Who was billed12 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- OZA
- Liquid Earth
- Jay Duncan
- RYKER
- next: Dead Letter No. 9, Fri 30 OctRon Like Hell
- next: Nowadays, Sat 21 NovSharlese
- next: H0L0, Sat 24 OctSterling Juan Diaz
- next: KREUZWERK in Berlin, Fri 23 OctChris Cruse
- next: KREUZWERK in Berlin, Fri 23 OctByron Yeates
- S-candalo
- next: C115 in Berlin, Fri 23 OctTHC
- Disk Cartel
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
49 of the 66 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- THC and Disk Cartel — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 23 Aug 2025.
- Byron Yeates and Disk Cartel — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 23 Aug 2025.
- Ron Like Hell and Sterling Juan Diaz — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 1 Mar 2025.
- Byron Yeates and THC — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 23 Aug 2025.
- Byron Yeates and S-candalo — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 21 Mar 2026.
- S-candalo and Disk Cartel — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 11 Oct 2025.
- S-candalo and THC — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 11 Oct 2025.
- Chris Cruse and Byron Yeates — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 1 Jan 2026.
- Ron Like Hell and Chris Cruse — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 27 Jun 2025.
- Sterling Juan Diaz and Chris Cruse — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 21 Mar 2026.
- Chris Cruse and Disk Cartel — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 1 Jan 2026.
- Ron Like Hell and Sharlese — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 Oct 2025.
- Sharlese and THC — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 17 Oct 2025.
- Sharlese and Byron Yeates — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 11 Sep 2025.
- RYKER and Byron Yeates — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 14 Jun 2025.
- OZA and RYKER — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 20 Jan 2024.
- Ron Like Hell and Byron Yeates — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 13 Apr 2024.
Who they are
“Rooted between Brooklyn and Los Angeles, OZA is a DJ, producer, and founder of the acclaimed queer party and multimedia platform TUNNEL, cultivating a forward-facing sound and connecting emerging artists with the wider world.”
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Rooted between Brooklyn and Los Angeles, OZA is a DJ, producer, and founder of the acclaimed queer party and multimedia platform TUNNEL, cultivating a forward-facing sound and connecting emerging artists with the wider world. His sets skillfully fuse propulsive percussion and erotic techno tension with trance-laced rhythms and expansive electronic textures. Unbound by strict genre lines, OZA channels an instinctive, kinetic sensibility that shapes both his artistry and the evolving sonic identity of TUNNEL. His performances span institutions such as Basement NY and FOLD London, as well as appearances at notable international festivals. With co-signs from Gucci, Lady Gaga, FKA twigs, and leading voices throughout the global underground, OZA’s world remains high-impact, high-frequency, and unmistakably his own.Recently at BASEMENT, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Red Eye NY · often with CEM, Sevyn 0000, DJ Gigola, none of them here that night
“The singular brand of house music that Taylor Freels produces as Liquid Earth is uniquely transatlantic, infusing the rhythmic sensibilities of London and Berlin with the sun-soaked serenity of his native California.”
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The singular brand of house music that Taylor Freels produces as Liquid Earth is uniquely transatlantic, infusing the rhythmic sensibilities of London and Berlin with the sun-soaked serenity of his native California. Part '80s sleaze, part '90s deepness, part '00s wiggle, Freels makes dance music cocktails that pop like a twist of lime hitting seltzer. Melodic, crisp, and always refreshing, each track by the California-native is singularly recognizable as he refashions vintage sounds for the clubs of tomorrow. Under his most recent alias, Liquid Earth, Freels has been pushing, as Resident Advisor put it, "tech house with a twist." His state-of-the-art analog grooves emerged from the ether fully formed in 2019 with some of the deepest basslines and crunchiest melodies out there. Freels' squigly take on contemporary house and techno always comes primed with a dose of California sunshine. Carrying on the legacy of storied California predecessors like Halo and Hipp-E, he's been swiveling heads and moving bodies with releases on labels at the vanguard of the underground, like Limousine Dream and TerraFirm, collaborations with Tornado Wallace as Dinnervisions, and a remix of his starry-eyed, "Scope Zone" by Youandewan landed him a spot on Beatportal's Top 50 Songs of 2021. More than just a producer, Freels knows how to pack a punch behind the decks, moving from classic Detroit and Chicago tracks to UK tech house with aplomb and mastery. His bookings and podcasts have been piling up like hot cakes with best-in-class mixes for the likes of Honey Soundsystem and Butter Side Up and DJ appearances at Dimensions Festival and Panorama Bar. Freels' music, as both a DJ and a producer, remains unparalleled in its ability to solder funk with deepness. His early releases that propelled him to prominence on labels like NYC's Let's Play House and Melbourne’s Voyage Recordings, displayed an almost encyclopedic knowledge of house music. As Urulu, Freels zig-zagged across time and space to create music that felt embryonically transatlantic alongside a sugar rush of rave nostalgia. He now uses the Liquid Earth moniker to bring that same intimate knowledge to the trippier corners of the cosmos. With a seemingly endless trove of creativity and energy congealing behind the Liquid Earth project, Freels is poised to continue his take over of club land's headiest and spaciest dance floors.Their RA profile lists Is / Was and Butter Side Up.Recently at H0L0, public records · often with Physical Therapy, Maksim, Shvili, none of them here that night
“Drawing from a deep well of dubwise hypnosis and ‘90s tribal house, Jay Duncan crafts sexed-up cuts and body-led sets that move.”
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Drawing from a deep well of dubwise hypnosis and ‘90s tribal house, Jay Duncan crafts sexed-up cuts and body-led sets that move. As a resident for Adonis, she channels raw and euphoric energy into her sets, equal parts pressure and pleasure. With a background in experimental dub production and years spent behind the counter at various London record shops, Jay brings a deep, intuitive knowledge of music to the booth. She builds tension through texture, letting repetition breathe, inviting groove to fracture and reform.Their RA profile lists Phantasy Sound, Trule and Baroque Sunburst.often with Ash Lauryn, JADALAREIGN, night, none of them here that night
“RYKER is a DJ and event producer deeply embedded in New York's underground queer nightlife scene.”
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RYKER is a DJ and event producer deeply embedded in New York's underground queer nightlife scene. They have performed at Nowadays, Basement, and Club Space in Miami, and across parties including Fast Forward, Weeeirdos, Mizz Softee, Steamroom, La Noche, and Mala Junta. Off the decks, they contribute to the production teams behind some of the city's most vital underground events, including Zero Chill, FAW, and QNCC. That same practice extends into nightlife programming for fashion houses and brand activations across New York. Their sets move through house, techno, and prog trance, with a sound that is retrofuturistic and groove-driven, pulled through a '90s sensibility and delivered with wit.Recently at BASEMENT, Paragon, Nowadays · often with TT, Mother Daughter Dance, Aöcram, none of them here that night
“Approaching a dj mix as assemblages, Ron Like Hell aligns sound with emotion, focusing on texture to create psychedelic soundscapes, imaginative spaces for comfort and surprise spectators with an unexpected crafty transition.”
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Approaching a dj mix as assemblages, Ron Like Hell aligns sound with emotion, focusing on texture to create psychedelic soundscapes, imaginative spaces for comfort and surprise spectators with an unexpected crafty transition. With 26+ years of making people dance in numerous countries along with years of vinyl shop experience and music promotion, his/their role in the industry is unique and influential. Their latest production, EXALT is their dream come true where Ron selects a personally beloved dj to play solo then close out the night together with a b2b set. EXALT's first guest was Matrixxman in April 2022 at Basement in Ridgewood-Queens, NY. Ron also djs as Wrecked, a music first queer dance party which recently turned 14.House on 1, Alternative Rock on 1 and Indie Rock on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Heavenly (1) and Mister Saturday Night Records (1). labels on their catalogued releasesRecently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, MAD Radio NYC, Le Bain · often with Ryan Smith, Ne/Re/A, Kilopatrah Jones, none of them here that night
“Sharlese is a Seattle-based DJ and radio host who thrives on the unexpected, crafting elegant dialogues between genres—from electro and EBM to Italo and techno.”
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Sharlese is a Seattle-based DJ and radio host who thrives on the unexpected, crafting elegant dialogues between genres—from electro and EBM to Italo and techno. She has earned a reputation for weaving intricate, emotionally charged sets on dance floors around the world, with appearances at Tresor, Panorama Bar, Nowadays, MÜLL SF, and Grauzone. Her acclaimed DJ mixes for respected platforms such as KIHDI, BITE, and Pi Pi Pi shine a light on darker, often overlooked sonic realms. For the past 18 years, Sharlese has been an integral part of KEXP, where she currently serves as Producer for The Afternoon Show, Programming Education Manager, and host of Mechanical Breakdown—a program dedicated to off-the-cuff, boundary-pushing underground music. She began DJing in 2012 as a resident at Seattle’s industrial wave event, an experience that—along with hosting shows at Electric Tea Garden—laid the foundation for her live event series False Prophet. For nearly a decade, the series has supported both emerging and established artists, including ADULT., Nuovo Testamento, Xeno & Oaklander, Kris Baha, and Spike Hellis. Sharlese also curates Audiodrome, a monthly party held on the second Saturday at the historic Pony in Seattle. The event explores a wide spectrum of styles—Italo, wave, synth, and electro—and has hosted artists such as Franz Scala, Josh Cheon (Dark Entries), and Beau Wanzer. Audiodrome is streamed live via Intergalactic.fm. In addition to her event work, Sharlese holds residencies with the PNW techno collective secondnature, at Massive Club in Seattle’s Capitol Hill, and on Mutant Radio—an independent online radio station and music platform based in Tbilisi, Georgia—further underscoring her dedication to underground music and her unwavering commitment to making bodies dance.Recently at Nowadays, Camp Kennybrook, Signal · often with Arvin T, Helena Hauff, Saia, none of them here that night
“Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove.”
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Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove. Born in New York City & raised between there & the Dominican Republic, he was captivated by the percussive rhythms of hip-hop & latin music from a young age, fostering a diverse musical passion. Once he taught himself to DJ, his eclectic taste & skill quickly gained attention in New York City's queer nightlife, becoming a staple at parties like Nowadays Nonstop, Papi Juice, & BASEMENT’s resident party FIST. Diaz's insatiable appetite for music, discerning taste, & impressive mixing skills have solidified his reputation for delivering electrifying, sets consistently. His innovative, captivating style has earned him spots at festivals such as Honcho Campout, DWELLER, & Wire Festival, & has taken him to parties across the nation, including Atlanta’s Back Room & Washington D.C.’s Flower Factory. Internationally, Diaz has performed at The MECA Art Fair in the Dominican Republic, as well as at Buttons & Sysiphos in Berlin, Germany. In July 2023, Diaz was chosen as an opening DJ for Beyoncé’s New York City show during her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour, joining a distinguished roster of DJs celebrating the album’s tribute to Black queer & trans history. From his curatorial work as a resident DJ of Playground Radio & their annual Block Party to his recurring club night SIMPULSO at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Diaz has established himself as an unmissable voice in Brooklyn's new generation of young selectors. His sets range from chest-rumbling bass wubs to euphoric house keys, showcasing the rich heritage of the underground while exploring the depths of sound through the rhythmic threads of his Dominican roots. Sterling Juan Diaz has not only crafted a unique musical identity but also stands as a beacon of collaboration & community building.Recently at Paragon, The Chocolate Factory, BASEMENT · often with Makadsi, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Sekucci, none of them here that night
“Founder of queer LA party-cum-record label Spotlight.”
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Founder of queer LA party-cum-record label Spotlight. Club Toilet crew in Detroit. Based in Berlin. You know it when you hear him play: a chugging, infectious groove, equally at home in dark warehouses and out in the sunshine. Chris is a resident at Berlin's Power Dance Club, and a regular at Panorama Bar, Basement, and Block9 at Glastonbury. He brings the spirit of the warehouse party he threw for a decade in Los Angeles - Spotlight - celebrating and reclaiming queer roots of house, techno, and underground dance music.House on 4, Deep House on 3, Techno on 2 and Ambient on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Spotlight Records (2), Can U Not Talk Records (1) and Dero Arcade (1); their RA profile also lists Permanent Vacation, Funnuvojere Records and Major Records. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Signal, BASEMENT · often with Makadsi, Stathis (GR), CEM, none of them here that night
“Byron Yeates is a Berlin-based DJ and producer, founder of the party-turned record label Radiant Records, co-founder of La Noche, and a resident at Adonis in London, as well as Power Dance Club and Refuge Worldwide in Berlin.”
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Byron Yeates is a Berlin-based DJ and producer, founder of the party-turned record label Radiant Records, co-founder of La Noche, and a resident at Adonis in London, as well as Power Dance Club and Refuge Worldwide in Berlin. He has served his signature sound at Panorama Bar, Fold, Bassiani, Nowadays, Club Raum, TAG and beyond. Yeates’ sets are inflected with an attitude that can at once be incredibly playful and theatrically sincere; a duality that animates the queer lineage of electronic dance music in which Yeates places himself. Since November 2019, Yeates’ label Radiant Records has released an array of EPs by artists both local and abroad. The catalogue is filled with floor-ready cuts that also reward close listening—the RR sound is rich with unexpected timbres and textures, clever melodic lines, and rhythms pivoting far off the 4/4.Their RA profile lists !K7, High Hoops, Dischi Autunno, Planet Euphorique and 6 more.Recently at BASEMENT, Camp Kennybrook, Nowadays · often with Carly Zeng, Stathis (GR), Jen Cardini, none of them here that night
“Raised in Germany with Colombian and Chilean roots, they are well-acquainted with the act and mindset of mixing (tracks, attitudes, languages) and keeping one’s back to another’s back.”
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Raised in Germany with Colombian and Chilean roots, they are well-acquainted with the act and mindset of mixing (tracks, attitudes, languages) and keeping one’s back to another’s back. In the past years the siblings have engaged in fields ranging from music management to fashion and in their blends there is also a certain synthesis of passion and defined taste that speaks, simply, to fierceness. Fearsomeness, too – their sound is burning and relentless with seductive vocal samples, loopy synths, and bright, punchy kicks. On their recent mixes for platforms such as Fact Magazine, Boiler Room, MARICAS, Radiant Love and Rinse FM, obtuse melodies from the 90s blend with sassy club bangers, then into polyrhythmic grooves, and so on. Their sound is overflowing with the queen and the queer, an energy they also direct into La Noche. Expect scandals and heated speakers from city to city.often with DJ TOOL, Ananda (BR), Berenice, none of them here that night
“THC’s sets are kinetic, propulsive in this way.”
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THC’s sets are kinetic, propulsive in this way. High-energy without a loss of soul, hard-hitting and still very playful and very gay. We are reminded that techno need not be a gloomy, rumbling march, and that house has a whole range of attitudes at the same time ruthless and smiling. She blazes, to put it simply. Having heated Berlin dancefloors and airwaves for a few years, THC is one of the founders and resident at La Noche. She has her own show HOT BOX on Rinse FM, and has released mixes via Crack Magazine, DJ Mag, Fact Mag and NTS. The last year has also seen her playing alongside her sibling DHC as the duo unit S-candalo. Regardless of format, there are always those THC-signatures: punch; euphoria; and streaks of vocal samples intoning the classic dancefloor theme of unity, be it political, sexual, spiritual or some sweaty mixture of it all.Last at Nowadays in Dec 2025 · often with Roza Terenzi, Bella Sarris, Carly Zeng, none of them here that night
“Dominik Humeres Correa draws on a deep devotion to their dance history and culture, making connections through undeniable groove and infectious energy spanning the more seductive shades of house, trance, progressive and beyond.”
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Dominik Humeres Correa draws on a deep devotion to their dance history and culture, making connections through undeniable groove and infectious energy spanning the more seductive shades of house, trance, progressive and beyond. With sister THC, the duo make up S-candalo; an unstoppable force to be reckoned with, already gracing the likes of Panorama Bar, Fabric, Bassiani and Whole Festival with their dynamic presence. With past and present involvement in Berlin based collectives Venus Vessels and La Noche, DHC is constantly expanding their web and cementing contribution to today's tastemakers, regularly showcasing a more subdued side of their vivid musical insight on Refuge Worldwide. Things are just heating up, with bass in your face, vocal flair and transmittable style, DHC is the moment!often with Hyperaktivist, Bella Sarris, Jennifer Loveless, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- DJ TOOL4 with Byron Yeates, 2 with Disk Cartel, 2 with THC and 1 with S-candalo
- Hyperaktivist3 with Byron Yeates, 3 with Disk Cartel, 2 with THC and 1 with S-candalo
- Bella Sarris3 with Byron Yeates, 2 with Disk Cartel, 2 with THC and 1 with S-candalo
- Makadsi9 with Sterling Juan Diaz, 5 with Chris Cruse and 2 with RYKER
- Juliana Huxtable6 with Sterling Juan Diaz, 5 with Ron Like Hell and 3 with RYKER
- D.Dan2 with Disk Cartel, 2 with THC and 1 with S-candalo
- Kilopatrah Jones8 with Ron Like Hell and 6 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- Leonce6 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 4 with Ron Like Hell
1,800 said they were going — busier than a usual Saturday at Nowadays.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Nowadays1,183
- Middle half finished between554 and 1,707
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted185
The room
Nowadays — 804 events and 1,369 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: Techno (22), Bass (21), House (15), Club (6) and Electro (6). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
La Noche Party — 2 events and 15 artists since Jan 2025.