u.r.trax + Henning Baer / Ina Kacz + Mesmé / DJ Scribe
public records233 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 · Map
This night happened — Fri 16 Jan
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Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
Who they are
“Spotted behind the decks at Concrete for the first time, u.r.trax quickly established herself as a phenomenon on the electronic music scene.”
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Spotted behind the decks at Concrete for the first time, u.r.trax quickly established herself as a phenomenon on the electronic music scene. After shaking up the rave culture and touring the world, the sound architect behind Coperni’s latest runway shows joins the Because roster to rediscover the true meaning of celebration: the party is where u.r. Born in a small town on the outskirts of Paris, u.r.trax quickly found her place on the margins of a world in constant transformation. With the internet as her playground, she discovered cold wave while exploring YouTube and soon began learning the drums. On obscure music forums, she explored musical galaxies at lightning speed, fascinated by the major revolutions of the past century: Chicago house, Detroit techno, Parisian rave culture, Berlin megaclubs. Captivated by electronic music, she started experimenting with her first tracks at an early age. In 2019, she performed for the first time at Concrete. A year later, her single Folge Mir brought her international recognition, and the press quickly labeled her a “techno prodigy.” From there, she built momentum, releasing on respected labels, performing at major festivals, and developing a fluid, wide-ranging, and deeply informed approach to DJing that helped reignite the rave spirit worldwide. While still at university, a message from Nina Kraviz proved to be a turning point. “I woke up one day to a DM from the artist I admired most in the world,” she recalls. Their connection was immediate and instinctive. More than signing her debut album Third Ear to трип in 2022, Nina became a mentor and constant source of support. “She gave me confidence in my potential, helped me believe in myself, and allowed me to approach my career with a sense of calm.” Following this major release, u.r.trax continued performing extensively, eventually nearing burnout. “When you’re a DJ, the more you rise, the less the music matters”, she observes with clarity. “Today, my ambitions lie elsewhere”. That “elsewhere” is composition, writing, sound research, and live performance. “I’m not a DJ who produces in their spare time”, she explains. “I compose 24/7, and on weekends I also enjoy soundtracking spaces by playing other people’s music”. From 2022 onward, this artistic realization led her to gradually distance herself from a techno scene she sometimes found too standardized. Writing music for the Paris-based fashion house’s runway shows became a catalyst for experimentation. Moving between classical, hyperpop, ambient, and post-punk, her sonic palette expanded dramatically. For nearly two years, she reduced her public presence to focus on exploration. Today, u.r.trax dreams of expanding electronic music to encode all our singularities within it. Freed from the restrictive framework of techno, she reveals a sound that, like herself, resists definition. Sensual, shifting, alchemical... “I was born on the margins, and that’s where I found my freedom. Today, my music reflects me: it’s 1% of a lot of different things”. The physical intensity of the underground meets the transcendence of contemporary pop in an ADHD-positive formula, at the boundary between the real and the digital. Her voice, constantly evolving through varying degrees of distortion and compression, takes center stage as a guiding point at the intersection of multiple worlds. The road has become her studio, and the party is where u.r. her logbook. Between flights, in hotel rooms or at fellow producers’ homes, u.r.trax composes everywhere, all the time, encapsulating in each track a fragment of the nomadic life she has chosen. That of an artist who has turned her early outsider status into a gateway to every world. Along the way, she continues to multiply collaborations. “If you want your music to go beyond you, you have to share it”, she says. A philosophy that runs through this first volume, featuring BEA1991, LEGIT GIRL DJ, Petit, Sentimental Rave, and Vladimir Dubyshkin. This summer, she will premiere her first live show at Primavera Sound 2026. Until then, “around twenty tracks are waiting, ready to be released,” forming a body of work she plans to unveil over the coming months. the party is where u.r. (Thémis Belkhadra, 2026)Their RA profile lists Because Music, Trip, OAKS and Ultra Rare.Last at Paragon in Sep 2025 · often with SUMME, ROBUS, Akua, none of them here that night
“As the resident DJ of Grounded Theory, one of its founders, curator of its celebrated events, and a DJ of worldwide renown for ability and tastes, Henning Baer forged his enviable résumé with his own hands.”
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As the resident DJ of Grounded Theory, one of its founders, curator of its celebrated events, and a DJ of worldwide renown for ability and tastes, Henning Baer forged his enviable résumé with his own hands. Since its beginning in 2009, Grounded Theory has grown from a bracing new idea in Berlin techno to an institution of artistic nightlife both at its home and around the continent. Directed with acute vision and unerring judgment, its philosophy extracted from Henning’s long years at the front lines of electronic music, it remains diverse and cutting edge. Mirroring Henning Baer's DJ sets, Grounded Theory combines music from different eras and areas, remaining rooted in techno while shedding light on sounds less frequently heard on Berlin dance floors: forward UK music, experimental electronics, and underground techno names from across the globe, both new and established. Henning Baer is asserting greater independence with innovative new production styles on a recent EP for Taanstaafl Planets. The launch of his own MANHIGH imprint buttresses the foundation of his own work, to be built up alongside a select few whose productions meet the curatorial acumen of one of techno’s finest ears. After esteemed releases on Sonic Groove, K209 and elsewhere, fans worldwide have much to look forward to from a label whose standards match those of Grounded Theory. Already a respected artist, Henning’s diligence has transported him from the counter to the shelves of Hardwax and from the floor to the booth of Berghain in regular appearances. Now he is building further upon these impressive accomplishments, profoundly shaping contemporary techno from recent memory into the foreseeable future.Their RA profile lists Sonic Groove, NonPlus+, K209, Non Series and 5 more.Recently at BASEMENT · often with ROBUS, SUMME, Xiorro, none of them here that night
“French DJ and producer based in Tbilisi.”
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French DJ and producer based in Tbilisi. Ina Kacz's sound is a captivating fusion of tribal grooves, hypnotic rhythms with a slight touch of trance, drawing from a wide variety of influences.Their RA profile lists On Board Music, KALT Records, From A Lost Place, QEONE and 2 more.often with DJ Nobu, Berghain, Loidis, none of them here that night
“Drawing inspiration from her favorite crime fiction and neo-noir films, Mesmé's entrance into the City of Angels from the Midwest via Singapore created a rapid buzz in the LA underground, thanks to her vinyl-heavy sets, striking selections, and ability to build an intoxicating vibe from the ground up.”
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Drawing inspiration from her favorite crime fiction and neo-noir films, Mesmé's entrance into the City of Angels from the Midwest via Singapore created a rapid buzz in the LA underground, thanks to her vinyl-heavy sets, striking selections, and ability to build an intoxicating vibe from the ground up. Described by Boiler Room as one of Los Angeles' hidden gems, she is now one of the city's most in-demand young DJs, sought after by bookers from nearly every crew and corner of the LA scene, from the city's dimly-lit lounges to its various infamous downtown warehouse parties—and for good reason. Her insatiable passion and rich knowledge of music make for a trusted and savvy artist with a broad, but distinctively moody range and "a sense of pacing that's more honed than many headlining DJs." (Resident Advisor) As comfortable playing in a smoky lounge as she is in a sweaty warehouse, her peak-time sets feature a heady yet potent blend of deep, dusty atmospheres, experimental textures, raw bass lines, and sultry vocals layered over thumping, syncopated drums. Mesmé's signature sets and ability to capture the imagination of her audiences have made her a beloved, and influential member of the LA circuit and beyond, landing her multiple coveted affiliations, including a residency at top LA warehouse party, Into The Woods, a monthly radio show (Mise-en-scène) on renowned independent radio station, dublab, plus personal invitations from Jamie xx, DVS1, and Ellen Allien to share the bill. She was awarded Resident Advisor's Mix of the Day twice and has been highlighted as an emerging artist on the industry radar by DJ Mag and Beatportal. Aside from her rising career as a DJ, Mesmé is also a producer-to-watch. She made her production debut in 2020 with a sold-out five-track EP on Mall Grab's label, Steel City Dance Discs, which was quickly followed by a Boiler Room appearance alongside Boyz Noise in 2021 and a spot on the Surefire Agency roster. 2022 saw her make a massive sold-out NYC debut in the main hall of Elsewhere alongside Mall Grab, followed by a string of club and festival appearances across the country. Mesmé has appeared with: Baltra, Bambounou, Ben UFO, Boys Noize, DJ Boring, DJ Seinfeld, Darand Land, DVS1, Etapp Kyle, Ellen Allien, FJAAK, Four Tet, Hodge, Jamie XX, Jensen Interceptor, John Tejada, Joy Orbison, Kenny Larkin, Kevin Saunderson, Laurel Halo, Lena Willikens, Mall Grab, Martyn, Nastia, Moderat, Nite Fleit, Objekt, Santiago Salazar, Silent Servant, Tin Man and The Field.Their RA profile lists Steel City Dance Discs.often with Frank & Tony, JADALAREIGN, Gene Hunt, none of them here that night
Recently at Moondog Hifi, Eavesdrop, public records · often with re:ni, dBridge, mush, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- ROBUS6 with Henning Baer and 2 with u.r.trax
- SUMME5 with Henning Baer and 2 with u.r.trax
- Akua2 with Henning Baer and 2 with u.r.trax
- OPAN2 with Henning Baer and 1 with u.r.trax
- Olivia Mendez3 with Henning Baer
- Xiorro3 with Henning Baer
- Alarico2 with Henning Baer
- Berghain2 with Ina Kacz
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at public records173
- Middle half finished between97 and 260
- Past Fridays at this venue counted180
The room
public records — 766 events and 1,571 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 300.


