Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Industry City, Sat 31 OctVolvox
- Day Thief
- Ryan Smith
- next: Berghain in Berlin, Sat 28 NovAbajour
- next: Dead Letter No. 9, Fri 30 OctRon Like Hell
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
5 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Ryan Smith and Ron Like Hell — 36 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- Day Thief and Ron Like Hell — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 14 Sep 2024.
- Day Thief and Ryan Smith — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 14 Sep 2024.
- Volvox and Ron Like Hell — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Volvox and Ryan Smith — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
Who they are
“Volvox is a global leader in the movement for representation of female, queer, trans and nonbinary identities in the techno industry.”
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Volvox is a global leader in the movement for representation of female, queer, trans and nonbinary identities in the techno industry. A dominant figure of New York’s techno renaissance, across the globe the name DJ Volvox has become synonymous with surgical mixing technique and a certain square-shooting, take-no-prisoner approach towards dance floor business. Her parties are the stuff of legend, and her authenticity as a global cultural figure is undeniable. As a member of Discwoman, the all-female DJ crew that transformed electronic music culture over the last decade, she broke ground for more women to rise in the global DJ ranks and inspired countless more to begin in the craft. Having circled the globe more times than she can count, Volvox has turned her sights back on nurturing electronic music culture in her home, the United States. Ariana is now spearheading the construction of a space of inclusivity under the umbrella of a FLINTA-driven event series, simply named FLINTA NYC. Her music-driven program seeks to reinvigorate the techno scene by reviving context and nuance and blending scenes to push Brooklyn nightlife into the next chapter. Ariana is known for tough, stripped-back techno and groovy hypnotic sets that seduce the listener into a maelstrom of emotion. She has been a busy DJ and event producer since 2006 and in that time has shared the decks with many international stars including DVS1, Marcel Dettmann, Ellen Allien, The Hacker, Legowelt and Mike Servito. Raised in Buffalo, New York, her early experiences in the industrial and rave scenes of rust-belt America shaped her outlook on dance culture. An ardent supporter of the underground, she was a key figure in developing the electronic music scene in Boston, Massachusetts from 2007-2010. Breaking out internationally in 2015 she has enjoyed a busy tour schedule including noted appearances at Dekmantel and the ascendant Sustain-Release festival in upstate New York. Since then she tours extensively across Europe and makes regular appearances at Berghain/Panorama Bar in Berlin. She also tours South America and Asia yearly. Ariana is a unique character on the US scene guaranteed to bring a high energy show that lights up dance floors with an undeniable spirit.Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Jack Dept and Murder Records.Recently at BASEMENT, Car Park, H0L0 · often with Dominga, Boris, Sissies of Mercy, none of them here that night
Recently at BASEMENT · often with DEBONAIR, UNTHEORY, Lauren Flax, none of them here that night
“Ryan started his ongoing love affair with dancing and dance clubs at a young age.”
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Ryan started his ongoing love affair with dancing and dance clubs at a young age. But it wasn’t until moving to New York in 2006 that he took his love of the music in the direction of DJing and promoting. Noting that many of the city’s gay dance clubs were playing surprisingly homogenous music, Ryan was inspired to push that envelope. Combining forces with DJ Ron Like Hell, Ryan started DJing at “Rocket,” a party night they collaborated on at Hose in the East Village that became popular for its distinctive mix of classic and forward-thinking house and disco. Later he co-conceived and DJ’d the Soffitta70 parties at the Public Assembly Loft in Williamsburg, combining house and techno music with psychedelic art, and drawing a vibrant and eclectic young dance crowd. The sound Ryan and Ron created for these parties caught the attention of Catz ‘n Dogz, and Electronic Music Bears, and Honey Soundsystem leading to the duo's tailoring exclusive podcasts for all of them. Ryan’s penchant for soulful rhythms with a decidedly forward edge soon brought him DJ gigs in San Francisco (with Honey Soundsystem), DC at U Street Music Hall, in London (Dalston Superstore with the legendary Optimo and Vogue Fabrics with Severino, and Club Butt w/ Butt Magazine and Boris of Berghain), and in Berlin (Cocktail D’amore) as well as one of New York’s most popular dance clubs and parties, from the main floor of the legendary Saint At Large Black Party to Santos Party House and nights such as the legendary Bunker, the cutting-edge techno night in Brooklyn. As a DJ, Ryan continues pushing the dance music envelope with sweat-inducing rhythms at his latest ventures, “Wrecked,” at National Underground in New York. He’s also expanding his creative parameters as one of the founding partners of Discaire, a queer-run record label based out of NYC, San Francisco and London and booking some of the worlds most sought after underground DJ’s. And of course he keeps pushing the hip-moving musical parameters of New York’s dance clubs!Their RA profile lists Central Dogma Records.Last at BASEMENT in Mar · often with T.Wan, Sterling Juan Diaz, Concrete Husband, none of them here that night
“DJ duo celebrated for their captivating 10-hour closing sets at CockTail D’Amore since 2016.”
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DJ duo celebrated for their captivating 10-hour closing sets at CockTail D’Amore since 2016. Abajour also stands as the founders behind the [BP] rave parties in Paris, a venture that has significantly influenced the local queer scene since 2011. Their distinctive sound is deeply rooted in the rich tradition of electronic music using the full spectrum of its genres. Taking the audience on a sonic journey, from the underground of 1986 Chicago, progressing through 1990 Brussels to London circa 1994. It's nothing short of an anthology of House music, distilled to its most groovy and entrancing form.Breakbeat on 1, House on 1 and Trance on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesoften with Berghain, Budino, Kwartz, 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 Xanadu, Nowadays, BASEMENT · often with Sterling Juan Diaz, Ne/Re/A, Kilopatrah Jones, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Ne/Re/A8 with Ron Like Hell, 5 with Volvox and 3 with Ryan Smith
- Massimiliano Pagliara4 with Volvox, 2 with Ryan Smith and 1 with Abajour
- Kilopatrah Jones8 with Ron Like Hell and 3 with Ryan Smith
- Dominga7 with Volvox and 2 with Volvox
- Boris6 with Volvox and 2 with Ryan Smith
- Sterling Juan Diaz6 with Ron Like Hell and 2 with Ryan Smith
- Concrete Husband5 with Ron Like Hell and 2 with Ryan Smith
- Scotia5 with Ron Like Hell and 2 with Ryan Smith
1,868 said they were going — about like a usual Saturday at BASEMENT.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at BASEMENT1,868
- Middle half finished between1,512 and 2,298
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted144
The room
BASEMENT — 294 events and 630 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 500.
Who put it on
WRECKEDnyc — 36 events and 97 artists since Sep 2023.