Why Not Now? Festival
Industry City220 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 · Map
This night happened — Sat 23 May
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Who was billed10 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Gorgon City
- Chase & Status
- GENESI
- next: Knockdown Center, Sat 28 NovMPH
- next: 99 Scott Ave, Fri 4 DecLinska
- next: Elsewhere, Sat 7 NovFlava D
- TOBEHONEST
- Bambii
- Joy Anonymous
- Dreya V
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
44 of the 45 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Chase & Status and MPH — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 31 Oct 2024.
Who they are
Recently at Brooklyn Storehouse, Brooklyn Mirage, Avant Gardner · often with Azzecca, Riordan, Philou, none of them here that night
Recently at Brooklyn Mirage · often with Peekaboo, SIREN, Skepsis, none of them here that night
“GENESI is a culmination of influences from elements of Melodic House and Techno with underground culture, to create a one-of-a-kind sound scape which is instantly recognisable.”
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GENESI is a culmination of influences from elements of Melodic House and Techno with underground culture, to create a one-of-a-kind sound scape which is instantly recognisable. Despite his relatively recent musical arrival, GENESI has already achieved significant recognition, with his debut single titled "Everything You Have Done" garnering over 65 milion streams on Spotify, having reached #1 on Beatport, and received support from some of the world's top touring DJs and is fast approaching 100 milion cumulative streams. Continuing the skyward trajectory, the Italian DJ/Producer has released on some of the dance scene's most prestigious labels across the spectrum including REALM, Tomorowland Music, Catch & Release and Insomniac, whilst achieving multiple top 10 chart spots on Beatport in the process. As of 2024, GENESI has also hit #44 the 1001 Tracklist's Top 101 Producer's list for 2024, the second highest new entrant of the year and continues to receive the support of the most recognisable DJs in the world, such as Solomon, Dom Dola and John Summit featuring his tracks across their sets. During the year, GENESI has continued to be in-demand on stages across the world, including at Creamfields UK, Drumsheds London, BCM Mallorca, Cavo Paradiso and his residency as part of 'Our House' at Hi Ibiza. He also made his Canadian debut at Parc Olympique Montreal supporting John Summit. 2025 promises to be the biggest year for GENESI yet, as he continues to flourish and progress further in the dance scene globaly, he is truly one to watch.Their RA profile lists Universal Music, Drumcode, Diynamic Music and REALM.Recently at Brooklyn Storehouse, 53 Scott Ave, SILO · often with Valou, Yet More, Cassian, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Spinnin' Records and Kiwi Rekords.
Recently at Elsewhere, Under the K Bridge, Brooklyn Mirage · often with nora, Ecchi.mp4, Asylai, none of them here that night
“Built on a foundation of high-impact, floor-focused production, Linska’s sound is precise, high-energy, and designed to translate across both underground spaces and larger stages.”
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Built on a foundation of high-impact, floor-focused production, Linska’s sound is precise, high-energy, and designed to translate across both underground spaces and larger stages. Her sets balance control and unpredictability, pushing intensity with undeniable magnetism. Her debut single ‘Bad Boy’ hit #1 on Beatport and surpassed 15 million streams, earning early support from the genre’s most respected selectors. Since then, she has moved quickly through the circuit, from selling out The Concourse Project to becoming a regular presence across Resistance and Drumcode stages. A Coachella debut in her first year of touring marked the shift from early momentum to global recognition, with wider audiences continuing to catch on.Their RA profile lists REALM.Recently at SILO · often with Soraya, Malcolm Zeller, none of them here that night
“Flava D productions span House, Garage, Hip Hop and Grime.”
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Flava D productions span House, Garage, Hip Hop and Grime. She signed to Butterz in early 2013 and has since released two critically acclaimed records for the label: 'Hold On' and 'On My Mind', a collaboration with Royal-T. She has also delivered a club smash 'In The Dance' for Formula Records. In between these her own download series has garnered attention from Fact, Mixmag, Dummy, SBTV and countless other websites attracting thousands of downloads. You can find them on FlavaD.com. In the clubs her DJ sets focus on her own original productions, collaborations and remixes. She has already taken her sound beyond the UK actively touring. Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and the multiple Asian regions,. have all had the Flava D experience.Their RA profile lists Hospital Records, Local Action, Butterz, Formula Records and 2 more.Recently at The Woodshop, House of Yes · often with Smokey Bubblin' B, Jonas Loeb, RENDER ONE, none of them here that night
Recently at Superior Ingredients, Knockdown Center · often with Cyranotaurus Cortex, Davibe, Stixx, none of them here that night
“Kirsten Azan, baptized Bambii, is one of Canada’s most compelling DJs.”
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Kirsten Azan, baptized Bambii, is one of Canada’s most compelling DJs. Whether online or on dancefloors, her political and musical vernacular give credence to dance music’s ever expanding reach, the relationships it helps forge between individuals, cultures and spaces. As proof, she has spent the last few years touring Europe and Asia as a solo artist and on support for some of the world’s most relevant artists - Mykki Blanco, Kelela, and BbyMutha, to name just a few. She's a reoccurring name across European venues like Paris’ Afropunk and Germany’s Open Source Festival. On this side of the Atlantic, her event series ‘JERK’ has made stops in Halifax, Los Angeles, New York and Montreal building on the success of the event’s 7th year of existence in hometown Toronto. Publications are also keeping afloat - Wonderland, VOGUE, CRACK, DUMMY and DAZED all want a piece - and awaiting her debut EP, set to hit the internet before the year closes.Their RA profile lists Innovative Leisure Records.Recently at Avant Gardner, Love's Club, Elsewhere · often with Black Rave Culture, Andre Power, Nino Brown, none of them here that night
Recently at Brooklyn Mirage, Knockdown Center, The Chocolate Factory · often with Ahmed Spins, Elderbrook, J. Louix, none of them here that night
Recently at Elsewhere · often with DANSYN, Devault, GABSS, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Andre Power2 with Bambii
- Azzecca2 with Gorgon City
- Black Rave Culture2 with Bambii
- Cyranotaurus Cortex2 with TOBEHONEST
- Davibe2 with TOBEHONEST
- Nino Brown2 with Bambii
- Riordan2 with Gorgon City
- Stixx2 with TOBEHONEST
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Industry City107
- Middle half finished between18 and 386
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted25
The room
Industry City — 50 events and 266 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Who put it on
EMW Presents — 31 events and 111 artists since Nov 2023.