SIMPULSO 015
with friedplatano, dj tbd + Sterling Juan Diaz
Bossa Nova Civic Club1271 Myrtle Ave; Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Map
This night happened — Fri 16 Oct · 10pm → 4am Sat
$10+ · 21+ · Sterling Juan Diaz
Press play
Who was billed3 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
1 of the 3 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- friedplatano and Sterling Juan Diaz — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 11 Aug 2024.
- Sterling Juan Diaz and DJ TBD — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 3 Apr 2026.
SIMPULSO returns to Bossa for its 15th edition.
Sterling Juan Diaz brings the party back home, joined this time by DJ TBD and friedplatano. Expect a night of deep selections, big movement, and a little bit of everything in between.
Come ready to move.
from the promoter’s listing on Resident Advisor
Who they are
“FRIED PLATANO dishes out a fusion of Latin musical flavors mixed with hard hitting, bass heavy electronic beats.”
their own biography
the whole biography
FRIED PLATANO dishes out a fusion of Latin musical flavors mixed with hard hitting, bass heavy electronic beats. Being of Caribbean descent, he amplifies melodies and vocals from his culture with the current sounds of his NYC nightlife experience. His Dominican upbringing makes him serve up fast rhythms of Dembow gone wild and transports you to a hot steamy tropical dance floor.Recently at Paragon, Market Hotel, SISTEM · often with JOSELO, Total XTC, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, none of them here that night
“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 Signal, Paragon, BASEMENT · often with Makadsi, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Sekucci, none of them here that night
DJ TBD
Recently at Signal, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Good Room · often with Sevyn Love, Pageant Queens, Miss Twink USA, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- ALEXIS DE LA ROSA11 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 6 with friedplatano
- Makadsi9 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 1 with DJ TBD
- MCMLXXXV4 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 1 with DJ TBD
- Sekucci14 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- JOSELO10 with friedplatano
- Total XTC8 with friedplatano
- Josh Steers7 with Sterling Juan Diaz
- MORENXXX7 with Sterling Juan Diaz
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Bossa Nova Civic Club30
- Middle half finished between16 and 46
- Past Fridays at this venue counted199
- Counted5 on Thu 8 Oct, 20 on Mon 19 Oct
The room
Bossa Nova Civic Club — 1,517 events and 2,480 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Who put it on
Sterling Juan Diaz — 13 events and 21 artists since Mar 2024.
Also that night
- Juliana Huxtable / Anika Kunst / VILE / Pablo Bozzi / Byron Yeates / Kim Ann FoxmanBASEMENT — Juliana Huxtable and Sterling Juan Diaz keep turning up on the same bills.
- Night & Day: Shed (LIVE), 1morning, LYDO, Juana, Kamran Sadeghi, Concrete HusbandSignal — Juana and Sterling Juan Diaz keep turning up on the same bills.
- Phantasma: Joey Beltram, Volvox, Light Asylum(DJ Set) + Lenny Dee, FortifiedStructuresParagon — Volvox and Sterling Juan Diaz keep turning up on the same bills.
how these 3 are connected
- Juliana Huxtable / Anika Kunst / VILE / Pablo Bozzi / Byron Yeates / Kim Ann Foxman — Juliana Huxtable and Sterling Juan Diaz have shared 6 bills; Juliana Huxtable is on that bill and Sterling Juan Diaz is on this one.
- Night & Day: Shed (LIVE), 1morning, LYDO, Juana, Kamran Sadeghi, Concrete Husband — Juana and Sterling Juan Diaz have shared 4 bills; Juana is on that bill and Sterling Juan Diaz is on this one.
- Phantasma: Joey Beltram, Volvox, Light Asylum(DJ Set) + Lenny Dee, FortifiedStructures — Volvox and Sterling Juan Diaz have shared 3 bills; Volvox is on that bill and Sterling Juan Diaz is on this one.