adriftnycbeta

← fri 26 jun — 69 listings

Refuge Friday

ÄGAPĒ with Cleric, Frederic., Hyden, TONI BA and More

Refuge366 Ten Eyck St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 · Map

This night happened — Fri 26 Jun

Refuge NYC

Press play

Who was billed6 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

14 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • Adrian Hex and Michelle Kay — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 26 Jan 2024.

Who they are

  • Frederic.

    Berlin, Germany

    “Based in Berlin, Frederic. has been deeply involved in the European techno scene, as an event promoter, talented DJ & producer and manager of the Selected crew.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Based in Berlin, Frederic. has been deeply involved in the European techno scene, as an event promoter, talented DJ & producer and manager of the Selected crew. He has carved out his own identity with a mental and rave-oriented techno style. He already played in major European venues such as Tresor, RSO, Fold, Mondo Disko or Radion, as well as regular shows on Hör.
    Their RA profile lists Deestricted.

    often with CAIVA, Part Time Killer, ÜBERKIKZ, none of them here that night

  • Hyden

    Paris, France · 3 bookings since Aug 2024

    “If the mix of genres were to meet the young generation of Parisian techno producers, Hyden would be the result.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    If the mix of genres were to meet the young generation of Parisian techno producers, Hyden would be the result. Both passionate about harmonies and frenzied percussion, he creates music tinged with groovy, old school and mental sounds from multiple influences to offer its own vision of techno : incisive and hypnotic. Let yourself be carried away by his musical signature, stamped with the warehouses of the French capital, which have carved his universe as finely as a sharp blade. Since 2022, Hyden is also in a duo with the DJ and producer Seigg under the name Random Order. They released an EP “Long Live the Groove” with mental and oldschool influences and they perform in B2B.
    Their RA profile lists Fever Recordings, LABURNUM Records, Influenced Records and Deadline Records.

    Recently at H0L0 · often with ROBUS, SUMME, Play, none of them here that night

  • TONI BA

    Hamburg, Germany · 2 bookings since Jan 2026

    “Techno DJ from Berlin”

    their own biography

    Last at Bossa Nova Civic Club in Jan · often with TRESOR, GLOBUS, VINVAR, none of them here that night

  • Adrian Hex

    New York City · 45 bookings since Aug 2023

    “With a bouncy minimalistic approach to his craft, Adrian curates a sonic posture that sets him apart.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    With a bouncy minimalistic approach to his craft, Adrian curates a sonic posture that sets him apart. Utilizing erosive synth textures coupled with a hypnotic ever-evolving groove; you are bound for a unique and cyclic experience with Adrian at the helm.
    Techno on 5, Tech House on 5, Hard Techno on 1 and Garage House on 1. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on Autektone Dark (1), Black Square Recordings (1) and CAŁOŚĆ (1); their RA profile also lists Trau-ma, Undertone, EvilGroove Records and IMPULSE CØNTROL. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

    Recently at Honey's, Refuge, The House · often with Secret Raver, STE-VÍ, Offtrack, none of them here that night

  • Michelle Kay

    New York City · 30 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Michelle Kay is a producer and DJ that has been carving a unique path through New York’s underground techno scene, with a style that's unapologetically bold and vibrant.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Michelle Kay is a producer and DJ that has been carving a unique path through New York’s underground techno scene, with a style that's unapologetically bold and vibrant. Known for delivering sets that blend groovy, tribal and hypnotic elements, she’s earned plays at top clubs including H0L0, Elsewhere, SILO, and Signal. Her recent debut track on the Brooklyn-based label IMPULSE CØNTROL captures that same driving spirit, marking the next step in her evolving artist journey. As the Creative Director for IMPULSE CØNTROL, Michelle Kay also plays a pivotal role in curating the collective’s discography and cultivating intimate, immersive parties and workshops across cities like Amsterdam, Berlin, and New York. Her work behind the scenes is as intentional as her performances, shaping the label’s creative direction with a sharp ear and a deep sense of community.
    Their RA profile lists IMPULSE CØNTROL.

    Recently at Green Room NYC, The Chocolate Factory, H0L0 · often with Ramsey Neville, Junkfile, Daybreak, none of them here that night

  • Juno

    New York City · 27 bookings since Aug 2023

    “To sum it up best, Juno sees techno as a textbook through culture and history.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    To sum it up best, Juno sees techno as a textbook through culture and history. The Queens, NY-born Jamaican DJ has always gravitated toward electronic music since they were younger, but it wasn’t until after their time living in Germany and North Carolina that they realized how much deeper this music goes. Through their own research and the guidance of the owners of the former NC record store 641 RPM (shoutout E&T), they discovered the roots and sound of the music we all love. Underground Resistance, DJ Bone , Jay Denham , and many more acts and individuals inspired them and shaped what this music means to them, as well as what it can teach to so many, such as themes of resistance, community, and humanity. Now living back in Queens, they’ve been making their way around the circuit, playing at notable spots like Bossa Nova Civic Club, Signal and H0L0 , where they’ve shared the stage with techno OGS such as Joey Beltram, Adam X, DJ Shufflemaster, Mike Dearborn, and Shawnscape Renegade. While their growth may not be exponential, they’re truly in this for the long game and the love of the sound. Picking up records in late 2023 only deepened their passion and knowledge of music, and they’ve become increasingly comfortable with their style, showcasing it whenever they can in the new NYC music scene.

    Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, BASEMENT, Paragon · often with LINDA, KYRUH, wahala.wav, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Ramsey Neville12 with Michelle Kay and 8 with Adrian Hex
  • Junkfile5 with Adrian Hex and 5 with Michelle Kay
  • ÜBERKIKZ4 with Frederic. and 1 with Hyden
  • fumi3 with Frederic. and 1 with Hyden
  • Secret Raver30 with Adrian Hex
  • STE-VÍ11 with Adrian Hex
  • jay york9 with Adrian Hex
  • CAIVA7 with Frederic.
35 said they were going — about like a usual Friday at Refuge.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Fridays at Refuge39
  • Middle half finished between28 and 71
  • Past Fridays at this venue counted23

The room

Refuge — 147 events and 319 distinct artists since Feb 2026.

Holds about 500.

Most-tagged here: Techno (8) and House (7). genre tags on this room’s listings

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 2456266.

Attending counts, venue records, co-billing history, 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.