Zach Witness, Jean d'Armes, Kandylion, theoretic - Dead Letter No.9
Dead Letter No. 963 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Map
This night happened — Sat 22 Aug · 9pm → 4am Sun
$20 · 21+ · Dead Letter No 9 ·
Press play
Who was billed4 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Zach Witness
- next: Empire Stage, Fri 20 Novtheoretic
- next: Crack Bellmer in Berlin, Sat 24 OctKandylion
- @ Jean D'Armes
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
5 of the 6 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- theoretic and Kandylion — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 8 Nov 2023.
Who they are
“Dallas born dancer-drummer-DJ turned producer and now star performer ZACH WITNESS has established himself as one of the most in-demand music makers of the day – working with the likes of Erykah Badu (“But You Cain’t Use My Phone” Mixtape), André 3000, Nile Rodgers, Doechii (“Alter Ego”) and upcoming sensation Infinite Coles (“Sweetface Killah” LP).”
their own biography
the whole biography
Dallas born dancer-drummer-DJ turned producer and now star performer ZACH WITNESS has established himself as one of the most in-demand music makers of the day – working with the likes of Erykah Badu (“But You Cain’t Use My Phone” Mixtape), André 3000, Nile Rodgers, Doechii (“Alter Ego”) and upcoming sensation Infinite Coles (“Sweetface Killah” LP). He is somewhere between Bowie and Badu. Frankie Knuckles and Frank Ocean. Shaman and shaker. Put on this earth to remind people of the abundant joy that arises from the simple yet powerful act of dance .Their RA profile lists Defected Records and BMG.Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, Le Bain, The Chocolate Factory · often with boyyyish, Rimarkable, Natasha Diggs, none of them here that night
“theoretic is Jersey-raised, Brooklyn-based DJ, producer, educator, & event curator entrenched in the beating heart of Brooklyn's underground music scene.”
their own biography
the whole biography
theoretic is Jersey-raised, Brooklyn-based DJ, producer, educator, & event curator entrenched in the beating heart of Brooklyn's underground music scene. Their sonic craft spans a fusion of House, Techno, Disco, NY Garage, Soul, & Black club music without limits, across borders. Whether spinning via digital waveforms, or from their vast record collection, their style is a symphonic medley that compels even the most restrained feet to move. theoretic currently holds residencies at beloved club ANIMAL, and a monthly radio show at Hi-Note Radio. They created the long-standing party series "House Anatomy" at Jupiter Disco for their former residency, and is now the creator & curator of an online DJ interview series "SCRIMMAGE." They've played for crowds at acclaimed venues such as Elsewhere, Eavesdrop, Le Bain, Good Room, Outer Heaven, Mood Ring, Nowadays, Earthly Delights, Cafe Erzulie, Soho House, & beyond. theoretic has also spread their talents internationally; they've contributed an all-vinyl set for the series My Analog Journal, played for the Hamburg festival Kampnagel, and shared decks with legends from A Guy Called Gerald, to Stacey "Hotwaxx" Hale. In addition, theoretic's music has been featured on acclaimed compilations, namely, "IYKYK" via the Brooklyn label Air Texture, that DJ Mag ranked as one of their "best compilations of 2024" their song mentioned as "the best tracks are the ones that feel like they are twisting genres inside out. On theoretic’s ‘Lucky LaWanda’, they take the icy melody of 8-bit grime and lay it over funky, swung house drum programming." They've also released on Madrid-based label, Others to the Front's first compilation, and in March of 2025, they released their first EP, Eponymous EP. To experience theoretic's fearlessly creative attitude, spend time inside their encyclopedic, yet unpretentious mixes; they've been featured on The Lot Radio, Balamii Radio, Newtown Radio, Lower Grand Radio, Playground Radio, & more. Their sonic odyssey breaks norms & melds genres; their goal is to be timeless.Their RA profile lists Air Texture and Others To The Front.Recently at Eavesdrop, Honey's, Elsewhere · often with Niyah West, Tre D'Ambrocia, VARSHA, none of them here that night
Recently at Le Bain, Paragon, Dead Letter No. 9 · often with SPRFRK, KNDYFRK, boyyyish, none of them here that night
Recently at Jean’s, Le Bain, Club Room - Soho Grand Hotel · often with ASARO, Mr. Handyman, Laura Lynn, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- boyyyish4 with Kandylion and 3 with Zach Witness
- SPRFRK19 with Kandylion
- KNDYFRK12 with Kandylion
- Niyah West7 with theoretic
- DJ Shannon5 with Kandylion
- VARSHA4 with theoretic
- Planet B3 with Kandylion
- Serrian3 with Kandylion
The room
Dead Letter No. 9 — 366 events and 816 distinct artists since Oct 2023.
Holds about 150.
Also that night
- sound.wav: a boat party by Elsewhere & Eavesdrop w/ BRIDGE, DJ ShannonElsewhere — DJ Shannon and Kandylion keep turning up on the same bills.
- BEVERAGESpublic records — Planet B and Kandylion keep turning up on the same bills.
- Pasillos Silenciosos Vinyl Release Party - 3RU + Antonio OcasioDead Letter No. 9 — also tagged electro and house.
how these 3 are connected
- sound.wav: a boat party by Elsewhere & Eavesdrop w/ BRIDGE, DJ Shannon — DJ Shannon and Kandylion have shared 5 bills; DJ Shannon is on that bill and Kandylion is on this one.
- BEVERAGES — Planet B and Kandylion have shared 3 bills; Planet B is on that bill and Kandylion is on this one.
- Pasillos Silenciosos Vinyl Release Party - 3RU + Antonio Ocasio — RA tags both listings electro, house.