BIG DRUM & BASS PARTY
The Sultan Room234 Starr St. Brooklyn, NY 11237 · Map
This night happened — Sat 16 May
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Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
8 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Dieselboy and Hambone — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 May 2026.
- Dieselboy and Des McMahon — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 2 Jun 2024.
Who they are
“DIESELBOY – THE DESTROYER!”
their own biography
the whole biography
DIESELBOY – THE DESTROYER! At a time when headline "DJs" shamelessly play pre-programmed or pre-recorded sets and the masses mindlessly embrace the charade, Dieselboy stands out as a rare veteran of the art and craft of live DJing. His focus on creating complex and unique mixes every performance have created legions of fans around the world. Very few artists mix live on three decks with more precision, intensity or finesse. For over two decades one of the world’s great ambassadors of drum ‘n’ bass and more recently dubstep, Dieselboy, also known as Damian Higgins, is America’s most iconic underground bass music curator and pioneer. He was the first drum ‘n’ bass artist to chart a single on Billboard’s dance chart with “Invid” in 2000, and the first American voted into the UK-based Drum & Bass Arena Top 10 DJs online poll in 2004. He has appeared on magazine covers, been heard on MTV, ESPN and numerous video games, and sponsored by DC Shoes and Pioneer Pro DJ. In 2002 Dieselboy founded Human Imprint, North America’s most prolific, dynamic and innovative drum ‘n’ bass label, and is co-founder of dubstep/electro label SubHuman, both now under the umbrella of Planet Human. Planet Human is beloved by its fans for top quality high energy releases by international vanguard artists including Bare (US), Mark Instinct (Canada), Mayhem (US), Muffler (Finland), Nerd Rage (US), Nightwalker (UK), NumberNin6 (US), Pixel Fist (UK), Subshock (Spain), and Zardonic (Venezuela). Dieselboy’s legacy is one of trailblazing dancefloor devastation non-stop on the international club circuit as well as at major global music festivals including Bonnaroo, Coachella, SXSW, Electric Daisy Carnival, US Virgin Mobile FreeFest, Detroit Electronic Music Festival, Summerfest, Ultra Music Festival, Shambhala (Canada), Global Gathering (UK), Creamfields (Poland), Pirate Station (Russia), Jisan Valley Rock Festival (Korea), and PHAT 09 (New Zealand). He also toured with Moby’s Area2 and played metal concerts with Orgy and Disturbed. Dieselboy’s DJ career began in northwest Pennsylvania DJing high school dances, and progressed as a University of Pittsburgh student learning to beat-match vinyl live on college radio and playing trance, happy hardcore and breaks at house parties. His 1994 mixtape “The Future Sound of Hardcore” led to out of town bookings and his ensuing popularity and skills led to the honor of being the first American asked by a British drum ‘n’ bass label to mix a compilation (“Drum & Bass Selection USA,” 1996). In 1997 Dieselboy moved to Philadelphia becoming drum ‘n’ bass buyer and T-shirt designer for seminal rave culture/record store 611. In 1998 Dieselboy was the first American drum ‘n’ bass DJ to be nominated for Best Drum & Bass DJ at the Global DJ Mix Awards and tied with LTJ Bukem. From 1998 to 2004 Dieselboy hosted North America’s premiere drum ‘n’ bass weekly “Platinum” at Fluid. A passionate connoisseur of food, books and film, Dieselboy has continuously raised the bar for mixtapes and mixed CD compilations as art forms, and each from 1992 to his February 2012 tour de force “Wake The Dead” stands the test of time. State of the art showcases of producers and graphic artists of each respective era, Dieselboy’s mixes have been described as “cinematic” and “intoxicating.” Dieselboy’s goal in creating “Wake The Dead” was “to make the most intricate, layered, nuanced, amazing drum ‘n’ bass mix ever done. Period.” In its dramatic intro (a Dieselboy signature) the narrator describes a soul-crushing epidemic of epic proportions – a thinly veiled reference to the death of the art of DJing – a theme that has resonated amongst his DJ/producer colleagues and fans and beyond. An inspiration for generations of DJs, Dieselboy’s longevity and relevance in a mercurial industry is a tribute to his relentless drive to create “amazing” experiences for his fans in their iPods and at his legendary live shows. Dieselboy fans praise his skills as “genius.” Says The Destroyer: “I don’t fuck around.”Drum n Bass on 85, Dubstep on 5, Jungle on 13 and Electro on 4. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Human Imprint Recordings (2), PRSPCT Recordings (1) and mariteaux.somnolescent (1); their RA profile also lists System Recordings. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at The Brooklyn Monarch, Hello Meadow, Xanadu · often with Agent 137, Dave Shichman, Reid Speed, none of them here that night
Recently at Roberta's, 269 Norman Ave · often with Agent 137, Enei, Kasra, none of them here that night
Last at The Meadows in Dec 2025 · often with Dave Shichman, Agent 137, D-FLY, none of them here that night
“kstrobez is a NYC-based DJ and producer blending UK Garage and Jungle into fast-paced sets built on quickfire blends, original remixes, and relentless momentum.”
their own biography
the whole biography
kstrobez is a NYC-based DJ and producer blending UK Garage and Jungle into fast-paced sets built on quickfire blends, original remixes, and relentless momentum. As a producer, kstrobez creates original UKG and Jungle tunes, marked by break-driven grooves, sub-heavy basslines, and chopped vocal hooks. At the root of it, kstrobez is passionate about music that makes you feel good.Recently at SILO, Dead Letter No. 9, Elsie Rooftop NYC · often with Sam Santini, Yesterdayneverhappened, Vibeiana, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Agent 1376 with Dieselboy, 4 with Hambone and 2 with Des McMahon
- Dave Shichman8 with Dieselboy and 5 with Hambone
- DØSHI1 with Dieselboy and 1 with Hambone
- Reid Speed3 with Dieselboy
- curiousG2 with Dieselboy
- D-FLY2 with Hambone
- Last Action Heroes2 with Hambone
- NATTY LOU2 with Dieselboy
17 said they were going — much busier than a usual Saturday at The Sultan Room.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at The Sultan Room4
- Middle half finished between2 and 7
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted90
The room
The Sultan Room — 369 events and 771 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 250.
Most-tagged here: House (9), Dancehall (4), Afrobeats (3), Hip-Hop (3) and Pop (3). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
Driven AM — 43 events and 138 artists since Aug 2023.
Driven AM Recordings — 39 events and 121 artists since Aug 2023.