Refuge Fridays with Kr!z, 1morning, Elle Dee, Naomi Duan & Henry Chow
Refuge366 Ten Eyck St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 · Map
This night happened — Fri 7 Aug · 10pm → 9am Sat
21+ · Refuge NYC
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Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: 314 Scholes, Fri 13 Nov1morning
- next: Good Room, Thu 22 OctElle Dee
- next: Signal, Fri 30 OctHenry Chow
- Kr!z
- next: Honey's, Sat 24 OctNaomi Duan
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
9 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Elle Dee and Henry Chow — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 3 May 2024.
the fine print — 1 more line
- “All sales are final.”
Fridays @ Refuge ~Before. During. Afters~
Refuge Hi-Def Dance Club is a 500-cap underground nightclub in East Williamsburg built around sound, energy, and atmosphere. At its core is REX, a custom 4-point system designed by co-founder Craig “Shorty” Bernabeu, with four 10-foot stacks surrounding the dance floor for a powerful, immersive experience. Each night is curated to push that system to its full potential — a true Musical Arts Performance in every sense.
the rest of the promoter’s listing — 1 more paragraph
21+ only. All sales are final.
from the promoter’s listing on Resident Advisor
Who they are
- Techno on 28, House on 5, Hard Techno on 3 and Electro on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Fides (1), Frenzy Recordings (1) and The Third Room (1); their RA profile also lists ARTS, Character, Fixed Rhythms, REBELSKIN RECORDS and 3 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile
Recently at Signal, Bossa Nova Civic Club, BASEMENT · often with Akua, Shyboi, Juana, none of them here that night
“Their sets are known for their remarkable flow and captivating energy, making them a must-see for techno enthusiasts.”
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The New York City-based multi-disciplinary artist has been a fixture of the city's club scene for over a decade. Their sets are known for their remarkable flow and captivating energy, making them a must-see for techno enthusiasts. Elle's music selection has landed them gigs at New York's most iconic venues like Knockdown Center, Basement, Nowadays, Public Records, and more. They have also collaborated with renowned promoters around the world, including Pornceptual, Mala Junta, Wrecked, Merge, and Mamba Negra from their hometown São Paulo, Brazil. In 2020, their event series Mild Fantasy evolved into a record label and global platform in collaboration with Veneno Radio. This endeavor has amplified the voices of the queer and non-binary community within the electronic music scene.Techno on 3, Acid on 1 and Ambient on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on High Noon Music (1), Subsist (1) and VRAAA Records (1); their RA profile also lists Bound. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Nowadays, La Plaza Cultural, BASEMENT · often with Juana, Lauren Flax, KYRUH, none of them here that night
“Texas-born and Brooklyn-based, Henry Chow has spent nearly three decades embedded in the underground, moving dance floors with raw, mood-driven techno and house. A lifelong crate digger, his sound leans heavy on tension, groove, and restraint—built for dark rooms and long nights.”
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Texas-born and Brooklyn-based, Henry Chow has spent nearly three decades embedded in the underground, moving dance floors with raw, mood-driven techno and house. A lifelong crate digger, his sound leans heavy on tension, groove, and restraint—built for dark rooms and long nights. As a DJ, Chow’s reputation has carried him to international stages and key venues across the U.S., including regular appearances at The Great Beyond (US). In Houston, Chow co-founded Crossroads, then one of Texas’ longest-running dance parties. The series became a proving ground for uncompromising international and regional artists alongside deeply rooted local talent, helping shape a sustainable, late-night culture. After arriving in Brooklyn in 2017, Chow re-established Crossroads with a series of events at the now defunct TBA Brooklyn. Years later Chow teamed up with Dianna Loevner, Samuel FIsh, and Dyllon Young to help create the underground outfit Mizz Softee. In the studio, Chow first cut his teeth in the early 2000s, releasing an EP on Marco Carola's seminal techno imprint, Zenit. Followed by original and remixes on labels such as Genetic Recordings, Thoughtless Music, Harmonious Discord and Abiotic. Dug from the past and locked into the present, Henry Chow delivers music that’s physical and meant to be felt.Tech House on 7, Techno on 8, Deep House on 5 and Downtempo on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Thoughtless Music (2), Harmonious Discord (1) and Plain Sound Recordings (1); their RA profile also lists Zenit. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at public records, Refuge, Mansions · often with Samuel Fish, Dustin Zahn, Truncate, none of them here that night
“Kr!z has been at the forefront of techno for more than a decade.”
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Kr!z has been at the forefront of techno for more than a decade. Influenced by the hypnotic and energetic sound helmed by veterans such as Jeff Mills, Steve Rachmad and James Ruskin, he gradually but steadily developed his own identity in the international techno scene. After making a name for himself as a skilled DJ with sharp focus and a quick mixing style in home country Belgium and the Netherlands, Kr!z launched Token Records in 2007. It has since been a leading outlet for heady, purist sounds. He rapidly established the label as a fixed value with a timeless and powerful sound and took it around the world with label nights on every continent. Token remains important in defining techno today - always straightforward, sometimes weird, often catchy – all under the helm of Kr!z as avid A&R. After 12 years spent assiduously focused on curating the Token discography, showcasing artists he has nurtured and supported over this time, and incorporating the connoisseur’s knowledge and experience he has cultivated in his work as a DJ, 2019 saw the release of his long awaited debut EP on Token. ‘Mantra’ received high acclaim by both media and the scene's key DJ’s. This continued in 2020, when he released the track ‘Scorpion’s Tail’ on Voltage Imprint and ‘Malice’ & ‘Imperative Needs’ as part of a split EP with Pfirter on his MindTrip label. 2022 will be his most prolific year to date with three full EPs seeing the light of day: ‘Neutrino EP’ on James Ruskin’s Blueprint Records, ‘The Tunnel’ on Setaoc Mass’ hotshot SK_eleven and a third one on his own Token Records. As a DJ, Kr!z takes listeners on journey’s surpassing space and time. Led by deeply hypnotic grooves, syncopated rhythms and widely reverberating atmospheres, his desire to guide the dancefloor into unknown depths can be felt with every note. Intensities build up and collapse under his skillful hands, knowing what each knob twist will result in. Each set feels almost like a mathematical calculation, deciphering the code of collective ecstasy.Their RA profile lists Token, Blueprint Records, Reclaim Your City and SK_eleven.Recently at BASEMENT · often with Berghain, Doltz, Katia Curie, none of them here that night
“With over a decade of classical piano training, she brings a sense of precision and emotional depth to her sound.”
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With over a decade of classical piano training, she brings a sense of precision and emotional depth to her sound. Rooted in the underground, she continues to evolve her sonic identity while pushing the boundaries of her musical journey. Her dedication has led to international radio residencies and performances across Europe, Asia, and the United States, sharing her sound across diverse scenes. Approaching each set with intention and control, Naomi is steadily building her presence within the global techno landscape.Their RA profile lists Diffuse Reality.Recently at SILO, Virgo · often with America Rose, Knostalgia, Daybreak, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Juana4 with 1morning and 4 with Elle Dee
- Samuel Fish8 with Henry Chow
- Lauren Flax6 with Elle Dee
- Akua5 with 1morning
- Kellam Matthews5 with Elle Dee
- KYRUH5 with Elle Dee
- Shyboi5 with 1morning
- cotton4 with Elle Dee
Sound
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Refuge39
- Middle half finished between28 and 71
- Past Fridays at this venue counted23
- Counted16 on Fri 31 Jul, 69 on Wed 12 Aug
The room
Refuge — 147 events and 319 distinct artists since Feb 2026.
Holds about 500.
Also that night
- BasslineC'mon Everybody — Shyboi and 1morning keep turning up on the same bills.
- Heavy Waste: Ron Like Hell, tonyy, skoglund, Erik BraunBossa Nova Civic Club — Ron Like Hell and Elle Dee keep turning up on the same bills.
- Night & Day: Satoshi Tomiie, Loren b2b britty. , Shaun Reeves, Stretch, and Navid navboxSignal — that room books a lot of the same DJs as this one.
how these 3 are connected
- Bassline — Shyboi and 1morning have shared 5 bills; Shyboi is on that bill and 1morning is on this one.
- Heavy Waste: Ron Like Hell, tonyy, skoglund, Erik Braun — Ron Like Hell and Elle Dee have shared 3 bills; Ron Like Hell is on that bill and Elle Dee is on this one.
- Night & Day: Satoshi Tomiie, Loren b2b britty. , Shaun Reeves, Stretch, and Navid navbox — shares 59 artists with this room, Kurilo among them.