Mystic Bill, Prince Language, Gianna Guerino, Morgan Wiley, Cadence Radio - Dead Letter No.9
Dead Letter No. 963 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Map
This night happened — Fri 9 Oct · 8pm → 4am Sat
$20 · 21+ · Dead Letter No 9 ·
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Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
20 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Elkind and NESKIN — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 22 May 2026.
On Friday, October 9, Chicago house and techno legend Mystic Bill steps into CARGO at Dead Letter No. 9.
Originally from Miami, Bill landed in Chicago in 1988 and quickly became part of the city’s second wave of house and techno producers, holding residencies at institutions including Shelter, Crobar, and Smartbar. His productions for Trax Records and releases under aliases like Sundowners, Billy Nightmare, and Savage Hymn have made him a lasting influence on generations of artists and dancers.
Behind the decks, Mystic Bill moves freely between Chicago acid, Detroit techno, deep house, industrial textures, and unexpected Italo disco gems. Decades of digging, producing, and commanding dance floors around the world come together in sets that are deep, strange, playful, and built for the club. Catch his set in CARGO 1:30AM-3:30AM.
Joining him is DJ, producer and edit master Prince Language. Born and raised in Chicago and now deeply embedded in NYC nightlife, his encyclopedic musical knowledge stretches across house, disco, hip-hop, soul, jazz, reggae, and the global musical diaspora. With acclaimed remixes for LCD Soundsystem, MGMT, The Rapture, Azari & III, and Armand Van Helden, his selections connect the underground dance traditions of Chicago and New York. He's on in CARGO 11:30PM-1:30AM.
Rounding out the Chicago takeover in CARGO is Gianna Guerino, opening the room with soulful wax and deep analog cuts (10PM-11:30PM). A true digger behind the decks, she’ll set the tone for the night with selections full of warmth, grit, and groove.
Over in the Foyer, the music kicks off at 8PM with Cadence Radio, featuring Neskin, Elkind, and RYÔ b2b Hugh Zhang.
At midnight, Morgan Wiley takes the reins through close. A longtime fixture of New York’s dance-music world, Wiley is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, and member of Midnight Magic, with credits spanning LCD Soundsystem, Hercules & Love Affair, Soul Clap, Shit Robot, and U.S. Girls. Expect three hours of live-musician instincts translated directly to the dance floor.
from the promoter’s listing on Resident Advisor
Who they are
“Bill's pivotal move to Chicago in 1988 marked a turning point in the evolution of his DJ and production journey.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Bill's pivotal move to Chicago in 1988 marked a turning point in the evolution of his DJ and production journey. Originally hailing from Miami, he had already immersed himself in various facets of the music industry, ranging from his stint at the Flamingo Record Pool, overseen by Bill Kelly of WMC Fame, to his role as a guitarist for Synth/Goth band "Life In Sodom." His passion for both House and Industrial music served as the catalyst for his relocation to the Windy City, and in terms of timing, it couldn't have been more fortuitous. Bill swiftly embedded himself in the nightlife scene, securing residencies at renowned venues such as Shelter Nightclub, Crobar, and SmartBar. He emerged as a prominent figure in Chicago's second wave of House and Techno producers, and his influence extends far and wide, inspiring DJs like Black Madonna, Kink, Axel Boman, and Matrixxman. Bill's sonic palette is diverse, ranging from contemporary Detroit Techno and Chicago Acid to the hidden gems of House and Italo Disco tracks. Presently, you can catch him gracing the decks at esteemed establishments all around the US & overseas. In the sphere of music production, his journey embarked with a remix of Kay Ladrae's "Lack Of Love," a collaborative effort that included Vince Lawrence and Karr Crash (Sundowners). This marked the initiation of a highly productive sequence of releases, encompassing a full-length album on Trax Records. Notably, he has engaged in collaborative endeavors with IDF, 4 On The Floor, and collaborated with esteemed Chicago vocalist Darryl Pandy and Shay Jones (renowned for her association with Ministry). His creative output has been channeled through various aliases, including Sundowners, Billy Nightmare, & Savage Hymn, His remix catalog is equally notable, featuring reinterpretations of tracks like Hannah Holland's "Come Correct," Kiddy Smile's "Teardrops In The Box," and presently, Natalie Smash's "The Show" and ELO's "La Pampara." Additionally, he has had his own works reimagined by acclaimed artists such as Ricardo Villalobos and Eats Everything. Excitingly, there's a forthcoming full-length LP on the horizon, accompanied by a slew of forthcoming singles and collaborative projects.Their RA profile lists Defected Records, Classic, International DeeJay Gigolo Records, Trax Records and 6 more.Recently at The Chocolate Factory, Signal, Earthly Delights · often with FEG, Riccardo Tavarez, Tommy Hart, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Southern Fried Records, !K7, DFA Records, Throne of Blood and 2 more.
Recently at Eavesdrop, Le Bain, Dead Letter No. 9 · often with Ivan Berko, DJ Ray, Lloydski, none of them here that night
Recently at Eden NYC, Dead Letter No. 9, Elsewhere · often with RYO, Hugh Zhang, Latas, none of them here that night
Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, Eavesdrop · often with Seedy J, Harim, beewack, none of them here that night
Recently at Elsewhere, Dada · often with Stonie Blue, After Wes, Killen, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- RYO3 with Elkind
- Hugh Zhang2 with Elkind
- Ivan Berko2 with Prince Language
- Latas2 with Elkind
- Aaron Clark1 with Mystic Bill
- After Wes1 with NESKIN
- Armii1n1 with Elkind
- Ash Lauryn1 with Elkind
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Dead Letter No. 975
- Middle half finished between47 and 122
- Past Fridays at this venue counted107
- Counted25 on Thu 8 Oct, 40 on Fri 16 Oct
The room
Dead Letter No. 9 — 366 events and 816 distinct artists since Oct 2023.
Holds about 150.
Also that night
- Paradiso: The Carry Nation, Mike Servito, Kim Anh + Sissies of Mercy, SpywareParagon — also tagged acid and house.
- Village Hidden in SoundHoney's — also tagged house, with techno too.
- UFeel Back to Brooklyn w Jovonn (90's House set) + moreJolene Sound Room Brooklyn — also tagged house.
how these 3 are connected
- Paradiso: The Carry Nation, Mike Servito, Kim Anh + Sissies of Mercy, Spyware — RA tags both listings acid, house.
- Village Hidden in Sound — RA tags both listings house — and that one also techno.
- UFeel Back to Brooklyn w Jovonn (90's House set) + more — RA tags both listings house.