Who was billed4 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Sat 31 OctHoney Bun
- next: Bossa Nova Civic Club, Thu 5 NovKristen London
- jOrell
- next: Selva NYC, Tue 3 NovDJ girlcrush
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
4 of the 6 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Kristen London and DJ girlcrush — 7 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 29 Aug 2025.
- Kristen London and jOrell — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 21 Feb 2025.
Who they are
“Honey Bun is an interdisciplinary afro-futurist artist whose work aims to reclaim the black past, affirm the black present, and demand the black future.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Honey Bun is an interdisciplinary afro-futurist artist whose work aims to reclaim the black past, affirm the black present, and demand the black future. Born in New York City, raised in Texas, and now based in Brooklyn, her selections blend the sounds of her east coast roots, southern upbringing, and the ever-evolving and interconnected sonic output of the global black diaspora. As a resident of Brooklyn’s iconic station, The Lot Radio, Honey Bun hosts her monthly show, ‘BUNTOPIA’, captivating listeners with an explorative monthly mix designed to "sonically journey through the cosmos". The sounds of BUNTOPIA extend into a party night often hosted by intimate NYC clubs, Le Bain and Mood Ring, featuring thoughtfully curated lineups of guest DJs, artists, and friends who share a similar future-forward approach to dance music. When on planet Earth, the sun sets, and the vibrant streets of Brooklyn come alive with the sounds of Soul Connection, a party series co-founded by Honey Bun and Lovie. Together and in community, they connect the mind, body and soul through an essential night of dancing and deep groove filled with glowing soulful house, disco, funk and r&b. Often selected as an RA pick of the week, the beloved party centers intergenerational Black femme DJs and prioritizes cultivating comfortable and love-filled dance floors between renowned Brooklyn clubs, Good Room, Nowadays and Public Records. Honey Bun is a highly sought after addition to any of NYC’s most exciting club nights, as a guest DJ alongside major touring international artists, and trusted by the underground scene to stand alone with the ever-precious all-nighter extended set. Her flexibility and fearlessness to take on any dance floor is reflective of her reputation as an “omnivorous selector” with a record collection and taste that runs wide and deep. While sensual and playful, she can carefully brew peak time moments of heady bass lines, famed drum breaks, and classic Detroit techno, all aiding in her natural inclination to buzz between universes with just a twist of a knob. A reputation that has earned her a newly minted residency at famed nightclub, Nowadays, in Queens, NY. Internationally recognized, Honey Bun has graced the airwaves of prominent stations such as Foundation FM, Rinse FM, Rinse France, and Balamii, along with highly-acclaimed club appearances across western Europe and the UK. Her style has earned her spots on esteemed festival lineups such as Sustain Release, Making Time, headlining the Brooklyn Mirage stage of Boiler Room Festival, and the Red Bull stage for The Governor’s Ball. She is often tapped as the local guest DJ to join international tours of artists like Disclosure, Nia Archives, HAAi, Palms Trax, Gerd Janson, TSHA, Benji B and more. Beyond her DJ work, she was previously the video host for Noisey's Questionnaire of Life and a producer of Emmy-award nominated music documentary series, The Story Of, showcasing her versatility in the music domain.Recently at Car Park, Good Room, The Ornate Studio · often with Lovie, Ayanna Heaven, Sevyn, none of them here that night
“A devotee of the late-night-into-early-morning-into-late-afternoon party, Kristen gravitates toward genre-expansive DJs who take their dancers on long, world-bending journeys through all shades of music (not just electronic).”
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A devotee of the late-night-into-early-morning-into-late-afternoon party, Kristen gravitates toward genre-expansive DJs who take their dancers on long, world-bending journeys through all shades of music (not just electronic). Outside of DJing, Kristen is deeply immersed in NYC’s live music scene, a passion that heavily informs her sets. While her selections are steeped in traditional and modern jazz influences, she loves to weave in elements of commercial/hyperpop, future garage, funk, and classic house—building her sets more around “vibes” than around certain genres. If she’s not behind the decks, she will 100% be dancing. This was, in part, the inspiration behind co-founding Dancing in Socks with Szobi—a bi-monthly party series and online community built around getting back building communities through dancefloors.Recently at Music For A While, Slice Astoria, 57-38 Myrtle Ave · often with DJ Sauci Soni, Ah Dek, Szobi, none of them here that night
Recently at Music For A While, Elsewhere · often with Szobi, Dancing In Socks, Steelyphil, none of them here that night
“A lifelong music archaeologist—from the early days of Tumblr blogs to sunrise dancefloors—she brings a sense of curiosity, discovery, nostalgia, and emotional connection to every set.”
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A lifelong music archaeologist—from the early days of Tumblr blogs to sunrise dancefloors—she brings a sense of curiosity, discovery, nostalgia, and emotional connection to every set. Rooted in femme and queer nightlife, DJ girlcrush is committed to building community through music. She is a resident at the uptempo arcade party Tackycardia and a member of the emerging DJ trio Sex Over Thirty. She hosts Swallowed Open Decks, a monthly FLINTA*-focused, whale-themed event that holds space for emerging DJs to connect and grow and Rat Girl Club, a femme forward dance night.Recently at Mood Ring, Wonderville, The Bush Dyke Bar · often with CMD+JAZMINE, Cryostatik, Ah Dek, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Szobi9 with Kristen London and 5 with jOrell
- Ah Dek7 with Kristen London and 5 with DJ girlcrush
- Steelyphil6 with Kristen London and 4 with jOrell
- Dancing In Socks4 with jOrell and 4 with Kristen London
- Sex Over Thirty4 with DJ girlcrush and 4 with Kristen London
- Lovie23 with Honey Bun
- DJ Sauci Soni8 with Kristen London
- Stonie Blue8 with Honey Bun
17 said they were going — much busier than a usual Sunday at Xanadu.
how this compares
- Median final count, Sundays at Xanadu7
- Middle half finished between3 and 11
- Past Sundays at this venue counted54
The room
Xanadu — 188 events and 509 distinct artists since Jun 2024.
Most-tagged here: House (11) and Hip-Hop (3). genre tags on this room’s listings