Refuge Saturday

Who they are

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  Arapu

  Romania · 5 bookings since Dec 2023

  “Arapu is a Romanian DJ and producer known for his deep, groove-driven approach to house and his strong connection to the European underground scene.”

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  Arapu is a Romanian DJ and producer known for his deep, groove-driven approach to house and his strong connection to the European underground scene. Born in Romania, he began DJing at the age of 15 and developed a style rooted in long blends, hypnotic basslines, and subtle rhythmic tension. Active internationally since the early 2010s, Arapu has built a reputation for carefully constructed, narrative-driven sets that prioritize flow and dancefloor awareness over quick impact. His productions reflect the same philosophy, combining minimal arrangements with rolling low-end and tightly controlled groove. In 2015, he launched his own label, Liniar, as an outlet for his personal sound and a curated platform for like-minded artists. Arapu has performed at some of the world's most respected clubs and festivals, including Circoloco events worldwide, Sunwaves Festival, and Caprices Festival and the list goes on. Renowned for his precision behind the decks and deep musical sensibility, he remains a key figure in the contemporary circuit.
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  Their RA profile lists Kina Music, Tzinah Records, Memoria Recordings, Moral Fiber and 6 more.

  Recently at Signal, Apollo Studio · often with Nomads Residents, Maksim, Armand, none of them here that night

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  Alci

  Switzerland · 5 bookings since Oct 2023

  “Based in Switzerland, Alci has spent over a decade shaping a distinctive sound that bridges house and techno.”

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  Based in Switzerland, Alci has spent over a decade shaping a distinctive sound that bridges house and techno. His sets unfold like stories, fluid, dynamic that elevates the dancefloor. A longtime resident of Zurich’s iconic Supermarket Club and Noart Amsterdam, Alci has built a truly global presence, performing at standout venues and festivals such as DC10 and Amnesia in Ibiza, Club Space in Miami, Sunwaves Festival, Caprices Festival, Teksupport in New York, and events like Solid Grooves and Cadenza and many more. In the studio, he blends analogue warmth with digital precision, a balance that defines his releases on Cadenza, Robsoul Recordings, and his own imprint Seeingsounds. Whether behind the decks or in the studio, Alci channels sound into moments, shaping frequencies into timeless and moving experiences.
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  Their RA profile lists Cadenza Records, Robsoul Recordings, Meander, Nervmusic Records and 5 more.

  Recently at Signal, Brooklyn Storehouse, Outer Heaven · often with Gian-Paul, Dayna C, Mai iachetti, none of them here that night

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  Justin Cudmore

  New York City · 74 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Justin's coming-of-age as a fan and creator of dance music took place amidst the wide expanses of central Illinois.”

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  Justin's coming-of-age as a fan and creator of dance music took place amidst the wide expanses of central Illinois. As a kid growing up in the state’s tucked-away capital of Springfield, he played drums as a jazz percussionist in school. While most of his peers were tuned into pop music, Justin was wearing out self-made mixes and classic disco compilations, workshopping new-wave influenced beats in bands and DJing college parties. A post-graduation move to Chicago led him to work for the influential dance music blog Little White Earbuds, opening him up to fully experience the city’s thriving underground house and techno scene. A Midwest-born and raised DJ, Justin has played at queer parties such as Wrecked, The Carry Nation, Horse Meat Disco, Honcho, and Club Toilet, and has gained a following all over the world with appearances at clubs like Smartbar Chicago, Panorama Bar, Is Burning Amsterdam, Razzmatazz Barcelona, DC10 and Lux Fragil. His bold, acid-flecked distillation of house and techno has found a home on the labels that are helping to shape the current landscape of transgressive body music, including The Bunker New York, Detroit’s Interdimensional Transmissions, and Honey Soundsystem Records. Justin's sound is defined by snaking acid lines, whip smart drums and offbeat rave melodies that have resonated with DJs and dancers from Detroit to Berlin. He has been featured in mixes for series such as Beats In Space, Truants, MixMag, Phantasy and The Bunker New York’s long-running podcast.
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  Techno on 23, House on 20, Tech House on 10 and Acid on 9. styles on their catalogued releases

  Released on Acid For Trans Health (1), Spotlight Records (1) and The Night Institute (1); their RA profile also lists Turbo Recordings, Hotflush Recordings, Interdimensional Transmissions, Phonica White and 6 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

  Recently at BASEMENT, Qncc, Refuge · often with Mike Servito, Jeffrey Sfire, Kim Anh, none of them here that night

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  DJ Split

  Berlin, Germany

  “Berlin-based DJ and producer DJ Split has built a distinctive sound rooted in the raw energy of classic Chicago and New York house, blending jacking grooves, acid basslines and a deep sense of club history with his own modern edge.”

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  Berlin-based DJ and producer DJ Split has built a distinctive sound rooted in the raw energy of classic Chicago and New York house, blending jacking grooves, acid basslines and a deep sense of club history with his own modern edge. His productions have found homes on respected underground labels including On Loop, Tessellate, Shadow Pressings, Major Records and more, alongside a growing catalogue of vinyl and digital releases. Behind the decks, DJ Split has performed at Berghain / Panorama Bar in Berlin, C12 in Brussels, and across clubs in Japan, as well as numerous dancefloors throughout Europe and beyond. Known for energetic, instinctive sets that move freely through house, acid and raw club music, he has quickly established a strong presence in the international underground circuit.
  Their RA profile lists On Loop and Major Records.

  often with Rosa Red, Berghain, nd_baumecker, none of them here that night

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  Danielle Nicole

  Berlin, Germany

  “..transforming her perspective on music.”

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  ..transforming her perspective on music. From then on, Danielle set about translating over 20 years of classical training into her newly awoken passion. In 2005 her hard work and determination began paying off. After her very first club gig in January, she moved on to dual residencies in Boston and NYC, and by March debuted at the Miami Winter Music Conference. Danielle built on this promising start, playing regularly throughout the US and South America, before going on to play her first European gigs. She began releasing music in 2008, both digitally and on vinyl, through a number of US and EU record labels. Becoming known for her unique minimalistic take on techno, Danielle's artistic presence was quickly recognised. Combining idiosyncratic sounds with percussive detail to create animated bass patterns and melodies, she moved away from the established NYC sound towards a more stripped back, raw and organic form of dance music. With an increasing demand in Europe, including her fist gigs on the festival circuit, in 2012 Danielle based herself in Berlin for the summer months. Seeing an opportunity to focus on her musical career, she relocated permanently in 2015. Since making the switch Danielle has balanced DJing and production, playing regularly throughout Berlin and beyond, her Friedrichshain studio offering her sanctuary from a hectic calendar. Keeping this balance allows Danielle to continually road-test new work, ensuring her productions always have the dancefloor in mind.
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  Their RA profile lists Musiq Records, Thoughtless Music, Klectik, minitec series and 6 more.

  often with Linus Duewer, Koljah, EXTRAEXTRA by Bladehouse, none of them here that night