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Volvox & Dominga / AMORAL / Mos / Massimiliano Pagliara / Lauren Flax / Sterling Juan Diaz

BASEMENT52-19 Flushing Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378 · Map

This night happened — Sat 27 Jun

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Who was billed7 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

Most of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
the pairs that have met

10 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • Volvox and Dominga — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 27 Jun 2025.
  • Mos and Massimiliano Pagliara — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 28 Jun 2024.
  • Volvox and Massimiliano Pagliara — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 May 2024.
  • Massimiliano Pagliara and Lauren Flax — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 14 May 2026.
  • Volvox and Sterling Juan Diaz — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 May 2024.
  • Mos and Sterling Juan Diaz — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Apr 2026.
  • Sterling Juan Diaz and Dominga — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 12 Dec 2025.
  • Volvox and Mos — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 8 Mar 2024.
  • Volvox and Lauren Flax — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Oct 2025.
  • AMORAL and Mos — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 2 Nov 2024.
  • Massimiliano Pagliara and Sterling Juan Diaz — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 17 May 2024.

Who they are

  • Volvox

    New York City · 45 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Volvox is a global leader in the movement for representation of female, queer, trans and nonbinary identities in the techno industry.”

    their own biography

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    Volvox is a global leader in the movement for representation of female, queer, trans and nonbinary identities in the techno industry. A dominant figure of New York’s techno renaissance, across the globe the name DJ Volvox has become synonymous with surgical mixing technique and a certain square-shooting, take-no-prisoner approach towards dance floor business. Her parties are the stuff of legend, and her authenticity as a global cultural figure is undeniable. As a member of Discwoman, the all-female DJ crew that transformed electronic music culture over the last decade, she broke ground for more women to rise in the global DJ ranks and inspired countless more to begin in the craft. Having circled the globe more times than she can count, Volvox has turned her sights back on nurturing electronic music culture in her home, the United States. Ariana is now spearheading the construction of a space of inclusivity under the umbrella of a FLINTA-driven event series, simply named FLINTA NYC. Her music-driven program seeks to reinvigorate the techno scene by reviving context and nuance and blending scenes to push Brooklyn nightlife into the next chapter. Ariana is known for tough, stripped-back techno and groovy hypnotic sets that seduce the listener into a maelstrom of emotion. She has been a busy DJ and event producer since 2006 and in that time has shared the decks with many international stars including DVS1, Marcel Dettmann, Ellen Allien, The Hacker, Legowelt and Mike Servito. Raised in Buffalo, New York, her early experiences in the industrial and rave scenes of rust-belt America shaped her outlook on dance culture. An ardent supporter of the underground, she was a key figure in developing the electronic music scene in Boston, Massachusetts from 2007-2010. Breaking out internationally in 2015 she has enjoyed a busy tour schedule including noted appearances at Dekmantel and the ascendant Sustain-Release festival in upstate New York. Since then she tours extensively across Europe and makes regular appearances at Berghain/Panorama Bar in Berlin. She also tours South America and Asia yearly. Ariana is a unique character on the US scene guaranteed to bring a high energy show that lights up dance floors with an undeniable spirit.
    Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Jack Dept and Murder Records.

    Recently at 314 Scholes, Paragon, Knockdown Center · often with Boris, Sissies of Mercy, Johanna Constantine, none of them here that night

  • AMORAL

    Amsterdam, Netherlands · 5 bookings since Nov 2024

    “Her sound is uptempo with driving melodic rhythms in combination with a rolling bassline.”

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    Her sound is uptempo with driving melodic rhythms in combination with a rolling bassline. Her inspiration comes from the community, the dance floor, life experiences and the vibrations on a deeper level. She wants to deliver her audience a feeling of unity by providing a warm space for everyone, where feelings and emotions are held in a safe space. What gives every performance a unique character is her ability to inspire the audience to create their own personal journey.

    Recently at BASEMENT, Nowadays · often with Berghain, MARRØN, Disguised, none of them here that night

  • Mos

    New York City · 28 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Over the past few years, Mos has established a resonant voice within the electronic music community.”

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    Over the past few years, Mos has established a resonant voice within the electronic music community. The rituals surrounding electronic music have always fascinated Mos, the devotion to craft, the importance of empathy, and emphasis on community. Mos pulls both contemporary tracks and enduring sounds of the past. The result; timeless. Growing up in New York, Mos began working in nightlife at the age of 15 when he was hired by Selah Marley to design and build a party installation in downtown Brooklyn named ‘Primordial Palace’. While Mos was raised in Brooklyn, he originally was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. In September 2005, Hurricane Katrina tore through the Gulf of Mexico and ravaged New Orleans. This resulted in his family’s relocation to New York City, Mos was only two years old then. Years later, his discovery of electronic music in NYC has led him to dance floors across the world, Kyiv, Brussels, Paris, and Berlin all contributing to his track selection.

    Recently at The Chocolate Factory, Good Room, BASEMENT · often with Annie Lew, Concrete Husband, cotton, none of them here that night

  • Massimiliano Pagliara

    South, Italy · 17 bookings since Aug 2023 · Basement and Berghain techno

    “Stemming from Lecce Massimilano Pagliara has been based in Berlin for several years where he's been one of the main forces behind recombining the city's hardboiled techno scene with an often overlooked sensibility for the soft and the tender.”

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    Stemming from Lecce Massimilano Pagliara has been based in Berlin for several years where he's been one of the main forces behind recombining the city's hardboiled techno scene with an often overlooked sensibility for the soft and the tender. Call it underground disco passion. Massi describes his style as an eclectic mix of house, disco, electro and techno – one may call it current-yet-classic. DJing has since led to production. These days Massi lets his obsession with analog synths run wild – usually he's holed up in his apartment studio, working on his latest productions. Massimilano's last and sophomore album, ‘With One Another’ (LARJ, 2014), was about celebrating the joy of human encounters and in parts seemed like a big get-together with like-minded artists and friends. The record quickly hit the number one spot in Groove magazine's album chart – and its creator hit the road. Besides his busy DJ schedule and far from the usual club circuit routines, the Panorama Bar resident dedicated himself to intense travelling and exploring the world anew. ‘Feel Live’, Massimiliano's third full-length endeavour was recorded in several intimate, sometimes improvised studio settings between Los Angeles, Portland, and Massimiliano's homebase in Berlin as well as at airports and on intercontinental flights high up in the sky – Massi's most playful and imaginative work to date. It's as emotional as sensual, as vibrant as the first ray of light after a thunderstorm has cleared the air.
    Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Balihu, Meakusma, Live At Robert Johnson and 6 more.

    Recently at BASEMENT, Knockdown Center, Earthly Delights · often with Berghain, Boris, cotton, none of them here that night

  • Lauren Flax

    Detroit · 99 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Lauren Flax has been a lifelong musician, starting to play the drums at 8 years old before continuing on to guitar and bass in high school.”

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    Lauren Flax has been a lifelong musician, starting to play the drums at 8 years old before continuing on to guitar and bass in high school. She began her DJ career in the underground dance and rave scenes of Detroit as a resident at the Motor Lounge, playing every Tuesday night along with resident DJs Mike Servito, DJ Dilemma, Jason Kendig, and Derek Plaslaiko. Flax played the very first Detroit Electronic Music Festival in 2000 on the Motor stage. While originally starting off as a jungle DJ, Flax evolved her style into a variety techno, house, and electro music. Flax moved to Chicago in 1999, where she honed in on music production while continuing to DJ. By 2002, she relocated again to Manhattan, which shortly followed the release of her first remix, "Much Finer" for Le Tigre. In 2018, Flax was introduced to DJ Haus by fellow Detroit musician and friend Jimmy Edgar, to which he quickly signed a record, resulting in "Dance Trax Vol. 16" (2018). In 2019, Flax joined the mostly Detroit-born New York collective The Bunker New York,[1] on which she released "One Man’s House is Another Woman’s Techno EP" (2019). The EP was highly successful and sold out quickly. Flax met with Brooklyn-based record label 2MR in 2019, curious to explore beyond the realm of dance music. She remixed 'Breathe' by label-mate Pale Blue, and that ended up inspiring Flax's new style of music. After the remix was released, Flax took to writing a 6 track EP, merging genres of ambient, acid house, and much more, set to come out in Summer 2021. Flax started touring the United States and Europe as a solo artist in 2019, performing live analog sets, pushing the boundaries of what a DJ is defined as.
    House on 39, Techno on 22, Acid House on 13 and Electro on 17. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on WRKTRX (3), Aliens On Wax (1) and House Of Efunk Records (1); their RA profile also lists Defected Records, !K7, Toolroom Records, Nervous Records and 6 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

    Recently at Club Rawhide, public records, Good Room · often with Sevyn 0000, Austin Kunis, Costume Design, none of them here that night

  • Sterling Juan Diaz

    New York City · 99 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove.”

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    Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove. Born in New York City & raised between there & the Dominican Republic, he was captivated by the percussive rhythms of hip-hop & latin music from a young age, fostering a diverse musical passion. Once he taught himself to DJ, his eclectic taste & skill quickly gained attention in New York City's queer nightlife, becoming a staple at parties like Nowadays Nonstop, Papi Juice, & BASEMENT’s resident party FIST. Diaz's insatiable appetite for music, discerning taste, & impressive mixing skills have solidified his reputation for delivering electrifying, sets consistently. His innovative, captivating style has earned him spots at festivals such as Honcho Campout, DWELLER, & Wire Festival, & has taken him to parties across the nation, including Atlanta’s Back Room & Washington D.C.’s Flower Factory. Internationally, Diaz has performed at The MECA Art Fair in the Dominican Republic, as well as at Buttons & Sysiphos in Berlin, Germany. In July 2023, Diaz was chosen as an opening DJ for Beyoncé’s New York City show during her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour, joining a distinguished roster of DJs celebrating the album’s tribute to Black queer & trans history. From his curatorial work as a resident DJ of Playground Radio & their annual Block Party to his recurring club night SIMPULSO at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Diaz has established himself as an unmissable voice in Brooklyn's new generation of young selectors. His sets range from chest-rumbling bass wubs to euphoric house keys, showcasing the rich heritage of the underground while exploring the depths of sound through the rhythmic threads of his Dominican roots. Sterling Juan Diaz has not only crafted a unique musical identity but also stands as a beacon of collaboration & community building.

    Recently at Signal, Nowadays, Body by Brooklyn · often with Makadsi, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Sekucci, none of them here that night

  • Dominga

    8 bookings since Jun 2025

    Recently at BASEMENT, H0L0, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Johanna Constantine, KYRUH, x3butterfly, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Boris8 with Massimiliano Pagliara and 6 with Volvox
  • Annie Lew10 with Mos and 3 with Volvox
  • Berghain9 with Massimiliano Pagliara and 3 with AMORAL
  • Kilopatrah Jones6 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 3 with Mos
  • cotton5 with Massimiliano Pagliara and 3 with Mos
  • Johanna Constantine5 with Volvox and 3 with Dominga
  • Ron Like Hell6 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 2 with Mos
  • KYRUH4 with Volvox and 3 with Dominga
3,158 said they were going — busier than a usual Saturday at BASEMENT.
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.

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 2435739.

Attending counts, venue records, co-billing history, scene names, release styles and release labels: adrift’s record of New York City events.

Quoted passages are the promoter’s or the artist’s own words, unedited.