Refuge Fridays with Black Rave Culture, Henry Chow, Julia Govor, Kyle Geiger
This night happened — Fri 6 Feb
Press play
Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Black Rave Culture
- next: Signal, Fri 30 OctHenry Chow
- next: public records, Fri 30 OctJulia Govor
- Kyle Geiger
- Z.I.P.P.O
Set times were not published.
None of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
Who they are
“Born from the essence, Black Rave Culture lifts up the torch and begins to walk forward spreading the message of Black Rave.”
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Born from the essence, Black Rave Culture lifts up the torch and begins to walk forward spreading the message of Black Rave. Amal, James Bangura, & Nativesun Hailing from the District of Columbia, come together to bring you a new sound, the sound of their city.House on 7, Techno on 6, Jungle on 5 and Footwork on 4. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Ghostly International (1), OMNIDISC (2) (1) and Paraíso (1); their RA profile also lists HAUS of ALTR. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Paragon, 53 Scott Ave, Love's Club · often with GLOBUS, TRESOR, Bambii, none of them here that night
“Texas-born and Brooklyn-based, Henry Chow has spent nearly three decades embedded in the underground, moving dance floors with raw, mood-driven techno and house.”
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Texas-born and Brooklyn-based, Henry Chow has spent nearly three decades embedded in the underground, moving dance floors with raw, mood-driven techno and house. A lifelong crate digger, his sound leans heavy on tension, groove, and restraint—built for dark rooms and long nights. As a DJ, Chow’s reputation has carried him to international stages and key venues across the U.S., including regular appearances at The Great Beyond (US). In Houston, Chow co-founded Crossroads, then one of Texas’ longest-running dance parties. The series became a proving ground for uncompromising international and regional artists alongside deeply rooted local talent, helping shape a sustainable, late-night culture. After arriving in Brooklyn in 2017, Chow re-established Crossroads with a series of events at the now defunct TBA Brooklyn. Years later Chow teamed up with Dianna Loevner, Samuel FIsh, and Dyllon Young to help create the underground outfit Mizz Softee. In the studio, Chow first cut his teeth in the early 2000s, releasing an EP on Marco Carola's seminal techno imprint, Zenit. Followed by original and remixes on labels such as Genetic Recordings, Thoughtless Music, Harmonious Discord and Abiotic. Dug from the past and locked into the present, Henry Chow delivers music that’s physical and meant to be felt.Tech House on 7, Techno on 8, Deep House on 5 and Downtempo on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Thoughtless Music (2), Harmonious Discord (1) and Plain Sound Recordings (1); their RA profile also lists Zenit. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Green Room NYC, Signal, public records · often with Samuel Fish, Dustin Zahn, Truncate, none of them here that night
“Known as a techno producer who has her own unique and innovative sounds, Julia has most recently been featured on Bandcamp Daily as the best electronic music producer and in a glowing review in The New Yorker that called her talent "beguiling" and "rare" and that her music "fills the mind."”
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Known as a techno producer who has her own unique and innovative sounds, Julia has most recently been featured on Bandcamp Daily as the best electronic music producer and in a glowing review in The New Yorker that called her talent "beguiling" and "rare" and that her music "fills the mind." She is the founder and curator of the music record label JUJUKA, partner at Bar Laika by e-flux and Public Records resident. "She established a style that feels half Rome school, half Japanese hypnotic techno, but fully Julia Govor." Julia is enthusiastic and energetic with a charismatic fatal charm. Govor knows how to move, make others feel and engage. . She also is a consummate cat wrangler, experienced squirrel whisperer and can rock the hell out of a vintage ski suit.Techno on 35, Tech House on 10, Experimental on 5 and Deep House on 7. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Jujuka (1) and Semantica Records (1); their RA profile also lists Rhythm Cult, Pushmaster Discs, Anagram, Trip and 4 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at public records, House of Yes, Amant · often with Kamran Sadeghi, YASMEENAH, night, none of them here that night
“Humility is not generally a quality that ranks high on the list of things for which an average techno DJ is known.”
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Humility is not generally a quality that ranks high on the list of things for which an average techno DJ is known. Kyle Geiger isn’t your average DJ/producer. From his marathon sets at legendary clubs like Berghain to his pounding yet melodic productions, there are plenty of notable musical accomplishments on his resumè. When you scratch the surface though, what you find is a genuinely humble human with a true passion for techno and a love for DJing…the kind of grateful joy you find in those who come from small Midwestern towns in the U.S., and find themselves relocated to an area where techno is so widely consumed: decades of experience collecting and programming music for some of the toughest crowds to be finally rewarded with chances to play in venues that have carried the music to where it is today.Their RA profile lists Soma Records, Cocoon Recordings, Drumcode, Droid Recordings and 6 more.often with Berghain, Ignez, GiGi FM, none of them here that night
“Representing the cutting edge of Italy’s club scene, Z.I.P.P.O stands out through a deeply personal approach to electronic music.”
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Representing the cutting edge of Italy’s club scene, Z.I.P.P.O stands out through a deeply personal approach to electronic music. Giuseppe, as he is known off stage, developed his passion early on, building a prolific discography shaped by experimentation, collaboration, and years spent exploring different shades of techno and house across continents. With an ongoing residency at Tresor, Z.I.P.P.O continues to refine a sound rooted in deep digging, hypnotic rhythms and a forward looking approach to Techno and House. His artistic path includes collaborations with renowned labels such as SK11, Enemy, Tresor, Mistress and his own imprint Fides, alongside appearances at DVS1’s curated events and an ongoing residency at Polifonic Festival. Active for more than a decade, Fides Records remains a clear reflection of Z.I.P.P.O’s long term dedication to underground electronic music. Through the label came the birth of 3KZ, the project created together with Kaelan and later described by Resident Advisor as “Sci-Fi Tinged Techno.” His productions have also appeared on compilations curated by Ryan Elliott and Amelie Lens for Fabric, showcasing a sound capable of moving between hypnotic intensity and atmospheric introspection. On the dance floor, Z.I.P.P.O’s performances are driven by eclectic selections deeply rooted in his extensive record collection and profound connection to club culture. Whether delivering one of his signature marathon closing sets at Tresor or performing at Polifonic Festival, his sets reflect a refined and uncompromising approach that has established him as a distinctive presence within contemporary electronic music.Their RA profile lists fabric Records, Enemy Records, Figure SPC, Involve and 6 more.often with TRESOR, GLOBUS, OHM Club, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- TRESOR7 with Z.I.P.P.O and 2 with Black Rave Culture
- GLOBUS6 with Z.I.P.P.O and 2 with Black Rave Culture
- Dustin Zahn2 with Henry Chow and 2 with Z.I.P.P.O
- Kamran Sadeghi8 with Julia Govor
- Samuel Fish8 with Henry Chow
- Berghain5 with Kyle Geiger
- Secret Raver4 with Julia Govor
- Adra3 with Henry Chow
Sound
Techno and Tech House.
styles on the acts’ catalogued releases53 said they were going.