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The Disco Express: New Year's Day Special

SILO90 Scott Ave, East Williamsburg, Brooklyn · Map

This night happened — Thu 1 Jan

SILO and The Disco Express

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Who was billed7 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

13 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • branqueeno and Bustin' Loose — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 13 Sep 2025.
  • Roland Cespedes and Brother Rich — 7 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
  • Bustin' Loose and LEFTI — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 12 Sep 2025.
  • branqueeno and Brother Rich — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
  • Bustin' Loose and Brother Rich — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 31 Dec 2025.
  • branqueeno and Roland Cespedes — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
  • branqueeno and LEFTI — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 30 Mar 2025.
  • branqueeno and Devon James — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 4 Aug 2024.

Who they are

  • branqueeno

    New York City · 53 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Chenice Branquinho aka ‘branqueeno’ is a NYC based house music DJ and producer who is inspired by its Chicago and New York sonic and cultural origins.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Chenice Branquinho aka ‘branqueeno’ is a NYC based house music DJ and producer who is inspired by its Chicago and New York sonic and cultural origins. She has a regular circuit at some of the city's best dance music clubs, like The Knockdown Center, SILO, Elsewhere, and Superior Ingredients. branqueeno’s musical style and selection brings a modern twist with an old school flare. She plays a range of house and electronic music, spanning classic, jackin’, deep, garage, acid, disco, tech, minimal, afro, latin, indie dance, and breaks. A groove is guaranteed with a lot of vocals. A true DJ, intentionally selecting and blending music that tells a story, builds up the energy, and takes the listeners on a journey. Since 2023, Chenice co-produces events that elevate, mentor, and educate others, primarily women. Notably, she was a Femme House featured artist and DJ 101 workshop teach. She is the NYC lead with the collective, Sisters in Sound, who was one of the 2025 Beatport Diversity Fund grant awardees. With the funds, the collective produced ‘Soundscape Microfest’, an all day festival highlighting diversity and education in dance music through a keynote, panels, breakout sessions, and networking. Committed to her development, she and consistently seeks opportunities to refine her technical abilities on the decks and as a producer. Her first official release was in in July 2025. Her next release is set for December 2025 on Sparkle Motion Recordings. Her production style aligns with her taste as a selector, full of groovy basslines and percussion to evoke emotion, connection, and escape to listeners on the dance floor and beyond.

    Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, Knockdown Center, Superior Ingredients · often with Remniqe, Docta Jimmy, Talk Shivi, none of them here that night

  • Lauren Murada

    Sydney, Australia · 67 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Just like the ‘80s soundtrack bangers she’s known to slip into many a peaktime set, Lauren Murada’s origin story is a classic coming-of-age movie straight off the big screen—but make it NYC, and definitely make it disco.”

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    the whole biography
    Just like the ‘80s soundtrack bangers she’s known to slip into many a peaktime set, Lauren Murada’s origin story is a classic coming-of-age movie straight off the big screen—but make it NYC, and definitely make it disco. In search of the perfect dance floor to call home, she booked a one way ticket from Sydney to the City That Never Sleeps in 2014, and never looked back… One step into the world of her infamous party series Love Games and it’s clear that she’s made her dreams come true: It’s a love letter to disco made manifest, forged in part from her nine-year tenure as Production Manager at Good Room, and carefully honed through countless nights spent on Brooklyn dance floors and behind the decks. Championing beloved pioneers from the Golden Era of disco with reverence, the party equally sets the stage for the joyfully abundant expressions of the next gen. Lauren and fellow party resident Finn Jones host legendary DJs and devotees alike as they spin across the spectrum of timeless classics, leftfield treasures, mind-melters and guilty pleasures. Swept off their feet by undeniable grooveladen sets served by the likes of François K, Mark Grusane, CC:Disco!, Session Victim, Dee Diggs and more, dancers are held in the warmest embrace of balloons and mirrorball kisses—at Love Games, everyone’s a winner. Joy continues to take the lead in Lauren’s production work. Her hot n’ ready edits [out on the cheeky Fundido chaps’ eponymous Brooklyn-based label] range from funky tongue-in-cheek serenades [“Married Men”], sleaze-tastic glam rock gems [“Paradise Garage”], to blazingly glorious femme anthems [“Under Fire”] that will have you reaching for your hairbrush mic! They’re a perfect extension of who she is today as a DJ and selector—an irrepressible force of Fun, dedicated to surprising her dance floors with an open invitation to Love.

    Recently at Jupiter Disco, 99 Scott Ave, Good Room · often with Finn Jones, Party Dad, Love Games, none of them here that night

  • 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 Café Balearica, Music For A While, Ponyboy · often with Ethical Drift, LEMF, danny lynch, none of them here that night

  • Bustin' Loose

    London, United Kingdom · 26 bookings since Jul 2024

    “Tom Lilly aka Bustin‘ Loose is the founder of highly esteemed record label and international event series, The Disco Express.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Tom Lilly aka Bustin‘ Loose is the founder of highly esteemed record label and international event series, The Disco Express. A producer, DJ and designer based between London & New York City, Bustin’ Loose’s penchant for music has seen him support anyone from Dimitri From Paris to Late Nite Tuff Guy, Etienne De Crécy, Dave Lee, Crazy P, Moodymann and Motor City Drum Ensemble. Performing for 10+ years, he’s played across the world: From Rome to Milan, Berlin, Paris, Copenhagen, Stockholm, New York City, Mexico City and more.. Bustin' Loose has also held down slots on the festival circuit at: Glastonbury, Wilderness, Elrow, SGP and Boogietown alongside Robin S in front of a 3000 person crowd. With music releases on Toy Tonics, Whiskey Disco, theBasement, Ubiquity, Cosmos and several vinyl on his own label The Disco Express, Bustin’ Loose is a burgeoning artist going from strength to strength. He has made official remixes revered acts such as The Fatback Band and Tigerbalm Journeying through cutting edge Nu-Disco, uplifiting House, vintage 70‘s & 80‘s gems and Funk-infused grooves, Bustin’ Loose sets are always brimming with energy and soul... _____________________________________________________________ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HrT4BHXxvlPrfP8SVst0t Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bustinloosedjs/ Bookings: thediscoexpress@gmail.com Music Releases (2019-Present): Toy Tonics // Whiskey Disco // thebasement Discos // Roux Records // Ubiquity // Cosmos Records Fresh Take Records // The Disco Express Notable DJ Support: Aroop Roy // Art of Tones // Barbara Tucker // Bellaire Bill Brewster // Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy // COEO Crazy P // Dabeull // Dave Lee // Dimitri From Paris // DJ Tennis // Eli Escobar // Etienne De Crécy Felix Dickinson // Glenn Underground // Greg Wilson Horse Meat Disco // Jeremy Underground // Jocelyn Brown // Kirollus // Kon // Late Nite Tuff Guy // Marcellus Pittman // Moodymann // MCDE Mr Scruff // Robin S // Stacy Kidd and many more.. Notable Performances: Glastonbury Festival // Elrow // Wilderness Festival // Electric Brixton // Boogietown // KOKO // Kitkat Berlin // Phonox // Ministry of Sound // E1 International DJ Gigs: Aberdeen, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Meribel, Paris, Toulouse, Berlin, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Athens, Copenhagen, Florence, Milan, Rome, Stockholm, Antwerp, Trondheim, Hawaii, Los Angeles, New York City, Vienna, Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh
    Nu-Disco on 21, House on 21, Disco on 19 and Deep House on 3. styles on their catalogued releases
    Their RA profile lists Toy Tonics, Whiskey Disco, Fresh Take Records and The Disco Express.

    Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, Le Bain, Ciao Ciao · often with Roland & Brother Rich, Bea Trinidad, Van Der Laan, none of them here that night

  • LEFTI

    New York City · 41 bookings since Oct 2023

    House on 22, Tech House on 8, Nu-Disco on 7 and Progressive House on 5. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on Golden Recordings (2) (2), BMG Rights Management GmbH (1) and D-Vine Sounds (1); their RA profile also lists Toolroom Records, Nervous Records, Kittball Records and Farris Wheel Recordings. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

    Recently at SILO, Ciao Ciao, Dead Letter No. 9 · often with Anthony Romano, John Michael Dispirito, Raven Savere, none of them here that night

  • Devon James

    7 bookings since Nov 2023

    Recently at 96 Morgan Ave, SILO, Elsewhere · often with Rupert Wall, Loren, Zao, none of them here that night

  • Brother Rich

    9 bookings since Nov 2023

    Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, Music For A While, Ponyboy · often with Ethical Drift, Simon Heyliger, Fernelly, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Ethical Drift3 with Brother Rich and 3 with Roland Cespedes
  • Jemuzu1 with Brother Rich and 1 with Roland Cespedes
  • Anthony Romano24 with LEFTI
  • Party Dad20 with Lauren Murada
  • Finn Jones18 with Lauren Murada
  • Roland & Brother Rich12 with Bustin' Loose
  • James Patterson9 with LEFTI
  • Love Games7 with Lauren Murada
80 said they were going — busier than a usual Thursday at SILO.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Thursdays at SILO41
  • Middle half finished between15 and 101
  • Past Thursdays at this venue counted129

The room

SILO — 692 events and 1,264 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Most-tagged here: Techno (48), House (41), Tech House (13), Deep House (7) and Dubstep (6). genre tags on this room’s listings

Who put it on

The Disco Express — 41 events and 45 artists since Sep 2023.

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 2309229.

Attending counts, venue and promoter records, co-billing history, release styles and release labels: adrift’s record of New York City events.

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