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A "CODA" is the concluding section of a musical piece, a narrative, or any composition.
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Inspired by the timeless energy and enduring allure of both Detroit and Brooklyn’s underground rave culture - CODA aims to provide an authentic and honest experience that connects people from all walks of life and resonates across generations. When everything else has concluded, CODA is what is ultimately left. When you've travelled the road before you to reach your destination and you still want to celebrate one last time - we will entertain you with the finest implements of the trade. This is how it started // this is where it came from // and this is what it’s always gonna be. In The End.
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CODA 2026 features an incredible lineup of dance music luminaries
joey beltram
Hailed as a pioneer and legendary producer in the genres Techno and House for over three decades, Joey Beltram has recorded music for some of the biggest labels in dance music beginning in the early 1990’s, including Nu-Groove, Tresor, Warp, Transmat and R&S Records. Much of Beltram’s music released during the initial phase of his storied career is widely acknowledged as groundbreaking. Joey Beltram has also been heralded as a major influence by many of today’s biggest DJ's and producers including Daft Punk (as mentioned in their song "Teachers"). His releases though the 1990’s include essential Techno touchstones such as “Energy Flash”, “Mentasm”, “Forklift”, “Ballpark” and Game Form”.
In more recent years, Beltram has worked with and remixed artists such as Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, Umek, Oliver Huntemann and Steve Lawler. His productions on Harthouse, BUSH, MB Electronic and Drumcode have showcased his unwavering magic touch in the studio. Joey has also headlined some of the biggest Festivals and events worldwide including Nature One, Bonusz Festival, Awakenings, Rock-It Open Air, Coachella, BLOC, A Day at the Park, Full House Festival and Tomorrowland, to name a few.
In more recent years, Beltram has worked with and remixed artists such as Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, Umek, Oliver Huntemann and Steve Lawler. His productions on Harthouse, BUSH, MB Electronic and Drumcode have showcased his unwavering magic touch in the studio. Joey has also headlined some of the biggest Festivals and events worldwide including Nature One, Bonusz Festival, Awakenings, Rock-It Open Air, Coachella, BLOC, A Day at the Park, Full House Festival and Tomorrowland, to name a few.
frankie bones
Decades in the game and still the same. One of the best to ever do it! Direct from Brooklyn, your favorite DJ’s favorite DJ. A traveling DJ before there were traveling DJs, Frankie is often cited for his immense creative output as well as traveling to the UK in 1989 to DJ and also bear witness to some of the earliest raves taking place as part of England's Summer of Love. Bones returned to America hellbent on recreating what he had experienced; thus producing, playing, organizing, booking and conceptualizing some of the earliest American raves on record. Banging his trademark Techno, Breaks, Ghettotek and everything in between, if you know your history, you know nobody sounds like Frankie Bones.
alexander technique
One of the most accomplished producers currently operating at the intersection of Techno and House Music, Alexander boasts releases on seminal labels such as Autektone, Dolma, Mood, Say What and Terminator, to name a few! Collaborating with a who’s who of industry heavyweights Alexander’s latest release, “The Ross”, a collaboration with the legendary Todd Terry on Freeze Records, is currently burning up dance floors across the festival circuit. With roots in turntablism, and a passion for many genres of dance music, Alexander delivers techno sets full of danceable groves and dripping with flavor!
keoki
DJ Keoki, America’s first undisputed superstar DJ and dance music visionary, has electrified dance floors for decades with his high-energy sets, obscure samples and groundbreaking production. Rising to fame as a resident DJ for some of NYC’s most notorious nightclubs, including Danceteria, Tunnel, Club USA and the Limelight; Keoki helped usher in and define the underground rave era in the late '80s and early '90s. Legendary performances would follow at events such as Ultra, EDC, Lollapalooza, WMC and Southern DecaDance. Keoki has also released multiple influential albums, including Ego Trip, Kill The DJ and Jealousy, along with timeless tracks like "Caterpillar", "Crash" and "Majick", which blended Trance, Techno and Breaks with House Music, resulting in ecstatic, larger-than-life sonic journeys that have come to define Keoki’s diverse sound.
Today DJ Keoki is still pushing boundaries with fresh releases and new collaborations that continue to showcase his unwavering intensity. Recent remixes of "Mirror Mirror" w/ Erik Elias for Bio Zounds featuring Alan T, bring darker, sexy Tech-House vibes to the Pride-charged anthem – released in early 2026 on Swishcraft Records. Keoki is also behind the hot new club ready banger “Famous” w/ Micke featuring Manoush.
With close to four decades behind the decks, DJ Keoki remains a visionary force, delivering unforgettable performances and connecting with fans through the underground electronic dance music scene. For booking / PR Inquiries, text or call Trinidad Traxx at 463.249.6985
Today DJ Keoki is still pushing boundaries with fresh releases and new collaborations that continue to showcase his unwavering intensity. Recent remixes of "Mirror Mirror" w/ Erik Elias for Bio Zounds featuring Alan T, bring darker, sexy Tech-House vibes to the Pride-charged anthem – released in early 2026 on Swishcraft Records. Keoki is also behind the hot new club ready banger “Famous” w/ Micke featuring Manoush.
With close to four decades behind the decks, DJ Keoki remains a visionary force, delivering unforgettable performances and connecting with fans through the underground electronic dance music scene. For booking / PR Inquiries, text or call Trinidad Traxx at 463.249.6985
heather heart
Recognized by Mixmag as one of the "20 Women Who Shaped the History of Dance Music", Heather Heart emerged in the early 90’s as one of the most prominent figures and voices in NYC’s emerging underground dance music community. As Techno and Rave began to supplant the city’s old guard club culture, Heather’s outsized influence in the scene would catapult her to stardom as a highly sought-after DJ and purveyor of all things techno. In 1990 Heather co-founded the first all-techno record store in the United States, Groove Records, alongside partners Frankie Bones and Adam X.
Heather’s groundbreaking fanzine, Under One Sky, which she launched in 1991, became a critical lifeline for techno fans across the country. In a time before the internet, Under One Sky documented the growth of the movement via articles, artist interviews, music reviews, charts, photos and even a letters section. The zine created an early sense of community and contributed to forging a shared identity among ravers all across America as well as the world.
Heather Heart’s DJ career took off concurrently to her pivotal involvement in NYC’s legendary Storm Rave parties created by DJ Frankie Bones. Heather’s deep, atmospheric sets helped define the sound of the NYC underground, earning her universal acclaim among her peers as well as a full itinerary of DJ engagements. Her dedication to dance music culture was on full display in the definitive 1999 documentary Better Living Through Circuitry, where Heather was featured as a primary voice for the American rave movement. Today Heather Heart is widely regarded a pioneer who not only played the music but built the very infrastructure that allowed techno to thrive in the United States. Her contributions continue to inspire new generations of DJs who prioritize community and raw, authentic sound over commercial trends.
Heather’s groundbreaking fanzine, Under One Sky, which she launched in 1991, became a critical lifeline for techno fans across the country. In a time before the internet, Under One Sky documented the growth of the movement via articles, artist interviews, music reviews, charts, photos and even a letters section. The zine created an early sense of community and contributed to forging a shared identity among ravers all across America as well as the world.
Heather Heart’s DJ career took off concurrently to her pivotal involvement in NYC’s legendary Storm Rave parties created by DJ Frankie Bones. Heather’s deep, atmospheric sets helped define the sound of the NYC underground, earning her universal acclaim among her peers as well as a full itinerary of DJ engagements. Her dedication to dance music culture was on full display in the definitive 1999 documentary Better Living Through Circuitry, where Heather was featured as a primary voice for the American rave movement. Today Heather Heart is widely regarded a pioneer who not only played the music but built the very infrastructure that allowed techno to thrive in the United States. Her contributions continue to inspire new generations of DJs who prioritize community and raw, authentic sound over commercial trends.
dj soul slinger
DJ Soul Slinger is a pioneer of electronic music in the US; as the founder and creative head of Liquid Sky Music and Liquid Sky D-Sign, he has been responsible for some of the most forward-thinking music and clothing to emerge from the New York City underground since the early 1990’s. In 1994 Soul Slinger released the Jungle Liquid Sky/Ethiopia 12", the first release on Jungle Sky Records as well as the very first drum and bass record released by a US producer. His second 12", Abducted/Jungle Bossanova is now a classic, inspiring an entire album of remixes (Missing Time - The Abducted Remixes). In the ensuing years Soul Slinger released several additional singles, including the seminal Diana/Theresa white label with DJ Wally, while also appearing on every one of the This Is Jungle Sky compilations.
In 1997, DJ Soul Slinger released his first full-length album, Don't Believe, a record of surprising diversity and genre-hopping. While Don't Believe showcased Soul Slinger's production skills, his 1998 mix CD, Upload, solidified his sound as a DJ. Employing a unique blend of Hip-Hop, drum and bass, illbient, Latin as well as other influences, Soul Slinger delivers energetic dance-floor-ready sets that have enthralled junglists for decades, while bleeding over into adjacent spaces within the electronic music lexicon.
Emerging as an influential and sought after DJ throughout his decades-long career, Soul Slinger has also performed at many Jazz festivals, collaborating with artists such as Bill Laswell, Elliott Sharp, Derek Bailey and Terri Lyn Corrignton, to name a few. With dozens upon dozens of releases and remixes in his discography, DJ Soul Slinger continues to keep the legacy of Liquid Sky Music and Liquid Sky D-Sign alive, recently relaunching the legendary clothing line that’s been woven into the fabric of American rave history.
In 1997, DJ Soul Slinger released his first full-length album, Don't Believe, a record of surprising diversity and genre-hopping. While Don't Believe showcased Soul Slinger's production skills, his 1998 mix CD, Upload, solidified his sound as a DJ. Employing a unique blend of Hip-Hop, drum and bass, illbient, Latin as well as other influences, Soul Slinger delivers energetic dance-floor-ready sets that have enthralled junglists for decades, while bleeding over into adjacent spaces within the electronic music lexicon.
Emerging as an influential and sought after DJ throughout his decades-long career, Soul Slinger has also performed at many Jazz festivals, collaborating with artists such as Bill Laswell, Elliott Sharp, Derek Bailey and Terri Lyn Corrignton, to name a few. With dozens upon dozens of releases and remixes in his discography, DJ Soul Slinger continues to keep the legacy of Liquid Sky Music and Liquid Sky D-Sign alive, recently relaunching the legendary clothing line that’s been woven into the fabric of American rave history.
jackie christie
Detroit-born DJ Jackie Christie began her DJ career at sixteen, eventually landing a DJ gig on MTV’s The Grind, with her role later expanded to also hosting the popular 90’s television dance show which ran from 1992-1997. After relocating to NYC, Jackie landed her first New York residency at the famed Limelight. Throughout the nineties, Jackie was omnipresent in the high point of club culture as a resident at some of the most sought-after clubs in the USA – the Limelight, Storm Raves, NASA at The Shelter, the Tunnel, Life and at the Studio 54 hosted by Bacardi and Details Magazine. During this period Jackie also spent four days a month in L.A. taping a radio show for TheTruth.com while also recording for a Fujisankei Communications production called Soulook - Seize The Night; a music variety show airing in Japan and on NYC Cable.
In summer of 1997, Jackie Christie, under the name Shine, released her first single “Bitch”, followed up with “Stimulating” and “Exciting” (Groovillicious Records). Full length mixed CDs for Bacardi’s Seize The Night followed as did the highly successful Hard and Tasty Beats, released on Nervous Records. Jackie’s career shifted into high gear with the release of her debut album, Made 4 U, on which she showcased her vision of nightlife via eleven radiant tracks. Made 4 U was co-produced with Shane X. Conry, Jackie’s friend and also her collaborator in remixing Madonna's Nothing Fails. The single reached #1 on the Billboard Club Chart and stayed on the chart for 26 weeks, while “Beautiful Day”, the first single off Made 4 U, reached #14 on the Billboard Club Chart.
Jackie's skills, reputation and passion for people have also earned her spots DJing at mega-clubs alongside dance music luminaries Sasha, John Digweed, Moby and Carl Cox. Additional career highlights include hosting the closing party of Club Universe in San Francisco with Cindy Lauper, as well as playing the city’s first Love Parade in 2005. Jackie’s music has also been featured in “Beauty Shop” starring Queen Latifah, the “Street Time” series on Showtime, and Jenna Jameson’s One Hundred Hottest Hotties on VH1.
In summer of 1997, Jackie Christie, under the name Shine, released her first single “Bitch”, followed up with “Stimulating” and “Exciting” (Groovillicious Records). Full length mixed CDs for Bacardi’s Seize The Night followed as did the highly successful Hard and Tasty Beats, released on Nervous Records. Jackie’s career shifted into high gear with the release of her debut album, Made 4 U, on which she showcased her vision of nightlife via eleven radiant tracks. Made 4 U was co-produced with Shane X. Conry, Jackie’s friend and also her collaborator in remixing Madonna's Nothing Fails. The single reached #1 on the Billboard Club Chart and stayed on the chart for 26 weeks, while “Beautiful Day”, the first single off Made 4 U, reached #14 on the Billboard Club Chart.
Jackie's skills, reputation and passion for people have also earned her spots DJing at mega-clubs alongside dance music luminaries Sasha, John Digweed, Moby and Carl Cox. Additional career highlights include hosting the closing party of Club Universe in San Francisco with Cindy Lauper, as well as playing the city’s first Love Parade in 2005. Jackie’s music has also been featured in “Beauty Shop” starring Queen Latifah, the “Street Time” series on Showtime, and Jenna Jameson’s One Hundred Hottest Hotties on VH1.
dylan brazen
Arriving on the scene in the early 90’s, Dylan Drazen’s DJ career would take off a few years later when Spain took note of his unique sound in the earliest days of the internet. Dylan quickly found himself immersed in Spain’s underground techno scene, logging over one million air miles commuting back and forth from his NYC base while crisscrossing the Iberian Peninsula many times over. Fans couldn’t get enough of his relentlessly energetic sets and masterful pacing behind the decks.
By the early 2000’s Dylan was also releasing original music on labels such as Remains, Clicktracks and Tonewreker, among others. During this time his international profile continued to grow, as Dylan headlined The Netherlands' Awakenings festival three times while also performing at major festivals in Germany, Brazil, Japan and Colombia. On the home front Dylan Drazen scored high profile gigs at some of the New York City’s most infamous megaclubs including Limelight, The Tunnel, Twilo and Save The Robots, entrenching himself ever further in NYC’s underground scene.
However, Dylan also harbored another passion: high-stakes competitive poker. As the 2000’s wore on, he made the difficult choice to step away from music and move to South Florida with the intention of pursuing a career in poker full time. The decision proved fruitful, netting over $1 million in cash and tournament prizes in the ensuing years. However, a persistent itch to return to music remained. One day in 2021, Dylan Drazen finally decided to look for DJ work in Fort Lauderdale. Landing a bi-monthly residency at the legendary Ramrod, he began paving his way back; and by 2025 it was time for another reset, as Dylan decided to relocate to Detroit, the birthplace of Techno music. Integrating himself into the vibrant local scene, Dylan Drazen has performed at many of the city’s most notable techno hotspots including Spot Lite, Spkrbox and TV Lounge. Stay tuned as Dylan Drazen’s second act is just beginning …
By the early 2000’s Dylan was also releasing original music on labels such as Remains, Clicktracks and Tonewreker, among others. During this time his international profile continued to grow, as Dylan headlined The Netherlands' Awakenings festival three times while also performing at major festivals in Germany, Brazil, Japan and Colombia. On the home front Dylan Drazen scored high profile gigs at some of the New York City’s most infamous megaclubs including Limelight, The Tunnel, Twilo and Save The Robots, entrenching himself ever further in NYC’s underground scene.
However, Dylan also harbored another passion: high-stakes competitive poker. As the 2000’s wore on, he made the difficult choice to step away from music and move to South Florida with the intention of pursuing a career in poker full time. The decision proved fruitful, netting over $1 million in cash and tournament prizes in the ensuing years. However, a persistent itch to return to music remained. One day in 2021, Dylan Drazen finally decided to look for DJ work in Fort Lauderdale. Landing a bi-monthly residency at the legendary Ramrod, he began paving his way back; and by 2025 it was time for another reset, as Dylan decided to relocate to Detroit, the birthplace of Techno music. Integrating himself into the vibrant local scene, Dylan Drazen has performed at many of the city’s most notable techno hotspots including Spot Lite, Spkrbox and TV Lounge. Stay tuned as Dylan Drazen’s second act is just beginning …
spacecatz
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vertex form
Vertex Form draws from a wide spectrum of influences to push the creative edges of techno. Embracing hard, industrial and dark melodic sounds, her productions blend broken-beat intensity with atmospheric depth and have found homes on labels like Soma Records, OMEN Recordings, Elektrax Music, BlackVogue Records and MTZ Noir Records, to name a few.
The Vertex Form project builds on a deep history in underground electronic music. Performing since the late 1990s, she began DJing underground events in Spain in 1997, evolving through monikers Jenna G and Jenna Vicious before settling into her real name, Jenna Gilmore, and ultimately launching the Vertex Form project in 2022. Along the way, she became a resident at The Club at Firestone in 2005 and hosted one of the top shows on The Womb TV in South Beach from 2004–2007. She is also a longtime member of Geishaz, an all-female DJ and artist collective based in Miami for over two decades.
Beyond the booth, she is the founder and driving force behind Art of Techno (US), a grassroots underground event brand she has curated for over a decade. Known for its immersive, late-night experiences and carefully curated lineups, Art of Techno (US) has become a platform for cutting-edge talent across techno, house and drum and bass; featuring local, national and international artists while preserving the raw energy of the underground scene.
Conjuring up portals on the dance floor, her passion invites you to embark on an enigmatic journey into sound while evoking a truly mystical experience. Amidst the rhythm, she paints an ethereal canvas that guides you through the enchanting realms of music and movement.
The Vertex Form project builds on a deep history in underground electronic music. Performing since the late 1990s, she began DJing underground events in Spain in 1997, evolving through monikers Jenna G and Jenna Vicious before settling into her real name, Jenna Gilmore, and ultimately launching the Vertex Form project in 2022. Along the way, she became a resident at The Club at Firestone in 2005 and hosted one of the top shows on The Womb TV in South Beach from 2004–2007. She is also a longtime member of Geishaz, an all-female DJ and artist collective based in Miami for over two decades.
Beyond the booth, she is the founder and driving force behind Art of Techno (US), a grassroots underground event brand she has curated for over a decade. Known for its immersive, late-night experiences and carefully curated lineups, Art of Techno (US) has become a platform for cutting-edge talent across techno, house and drum and bass; featuring local, national and international artists while preserving the raw energy of the underground scene.
Conjuring up portals on the dance floor, her passion invites you to embark on an enigmatic journey into sound while evoking a truly mystical experience. Amidst the rhythm, she paints an ethereal canvas that guides you through the enchanting realms of music and movement.
dj disc
A veteran of the Detroit underground, DJ Disc is also the founder of the Detroit Deep Sessions imprint. Renowned for his skill across multiple genres of dance music, Disc is known to keep the dance floor moving whether playing funky Techno, Liquid Drum N Bass or Deep House. A true Motor City underground legend, Disc can be regularly found at some of the city’s leading dance music venues, including Spkrbox, where he is currently a resident.
tony di angelis
Born in Brooklyn, Tony Di Angelis grew up during the golden era of New York nightlife in the 80s and 90s, surrounded by the pulse of the city’s legendary club scene. As a regular presence at iconic venues like Limelight, Underground and Emerald City, Tony was immersed in the music and energy that defined an entire generation of club culture. By the early 2000s, Tony stepped fully into the DJ booth, quickly establishing himself as both a DJ and producer with a powerful sound rooted in house as well as other veins of underground electronic music.
Over the years he has released more than 100 tracks on labels such as Nervous Records, Tronic, Transmit Recordings, Sektor Records and many others. Tony is also the founder of Fast Life Records imprint and Fast Life Radio, platforms dedicated to showcasing underground electronic sounds and supporting emerging artists around the world. Known for high-energy sets and deep connection to the dance floor, Tony continues to take on music’s biggest challenges, with Tony Di Angelis, the next chapter is always just getting started.
Over the years he has released more than 100 tracks on labels such as Nervous Records, Tronic, Transmit Recordings, Sektor Records and many others. Tony is also the founder of Fast Life Records imprint and Fast Life Radio, platforms dedicated to showcasing underground electronic sounds and supporting emerging artists around the world. Known for high-energy sets and deep connection to the dance floor, Tony continues to take on music’s biggest challenges, with Tony Di Angelis, the next chapter is always just getting started.
decibel flekx
Decibel Flekx is a DJ and Producer whose persona is willfully understated, with a focus on the music rather than flashy showmanship. With a deep understanding and appreciation of Techno’s history and evolution, Flekx is wholly dedicated to the artform; his sound forged and tempered on stage, in the studio, and alongside of some of the best in the industry. Decibel Flekx has released original tracks on labels such as Dolma, Omen, Illegal Alien Records, Format Recordings and others. His music and DJ sets can be characterized as intense, driving, and hypnotic, with a focus on intricate rhythms and percussive elements that create a sense of urgency and movement. A master of the subtle transitions and build-ups that are essential to Techno Music, Decibel Flekx is an alchemist when it comes to creating an atmosphere of anticipation and release that keeps the crowd entranced.
nikkie nocturnal
Nikkie Nocturnal is a Detroit-based DJ, producer and event organizer. Nikkie’s focus has primarily been on underground electronic music and community-driven events across the genres of house and techno, as well as a variety of bass-oriented styles. Since January of 2025 Nikkie has hosted and DJed at “Industry Sundays”, every Sunday night at the Garden Bowl Detroit. Nikkie founded Science of Sound Productions in 2019 and Nocturnal Entertainment Group in 2026, producing and hosting events in addition to performing as a DJ.
nola rave
Nola Rave is a true party authority. With her time-tested skill and broad experience, Nola wields and weaves her selections from Deep Funk to Slammin’ Disco; Vocal-Infused House to Banging Techno.
Through her party series, Freak of the Week, based in Minneapolis, Nola Rave demonstrates her ability to command the dance floor and foster community in the artists and patrons her platform supports.
Through her party series, Freak of the Week, based in Minneapolis, Nola Rave demonstrates her ability to command the dance floor and foster community in the artists and patrons her platform supports.
hooraa
Hailing from Appleton, WI, and growing up on mostly rock and hip hop, Hooraa discovered the world of electronic music shortly after returning from a military deployment in 2010. After spending a few years in the community and experiencing the culture, in February of 2014 he began DJing at OB’s Brau Haus in Appleton after being invited to an open decks night. Hooraa and was instantly hooked! Since then, he has held multiple DJ residencies around Wisconsin’s Fox Valley and Green Bay while playing in larger cities including Detroit, Chicago, NYC, Dallas and Tampa, sharing the stage artists such as Jerome Baker, Lester Fitzpatrick, Frankie Bones and many more.
Hooraa’s also performed at numerous regional festivals, including the renowned techno festival Even Furthur. In 2018 Hooraa was named Cajokai Midwest Rising EDM DJ of the year, the only DJ to receive the award. By 2019 Hooraa began to focus more on techno production and has since been signed to UKR Special Series, Electronic Union Records, Chicago Jaxxx, Mastoid Kollective, miniTek Records, Equation Recordings, Mind Burn Recordings and Filth Infatuated Digital. Some of his releases have hit Beatport’s Hot 100 charts. With a jacking style can be described as dark, hard, raw and acidic with some ghetto flair, Hooraa’s productions are purpose-made to make you sweat and move on the dance floor.
Hooraa’s also performed at numerous regional festivals, including the renowned techno festival Even Furthur. In 2018 Hooraa was named Cajokai Midwest Rising EDM DJ of the year, the only DJ to receive the award. By 2019 Hooraa began to focus more on techno production and has since been signed to UKR Special Series, Electronic Union Records, Chicago Jaxxx, Mastoid Kollective, miniTek Records, Equation Recordings, Mind Burn Recordings and Filth Infatuated Digital. Some of his releases have hit Beatport’s Hot 100 charts. With a jacking style can be described as dark, hard, raw and acidic with some ghetto flair, Hooraa’s productions are purpose-made to make you sweat and move on the dance floor.
brent shay
Born at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn and a fifth-generation Detroiter, Brent Shay is an artist, producer, curator, and booking coordinator whose creative identity is forged from the very concrete of the city. His work is a testament to resilience, capturing the dark, industrial, and acid-driven pulse known as "Detroit Grit." Brent’s history is woven into the landscape of the city and its surrounding areas—from Romulus High School to the streets of Southwest Detroit and Flint. His upbringing was a study in dualities: influenced by a mother who brought a loving spirit to his world, and a father who understood the harsh realities of the life ahead. This path was defined by hard-fought battles and a strict personal code; learning to defend himself out of necessity, Brent developed a "stand your ground" mentality that remains central to his character. This uncompromising authenticity—paired with technical precision refined through childhood symphonic training and jazz studies—serves as the structural skeleton for a musical style born out of the shadows.
Beyond the music, Brent is a lifelong entrepreneur and skilled general contractor who has personally rebuilt hundreds of homes across every neighborhood in Detroit. This hands-on experience as a builder provides him with a unique perspective on the city’s architecture—both physical and cultural. His creative reach also extends into cinema, where he has made various cameos and served as an executive producer on film projects. This background allows him to approach the music industry with the meticulous eye of a craftsman, seeing the "big picture" while maintaining the discipline required to build something meant to last. Brent’s path is grounded in a legacy of service and unwavering responsibility. As a descendant of World War II heroes and the son of a Vietnam veteran, he carries a heritage of strength that has seen him through profound personal loss. Following the passing of his oldest daughter, Angelina (Angel), in 2011, he channeled his focus into his family.
While navigating much of the journey as a father to his three sons—Kenneth, Alexander, and Brent—the support of his mother and sister provided a vital balance, while his father remained a steady rock and source of guidance. That same dedication remains Brent's anchor today as he co-parents his youngest daughter, Vada, and helps his elderly parents. For Brent, family is the core of the "Us" philosophy he brings to the scene. For years, he was content to operate in the shadows, but when he stepped into the public eye in 2022, he bypassed traditional gatekeepers by debuting at Techno Tuesdays at Flint City Hard Cider. Today, he is a vital pillar of the underground, serving as the Booking Coordinator for Corktown Tavern and a resident at spkrbox. His work is defined by the Minimal Detroit collective and record label, alongside his roles within Techno Snob, Strange Luv Productions, and Detroit Deep Sessions. A tireless advocate for the culture, Brent also supports Flint Drop Fest. His deep ties to the Cryovac and Docile families reflect a career built on mutual respect and a philosophy of collective growth—always prioritizing the collective over the individual.
Beyond the music, Brent is a lifelong entrepreneur and skilled general contractor who has personally rebuilt hundreds of homes across every neighborhood in Detroit. This hands-on experience as a builder provides him with a unique perspective on the city’s architecture—both physical and cultural. His creative reach also extends into cinema, where he has made various cameos and served as an executive producer on film projects. This background allows him to approach the music industry with the meticulous eye of a craftsman, seeing the "big picture" while maintaining the discipline required to build something meant to last. Brent’s path is grounded in a legacy of service and unwavering responsibility. As a descendant of World War II heroes and the son of a Vietnam veteran, he carries a heritage of strength that has seen him through profound personal loss. Following the passing of his oldest daughter, Angelina (Angel), in 2011, he channeled his focus into his family.
While navigating much of the journey as a father to his three sons—Kenneth, Alexander, and Brent—the support of his mother and sister provided a vital balance, while his father remained a steady rock and source of guidance. That same dedication remains Brent's anchor today as he co-parents his youngest daughter, Vada, and helps his elderly parents. For Brent, family is the core of the "Us" philosophy he brings to the scene. For years, he was content to operate in the shadows, but when he stepped into the public eye in 2022, he bypassed traditional gatekeepers by debuting at Techno Tuesdays at Flint City Hard Cider. Today, he is a vital pillar of the underground, serving as the Booking Coordinator for Corktown Tavern and a resident at spkrbox. His work is defined by the Minimal Detroit collective and record label, alongside his roles within Techno Snob, Strange Luv Productions, and Detroit Deep Sessions. A tireless advocate for the culture, Brent also supports Flint Drop Fest. His deep ties to the Cryovac and Docile families reflect a career built on mutual respect and a philosophy of collective growth—always prioritizing the collective over the individual.
terry james
coming soon!
bad brass
Folks around the dusty plains of South Dakota knew his kin as heel-kickers, raising hell in whiskey-soaked dancehalls. That same boot-stomping blood drove Bad Brass into abandoned warehouses, roller rinks, half-collapsed accounting offices, and beneath the Ambassador Bridge in the Rust Belt ’90s rave scene. He carried that kick-open-the-door-and-dance spirit across Africa, Europe, and Asia in pursuit of sound and adventure.
His sound was forged in the studios of the Slam Factory (US) and refined in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas; he spun for Eclectrik Sounds (IN) and held a residency at the Win Mumby (IN), corralling a global crowd with culturally rooted sounds bound together by house music. His breakout performance at the legendary Chăm Chỉ Club (VN) cemented his reputation as a cowboy willing to kick open the door and throw down.
His aim is to take listeners where he’s been—far and wide—lassoing together sounds from artists like Fake Tattoos and Kratex with the cinematic grit of Ennio Morricone and Johnny Cash, all driven through the pulse of house and techno.
Now back in the States, he brings that same energy to Brooklyn sauna festivals, Studio 6 Manhattan, Amish country barns, and underground strongholds like DropBassNetwork and JP’s Garage. He doesn’t claim to have arrived—he’s still kickin’.
His sound was forged in the studios of the Slam Factory (US) and refined in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas; he spun for Eclectrik Sounds (IN) and held a residency at the Win Mumby (IN), corralling a global crowd with culturally rooted sounds bound together by house music. His breakout performance at the legendary Chăm Chỉ Club (VN) cemented his reputation as a cowboy willing to kick open the door and throw down.
His aim is to take listeners where he’s been—far and wide—lassoing together sounds from artists like Fake Tattoos and Kratex with the cinematic grit of Ennio Morricone and Johnny Cash, all driven through the pulse of house and techno.
Now back in the States, he brings that same energy to Brooklyn sauna festivals, Studio 6 Manhattan, Amish country barns, and underground strongholds like DropBassNetwork and JP’s Garage. He doesn’t claim to have arrived—he’s still kickin’.
honey grooves
coming soon!
krossphade
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dj godfather
One of the all-time greatest purveyors of the Ghettotek / Electro sound, DJ Godfather has carved out and championed a niche in electronic music that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. “Ghettotek came from mixing old Miami bass records with Detroit techno”, explains Godfather; who began his DJ journey as a teen, and graduated to his first solo release before the age of 20 on Twilight 76 Records, a label he co-founded with DJ Dick and Brian Gillespie. Multiple labels and hundreds of releases later, Godfather remains firmly entrenched in a movement he helped build and define. Known for his quick mixing, turntablism-inspired style behind the decks; Godfather’s sets are more akin to a live performance, demanding your attention and beckoning your feet to keep moving! Simply put, there are very few DJs in the world who can do what DJ Godfather does.
truncate
Los Angeles native David Flores, formerly known as Audio Injection, started the project 'Truncate' in 2011, to focus on the deeper, raw side of techno. His releases under the Truncate moniker have received critical acclaim from world class underground talent such as Modeselektor, Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Chris Liebing, Speedy J, DVS1, Luke Slater, Ben Sims, Josh Wink, Eats Everything, Jooris Voorn and many more. Since then, David has provided remixes for artists across the musical spectrum including Kink! for Pets Recordings, Slam for Soma, and Trus’me for Prime Numbers. With a rigorous tour schedule, Truncate has made stops at some of the most prestigious venues and events, including Berghain in Berlin, Fabric in London, Concrete in Paris, The Movement Festival in Detroit, Womb in Tokyo, Dimensions Festival in Croatia, Awakenings in Amsterdam and Output in New York.
dj t-1000
Born and raised in Detroit and based in Berlin, Alan Oldham a.k.a. DJ T-1000 has been called “Detroit Techno’s Renaissance Man,” Not only is he the owner of the legendary Detroit labels Generator and Pure Sonik, and a veteran international techno DJ, the Detroit-born polymath is also an accomplished graphic illustrator, known globally for his iconic artwork for Djax-Up-Beats, +8 Records, Transmat, Astralwerks and many other electronic music labels.
blake baxter
Part of Detroit’s first wave of genre defining Techno artists, Blake’s releases on seminal labels such as KMS, Underground Resistance, Incognito and Tresor set his career in motion starting in 1987, subsequently earning him the moniker of Detroit’s “Prince of Techno”. There at the dawn of machine music innovation in the Motor City, Blake’s contributions to the genre continue to resonate into the present day. Legendary Berlin label Tresor Records recently announced plans to re-release Baxter’s entire back catalog.
detroit techno militia
A grass roots techno juggernaut spawned by the city that put techno music on the map, Detroit Techno Militia blends classic techno traditionalism with modern sensibilities in delivering pounding dance floor sermons in a vein all their own. T. Linder and DJ Seoul have taken DTM around the world, while also building a formidable dance music collective in their home city of Detroit.
sonico
One of the major forces behind the ascent of Colombian techno onto the world stage, DJ and producer Sonico first became active in 1995; DJing, organizing events and doing everything in between to build a vibrant scene in his home country. Sonico’s hard work has paid off, earning him “Best Colombian Techno DJ” honors at the CDA awards on three different occasions! Today, Sonico is a globe-trotting artist with a busy touring schedule, performing in countries such as Japan, Germany, Panama, Luxemburg, Venezuela, Spain, Bulgaria, France and China, among others. The label boss behind both the Techsound and Hardcodelia imprints, Sonico has also established himself as a talented producer, regularly collaborating with industry heavyweights. Also the man behind Colombia’s annual Techsound Festival, Sonico continues to expand his footprint in his home country and around the globe.
axkan
Originally from Mexico City, Los Angeles based dark techno artist and producer Axkan has brought his EMB and industrial influenced sound around the globe, performing in Japan, South Korea, Poland, Russia, Brazil, Chile, Germany and the UK. A talented producer, Axkan is the man behind the acclaimed dark techno label Omen Recordings! With a multitude of original releases to his name, Axkan’s music has appeared on labels such as Format, Sonic Groove, De-Konstruct, Bonzai Black, Revok and Black Line, among many others.
blu9
coming soon!
mike "agent x" clark
A Detroit native whose roots extend back to the dawn of house music and techno, Mike Clark came of age traveling back and forth to attend Chicago’s legendary Warehouse nightclub. Studying and absorbing the techniques of the era’s pioneering DJs, including Ken Collier, Tony Humphries and Larry Levan, it wouldn’t be long until Mike staked his own claim in dance music history. A founding father of Detroit’s “Beatdown” urban house sound; Mike Clark has worked with a slew of notable dance labels, including Underground Resistance, Nite Groove, Happy, Simply Soul, Planet E, GotSoul and Third Ear. Over the years Mike has taken his sound around the globe, playing as far away as Japan while regularly delivering beatdowns across the pond. Rooted in jazz traditions and Motown funk, Mike Clark’s signature sound also leans of heavy rhythmic basslines and floor stomping kicks. If you want to experience and authentic Detroit house music beatdown, look no further!
drivetrain
The founder of Soiree Records International - all the way back in 1990 - Derrick Thomson aka Drivetrain, has established himself among Detroit’s electronic music Avant Garde since the early days of techno and house. Releasing an abundance of original music on labels such as Nothing But, End Recordings, Slip ‘N’ Slide, Kontraband, Basic Beat, Little Angel, RF, Soulstar, Third Ear and Syncrophone, among others; Drivetrain’s musical output ranges from deep house and late night grooves to techno, electro and various other offerings across the spectrum of electronic music. Known for his impeccable selection behind the decks, Drivetrain has taken his music around world, regularly showcasing his sounds to audiences across the pond. If you are looking for an immersive electronic music experience, where you can lose yourself between layers of undulating sound, look no further.
hosts
hosted by veterans of the scene dedicated to the culture
destro 187
Alex Shtaerman (aka Destro 187) came of age traversing NYC’s infamous underground party scene through the 1990’s. Active in the dance music community for over 25 years, Destro has been a jack of all trades; DJing, releasing original music, designing flyers and curating his own events. For over a decade Destro was also the owner of the RiotSound DJ and vinyl shop; based in New Jersey and serving the NYC tri-state area. While RiotSound was forced to shutter its doors in 2022 on the heels of the Covid epidemic, Destro has continued to remain active, pivoting to a variety of new endeavors. Today, as a longtime DJ, Destro is known for his genre-bending sustained-energy techno sets, his high quality mixtape output and prowess with vinyl.
Beginning in 2020, Destro co-hosted TNL, a very well-received Techno & House Music stream that ran for nearly three years and featured an abundance of notable guests and dance music legends. In more recent times Destro has released tracks on AXA Lab Music, Techno Parade Music and Hard Electronic while also producing. playing and curating the Torture Chamber event series at NYC’s famed Techno hotspot Bossa Nova Civic Club. Beginning in 2024, Destro also co-produced, played and curated CODA: The Closing Party – an event in Detroit closing out the city’s famed Memorial Day Techno-Festival weekend.
Beginning in 2020, Destro co-hosted TNL, a very well-received Techno & House Music stream that ran for nearly three years and featured an abundance of notable guests and dance music legends. In more recent times Destro has released tracks on AXA Lab Music, Techno Parade Music and Hard Electronic while also producing. playing and curating the Torture Chamber event series at NYC’s famed Techno hotspot Bossa Nova Civic Club. Beginning in 2024, Destro also co-produced, played and curated CODA: The Closing Party – an event in Detroit closing out the city’s famed Memorial Day Techno-Festival weekend.
jr mac
An original first-generation Brooklyn raver, JR Mac re-emerged in the NYC scene after a lengthy hiatus, igniting a DJ career in earnest as the founder of Sess1ons, an event series that emerged from the depths of New York City’s Covid nightlife apocalypse. With solitude gripping NYC and every dance music venue shuttered, JR began throwing intimate outdoor events with the simple idea of providing a space for fellow ravers to gather, interact safely and listen to dance music. Word spread and the events quickly grew, attracting throngs of partygoers to underground spots in South Brooklyn, where many famed DJs (now out of work for over a year) were eager to get involved and play to ravers re-emerging from months indoors. Sess1ons became the spark that reignited NYC’s underground party circuit following the pandemic and continues to remain a relevant force today. Since then JR Mac has continued organizing events under the Sess1ons banner and DJing in and around New York City. Favoring NYC’s signature Techno-Rave sound, JR delivers sets full of energy and danceable grooves. With a longstanding passion for underground dance music, JR Mac is showing no signs of slowing down, most recently playing and producing events in Detroit during the city’s famed Techno festival weekend for a third consecutive year.
speedÿ
Originally becoming enamored with dance music at the age of fourteen while attending NYC’s iconic Funhouse Disco in 1983, Speedÿ would be building his owns speakers and DJ coffin a year later, shortly after acquiring his first pair Technics 1200’s. Practicing tirelessly, Speedÿ got a shot to play at the Funhouse in 1988, when the legendary nightclub re-opened for one year after initially closing its doors in 1985. During this time Speedÿ was also regularly attending The World, another golden era NYC mega-club where Frankie Knuckes was a resident. Soaking up the groundbreaking music being made and curated by the likes of Francois K, Arthur Baker and longtime Funhouse resident Jellybean Benitez, Speedÿ began his music career DJing Brooklyn block parties, weddings as well as having a residency at the Bay Club. By the late’s 1980’s he had made his way to Cloud 9 in Elizabeth along with several other former Funhouse alumni, where he kickdanced professionally while learning the ins and outs of the nightclub industry. Years later Speedÿ was able to acquire the Funhouse brand and is now the steward of club’s enduring legacy, merchandising and intellectual property assets. As a DJ, Speedÿ maintains his Disco and House Music roots while actively moving outside the box to incorporate modern sounds and takes on multiple genres of dance music. Known for his unique taste and versatility behind the decks, Speedÿ has played techno, house music and disco gigs all around NYC and has also been a regular presence online … noted for his marathon sets lasting into late morning as the co-host of TNL, a noted online stream that gained a following during the Covid lockdown.
altered sol
Hailing from Eastern Pennsylvania, David Sol Rosario has been actively involved in the underground electronic music scene for over 30 years. Beginning in 1993 as a promoter in the Northeast Hardcore, Techno and Club scene, David would subsequently graduate to hosting countless successful events. Influenced by musical parents actively involved in Bluegrass and Rock music, David would inevitably take to the decks, carving out his own identity as DJ Altered Sol. Over the last four years, David has rekindled his love for electronic music by hosting a weekly live internet broadcast, producing hundreds of shows and occasionally playing alongside invited guests. A seasoned professional behind the decks, David is adept at playing a variety of styles. Inspired by everything from early 90’s Hip-House, Freestyle and the developing House music sounds of the era, David acquired his diverse tastes by soaking up sets from dance music legends such as Glenn Friscia and Frankie Knuckles, among others. Today Altered Sol favors a sound that leans on the touchstones of early house music while incorporating deep, driving and funky rhythms. You can catch David brining his unique style to the airwaves every week on RTDFRaveRadio.com, or see him in person at one of his gigs in the NYC tri-state area and beyond.
mtech
MTECH, born in Brooklyn to a very Italian family, experienced the vibrant music culture of his upbringing. With his grandfathers' influence, who sang in bars and church choirs, music became an integral part of his life. From a young age, MTECH discovered his own musical talent, crafting mixtapes of hip-hop to breakdance to.
As he grew older, MTECH immersed himself in the electrifying rave scene of the 90s. With a passion for electronic music, he frequented clubs and raves in New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Detroit, Phoenix, and California. This experience fueled his desire to contribute to the scene, leading him to embark on his DJing and producing journey.
Returning from attending the UTI Technical School in Phoenix, Arizona, MTECH brought his newfound knowledge and enthusiasm back to the East Coast. Armed with Technics SL-D3 turntables and a Gemini 636 mixer, he delved into the art of mixing beats, honing his skills through experimentation and perseverance.
Techno captured MTECH's heart from the start, as he amassed a collection of records from respected artists like Adam Beyer, Punisher, Steve Stole and Richie Hawtin, while also exploring the realms of hard trance. Throughout his journey, MTECH collaborated with esteemed crews and affiliates, including Eden Collective, Chemically Unbalanced/CU Entertainment, Concept Crew, Sympty and Sixth Sense Communications. He even performed live with Dirty Human, skillfully playing instruments like the Quazimidi Ravolution 309, Roland 505, and Roland Nord 3 Keyboard. Over the course of his musical journey, MTECH graced the decks at renowned venues such as NYC’s Limelight, leaving a lasting impression on the crowd. While life brought new responsibilities such as marriage, homeownership, and a full-time job, MTECH's passion for DJing remained unwavering. Constructing his own soundproof studio in the basement, he continued to refine his craft, undeterred by the challenges of balancing his commitments.
As he grew older, MTECH immersed himself in the electrifying rave scene of the 90s. With a passion for electronic music, he frequented clubs and raves in New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Detroit, Phoenix, and California. This experience fueled his desire to contribute to the scene, leading him to embark on his DJing and producing journey.
Returning from attending the UTI Technical School in Phoenix, Arizona, MTECH brought his newfound knowledge and enthusiasm back to the East Coast. Armed with Technics SL-D3 turntables and a Gemini 636 mixer, he delved into the art of mixing beats, honing his skills through experimentation and perseverance.
Techno captured MTECH's heart from the start, as he amassed a collection of records from respected artists like Adam Beyer, Punisher, Steve Stole and Richie Hawtin, while also exploring the realms of hard trance. Throughout his journey, MTECH collaborated with esteemed crews and affiliates, including Eden Collective, Chemically Unbalanced/CU Entertainment, Concept Crew, Sympty and Sixth Sense Communications. He even performed live with Dirty Human, skillfully playing instruments like the Quazimidi Ravolution 309, Roland 505, and Roland Nord 3 Keyboard. Over the course of his musical journey, MTECH graced the decks at renowned venues such as NYC’s Limelight, leaving a lasting impression on the crowd. While life brought new responsibilities such as marriage, homeownership, and a full-time job, MTECH's passion for DJing remained unwavering. Constructing his own soundproof studio in the basement, he continued to refine his craft, undeterred by the challenges of balancing his commitments.
team
the usual suspects
Founded by former DJ shop owner, visual artist and techno DJ, Alex Shtaerman, The Usual Suspects is a production company dedicated to curating and organizing Dance Music events in NYC and beyond. With roots across many facets of the music business and a dedication to a consistent vision of authentic underground culture, The Usual Suspects have produced dozens of successful shows featuring local, national as well as international talent.
sess1ons
Conceived by first generation Brooklyn raver, JR Mac, Sess1ons came together by chance coming out of the depths of Covid’s nightlife apocalypse. With solitude gripping New York City, JR began throwing intimate outdoor events with the idea of providing a space for people to gather, interact safely and listen to dance music. Word spread and the events grew attracting throngs of partygoers to underground spots in South Brooklyn, where famed DJs (now out of work for over a year) performed to eager ravers re-emerging from months indoors. The spark that reignited NYC’s underground party circuit following the pandemic, Sess1ons remains active in New York’s Dance Music community.
rtdf rave radio
Founded by two original NYC ravers, club kids and DJs, Jay Maniakal and Jennylee Marcelin, RTDF Rave Radio began as a dedicated music outlet for House, Techno and Hardcore DJs following the outbreak of the Covid pandemic. With underground-focused curation and ample live shows, RTDF’s footprint continues to grow and has now been felt across the entirety of the NYC Rave Scene. Working with longtime collaborators NCS, RTDF has been a part of the some of the largest fully underground productions in the NYC Metro area over the last few years. Successfully booking talent accross the harder genres of electronic music and bridging audiences across generations, RTDF continues to move the underground.
trinidad traxx
Based in Indianapolis, Trinidad Traxx is an artist management and promotional company set squarely in the heart of the city’s blossoming underground dance music community. While cities like Chicago and Detroit often dominate the conversation in Midwest dance culture, Indianapolis has continued to experience a significant momentum shift with Trinidad Traxx contributing heavily to the local scene’s awakening by championing original grass roots values cultivated in the pre-corporate era of rave culture’s evolution. Curating events and offering a suite of professional services for established as well as rising artists, Trinidad Traxx seeks to champion and re-establish some of dance music’s fading original tenets, emphasizing dance culture as an act of resistance, a home for outsiders and a movement built from Peace, Love, Unity, Respect, Responsibility and bass-lines.
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