Silence Please presents: Sterling Juan Diaz
Silence Please132 Bowery Floor 2, New York, NY 10013 · Map
This night happened — Wed 5 Aug · 1pm → 4pm
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Who was billed1 artist
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
ambient vibes from nyc's finest
from the promoter’s listing on Resident Advisor
Who they are
“Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove.”
their own biography
the whole biography
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 Qncc, Club Rawhide, Superior Ingredients · often with Makadsi, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Sekucci, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Sekucci14 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- ALEXIS DE LA ROSA11 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- Makadsi9 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- Josh Steers7 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- MORENXXX7 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- friedplatano6 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- Juliana Huxtable6 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- Kilopatrah Jones6 with Sterling Juan Diaz
27 said they were going — busier than a usual Wednesday at Silence Please.
how this compares
- Median final count, Wednesdays at Silence Please21
- Middle half finished between9 and 79
- Past Wednesdays at this venue counted26
- Counted14 on Fri 31 Jul, 27 on Wed 12 Aug
The room
Silence Please — 212 events and 176 distinct artists since Jun 2025.
Holds about 150.
Most-tagged here: Ambient (12), Experimental (8) and Jazz (4). genre tags on this room’s listings
Also that night
- Jamaican Independence Day w/ Shyboi + WTCHCRFT + Ether PleaserBossa Nova Civic Club — Shyboi and Sterling Juan Diaz keep turning up on the same bills.
- A—Z Radio w/ Plushie and FlynnEavesdrop — that room books a lot of the same DJs as this one.
how these 2 are connected
- Jamaican Independence Day w/ Shyboi + WTCHCRFT + Ether Pleaser — Shyboi and Sterling Juan Diaz have shared 3 bills; Shyboi is on that bill and Sterling Juan Diaz is on this one.
- A—Z Radio w/ Plushie and Flynn — shares 15 artists with this room, Marco Weibel among them.