Life and Death
Maceo Plex (live), DJ Tennis, MUSCLECARS, Danny Daze, Andi & Arvin T
Knockdown Center52-19 Flushing Ave., Queens, NY 11378 · Map
This night happened — Sat 13 Jun
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Who was billed8 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Duggal Greenhouse, Fri 20 NovDJ Tennis
- next: Brooklyn Pacha, Sat 5 DecMaceo Plex
- next: H0L0, Sat 12 DecMUSCLECARS
- next: Nowadays, Fri 23 OctDanny Daze
- next: BASEMENT, Sat 24 OctAndi
- next: Good Room, Thu 22 OctArvin T
- next: Signal, Fri 27 NovDAY
- next: Signal, Fri 27 Novnight
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
23 of the 28 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Andi and Arvin T — 25 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 17 Aug 2023.
- DAY and night — 9 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 3 Sep 2023.
- Andi and night — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 13 Jun 2026.
- Andi and DAY — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 13 Jun 2026.
- DJ Tennis and Maceo Plex — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 27 Oct 2023.
Who they are
“Founder and A&R of Life and Death, Manfredi Romano grew up tour-managing punk bands and organising left-field music events in Italy around the turn of the Millennium.”
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Founder and A&R of Life and Death, Manfredi Romano grew up tour-managing punk bands and organising left-field music events in Italy around the turn of the Millennium. Having completed his studies in computer science at the University of Pisa, Manfredi went on to form DAZE, Italy’s first booking agency solely devoted to electronic music. Drawing on two decades of experience behind the scenes, Romano shifted focus in 2010, establishing himself as a DJ in his own right. As a performer, Tennis valiantly showcases an astute ability to create intimacy in even the vastest of gatherings. As a respected producer, Romano consistently channels his past relationships with post-rock luminaries such as Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Tortoise and Fugazi into intricately-synthesised electronic constellations. Known for his Artist Management capabilities is responsible for breaking artists like Tale of Us, Mind Against and Carlita. Fine chef and restaurant owner, Tennis splits his time between Paris and Miami, where he enjoys riding motorbikes, collecting vintage action-figures and building upon his vinyl record collection - which now numbers over eleven-thousand strong. https://www.facebook.com/tennisdj https://twitter.com/dj_tennis https://soundcloud.com/djtennisdjtennisTheir RA profile lists DFA Records, Margot Records, Life and Death, Secretly Canadian and 3 more.Recently at 99 Scott Ave, Brooklyn Storehouse, public records · often with Âme, Jimi Jules, Lusid, none of them here that night
“Maceo Plex aka Maetrik aka Mariel ito.”
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Their RA profile lists Ministry Of Sound, Crosstown Rebels, Cocoon Recordings, !K7 and 6 more.Recently at Knockdown Center, Artsdistrict Brooklyn · often with Calypsis, Nicole Moudaber, Pan-Pot, none of them here that night
“Native to New York, musclecars is a DJ / Producer duo consisting of Brandon Weems and Craig Handfield.”
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Native to New York, musclecars is a DJ / Producer duo consisting of Brandon Weems and Craig Handfield. As musicians, they equally share an admiration for the art form. Their desire to blend genres and express their appreciation for music is focused around their community- the end goal is to bring people together. Through a regular stream of high quality mixes and multiple outstanding releases, they’re constantly turning heads in underground circles. In 2018 they launched ‘Coloring Lessons’, a party that was aimed to add value to their city’s nightlife culture. While the party and sound is not genre specific, it is heavily focused around house, disco, jazz, and soul, embracing the musical elements of their black and brown ancestors. The monthly party's intention is to bring New York City's dance music scene back to what it was during the golden era of NY nightlife. They aim to spread the music that has been influential to them, and share it with a younger generation of their peers. In 2020 the pair launched the label Coloring Lessons Records. The label, like the party, is intended on building up artists from their city and beyond, with the sound indicative of the Coloring Lessons ethos- which is sharing music created and inspired by their ancestors of color, and teaching younger generations about the roots of this music.House on 20, Deep House on 18, Broken Beat on 3 and Future Jazz on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Brownswood Recordings (1), Love Injection Records (3) (1) and Luaka Bop (1); their RA profile also lists BBE and Toucan Sounds. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Mo's Bar, Signal, Good Room · often with Toribio, Love Injection, moe., none of them here that night
“Steeped in Miami’s B-boy culture, it was classic electro & Miami bass that conceived Danny Daze's love for the experimental Dutch electro & Detroit Techno scenes of the 90’s.”
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Steeped in Miami’s B-boy culture, it was classic electro & Miami bass that conceived Danny Daze's love for the experimental Dutch electro & Detroit Techno scenes of the 90’s. Labels like Schematic in Miami, Interdimensional Transmissions from Detroit & Viewlexx out of The Hague set the foundation for Daze. Daniel Gomez adopted his Daze moniker early on at his mother’s suggestion. Practicing on a set-up she bought him, Daze was spinning at weddings by age 14, funneling his earnings into vinyl to play raves on the side. That eventually led to producing his first tracks in 2004 on a cracked version of Fruity Loops and later that year, he jumpstarted a electro / techno white label called Omniamm. Daze’s risk-taking & punk approach is at the core of everything he does and it’s a big part of the ethos of his current label, Omnidisc. "We're not searching for chart topping hits. We’re more interested in curating a catalog of music you’ll remember when you walk out the door. We seek out tracks that are as raw as possible & welcome imperfections. We love the charm of an unpolished record”, says Daze. It’s also this freeform & experimental approach together with an element of surprise that sets him apart from the pack as both a DJ & Producer. As a DJ, he prefers to express his versatility across long sets. He is known to cut & weave from Electro to Techno into Italo Disco, into a record by Yazoo deliberately intended to provoke a reaction. “I once played a Paula Abdul record at Berghain… basically, it’s like it or leave it,” says Daze. As a producer, his output ranges from releases on Kompakt’s Speicher series, to remixes on Phantasy, Comeme, Monkeytown & more… but he also reaches far beyond techno & has created original runway soundtracks for award winning American streetwear designer John Elliott & the Australian brand Song for the Mute. "I’m obsessed with the detailed manipulation of audio. It’s at the core of how I make music & I constantly feel the need to involve myself with projects that challenge & allow me to think out of the box... whether it’s creating a single recognizable noise for the new MacBook, or an advert for a fashion campaign blending original music with sound design,” says Daze. Danny Daze’s radical approach to preserving music’s integrity while breaking its boundaries may seem volatile, but it’s not random. “I’ve always gone against the grain & it’s important for everything I do to feel authentic. There isn't much difference between Daniel Gomez and Danny Daze.” BOOKINGS: For EU bookings please contact: ned@lb-agency.net & chris@lb-agency.net For US and SA bookings please contact: ryan@liasonartists.com For Australia bookings please contact: Wade@FinelyTuned.com.au For press and management enquiries please contact: mgmt@omnidisc.coTheir RA profile lists Kompakt, Cómeme, Phantasy Sound, Omnidisc and 1 more.Recently at Signal, Mansions, public records · often with David Berrie, Connor Wrong, Kurilo, none of them here that night
“Electric is the only way to describe Andi’s sets.”
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Electric is the only way to describe Andi’s sets. The NYC-based DJ, producer, and SYNTHICIDE label/party boss constructs a dynamic and intoxicating flow that’s always palpable between the walls of the foggy, neon-lit dancefloor. Parts sleaze and sultry, Andi’s aesthetic is body music based, thriving on the delivery of the groove and the bombastic highs of a track’s apex. As a devotee of distinct sounds such as EBM, new beat, Italo, freestyle and housey 90s elements, her sets reflect her deep vinyl collection: diverse, yet focused, and completely one-of-a-kind. Her own productions aim to challenge the expectations within the confines of traditionally masculine dance genres. With bassline-heavy grooves and a conceptual emphasis on storytelling with samples taken from long-forgotten erotic thrillers and seedy sci-fi films, Andi adds a wry yet delicate touch to machine music. As the boss of SYNTHICIDE—the internationally known party, label and event series—Andi has cultivated the dark underground scene for over a decade in Brooklyn. SYNTHICIDE started at the notorious club in Bushwick, Bossa Nova Civic Club, where the party still holds a monthly residency. Additionally, Andi is a resident at The Lot Radio and NYC’s Gabriela.EBM on 13, Techno on 9, Industrial on 7 and New Beat on 5. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Eskimo Recordings (2), Dischi Autunno (1) and Surface Reality Records (1); their RA profile also lists Mannequin, aufnahme + wiedergabe, Mecanica, Synthicide and 1 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Gabriela, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Paragon · often with Eli Escobar, Facets, Rok One, none of them here that night
“Arvin T’s sound is a vast, rhythmic vocabulary that navigates the spectrum of emotions.”
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Arvin T’s sound is a vast, rhythmic vocabulary that navigates the spectrum of emotions. He is a resident at Brooklyn club Gabriela and a frequent collaborator with the renown dark dance label/party Synthicide. Arvin can also be found in rotation in New York City's vibrant club scene including regular appearances at Basement, Good Room, and Paragon; with a formidable international presence to match. His production navigates high-energy and bouncy progressive, while grounding those movements in the textures of wave, 90s house, and trance-oriented atmospheres. This versatile output has garnered support across the global circuit, anchored by releases on the Dutch imprint Return To Forever, alongside New York’s own E-Missions Recordings and Magic City.House on 1 and Techno on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists E-Missions and Magic City.Recently at Gabriela, LoHi, Paragon · often with Eli Escobar, Sharlese, Sissies of Mercy, none of them here that night
“day[job] is a dj and producer living in NYC, with ties to LA, SF, and Perth (aus).”
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Recently at Knockdown Center, Xpizza · often with Julia Govor, JADALAREIGN, shekdash, none of them here that night
Recently at Mood Ring, Knockdown Center · often with Julia Govor, JADALAREIGN, shekdash, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Eli Escobar32 with Andi and 6 with Arvin T
- G I N A6 with Andi and 4 with Arvin T
- Sissies of Mercy6 with Andi and 3 with Arvin T
- Rose Kourts4 with Andi and 1 with DJ Tennis
- JADALAREIGN2 with DAY and 2 with night
- Julia Govor2 with DAY and 2 with night
- shekdash2 with DAY and 2 with night
- Ash Lauryn1 with DAY and 1 with night
567 said they were going — much busier than a usual Saturday at Knockdown Center.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Knockdown Center268
- Middle half finished between121 and 553
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted86
The room
Knockdown Center — 251 events and 819 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: Techno (11), House (9), Tech House (7), Garage (6) and Deep House (4). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
Life and Death — 2 events and 18 artists since Jun 2025.