’s a mission statement, a meeting point between nostalgia and the new. She made history as the first woman to win the Dutch Edisons Pop Award and sold out her 5 HOURS NYC show – part of her signature extended set series – in just 30 seconds. Her BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix and iconic headline b2b set with Job Jobse that conjured a crowd of 50,000 to the Alpha stage at Lowlands, has further cemented her as a driving presence on both underground and mainstage circuits and with over 1.3 million monthly Spotify listeners, her impact resonates far beyond the dance floor. Her sound is a radiant, hypnotic blend of classic 90s touchstones, shot through with modern energy. From her underground roots as a resident at Amsterdam’s queer bastion Spielraum, she’s since played back-to-back sets with legends like Armin van Buuren, whilst remaining a regular at the techno institutions Berghain, Bassiani and The Bunker New York. As a producer and collaborator, KI/KI’s creative ambition runs just as deep. Known for certified bangers like the acid-laced anthem 5 Mins Of Acid, and the dizzying remix of Felix’s classic ‘Don’t You Want Me’, plus her infectious 2025 take on ‘What’s a girl to do’ from the Dutch legend Fatima Yamaha, her sonic palette is always evolving. And yet, for all the intensity, it’s her joy that resonates most. With an array of new music on the horizon and an international fanbase growing fast, KI/KI continues to expand her universe – always on the edge between extremes, always in motion.Recently at Knockdown Center, BASEMENT · often with TWIENA, DJ Heather, Kevin Saunderson, none of them here that night
“Lauren Flax has been a lifelong musician, starting to play the drums at 8 years old before continuing on to guitar and bass in high school.”
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Lauren Flax has been a lifelong musician, starting to play the drums at 8 years old before continuing on to guitar and bass in high school. She began her DJ career in the underground dance and rave scenes of Detroit as a resident at the Motor Lounge, playing every Tuesday night along with resident DJs Mike Servito, DJ Dilemma, Jason Kendig, and Derek Plaslaiko. Flax played the very first Detroit Electronic Music Festival in 2000 on the Motor stage. While originally starting off as a jungle DJ, Flax evolved her style into a variety techno, house, and electro music. Flax moved to Chicago in 1999, where she honed in on music production while continuing to DJ. By 2002, she relocated again to Manhattan, which shortly followed the release of her first remix, "Much Finer" for Le Tigre. In 2018, Flax was introduced to DJ Haus by fellow Detroit musician and friend Jimmy Edgar, to which he quickly signed a record, resulting in "Dance Trax Vol. 16" (2018). In 2019, Flax joined the mostly Detroit-born New York collective The Bunker New York,[1] on which she released "One Man’s House is Another Woman’s Techno EP" (2019). The EP was highly successful and sold out quickly. Flax met with Brooklyn-based record label 2MR in 2019, curious to explore beyond the realm of dance music. She remixed 'Breathe' by label-mate Pale Blue, and that ended up inspiring Flax's new style of music. After the remix was released, Flax took to writing a 6 track EP, merging genres of ambient, acid house, and much more, set to come out in Summer 2021. Flax started touring the United States and Europe as a solo artist in 2019, performing live analog sets, pushing the boundaries of what a DJ is defined as.House on 39, Techno on 22, Acid House on 13 and Electro on 17. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on WRKTRX (3), Aliens On Wax (1) and House Of Efunk Records (1); their RA profile also lists Defected Records, !K7, Toolroom Records, Nervous Records and 6 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Xanadu, Green Room NYC, BASEMENT · often with Sevyn 0000, Austin Kunis, Costume Design, none of them here that night
“Lydo is a Filipino-born Vietnamese-American sound artist.”
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Lydo is a Filipino-born Vietnamese-American sound artist. As a resident DJ of BASEMENT NY, their distinctive sets explode the parameters of techno, deftly cutting across genres while retaining a highly personal emotional resonance. Whenever Lydo plays, it’s best to leave your expectations at the door and simply prepare for an unexpected array of sonic thrills, ranging from visceral and grooving to mind-bendingly experimental. A trans artist themselves, Lydo launched X-TRA.SERVICES to serve and create space for queer, trans, and nonbinary people of color. This ethos of care and insurgent collectivity runs through their broader practice. They have performed at Berlin Atonal, Draaimolen Festival, Bourse de Commerce, and Bassiani, as well as subterranean parties and festivals across North America, Europe, and Asia. Beyond the club, Lydo works with sound through installation, composition, and curation. Their abstract, experimental work spans museum and institutional contexts, including MoMA PS1, SculptureCenter, and Kunsthalle Basel, among others. In 2025, they launched care., an itinerant series for live and experimental sound that continues to explore new sonic forms in unexpected contexts.Their RA profile lists X-TRA.SERVICES.Recently at Reforesters Laboratory, public records, BASEMENT · often with The Carry Nation, Juana, Shaun J. Wright, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Juana6 with LYDO
- Sevyn 00006 with Lauren Flax
- The Carry Nation6 with LYDO
- Newa5 with LYDO
- Assistant Director4 with Lauren Flax
- Austin Kunis4 with Lauren Flax
- Beatrice Coulter4 with Lauren Flax
- Bond4 with Lauren Flax
666 said they were going — much busier than a usual Friday at Knockdown Center.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Knockdown Center221
- Middle half finished between79 and 383
- Past Fridays at this venue counted96
The room
Knockdown Center — 251 events and 819 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: Techno (11), House (9), Tech House (7), Garage (6) and Deep House (4). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
RUSH — 25 events and 65 artists since Nov 2023.