LES Open Decks: Pinky Swear
Pinky Swear, New York City
This night happened — Thu 16 Apr
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Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
16 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Vans and Tim Dauz — 8 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 16 Jul 2025.
- RICK E and Tim Dauz — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 27 Aug 2025.
- RICK E and Vans — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 27 Aug 2025.
- Phree Direxion and Tim Dauz — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 31 Jan 2026.
- Phree Direxion and Vans — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 31 Jan 2026.
Who they are
“With music arranged, mixed and mastered painstakingly by hand in a world where AI does everything, Phree Direxion’s sound lives between memory and motion.”
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With music arranged, mixed and mastered painstakingly by hand in a world where AI does everything, Phree Direxion’s sound lives between memory and motion. Based in New York City, producer and selector Christopher Irons creates emotional, melodic house inspired by labels like All Day I Dream and Anjunadeep and shaped by nights in Mykonos, Ibiza, Paris, Montreal, and New York City. Irons' journey into electronic music began in the ’90s with the soundtrack to the film Hackers, a gateway to electronic music legends like Orbital, Leftfield, Underworld, and Carl Cox. The path to production and mixing became clearer in 2024, inspired by live performances by artists like Lee Burridge, Sébastien Léger, and Tim Green. 100% self-taught and proudly hands-on, Irons began pursuing DJing and production seriously in 2025. Once a regular presence at the Lower East Side’s former Gugu Room alongside collaborator and New York City underground artist Tim Dauz, he continues to refine his sound the same way he builds it—one decision at a time, with the dance floor, beach club or rooftop lounge as the final test.Last at Gugu Room in Jan
“I’ve been DJing for three years, but over the past year I’ve really focused on taking my sets to the next level.”
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I’ve been DJing for three years, but over the past year I’ve really focused on taking my sets to the next level. I draw inspiration from a wide range of music and appreciate the interplay of different instruments and textures. I never stick to just one sub-genre and approach each set as an opportunity to explore, surprise, and create something dynamic. I’ve always loved music, making playlists, and curating vibes, and that curiosity shapes every mix I play. For me, DJing is about taking the crowd on a journey, blending unexpected sounds, building energy, and creating moments that move people and make them feel seen. I am constantly working to improve, experimenting with new tracks and techniques, and striving to leave every dance floor buzzing with energy and good vibesRecently at Rebecca's, Jupiter Disco, Mood Ring · often with Wolfy, The King Diva, Jake From State Pharm, none of them here that night
“NYC”
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Recently at Gugu Room, Jupiter Disco, KEYBAR · often with Wolfy, The King Diva, TORSK, none of them here that night
“Coming from humble beginnings, Tim was unable to afford CD players.”
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Coming from humble beginnings, Tim was unable to afford CD players. He thus spent much of his growing up years collecting used cassettes, and in the early 2000s, he saved what little money he had to purchase his first pair of [pre-owned] CDJs, a basic two channel mixer, and taught himself how to mix. An avid fan of genres such as soul, funk, disco and deep house, Tim would listen to various artists and discover new music at his local record store. He considers Giorgio Moroder, Larry Heard, Kerri Chandler and Dennis Ferrer as his major musical influences. Tim incorporates several indigenous instruments to his productions, reflecting his tropical roots. He also adds atmospheric sounds to his compositions, resulting in a warm, laid-back and refreshing feel to electronic music. His work provides the listener a unique and uplifting experience, reminiscent of watching the sun rise on a pristine beach.Their RA profile lists 917 Records.Recently at Rebecca's, Gugu Room, Jupiter Disco · often with In The Red, TORSK, MISS VEE, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- The King Diva2 with RICK E, 2 with Tim Dauz and 2 with Vans
- Wolfy2 with RICK E, 2 with Tim Dauz and 2 with Vans
- TORSK4 with Tim Dauz and 2 with Vans
- AMI3 with Tim Dauz and 2 with Vans
- In The Red4 with Tim Dauz
- MISS VEE3 with Tim Dauz
- Helix2 with Tim Dauz
- Sam Clark2 with Tim Dauz
The room
Pinky Swear — 1 event and 7 distinct artists since Apr 2026.
Who put it on
LES O.D. — 1 event and 7 artists since Apr 2026.
brooklynlocal — 5 events and 19 artists since Feb 2026.