Book Club Radio Festival #2 The Outer Rim
Brooklyn Roots Collective, New York City
This night happened — Sat 3 Oct · 5pm → 4am Sun
21+ · Book Club Radio ·
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Who was billed19 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Sat 31 OctTinzo
- next: Sat 31 OctJojo Lorenzo
- Machinedrum
- Mark Farina
- next: Nowadays, Fri 30 OctHiroko Yamamura
- Byron The Aquarius
- Nikki Nair
- MikeQ
- Soul Summit Music
- next: Sun 25 OctToribio
- next: Berghain in Berlin, Fri 13 NovJex Opolis
- next: Signal, Fri 23 OctKYRUH
- Willo
- DJ Heather
- Öona Dahl
- Varist
- RaeCola
- FIBRE
- next: public records, Sun 8 NovZAINAB
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
161 of the 171 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Tinzo and Jojo Lorenzo — 47 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Aug 2023.
- Tinzo and Varist — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Oct 2023.
- Jojo Lorenzo and Varist — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Oct 2023.
- Tinzo and RaeCola — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 12 Jun 2026.
- Jojo Lorenzo and RaeCola — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 12 Jun 2026.
- Byron The Aquarius and Soul Summit Music — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Feb 2026.
- Tinzo and KYRUH — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 Mar 2024.
- Jojo Lorenzo and KYRUH — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 Mar 2024.
- Mark Farina and Toribio — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 31 Dec 2023.
- Machinedrum and Nikki Nair — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 Dec 2023.
Who they are
“Widely known for her groovy and eclectic music curation, Tinzo began her DJ career in New York City with the founding of Book Club Radio.”
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Widely known for her groovy and eclectic music curation, Tinzo began her DJ career in New York City with the founding of Book Club Radio. Tinzo's sound is rooted in the LGBTQIA+ experience, with inspiration drawn from house, electro, and indie dance. With a diverse skill set in performance, digital marketing, and event production, Tinzo is dedicated to promoting unapologetic joy and inclusivity within the music and live events industry.Last at Elsewhere in Jun · often with Dj Nico, Honey Bun, Andi, none of them here that night
“Jojo Lorenzo is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and the visionary behind the innovative music channel Book Club Radio.”
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Jojo Lorenzo is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and the visionary behind the innovative music channel Book Club Radio. They are also the creator of the PBS documentary music series, Sound Field. As a Brooklyn-based DJ, Jojo seamlessly blends their expertise as a music documentarian into the beats that ignite the dancefloor.Recently at Elsewhere, Paragon · often with Dj Nico, Honey Bun, Andi, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Ninja Tune, Astrophonica and Beating Heart.
Recently at public records, Elsewhere, The Brooklyn Monarch
“"I look at my job as a modern day traveling minstrel, to bring new music to as many places as I can, and expose obscure records that, otherwise, might go hidden."”
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"I look at my job as a modern day traveling minstrel, to bring new music to as many places as I can, and expose obscure records that, otherwise, might go hidden." While Mark Farina may be able to sum up his job description in a sentence, there is much more to be written. Mark developed his musical tastes in Chicago - listening to house music on the radio, living in one of the country's most primordial breeding grounds for house. Around '88, while record shopping at Imports, Etc., he met Derrick Carter and a friendship began. "I just ended up there between classes, I ended up buying his picks. He steered me toward the cutting edge House producers of the time." "I started playing when I lived with my parents and didn't have any bills to pay so I could just buy records. My intentions were never to just make money, it's nice, but it's kind of turned into a job by accident - it was a hobby that turned into a job." Living together and working on tracks together along with Chris Nazuka, they utilized the tight connections between the Detroit and Chicago scenes. Fondly, Mark remembers hanging out listening to Detroit Techno classics - Model 500, Derrick May - eating bologne sandwiches on white bread and drinking Kool-Aid out of a paper cup, prepared by none other than Chef Saunderson himself. In '89, they signed on Kevin Saunderson's KMS Records under the Symbols in Instruments moniker and produced a landmark track called "Mood". "Mood" sold 35,000+ copies in the US and the UK. This record was the first ambient house track ever made and, accordingly, it has taken its position as a classic. The same year, The Face magazine published their year end Top 50 with "Mood" ranking above pop anthems by Dee-Lite and The Pet Shop Boys. "I used to do mixes with Derrick on the radio at Northwestern, we'd make it at the house and listen to it on the lake where they filmed 'Risky Business'. We would drive around and listen 89.3 WNUR; they had a policy, guest DJs didn't have to be students." Eventually, the University changed their policy and only students were allowed to DJ. When Farina first started wandering from his passion for the purist forms of House into what grew into one of his trademark styles, Mushroom Jazz, he was playing the main room in a club in Chicago and got demoted to the B-room after playing too many Martin Luther King Jr. samples. Mark experimented with a deeper style, dropping De La Soul, disco classics and other stuff that wasn't being played in the main room. However, in 1992, Mark found a welcome place for his collection of downtempo tunes accompanied by a small run of mix tapes entitled "Mushroom Jazz". Originally launched as a cassette series, the Mushroom Jazz tapes grew from the first Chicago run of 50 copies each…on to the next stage, where 500 copies of several volumes were easily distributed and sought after. As the Acid Jazz boom began, he perfected his sound and fused the newest tracks from the West Coast's jazzy, organic producers with the more urban sounds he had championed in Chicago. While the predominant musical force in SF was still dark, dubby House and Wicked-style Breaks, the city embraced the downtempo movement with a healthy bunch of live bands and DJs generating the tunes. Mark Farina, along with partner, and manager, Patty Ryan-Smith, created the now legendary weekly club in San Francisco, Mushroom Jazz, in 1992. Every Monday night the crowd slowly germinated - from 100 for the first few months to 600-700 two years later. As time passed, Farina and Patty put their energies into another project, the first Mushroom Jazz interactive CD-ROM for Om Records. After a three year run, where the club had established a fanatical, cult-like following for Farina and the Mushroom Jazz sound, the club closed its doors and transformed into a CD series and accompanying tours. Since 1989, Mark Farina has been traveling the globe performing at literally hundreds of shows a year, sometimes DJing both of his preferred styles in two different rooms at the same party. At other events, he's been known to play extended sets that lasted over eight hours. In his House sets, Mark is known for his uniquely effortless journeys on the jazzy side of Chicago House, mixed up San Fran style. This wandering record minstrel has played to incredible crowds all over the globe. Consistently drawing new fans to his style of chunky-funky rhythms and deep underground house, Mark plays upwards of 200 shows to over one million (1,000,000) club goers per year. Voted in the top 20 DJ's in the world by MUZIK and BPM Magazine, his taste making skills continue to turn the heads of seasoned veterans as well as youngsters just getting into the music. On CD, Mark has recorded both of his dominant musical personalities. His first mix, 'Mushroom Jazz' on Om Records, is defined by a hip-hop sub-groove with jazzy, dubby elements in the downtempo range. It was followed by 'Seasons', a critically acclaimed House mix. An Imperial Dub mixed CD, a guest slot in the pedigreed 'United DJs of America' series, 'Mushroom Jazz 2' (Om Records) and 'San Francisco Sessions, Vol. I' (Om Records) and Mushroom Jazz 3 (Om Records) to round out the Farina catalog. His past release "Connect" walks the line of San Francisco deeper and the bumpin' funky house sound of Chicago. Now, in November of 2002, Mark Farina releases his much beloved fourth volume of Mushroom Jazz.Their RA profile lists Om Records, Music For Freaks, Robsoul Recordings, Full Flavor Music and 3 more.Recently at Nowadays, Signal, H0L0
“Taking inspiration from classic science fiction and dark anime, Hiroko’s introverted life and immersion in fringe, nerdy alongside an introspective outlook are evident in her demeanor and the way she gravitates to outsiders within the community.”
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Taking inspiration from classic science fiction and dark anime, Hiroko’s introverted life and immersion in fringe, nerdy alongside an introspective outlook are evident in her demeanor and the way she gravitates to outsiders within the community. Once she hits the decks, the isolation melts away as she lights up dance floors with an homage to the House, Acid and techno sounds that shaped the Chicago Rave Sound. One of her main missions is to demonstrate how much can help you cope with the darker times in life, creating an expressive outlet, and people that feels like they might not fit… have their important place in the culture.Their RA profile lists !K7, Planet E, Trax Records, Octopus Music and 5 more.Recently at Refuge, 314 Scholes, Paragon · often with Philippa Pacho, Berghain, Mari Sakurai, none of them here that night
“When Byron The Aquarius talks about live frequencies, his enthusiasm is infectious.”
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When Byron The Aquarius talks about live frequencies, his enthusiasm is infectious. A keys player by trade, Byron’s love for melody and harmony has consistently drawn the attention of electronic music’s leading labels and producers. In 2015, Byron released a ten track solo album on BBE entitled “Planets of Love.” When he wasn’t working on his own music, he was playing keys in the studio with Kai Alce. These creations got into the hands of Theo Parrish, who loved the sound of his sublime jazz-infected house and picked two tracks to release on his legendary Sound Signature label in 2016. The resulting “Highlife EP” has been hailed as “stunning”, “intoxicating” and “essential.” In the years since, Byron has released a consistently high level of music on Wild Oats, Eglo records & more. In the past 3 years Byron has released three LPs, starting with his debut album “Astral Traveling” released on Mutual Intentions. The following year Byron released “Ambrosia LP” on Jeff Mills’ label Axis Records, & most recently, Byron released “The New Beginning LP” on the UK label Shall Not Fade. He has toured the planet playing festivals such as Dimensions, Dekmantel, Suncebeat, Lente Kabinet, All Points East and many more as well as a plethora of the worlds best clubs. 2022 will see the beginning of Byron’s own label TALKNOI$E Records kick-off with a five-track EP coming out in June and will be available as a limited vinyl-run along with digital release on all platforms.Their RA profile lists Sound Signature, Wild Oats, Heist Recordings, In-Beat-Ween Music and 6 more.Recently at public records, Green Room NYC, The Sultan Room · often with JADALAREIGN, Omer Mil, none of them here that night
“Atlanta based DJ and producer.”
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Their RA profile lists Studio Barnhus, Discovery Recordings, Argot, Gobstopper Records and 6 more.Recently at House of Yes, H0L0, Paragon · often with Jubilee, none of them here that night
“MikeQ [Fade To Mind|Qween Beat|Mad Decent], Is an American Artist and is one of the leading figures of the US's long-running (but still largely underground) ballroom/vogue-house culture.”
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MikeQ [Fade To Mind|Qween Beat|Mad Decent], Is an American Artist and is one of the leading figures of the US's long-running (but still largely underground) ballroom/vogue-house culture. Based in New Jersey, the 27 year old producer is not only one of the busy DJs, but he also heads up his own “Qween Beat” Label and turns out a steady stream of vogue and ballroom tracks, re-edits, and remixes. His spine-snapping DJ sets are seriously in demand at the moment, not just at the well-established vogue nights of his native culture and up and down the USA’s East Coast, but beyond (London, Paris, Tokyo ETC), and his exploits have been earning column inches and full spreads in press such as Vanity Fair, XLR8R, Urban Socialites, Paper Mag, Fact, The Fader, ID Mag, Time Out London, The NY Times, and more. His music has reached the likes Of celebrities such As female rappers Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, Yo-Yo & Azealia Banks. He has played around the globe at events such as MoMa PS1, Unsound Festival, Opening Ceremony, Turrbotax, Icee Hot, Ghetto Gothic, Fade To Mind & Night Slugs party nights, Boiler Room and shared the stage along side many great artists Such As Kingdom, Bok Bok, L-Vis 1990, NGUZUNGUZU, Girl Unit, Jam City, Fatima Al- Qadiri, Rizzla, Total Freedom, Dubbel Dutch, Jubilee, Venus X, Kenny Dope, Karizma, Brenmar, DJ Sliink, DJ Sega, DJ Rashad, Lil Kim and various Others.Their RA profile lists Parlophone, Rock It Science Laboratories, Night Slugs, Silverback Recordings and 5 more.Recently at Paragon, House of Yes, MoMA PS1 · often with SAY3, J-Cush, Nadus, none of them here that night
Recently at public records, Refuge, Industry City · often with Timmy Regisford, Omer Mil, HunnyBunny, none of them here that night
“A triple threat who lights up a room when behind the decks, in the studio and on stage, TORIBIO is a lifelong student of rhythm.”
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A triple threat who lights up a room when behind the decks, in the studio and on stage, TORIBIO is a lifelong student of rhythm. Analyzing melodies and chords with a musician's ear, the Dominican-American artist blends different genres and moods in all his creative pursuits–DJing, producing, singing, playing instruments, and even his skills on the mic. Thanks to a childhood spent playing in church and jazz drumming, the Florida-born, New York-based act has a natural sense of harmony. He takes on the role of musical cartographer in his Afro-Latin band, Conclave, whose debut album was named one of Resident Advisor's best in 2021 and praised by both Rolling Stone and the New Yorker. Acting as the ensemble's bandlander, vocalist, and key instrumentalist, TORIBIO connects jazz, soul, and house from various cultures with style and grace. His speciality in sonic connections are especially tangible in his DJing. Gliding from pan-Latin club to raw electro to jazz to old-school funk, his sets are a masterclass in building energy and tension. Whether playing Boiler Room or clubs in Mexico City and Tokyo, he knows how to work a crowd with selections and transitions that are as precise as they are powerful. As a producer, his edits and originals are DJ weapons, rinsed by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Rich Medina, and Theo Parrish. His original tracks have been remixed by the likes of Louie Vega, Joe Claussell, and DJ Spinna. Known for fostering community through movement, his Brooklyn block parties (Public Service NYC) embody the spirit of New York’s dance culture while his newly formed imprint B.D.A. is quickly becoming known for bringing these vibes to vinyl. A TORIBIO show is a full-body experience— as he always says, “bring dat ass, and your feet will follow.”House on 16, Deep House on 6, Disco on 6 and Downtempo on 6. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on BDA (4) (2) and Bastard Jazz Recordings (1); their RA profile also lists BBE, Fool's Gold, Darker Than Wax, Razor-N-Tape and 4 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Locust Grove, Good Room, Foley Square Park · often with Mickey Perez, Love Injection, MUSCLECARS, none of them here that night
“Classically-trained from a young age in piano and guitar, Jex’s work organically fuses traditional melodic song craft with meticulous electronic production.”
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Classically-trained from a young age in piano and guitar, Jex’s work organically fuses traditional melodic song craft with meticulous electronic production. Along with self-releasing work on his own Good Timin’ label, Jex has released a slate of well-received 12-inch singles on European imprints such as Dekmantel and Running Back. With a catalog that spans club, home listening and pop music, Jex’s melodically-driven and emotive works place him in a category all his own.Their RA profile lists Running Back, Dekmantel, Good Timin and Club Mix.Recently at Good Room, Roberta's, Chatroom at Elsewhere · often with Seedy J, Ivan Berko, salute, none of them here that night
“Based out of Brooklyn, KYRUH is no stranger of hard, gritty and high caliber techno.”
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Based out of Brooklyn, KYRUH is no stranger of hard, gritty and high caliber techno. Purgative, high energy rave shawty that makes love on the ones and twosRecently at Mansions, Industry City, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with WTCHCRFT, SKIN CONTACT, OCTI, none of them here that night
“Having toured alongside some of Australia’s biggest names — from Dom Dolla’s packed national run to Flume’s astronomic arena shows — she’s carved out her own place in the hearts of dance lovers.”
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Having toured alongside some of Australia’s biggest names — from Dom Dolla’s packed national run to Flume’s astronomic arena shows — she’s carved out her own place in the hearts of dance lovers. While selling out headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne, she’s also supported club favourites like Sammy Virji, salute, HAAi and DJ Seinfeld, and joined Duskus and TIBASKO for sold-out shows in London. Showing she’s as much a thoughtful producer as a captivating performer, Willo’s Watching a Memory mixtape on Future Classic revealed a genre-bending journey for headphones, car rides and dancefloors alike, landing her tracks on the iconic FIFA FC24 and FC25 soundtracks. She then dove deeper into the club world with her Reflecting EP on UK label Stress Records — a five-track burst of cutting-edge energy blending house and festival-ready euphoria, earning support from BBC Radio 1, Kiss FM and major editorial playlists on Spotify and Apple Music. Crowds at Beyond the Valley, Rabbits Eat Lettuce, Splendour in the Grass, Lost Paradise, Wildlands, Field Day and Rhythm & Vines have all felt her signature rush of nostalgic, sunlit energy — a taste of the bright world Willo brings to every dancefloor.Their RA profile lists Future Classic and Stress Records.“In the past few years the Chicago house community has produced a number of innovative and distinct djs trained in the art of transforming tranquil dance floors into spaces of sheer bedlam and bliss.”
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In the past few years the Chicago house community has produced a number of innovative and distinct djs trained in the art of transforming tranquil dance floors into spaces of sheer bedlam and bliss. Derrick Carter, Diz, Mark Farina and Sneak stand at the forefront of the nouveau jock barrage born and bred in the underground gatherings which flourish there. Their committed visions of undiluted musical appreciation, interactive communication, improvisation and basic integrity has brought greater attention to all the city's great djs including the genre busting DJ Heather. Widely regarded as one of the premier selectors in the nation, this Brooklyn born Chicagoan demonstrates her skills and sharp deck acumen for the massives throughout Chicago and the world at large with verve and undeniable talent. At the urging of a friend, after hearing an unmixed compilation tape of her's, Heather started out at the Artful Dodger. A neighborhood pub with a cramped moist dance area situated in the rear. Being such a music lover djaying was a natural progression. I would ask some friends to come by. It was my chance to share my favorite records and have a few drinks " I was not really mixing but learning how to play records, programming 101." "I was responsible for five hours of music every Saturday night. Eventually I got into the technical aspect of djaying, watching other djs play and learning by example. Finally I was able to get turntables and began practicing six hours a day if I was able. The first time I mixed two records it was like discovering a new secret language" "At that stage it was truly a hobby, something I did on weekends. I always think of the dj thing as the happy accident. Maybe because I came into it at a stage when it wasn't considered a superstar thing to do. I was the only dj in a circle of photographers, actors, designers and so on." At that time she was also working for local record labels and garnering experience about the industry. One gig lead to another and the hobby soon manifested itself into a full time pursuit. For five years she earned her chops by playing an urgent mix of hip hop, house, jazz, soul, RnB, disco classics, rare groove and all manner of off-center beats relevant to the stew she was brewing. At the Dodger she fully developed her versatility and philosophy as an entertainer. During her fourth year at the Dodger, she began what would be a three year residency at Red Dog. A Wednesday night gig dedicated to downtempo beats, hip hop, rare groove and disco. "At Red Dog I was able to fully develop as a dj and hone my skills." At that same time she began a short but invaluable stint at world famous Gramaphone Records. Many of Chicago's well known djs have made a stop there; Sneak, Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, Terry Mullan, Gemini, Colette and Miles Maeda to name a few." That place was my resource center. I was hired to be the hip hop buyer. I would also use their phone lines, fax machines, FedEx and ups accounts to the fullest extent. I used the store to make contacts, ship demos/press kits and sell my own mixed material. Three years later, once bookings got in the way of covering shifts, I had to say good bye. I felt like I had graduated Gramaphone Tech. It was such an invaluable experience." Primarily known in the Chicago dance community as a "hip hop" dj she began a shift in the material she played. "It was never a conscious effort to play one genre more than another. I've always been interested in all forms of music. The demand for me to play house seemed to increase after each gig. Over time one just gave way to another. Gone but not forgotten"Their RA profile lists fabric Records, 20/20 Vision, .dotbleep, uniform recordings and 1 more.Recently at Under the K Bridge, SILO
“;a channel to enter other dimensions of coloured refracted dreams and soundwaves.”
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Their RA profile lists Hallucination Limited, Watergate Records, Hardkiss Music and Darkest Hour Records.Recently at Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn Storehouse, Signal
“Varist debuted his retro funky house flavor in October 2023, beginning a collaboration with Book Club Radio that has resulted in 8 sets for Book Club and Tinzo + Jojo events, the recorded versions of which have garnered over 1.4 million views.”
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Varist debuted his retro funky house flavor in October 2023, beginning a collaboration with Book Club Radio that has resulted in 8 sets for Book Club and Tinzo + Jojo events, the recorded versions of which have garnered over 1.4 million views. In the 3 years he has been spinning for dance floors, Varist has played the Wandering Woods, Lightning in a Bottle, and Book Club Radio festivals, performed in Zürich, Switzerland, and become a fixture of the Brooklyn underground, playing for Elsewhere, Dancescape, PAN!C ROOM, Under The Table NYC, and Moledro. Varist also hosts TGIVarist, a twice monthly live stream, from his Brooklyn apartment.Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Elsewhere, Danger Danger · often with Connector, ogd, sznl, none of them here that night
Recently at Elsewhere, SILO
“romanian DC-based future funk, french house & disco producer”
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Their RA profile lists Savona.Recently at Eris, The Broadway
Recently at Outer Heaven, Brooklyn Army Terminal · often with Bergsonist, Dynoman, Daku, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Lovie2 with Jojo Lorenzo, 2 with Soul Summit Music and 2 with Tinzo
- Dj Nico4 with Jojo Lorenzo and 4 with Tinzo
- Griffin Maxwell Brooks4 with Jojo Lorenzo and 4 with Tinzo
- Honey Bun4 with Jojo Lorenzo and 4 with Tinzo
- JADALAREIGN3 with Soul Summit Music and 2 with Byron The Aquarius
- Omer Mil3 with Soul Summit Music and 2 with Byron The Aquarius
- Andi2 with Jojo Lorenzo and 2 with Tinzo
- Baby Weight2 with Jojo Lorenzo and 2 with Tinzo
197 said they were going.
The room
Brooklyn Roots Collective — 4 events and 23 distinct artists since Sep 2026.
Most-tagged here: Techno (3). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
Book Club Radio — 35 events and 103 artists since Aug 2023.
Also that night
- Wrecked: Julia Govor / Concrete Husband / T.Wan / S4M23 / Ryan Smith / Ron Like HellBASEMENT — Concrete Husband and KYRUH keep turning up on the same bills.
- BLIND_PMTSKIN CONTACT and KYRUH keep turning up on the same bills.
- Club Stars: Detroit In Effect, DJ Slugo, Amarji King + Sirens(MORENXXX b2b Loka)Paragon — MORENXXX and KYRUH keep turning up on the same bills.
how these 3 are connected
- Wrecked: Julia Govor / Concrete Husband / T.Wan / S4M23 / Ryan Smith / Ron Like Hell — Concrete Husband and KYRUH have shared 6 bills; Concrete Husband is on that bill and KYRUH is on this one.
- BLIND_PMT — SKIN CONTACT and KYRUH have shared 6 bills; SKIN CONTACT is on that bill and KYRUH is on this one.
- Club Stars: Detroit In Effect, DJ Slugo, Amarji King + Sirens(MORENXXX b2b Loka) — MORENXXX and KYRUH have shared 5 bills; MORENXXX is on that bill and KYRUH is on this one.