Bassiani Night
Newa / Kancheli b2b 98dots / LYDO / DJ Minx / Jason Kendig / Kilopatrah Jones
BASEMENT52-19 Flushing Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378 · Map
This night happened — Sat 9 May
Bassiani and basement ny
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Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: RSO.BERLIN in Berlin, Sat 28 NovNewa
- Kancheli
- next: Signal, Fri 30 Oct98dots
- next: Nowadays, Fri 30 OctLYDO
- DJ Minx
- Jason Kendig
- next: Paragon, Fri 23 OctKilopatrah Jones
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
9 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Jason Kendig and Kilopatrah Jones — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Kancheli and 98dots — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- Newa and LYDO — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 16 Dec 2023.
- Newa and Kancheli — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- Newa and 98dots — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 7 Mar 2025.
- Newa and Kilopatrah Jones — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Kancheli and LYDO — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
- 98dots and LYDO — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
- Newa and Jason Kendig — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 16 Dec 2023.
- LYDO and Jason Kendig — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 16 Dec 2023.
- LYDO and Kilopatrah Jones — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- DJ Minx and Jason Kendig — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 11 Apr 2025.
Who they are
“musician from Tbilisi the concrete town”
their own biography
Their RA profile lists Klockworks, Sub.spiele, Blue Hour, Anagram and 6 more.Recently at BASEMENT, Knockdown Center · often with Berghain, BASHKKA, Boris, none of them here that night
Recently at Signal, BASEMENT · often with Gabrielle Kwarteng, Stef Mendesidis, ISAbella, none of them here that night
“While exploring the musical realm on both sides of the Atlantic, 98dots investigates the mystical side of rapture through dancefloors with sounds from every era—past to future.”
their own biography
the whole biography
While exploring the musical realm on both sides of the Atlantic, 98dots investigates the mystical side of rapture through dancefloors with sounds from every era—past to future. In the heart of Tbilisi and amidst the vibrant energy of New York City, 98dots is a passionate DJ and innovative promoter. Growing up in the diverse streets of Georgia's capital, he explores a variety of musical styles, crafting rhythms that stretch the imagination. Since his young age, he's been a prominent figure in Georgia's music scene, blending political influences into his sonic tapestry. Whether spinning tunes at clubs or hosting his Mutant Radio show Rapture Investigation, he celebrates the endless spectrum of sound. His diverse approach to DJing appeals to club audiences and radio listeners alike. In addition to the music he plays in clubs and festivals, his musical range spans ambient, abstract, and experimental genres. From legendary venues like Bassiani in Tbilisi to the bustling streets of New York City, 98dots's musical journey knows no bounds. He frequently performs at leading clubs in Europe and New York.Recently at Signal, Apollo Studio, Nowadays · often with Kurilo, Amelia Holt, Chloe Battelle, none of them here that night
“Lydo is a Filipino-born Vietnamese-American sound artist.”
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Lydo is a Filipino-born Vietnamese-American sound artist. As a resident DJ of BASEMENT NY, their distinctive sets explode the parameters of techno, deftly cutting across genres while retaining a highly personal emotional resonance. Whenever Lydo plays, it’s best to leave your expectations at the door and simply prepare for an unexpected array of sonic thrills, ranging from visceral and grooving to mind-bendingly experimental. A trans artist themselves, Lydo launched X-TRA.SERVICES to serve and create space for queer, trans, and nonbinary people of color. This ethos of care and insurgent collectivity runs through their broader practice. They have performed at Berlin Atonal, Draaimolen Festival, Bourse de Commerce, and Bassiani, as well as subterranean parties and festivals across North America, Europe, and Asia. Beyond the club, Lydo works with sound through installation, composition, and curation. Their abstract, experimental work spans museum and institutional contexts, including MoMA PS1, SculptureCenter, and Kunsthalle Basel, among others. In 2025, they launched care., an itinerant series for live and experimental sound that continues to explore new sonic forms in unexpected contexts.Their RA profile lists X-TRA.SERVICES.Recently at 20 Meadow, Nowadays, BASEMENT · often with The Carry Nation, Juana, Shaun J. Wright, none of them here that night
“A longtime fixture of Detroit's club scene, DJ Minx is often referred to as the First Lady of Wax.”
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A longtime fixture of Detroit's club scene, DJ Minx is often referred to as the First Lady of Wax. Her sets and productions range from deep and minimal to boisterous and funky, earning her enduring respect across the global house and techno community. Active since the early 1990s, she formed the Women on Wax collective and launched its label in 2001, amplifying the voices of Detroit’s female DJs and producers. Minx scored an underground hit with the 2003 minimal house track “A Walk in the Park”—later reissued on Richie Hawtin’s M_nus imprint—and has continued to release music that bridges Detroit’s rich history with forward-thinking club culture. Throughout her career, Minx has played pivotal roles in Detroit’s musical story: hosting Deep Space Radio on WGPR, broadcasting Steamy Windows on CJAM, holding residencies at Club Motor, and performing at every edition of the Detroit Electronic Music Festival / Movement since its inception in 2000. Her contributions were formally recognized with the Spirit of Detroit Award in 2018, and she has been honored by Mixmag and Time Out as one of the women who shaped dance music history and among the top house DJs of all time. Since 2021, Minx has embraced her voice as a proud advocate for the Black queer community. She released Purse First to benefit Detroit’s Ruth Ellis Center, where she was also immortalized in a mural celebrating LGBTQ+ leaders. Her EP Queendom on HE.SHE.THEY. and her BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix debut in 2022 cemented her global presence. Do It All Night (Planet E) showcased remixes from Carl Craig and Honey Dijon, further elevating her reach. In 2025, Minx continues to thrive as one of Detroit’s most important cultural ambassadors. She released “Blocked” on Rules Don’t Apply in February—a sharp, self-empowering anthem—and collaborated with Kevin and Dantiez Saunderson as e-Dancer on “Detroit”, an intergenerational tribute to her city’s techno legacy. She also lit up her hometown with a halftime performance for the Detroit Pistons in March 2025. International bookings remain strong, with headline festival slots and curated stages at Movement and beyond. From her roots in Detroit’s underground to her present role as a global cultural force, DJ Minx stands as a living legend: bold, soulful, and uncompromising, still shaping the future of dance music more than three decades in.Their RA profile lists M-nus, Whasdat Music, Women On Wax Recordings and Sun & Sound Detroit.Recently at BASEMENT, public records, House of Yes · often with Radio Slave, Eli Escobar, AK, none of them here that night
- House on 13, Techno on 7, Acid House on 4 and Disco on 4. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists MR.INTL, Ecstasy, Roam Recordings, HNYTRX and 2 more.
Recently at BASEMENT, Nightmoves, The Chocolate Factory · often with Auspex, James Axon, Ron Like Hell, none of them here that night
“Born and raised in Queens, a city dweller and a club kid, Kilopatrah has an innate and superlative gift for transferring energy from the booth to the dance floor—through exciting house, techno, and jungle, and moments that both harken to Sound Factory–era glory days and bring you to sweaty BPMs of the future.”
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Born and raised in Queens, a city dweller and a club kid, Kilopatrah has an innate and superlative gift for transferring energy from the booth to the dance floor—through exciting house, techno, and jungle, and moments that both harken to Sound Factory–era glory days and bring you to sweaty BPMs of the future. Their sets are palpably personal: The dance floor has always been a powerful platform for expression for Kilo, once as a freeing and connecting space for a quiet house dancer and now as one for moving others like them. When Kilo gets going, you’ll lose sense of the kick drum versus the beat of your own body against the floor. That’s a gift from them to you, and your percussion is a gift back to them. Kilo brings their energetic sass to a monthly Lot Radio residency and to parties with impressive lineups, playing alongside Todd Terry home in New York, at the legendary Movement weekend Club Toilet in Detroit, and for Boiler Room. Their mixes, for series such as Coloring Lessons, Honcho, and Juanita’s, and for spots on Rinse and Refuge, also capture the club at its most euphoric. You’ll step a little harder with Kilopatrah Jones. Words by Sacha MadadianRecently at BASEMENT, Knockdown Center, Paragon · often with Mike Servito, Dee Diggs, Annie Lew, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- cotton5 with Kilopatrah Jones, 4 with LYDO and 3 with Jason Kendig
- Philippa Pacho2 with Kancheli, 2 with LYDO and 2 with Newa
- Mike Servito8 with Kilopatrah Jones and 4 with Jason Kendig
- Ron Like Hell8 with Kilopatrah Jones and 4 with Jason Kendig
- Concrete Husband5 with Kilopatrah Jones and 4 with LYDO
- The Carry Nation6 with LYDO and 3 with Newa
- Juliana Huxtable4 with LYDO and 3 with Jason Kendig
- Boris3 with Jason Kendig and 3 with Newa
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
Bassiani — 3 events and 17 artists since Apr 2024.