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Truce Recordings and Soulfecta come together for a night rooted in legacy, lineage, and the living pulse of house music. From Detroit to New York and far beyond, this is a celebration of deep grooves, shared history, and dance floors built with intention. CARGO: Alton Miller, Benny Soto, CTRLZORA, Bev, Drew&U Detroit icon Alton Miller anchors the night with decades of hi-tech soul, blending house, funk, and deep musical heritage shaped at the legendary Music Institute and on dance floors worldwide. NYC mainstay Benny Soto brings a lifetime of dancefloor wisdom born from Paradise Garage–era energy and years shaping the city’s most influential parties. Chicago’s CTRLZORA bridges Midwestern dance music and the African diaspora, channeling house, techno, jazz, and global rhythms into sets grounded in Black and queer lineage, healing, and collective power. Bev and Drew&U round out the room with a shared approach that balances technical precision, deep house, funk, and exploratory grooves shaped by New York’s underground. FOYER 9PM–3AM: Commissioner Gordon Williams, DJ Delly, AG (nyc) Multi-Grammy Award–winning producer and Bronx native Commissioner Gordon Williams brings rare depth and musical intuition to the decks, joined by Queens selector DJ Delly’s rhythm-forward, vinyl-minded grooves and AG (nyc)’s global, Latin-tinged house sound shaped between NYC and Medellín. Free before 10PM w/ RSVP | 21+ Doors 5PM | Happy Hour 5–8PM | Music from 9PM

High-velocity club heat at this dweller takeover of Paragon featuring the infectious energy of Honey Dip, DJ Delish, Dj Nico and Qemist.

SLICK DOWN takes the helm at Bossa for a night of rugged, syncopated grit as Love Higher, Simisola and wahala.wav navigate deep, propulsive textures for dweller.

Jamie Jones headlines the Main Hall on 2/20.

Signal marks its first dweller with a night of ass-shaking club energy from sydfalls and Ms.Carrie Stacks b2b DJ COWRIIIE.

Club night w/ Tycho @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 2.20! Tickets start at $22 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre: Melodic, Chillwave

After a year-long hiatus, Dweller returns in 2026. The NY-based festival books exclusively Black artists, showcasing some of the most groundbreaking and exciting artists in electronic music today. Since its launch in 2019, each edition has been a major highlight of the year, a source of inspiration that resonates throughout the community and dance music underground. BASEMENT is proud to present back-to-back full-club takeovers on February 20th and 21st. The first night is headlined by Parisian powerhouse François X. An absolutely essential force in his hometown, François X has played a major role in the French capital’s techno renaissance. While drawing inspiration from the grittier side of American electronic music, he is able to find a sweet spot where immaculate craft interlaces with potent urgency. “Techno has always been about breaking rules,” he once said. “For me, it’s about capturing the raw motion of life, sweat, emotion, and that pulse that connects us all.” Cotton returns to the room. Over the last half decade and change, the NY-based artist has made her mark. Stretching between all-out blistering mayhem and deep sonic exploration - in her own words,” soft music for the hard times” - her sets are resoundingly personal and expressive. Juno makes their BASEMENT debut. As a community leader, they are playing a key role in shaping the city’s culture. But Juno is more than just a behind-the-scenes activist. Their vinyl-heavy DJ sets overflow with expressive power and explosive energy. Drawing from the lineage of high speed Detroit techno and Midwest rave, Juno’s is an unapologetic heir to some of dance music’s most vital lineages. “The godmother of house music,” Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, steps up in STUDIO. A DJ since the late ‘70s, Hale learned the craft at a time when the practice of beatmatching was still in its infancy. She has evolved with the times, answering the call of the dance floor with indelible soul and pure, unfettered joy. A true virtuoso and pioneer, Hale has helped to define the craft for generations. Kilopatrah Jones is an artist whose work shows a great affinity with Hale’s. One of the standout ambassadors of house music in the US today, Jones stands out for their remarkable fluidity and unstoppable charisma behind the decks. You can tell they love every track, and they make you love them too. Dennis Free cranks up the energy. The Level III co-founder moves between pumping house, 140 bpm sounds and fiery, percussive minimalism. Free draws liberally on his multicultural background, evoking a dialog between genres that spans eras and continents; “Oakland gave me that raw, bass-driven, community energy, while New York sharpened my sense of pace and experimentation. My African roots show up in rhythm and percussion, and my Chinese background and culture, which is grounded in peace and calm, comes through in the balance.”

After a year-long hiatus, Dweller returns in 2026. The NY-based festival books exclusively Black artists, showcasing some of the most groundbreaking and exciting artists in electronic music today. Since its launch in 2019, each edition has been a major highlight of the year, a source of inspiration that resonates throughout the community and dance music underground. BASEMENT is proud to present back-to-back full-club takeovers on February 20th and 21st. The first night is headlined by Parisian powerhouse François X. An absolutely essential force in his hometown, François X has played a major role in the French capital’s techno renaissance. While drawing inspiration from the grittier side of American electronic music, he is able to find a sweet spot where immaculate craft interlaces with potent urgency. “Techno has always been about breaking rules,” he once said. “For me, it’s about capturing the raw motion of life, sweat, emotion, and that pulse that connects us all.” Cotton returns to the room. Over the last half decade and change, the NY-based artist has made her mark. Stretching between all-out blistering mayhem and deep sonic exploration - in her own words,” soft music for the hard times” - her sets are resoundingly personal and expressive. Juno makes their BASEMENT debut. As a community leader, they are playing a key role in shaping the city’s culture. But Juno is more than just a behind-the-scenes activist. Their vinyl-heavy DJ sets overflow with expressive power and explosive energy. Drawing from the lineage of high speed Detroit techno and Midwest rave, Juno’s is an unapologetic heir to some of dance music’s most vital lineages. “The godmother of house music,” Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, steps up in STUDIO. A DJ since the late ‘70s, Hale learned the craft at a time when the practice of beatmatching was still in its infancy. She has evolved with the times, answering the call of the dance floor with indelible soul and pure, unfettered joy. A true virtuoso and pioneer, Hale has helped to define the craft for generations. Kilopatrah Jones is an artist whose work shows a great affinity with Hale’s. One of the standout ambassadors of house music in the US today, Jones stands out for their remarkable fluidity and unstoppable charisma behind the decks. You can tell they love every track, and they make you love them too. Dennis Free cranks up the energy. The Level III co-founder moves between pumping house, 140 bpm sounds and fiery, percussive minimalism. Free draws liberally on his multicultural background, evoking a dialog between genres that spans eras and continents; “Oakland gave me that raw, bass-driven, community energy, while New York sharpened my sense of pace and experimentation. My African roots show up in rhythm and percussion, and my Chinese background and culture, which is grounded in peace and calm, comes through in the balance.”

DJ David headlines SILO Brooklyn for a special birthday show 🎂 Here's what you can expect: - **No obnoxious MCing.** - **No sound effects over the music.** - **No bad transitions.** Just smooth, creative mixing, from start to finish. Expect a genre-spanning night across nostalgic Hip-Hop and R&B, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Soca, Afrobeats, Pop, and more, driven by feel, flow, and crowd connection. This is a birthday party for people who actually care about the music and **LOVE to dance**.

***Added Color, Atomic Life, PPL CTRL***

Truce Recordings and Soulfecta come together for a night rooted in legacy, lineage, and the living pulse of house music. From Detroit to New York and far beyond, this is a celebration of deep grooves, shared history, and dance floors built with intention. CARGO: Alton Miller, Benny Soto, CTRLZORA, Bev, Drew&U Detroit icon Alton Miller anchors the night with decades of hi-tech soul, blending house, funk, and deep musical heritage shaped at the legendary Music Institute and on dance floors worldwide. NYC mainstay Benny Soto brings a lifetime of dancefloor wisdom born from Paradise Garage–era energy and years shaping the city’s most influential parties. Chicago’s CTRLZORA bridges Midwestern dance music and the African diaspora, channeling house, techno, jazz, and global rhythms into sets grounded in Black and queer lineage, healing, and collective power. Bev and Drew&U round out the room with a shared approach that balances technical precision, deep house, funk, and exploratory grooves shaped by New York’s underground. FOYER 9PM–3AM: Commissioner Gordon Williams, DJ Delly, AG (nyc) Multi-Grammy Award–winning producer and Bronx native Commissioner Gordon Williams brings rare depth and musical intuition to the decks, joined by Queens selector DJ Delly’s rhythm-forward, vinyl-minded grooves and AG (nyc)’s global, Latin-tinged house sound shaped between NYC and Medellín. Free before 10PM w/ RSVP | 21+ Doors 5PM | Happy Hour 5–8PM | Music from 9PM

High-velocity club heat at this dweller takeover of Paragon featuring the infectious energy of Honey Dip, DJ Delish, Dj Nico and Qemist.

SLICK DOWN takes the helm at Bossa for a night of rugged, syncopated grit as Love Higher, Simisola and wahala.wav navigate deep, propulsive textures for dweller.

Jamie Jones headlines the Main Hall on 2/20.

Signal marks its first dweller with a night of ass-shaking club energy from sydfalls and Ms.Carrie Stacks b2b DJ COWRIIIE.

Club night w/ Tycho @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 2.20! Tickets start at $22 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre: Melodic, Chillwave

After a year-long hiatus, Dweller returns in 2026. The NY-based festival books exclusively Black artists, showcasing some of the most groundbreaking and exciting artists in electronic music today. Since its launch in 2019, each edition has been a major highlight of the year, a source of inspiration that resonates throughout the community and dance music underground. BASEMENT is proud to present back-to-back full-club takeovers on February 20th and 21st. The first night is headlined by Parisian powerhouse François X. An absolutely essential force in his hometown, François X has played a major role in the French capital’s techno renaissance. While drawing inspiration from the grittier side of American electronic music, he is able to find a sweet spot where immaculate craft interlaces with potent urgency. “Techno has always been about breaking rules,” he once said. “For me, it’s about capturing the raw motion of life, sweat, emotion, and that pulse that connects us all.” Cotton returns to the room. Over the last half decade and change, the NY-based artist has made her mark. Stretching between all-out blistering mayhem and deep sonic exploration - in her own words,” soft music for the hard times” - her sets are resoundingly personal and expressive. Juno makes their BASEMENT debut. As a community leader, they are playing a key role in shaping the city’s culture. But Juno is more than just a behind-the-scenes activist. Their vinyl-heavy DJ sets overflow with expressive power and explosive energy. Drawing from the lineage of high speed Detroit techno and Midwest rave, Juno’s is an unapologetic heir to some of dance music’s most vital lineages. “The godmother of house music,” Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, steps up in STUDIO. A DJ since the late ‘70s, Hale learned the craft at a time when the practice of beatmatching was still in its infancy. She has evolved with the times, answering the call of the dance floor with indelible soul and pure, unfettered joy. A true virtuoso and pioneer, Hale has helped to define the craft for generations. Kilopatrah Jones is an artist whose work shows a great affinity with Hale’s. One of the standout ambassadors of house music in the US today, Jones stands out for their remarkable fluidity and unstoppable charisma behind the decks. You can tell they love every track, and they make you love them too. Dennis Free cranks up the energy. The Level III co-founder moves between pumping house, 140 bpm sounds and fiery, percussive minimalism. Free draws liberally on his multicultural background, evoking a dialog between genres that spans eras and continents; “Oakland gave me that raw, bass-driven, community energy, while New York sharpened my sense of pace and experimentation. My African roots show up in rhythm and percussion, and my Chinese background and culture, which is grounded in peace and calm, comes through in the balance.”

After a year-long hiatus, Dweller returns in 2026. The NY-based festival books exclusively Black artists, showcasing some of the most groundbreaking and exciting artists in electronic music today. Since its launch in 2019, each edition has been a major highlight of the year, a source of inspiration that resonates throughout the community and dance music underground. BASEMENT is proud to present back-to-back full-club takeovers on February 20th and 21st. The first night is headlined by Parisian powerhouse François X. An absolutely essential force in his hometown, François X has played a major role in the French capital’s techno renaissance. While drawing inspiration from the grittier side of American electronic music, he is able to find a sweet spot where immaculate craft interlaces with potent urgency. “Techno has always been about breaking rules,” he once said. “For me, it’s about capturing the raw motion of life, sweat, emotion, and that pulse that connects us all.” Cotton returns to the room. Over the last half decade and change, the NY-based artist has made her mark. Stretching between all-out blistering mayhem and deep sonic exploration - in her own words,” soft music for the hard times” - her sets are resoundingly personal and expressive. Juno makes their BASEMENT debut. As a community leader, they are playing a key role in shaping the city’s culture. But Juno is more than just a behind-the-scenes activist. Their vinyl-heavy DJ sets overflow with expressive power and explosive energy. Drawing from the lineage of high speed Detroit techno and Midwest rave, Juno’s is an unapologetic heir to some of dance music’s most vital lineages. “The godmother of house music,” Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, steps up in STUDIO. A DJ since the late ‘70s, Hale learned the craft at a time when the practice of beatmatching was still in its infancy. She has evolved with the times, answering the call of the dance floor with indelible soul and pure, unfettered joy. A true virtuoso and pioneer, Hale has helped to define the craft for generations. Kilopatrah Jones is an artist whose work shows a great affinity with Hale’s. One of the standout ambassadors of house music in the US today, Jones stands out for their remarkable fluidity and unstoppable charisma behind the decks. You can tell they love every track, and they make you love them too. Dennis Free cranks up the energy. The Level III co-founder moves between pumping house, 140 bpm sounds and fiery, percussive minimalism. Free draws liberally on his multicultural background, evoking a dialog between genres that spans eras and continents; “Oakland gave me that raw, bass-driven, community energy, while New York sharpened my sense of pace and experimentation. My African roots show up in rhythm and percussion, and my Chinese background and culture, which is grounded in peace and calm, comes through in the balance.”

Truce Recordings and Soulfecta come together for a night rooted in legacy, lineage, and the living pulse of house music. From Detroit to New York and far beyond, this is a celebration of deep grooves, shared history, and dance floors built with intention. CARGO: Alton Miller, Benny Soto, CTRLZORA, Bev, Drew&U Detroit icon Alton Miller anchors the night with decades of hi-tech soul, blending house, funk, and deep musical heritage shaped at the legendary Music Institute and on dance floors worldwide. NYC mainstay Benny Soto brings a lifetime of dancefloor wisdom born from Paradise Garage–era energy and years shaping the city’s most influential parties. Chicago’s CTRLZORA bridges Midwestern dance music and the African diaspora, channeling house, techno, jazz, and global rhythms into sets grounded in Black and queer lineage, healing, and collective power. Bev and Drew&U round out the room with a shared approach that balances technical precision, deep house, funk, and exploratory grooves shaped by New York’s underground. FOYER 9PM–3AM: Commissioner Gordon Williams, DJ Delly, AG (nyc) Multi-Grammy Award–winning producer and Bronx native Commissioner Gordon Williams brings rare depth and musical intuition to the decks, joined by Queens selector DJ Delly’s rhythm-forward, vinyl-minded grooves and AG (nyc)’s global, Latin-tinged house sound shaped between NYC and Medellín. Free before 10PM w/ RSVP | 21+ Doors 5PM | Happy Hour 5–8PM | Music from 9PM

High-velocity club heat at this dweller takeover of Paragon featuring the infectious energy of Honey Dip, DJ Delish, Dj Nico and Qemist.

SLICK DOWN takes the helm at Bossa for a night of rugged, syncopated grit as Love Higher, Simisola and wahala.wav navigate deep, propulsive textures for dweller.

Jamie Jones headlines the Main Hall on 2/20.

Signal marks its first dweller with a night of ass-shaking club energy from sydfalls and Ms.Carrie Stacks b2b DJ COWRIIIE.

After a year-long hiatus, Dweller returns in 2026. The NY-based festival books exclusively Black artists, showcasing some of the most groundbreaking and exciting artists in electronic music today. Since its launch in 2019, each edition has been a major highlight of the year, a source of inspiration that resonates throughout the community and dance music underground. BASEMENT is proud to present back-to-back full-club takeovers on February 20th and 21st. The first night is headlined by Parisian powerhouse François X. An absolutely essential force in his hometown, François X has played a major role in the French capital’s techno renaissance. While drawing inspiration from the grittier side of American electronic music, he is able to find a sweet spot where immaculate craft interlaces with potent urgency. “Techno has always been about breaking rules,” he once said. “For me, it’s about capturing the raw motion of life, sweat, emotion, and that pulse that connects us all.” Cotton returns to the room. Over the last half decade and change, the NY-based artist has made her mark. Stretching between all-out blistering mayhem and deep sonic exploration - in her own words,” soft music for the hard times” - her sets are resoundingly personal and expressive. Juno makes their BASEMENT debut. As a community leader, they are playing a key role in shaping the city’s culture. But Juno is more than just a behind-the-scenes activist. Their vinyl-heavy DJ sets overflow with expressive power and explosive energy. Drawing from the lineage of high speed Detroit techno and Midwest rave, Juno’s is an unapologetic heir to some of dance music’s most vital lineages. “The godmother of house music,” Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, steps up in STUDIO. A DJ since the late ‘70s, Hale learned the craft at a time when the practice of beatmatching was still in its infancy. She has evolved with the times, answering the call of the dance floor with indelible soul and pure, unfettered joy. A true virtuoso and pioneer, Hale has helped to define the craft for generations. Kilopatrah Jones is an artist whose work shows a great affinity with Hale’s. One of the standout ambassadors of house music in the US today, Jones stands out for their remarkable fluidity and unstoppable charisma behind the decks. You can tell they love every track, and they make you love them too. Dennis Free cranks up the energy. The Level III co-founder moves between pumping house, 140 bpm sounds and fiery, percussive minimalism. Free draws liberally on his multicultural background, evoking a dialog between genres that spans eras and continents; “Oakland gave me that raw, bass-driven, community energy, while New York sharpened my sense of pace and experimentation. My African roots show up in rhythm and percussion, and my Chinese background and culture, which is grounded in peace and calm, comes through in the balance.”

After a year-long hiatus, Dweller returns in 2026. The NY-based festival books exclusively Black artists, showcasing some of the most groundbreaking and exciting artists in electronic music today. Since its launch in 2019, each edition has been a major highlight of the year, a source of inspiration that resonates throughout the community and dance music underground. BASEMENT is proud to present back-to-back full-club takeovers on February 20th and 21st. The first night is headlined by Parisian powerhouse François X. An absolutely essential force in his hometown, François X has played a major role in the French capital’s techno renaissance. While drawing inspiration from the grittier side of American electronic music, he is able to find a sweet spot where immaculate craft interlaces with potent urgency. “Techno has always been about breaking rules,” he once said. “For me, it’s about capturing the raw motion of life, sweat, emotion, and that pulse that connects us all.” Cotton returns to the room. Over the last half decade and change, the NY-based artist has made her mark. Stretching between all-out blistering mayhem and deep sonic exploration - in her own words,” soft music for the hard times” - her sets are resoundingly personal and expressive. Juno makes their BASEMENT debut. As a community leader, they are playing a key role in shaping the city’s culture. But Juno is more than just a behind-the-scenes activist. Their vinyl-heavy DJ sets overflow with expressive power and explosive energy. Drawing from the lineage of high speed Detroit techno and Midwest rave, Juno’s is an unapologetic heir to some of dance music’s most vital lineages. “The godmother of house music,” Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, steps up in STUDIO. A DJ since the late ‘70s, Hale learned the craft at a time when the practice of beatmatching was still in its infancy. She has evolved with the times, answering the call of the dance floor with indelible soul and pure, unfettered joy. A true virtuoso and pioneer, Hale has helped to define the craft for generations. Kilopatrah Jones is an artist whose work shows a great affinity with Hale’s. One of the standout ambassadors of house music in the US today, Jones stands out for their remarkable fluidity and unstoppable charisma behind the decks. You can tell they love every track, and they make you love them too. Dennis Free cranks up the energy. The Level III co-founder moves between pumping house, 140 bpm sounds and fiery, percussive minimalism. Free draws liberally on his multicultural background, evoking a dialog between genres that spans eras and continents; “Oakland gave me that raw, bass-driven, community energy, while New York sharpened my sense of pace and experimentation. My African roots show up in rhythm and percussion, and my Chinese background and culture, which is grounded in peace and calm, comes through in the balance.”

Club night w/ Tycho @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 2.20! Tickets start at $22 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre: Melodic, Chillwave

***Added Color, Atomic Life, PPL CTRL***

DJ David headlines SILO Brooklyn for a special birthday show 🎂 Here's what you can expect: - **No obnoxious MCing.** - **No sound effects over the music.** - **No bad transitions.** Just smooth, creative mixing, from start to finish. Expect a genre-spanning night across nostalgic Hip-Hop and R&B, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Soca, Afrobeats, Pop, and more, driven by feel, flow, and crowd connection. This is a birthday party for people who actually care about the music and **LOVE to dance**.

Mark your calendars! Saturday, February 21st, Dead Letter No.9 welcomes Eli Escobar to CARGO for a proper, all-feels takeover. For over two decades, Eli has soundtracked NYC nights with sets that move effortlessly through house, disco, and techno—rooted in deep vinyl knowledge and pure dance-floor instinct. A DJ’s DJ and producer’s producer, his releases on Classic Music Company, Permanent Vacation, and his Night People imprint have made him a global favorite, while 2024 saw standout projects including the Fixed Our Love EP, Too Tired to Sleep / Awake, and the collaborative Airplane Album. From legendary residencies at House of Yes and Le Bain to the beloved outdoor institution Tiki Disco, Eli has helped define generations of NYC club culture. Raw, soulful, and unpretentious, he remains a true pillar of the scene. Don’t miss him in CARGO 12AM–3AM. Opening CARGO 10PM–12AM: VIVIAN WANG Beijing-born, NYC-based selector Vivian Wang delivers fearless, high-energy journeys through house, techno, disco, and global sounds—genre-defying, sharp, and joyful. Foyer 9PM–3AM: PLANET B & SMURFOUDIRTY All night long, two NYC favorites keep it moving with soulful, feel-good grooves, warm, playful, and built for the floor. Free Before 10PM w/ RSVP | 21 + Venue opens at 5PM | Happy Hour 5PM-8PM | Music at 9PM Backpacks and large bags are not permitted inside the venue and are subject to mandatory coat check.

Franky Rizardo is bringing FLOW to New York for his biggest U.S. show to date — a full takeover of Knockdown Center on February 21, 2026. The Dutch artist has made his mark globally with standout sets at Amnesia Ibiza, fabric London, Shelter Amsterdam, and more. Through his label LTF Records, he’s released top-charting tracks like “Everybody” and “Out The Fire (At The Hotel)” while supporting emerging names like Ferra Black and Simone Liberali. FLOW began as a radio show and has grown into an internationally recognized brand and event series, hosting stages at Tomorrowland, Mysteryland, and ADE, and recently drawing 14,000 fans to a sold-out festival in The Netherlands. Now, it touches down at Knockdown Center, a massive industrial venue in Queens known for its scale and raw energy. With Franky at the controls all night long, expect a deep, driving house experience from one of the scene’s most trusted names.

Every Nonstop is special but nothing quite beats the dweller edition. This lineup is, hands down, one of the best yet. With Bobby Beethoven b2b Juliana Huxtable, DJ Slugo, DJ Travella, Mia Koden and Mala, you just can't go wrong.

After a year-long hiatus, Dweller returns in 2026. The NY-based festival books exclusively Black artists, showcasing some of the most groundbreaking and exciting artists in electronic music today. Since its launch in 2019, each edition has been a major highlight of the year, a source of inspiration that resonates throughout the community and dance music underground. BASEMENT is proud to present back-to-back full-club takeovers on February 20th and 21st. Dweller’s second night at the venue represents multiple generations of visionary Black techno and house. DJ Bone headlines BASEMENT. One of the greatest master technicians to ever grace the decks, the Detroit artist is an avowed ambassador to his hometown’s inimitable soul and innovative spirit. As a producer, Bone put his own stamp on the template set by key artists like Underground Resistance and Los Hermanos; a classic DJ Bone track can bring in soaring, interstellar pads, grainy vocal samples, glittery arpeggiations or a simple, hypnotic loop. But what never changes is his thundering percussion. Focused, direct and impossible to ignore, Bone embodies the essence of techno. Or, as Livity Sound’s Kowton once said, his music is “How I imagine the future will sound.” Mutagenix - the duo of Huey Mnemonic and D. Strange - join. Both artists are important figures in the midwest electronic underground. Mnemonic is based in Detroit, where he has studied under UR’s “Mad” Mike Banks, and Strange is rooted in Chicago. Their collaboration builds on years of explorations of techno’s deepest waters. Bapari returns from LA. An artist whose output is marked by fearless growth, Bapari moves from strength to strength, through wrought club monsters to elegant vocal-led downbeat. For this night, she delivers a special techno set. Kevin Aviance headlines STUDIO. An icon of NY’s ‘90s club culture, Aviance made his mark on ballroom with tracks like “Cunty” and “Rhythm Is My Bitch” - some of the most ferocious slices of vocal-led house ever put to tape. Remerging in recent years, Aviance’s core magnetism is in full form. A run of studio collaborations, including releases with Honey Dijon and EPs on Nervous Records, pick up where Aviance left off, with tough house rhythms and huge moments of anthemic power. Chicago’s Mister Wallace joins. The FUTUREHOOD founder trades in unalloyed grit, bringing a confrontational swagger to everything he does. Rapping over his own perfectly-raw club tracks, Wallace fuses stark horror-hop with ballroom’s thundering urgency. Sterling Juan Diaz has become a regular face at STUDIO and across New York. Diaz fuses dense, percussive power with fluid, grooving club tracks, and it’s this indelible mix of raw energy and sleek power that has made him an essential voice in the city’s underground.

After a year-long hiatus, Dweller returns in 2026. The NY-based festival books exclusively Black artists, showcasing some of the most groundbreaking and exciting artists in electronic music today. Since its launch in 2019, each edition has been a major highlight of the year, a source of inspiration that resonates throughout the community and dance music underground. BASEMENT is proud to present back-to-back full-club takeovers on February 20th and 21st. Dweller’s second night at the venue represents multiple generations of visionary Black techno and house. DJ Bone headlines BASEMENT. One of the greatest master technicians to ever grace the decks, the Detroit artist is an avowed ambassador to his hometown’s inimitable soul and innovative spirit. As a producer, Bone put his own stamp on the template set by key artists like Underground Resistance and Los Hermanos; a classic DJ Bone track can bring in soaring, interstellar pads, grainy vocal samples, glittery arpeggiations or a simple, hypnotic loop. But what never changes is his thundering percussion. Focused, direct and impossible to ignore, Bone embodies the essence of techno. Or, as Livity Sound’s Kowton once said, his music is “How I imagine the future will sound.” Mutagenix - the duo of Huey Mnemonic and D. Strange - join. Both artists are important figures in the midwest electronic underground. Mnemonic is based in Detroit, where he has studied under UR’s “Mad” Mike Banks, and Strange is rooted in Chicago. Their collaboration builds on years of explorations of techno’s deepest waters. Bapari returns from LA. An artist whose output is marked by fearless growth, Bapari moves from strength to strength, through wrought club monsters to elegant vocal-led downbeat. For this night, she delivers a special techno set. Kevin Aviance headlines STUDIO. An icon of NY’s ‘90s club culture, Aviance made his mark on ballroom with tracks like “Cunty” and “Rhythm Is My Bitch” - some of the most ferocious slices of vocal-led house ever put to tape. Remerging in recent years, Aviance’s core magnetism is in full form. A run of studio collaborations, including releases with Honey Dijon and EPs on Nervous Records, pick up where Aviance left off, with tough house rhythms and huge moments of anthemic power. Chicago’s Mister Wallace joins. The FUTUREHOOD founder trades in unalloyed grit, bringing a confrontational swagger to everything he does. Rapping over his own perfectly-raw club tracks, Wallace fuses stark horror-hop with ballroom’s thundering urgency. Sterling Juan Diaz has become a regular face at STUDIO and across New York. Diaz fuses dense, percussive power with fluid, grooving club tracks, and it’s this indelible mix of raw energy and sleek power that has made him an essential voice in the city’s underground.

Club night w/ BUBBLE _T @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 02.21! Tickets start at $28 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre: Electronic

Príncipe Discos hosts a night of polyrhythmic batida, raw baile funk and high-velocity beats as the Portuguese label takes over The Sound Room for dweller.

This night of classic house and disco supports grassroots organisation Hands Off NYC, which works with immigrant communities across New York City.

bloody knuckles february residency at purgatory. two nights of music. electronics guitar hybrid.

***NaturoSynth, RMS, SAAR***

Club night w/ Fraxiom in The Hall @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 02.26! Tickets start at $15 • 10pm • 21+ | Genre: Electronic

A concert w/ Danny L Harle in the Hall @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 02.27! Tickets start at $25 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Electronic

Two rooms, one night rooted in house music and global rhythm. Dead Letter No. 9 welcomes L3NI and Marcus Logan for a CARGO takeover built for movement, depth, and connection. L3NI is a Brooklyn-based DJ and producer whose sets draw from Chicago and New York house while expanding into soulful grooves, broken rhythms, and high-energy club music. Classically trained as a pianist and shaped by her work as a mixing and mastering engineer, her approach is precise, immersive, and deeply intentional. Joining her is Marcus Logan, a multidisciplinary creative whose DJ sets move across broken beat, baile funk, jazz, soul, funk, world, and house. Inspired by sounds from Chicago, New York, the UK, South Africa, Brazil, and Nigeria, his selections center global storytelling and overlooked gems that connect cultures. In the Foyer, Seb Hall and Gaspar Muniz hold it down all night. Seb with hardware-driven house and disco, Gaspar with vinyl-rooted, world-leaning dance floor selections from open to close.

KI/KI returns to Knockdown Center, presented by RUSH.

**Ragie Ban**, a talented DJ and electronic music producer, is gaining prominence in the Brazilian and international music scene. With only 22 years of age and three years of experience, Ragie has accumulated an impressive curriculum, with the support of great artists and releases on renowned record companies. His music transcends genres, combining elements of techno, house and other electronic styles. Recognized for his skill, Ragie has won fans all over the world. With a solid base of followers and promising collaborations, Ragie is prepared to reach new heights in the electronic scene.

Club night w/ camoufly @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 02.27! Tickets start at $21 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre: Electronic, Dance

FIST kicks off their first night of 2026 with a belter. Stockholm-via-Berlin phenom madwoman returns to the room. She’s an artist renowned for her fusion of mercurial depth with granite-thick percussion, and you can tell from her titles alone: madwoman’s debut LP is named “Psychedelic Force,” and that term could double as a mission statement. Across releases on labels like BPitch Berlin and The Brvtalist, madwoman has staked her claim on modern techno, pursuing a fusion of mercurial depth and hard-edged, steely weight. Fast Forward mainstay Mohajer returns to the club. The MP3 club night founder has been blazing a trail across Europe and the world. The Swedish-born producer has a gritty edge that cannot be denied. “It all started when I was 14 in my punk rock era,” she admitted in an interview. Some things never change. Residents Word of Command and DJ Clone take up their posts alongside her. In their tenure as organizers and residents, each has established themselves as a selector of devastating power. And each embodies the twin poles of transgression and fun espoused by the series, leveraging full throttle, noise-caked techno on one hand and surprising twists on the other. London’s rave-revivalist Angel D’lite makes their debut. A force in their hometown, D’lite has gained renown as a dancefloor-whisperer with a unique ear. “A lot of my friends say that I have a talent for finding tunes that are really on the cusp, you know?” they told RA. “That are a bit like, 'Is this awful or is this actually incredible?'" D’lite co-organizes the Temple of Dreams party alongside Eris Drew, curating a free space for the joyously unhinged, manically grooving and ecstatic across all genre lines. State of Bliss’ Ian Crane returns to the room to do what he does best. Crane has become a regular face in STUDIO, and with good reason. He’s particularly well-suited to the ethos of the room, offering a fresh perspective on buoyant house and its many offspring. “High-energy, rhythm-driven pressure” - that’s how Josh Steers describes his sets. Splitting his time between CDMX and NYC, with a touring schedule that spans the globe, Steers weaves thundering club sounds from across both hemispheres into a single unified vision.

FIST kicks off their first night of 2026 with a belter. Stockholm-via-Berlin phenom madwoman returns to the room. She’s an artist renowned for her fusion of mercurial depth with granite-thick percussion, and you can tell from her titles alone: madwoman’s debut LP is named “Psychedelic Force,” and that term could double as a mission statement. Across releases on labels like BPitch Berlin and The Brvtalist, madwoman has staked her claim on modern techno, pursuing a fusion of mercurial depth and hard-edged, steely weight. Fast Forward mainstay Mohajer returns to the club. The MP3 club night founder has been blazing a trail across Europe and the world. The Swedish-born producer has a gritty edge that cannot be denied. “It all started when I was 14 in my punk rock era,” she admitted in an interview. Some things never change. Residents Word of Command and DJ Clone take up their posts alongside her. In their tenure as organizers and residents, each has established themselves as a selector of devastating power. And each embodies the twin poles of transgression and fun espoused by the series, leveraging full throttle, noise-caked techno on one hand and surprising twists on the other. London’s rave-revivalist Angel D’lite makes their debut. A force in their hometown, D’lite has gained renown as a dancefloor-whisperer with a unique ear. “A lot of my friends say that I have a talent for finding tunes that are really on the cusp, you know?” they told RA. “That are a bit like, 'Is this awful or is this actually incredible?'" D’lite co-organizes the Temple of Dreams party alongside Eris Drew, curating a free space for the joyously unhinged, manically grooving and ecstatic across all genre lines. State of Bliss’ Ian Crane returns to the room to do what he does best. Crane has become a regular face in STUDIO, and with good reason. He’s particularly well-suited to the ethos of the room, offering a fresh perspective on buoyant house and its many offspring. “High-energy, rhythm-driven pressure” - that’s how Josh Steers describes his sets. Splitting his time between CDMX and NYC, with a touring schedule that spans the globe, Steers weaves thundering club sounds from across both hemispheres into a single unified vision.

2.28 Peaches returns to Knockdown Center with her "No Lube, So Rude" tour. The electroclash pioneer is one of the great queer icons and provocateurs of the 21st century; her mixture of in-your-face raunch and ultra-catchy club hooks has resulted in a truly definitive, top-to-bottom NSFW discography. This tour is showcasing her first new work since 2015's "Rub," and if the cultural landscape has shifted drastically since then, Peaches' message of undaunted liberation is only more timely.

Dancers to the front! Saturday, Feb 28th, Dead Letter welcomes an all-star lineup built to keep the floor moving all night. Freak POV (10PM–12AM) opens CARGO with sweat-forward, rave-leaning energy. A New Orleans–based DJ pulling from techno, house, ballroom, jungle, UKG, baile funk, acid, and bold vocal edits, Freak POV builds momentum, release, and real movement. A former force behind DIY trans- and femme-centered venue SASS, they now appear with Gimme a Reason, Set de Flo, Don’t Dance Don’t Come, and as part of the t4t b3b Female Trouble. Ksenyeah + Manguito (12AM–3AM) take over with dancefloor-first heat. Ksenyeah, NYC-based dancer-turned-selector and co-founder of NYC Rave Girls, brings high-energy, body-driven house and techno rooted in groove and instinct — if you can’t dance to it, she won’t play it. Manguito, a Brooklyn DJ and multi-instrumentalist, delivers globally flavored, groove-heavy sets shaped by deep community roots and pure joy. Together, their chemistry is locked, playful, and built for connection. FOYER | 9PM–3AM Bad Leather + Nah Mean hold it down start to finish. Bad Leather blends disco, funk, soulful hip-hop, and deep electronica with warmth and lift, while Nah Mean weaves feel-good, groove-driven selections designed to keep bodies moving and spirits high. Free w/ RSVP before 10PM | 21+ Venue opens 5PM | Happy Hour 5–8PM | Music at 9PM Backpacks and large bags are not permitted inside the venue and are subject to mandatory coat check.

Club night w/ Poolside (DJ Set) @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 02.28! Tickets start at $22 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre: Electronic

Brace for impact: Freddy K closes out the month with an extended set. The BASEMENT resident is one of the most respected names working in techno today, as he has been for over three decades. Active since the early ‘90s, Freddy K helped shape the genre in his home country, and by extension, across Europe. A master of vinyl, the essence of techno is etched in his DNA. What sets him apart is his eagerness to evolve with the times, always staying true to the music’s revolutionary spirit. Freddy K is as close to a guru as techno can get. Come learn from the master. He’s joined by a worthy disciple. Mos represents the next generation of DJs. Over the last few years, the NY artist has emerged as an artist with an ability to craft a compelling, cohesive arc through broad terrain. This is a name to watch. The Carry Nation steps back into the room for the first time this year. The duo is nearly peerless, an institution unto themselves operating with complete authority and impunity. No one plays house music quite like these two, and their mastery has made them one of the most beloved units in America today. They’re joined by Kim Ann Foxman, another household name for house heads. One of the founding members of Hercules and Love Affair, Foxman has devoted herself unconditionally to the dancefloor, cultivating a discography of sublime acid and synth-heavy anthems. Manu Miran completes the picture with a couple hours of unrelenting naughtiness. Miran is currently one of the best filth-slingers in NYC, pushing his sets into unbridled prurience.

Brace for impact: Freddy K closes out the month with an extended set. The BASEMENT resident is one of the most respected names working in techno today, as he has been for over three decades. Active since the early ‘90s, Freddy K helped shape the genre in his home country, and by extension, across Europe. A master of vinyl, the essence of techno is etched in his DNA. What sets him apart is his eagerness to evolve with the times, always staying true to the music’s revolutionary spirit. Freddy K is as close to a guru as techno can get. Come learn from the master. He’s joined by a worthy disciple. Mos represents the next generation of DJs. Over the last few years, the NY artist has emerged as an artist with an ability to craft a compelling, cohesive arc through broad terrain. This is a name to watch. The Carry Nation steps back into the room for the first time this year. The duo is nearly peerless, an institution unto themselves operating with complete authority and impunity. No one plays house music quite like these two, and their mastery has made them one of the most beloved units in America today. They’re joined by Kim Ann Foxman, another household name for house heads. One of the founding members of Hercules and Love Affair, Foxman has devoted herself unconditionally to the dancefloor, cultivating a discography of sublime acid and synth-heavy anthems. Manu Miran completes the picture with a couple hours of unrelenting naughtiness. Miran is currently one of the best filth-slingers in NYC, pushing his sets into unbridled prurience.

Richie Hawtin headlines the Main Hall alongside DJ Stingray 313 and Lindsey Herbert. The night is a testament to the timeless power of Detroit techno. A key architect of the genre, Hawtin's groundbreaking productions both under his own name and as Plastikman, F.U.S.E. and many other aliases have become enduring classics that continue to influence generations of artists. Following his standout appearances at the debut edition of WIRE and again leading his own From Another Mind showcase, we proudly welcome him back to the Main Hall. Fellow Detroit-native DJ Stingray 313 also returns to the room. An artist synonymous with Detroit techno and electro, Stingray's is one of the most electrifying DJs and producers in the world today. Lindsey Herbert joins Hawtin once again, following her appearance at his From Our Minds showcase in 2023. Herbert represents the next generation of US techno, carrying the torch forward with fearless vision.

Tiki Disco returns to Knockdown Center for another special indoor edition.

Elsewhere Presents: ESPRIT 空想 @ Xanadu in Bushwick on 3.5! Tickets start at $30 • 8pm • 16+ | Genre: Electronic

A concert w/ 2charm in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 3.06! Tickets start at $17 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Pop, Electronic

Elsewhere Presents: ESPRIT 空想 @ Xanadu in Bushwick on 3.6! Tickets start at $30 • 10pm • 21+ | Genre: Electronic

**Gaskin** found his passion for music when living in Ibiza. He then pursued that passion and became a DJ. Hailing from Newcastle, and specialising in house and tech house, Gaskin's unique sound is turning heads in the scene. He's signed to top labels such as Up The Stuss, PIV Records, Moxy Muzik, Microhertz, and Dark Side of the Sun. Over the past few years you will have seen him play huge events like Paradise and Appetite Festival, as well as his own event, Bass Jamz.

Club night w/ Mary Droppinz, Skepsis + more @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 3.06! Tickets start at $21 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre:Breakbeats, Jungle

Salome returns to BASEMENT for her first set of the year. A key resident of Herrensauna, Salome matches the expansive, edgy technoid sounds of her crew with a hard, lean and crushing interpretation of electro. Indeed, she told RA “When I first heard electro, I had an epiphany.” But Salome doesn’t paint herself into a corner. The Georgian-born, Berlin-based artist weaves a complex tapestry that cannot be pigeonholed. Peachlyfe contorts club sounds into fascinatingly twisted shapes. The Copenhagen artist is at the forefront of a generation that’s reinterpreting trance, psy, prog and more through a lens of post-deconstructed club. Tracks like “Return of the Wasp Waist / Calling All My Hoes” are prime examples of truly alien music. In their own words, they make tracks “that shouldn’t make sense, but do, pulling chaos into something weirdly anthemic.” Sister Zo’s unique sound wraps the propulsion and linear clarity of techno around the twisted chassis of modern bass music. Or perhaps it’s the other way around. Her releases on Martyn’s 3024 and elsewhere breathe with spacious ease while pummeling you with some of the heaviest low end on the books today. DJ Gigola is back in STUDIO. One of the main Live From Earth affiliates, Gigola has embodied the label’s rulebook-shredding approach as well as anyone. She can rinse a room for all its worth, or take you on a deep dive into a “fluid mediation.” In her hands, it’s all good. Last year’s “Bigroom Sensual II” captures her in a peaktime moment, with rubbery synths and giant, HD climaxes that send the dancefloor to the highest heights. Meilgaarden is a kindred spirit, capturing a stylish iteration of some of the cheekiest sounds in the club music canon. Trance, proggy house and rolling, techy grooves bleed together with a breezy, hypnotic power. Tunnel founder OZA makes the trip from Los Angeles. A key proponent of queer nightlife in his hometown, OZA embraces a full-throttle sound heavy on cutting edge club sounds.

Salome returns to BASEMENT for her first set of the year. A key resident of Herrensauna, Salome matches the expansive, edgy technoid sounds of her crew with a hard, lean and crushing interpretation of electro. Indeed, she told RA “When I first heard electro, I had an epiphany.” But Salome doesn’t paint herself into a corner. The Georgian-born, Berlin-based artist weaves a complex tapestry that cannot be pigeonholed. Peachlyfe contorts club sounds into fascinatingly twisted shapes. The Copenhagen artist is at the forefront of a generation that’s reinterpreting trance, psy, prog and more through a lens of post-deconstructed club. Tracks like “Return of the Wasp Waist / Calling All My Hoes” are prime examples of truly alien music. In their own words, they make tracks “that shouldn’t make sense, but do, pulling chaos into something weirdly anthemic.” Sister Zo’s unique sound wraps the propulsion and linear clarity of techno around the twisted chassis of modern bass music. Or perhaps it’s the other way around. Her releases on Martyn’s 3024 and elsewhere breathe with spacious ease while pummeling you with some of the heaviest low end on the books today. DJ Gigola is back in STUDIO. One of the main Live From Earth affiliates, Gigola has embodied the label’s rulebook-shredding approach as well as anyone. She can rinse a room for all its worth, or take you on a deep dive into a “fluid mediation.” In her hands, it’s all good. Last year’s “Bigroom Sensual II” captures her in a peaktime moment, with rubbery synths and giant, HD climaxes that send the dancefloor to the highest heights. Meilgaarden is a kindred spirit, capturing a stylish iteration of some of the cheekiest sounds in the club music canon. Trance, proggy house and rolling, techy grooves bleed together with a breezy, hypnotic power. Tunnel founder OZA makes the trip from Los Angeles. A key proponent of queer nightlife in his hometown, OZA embraces a full-throttle sound heavy on cutting edge club sounds.

With a debut from Aerae, Public Records present a lineup packed with forward-thinking selectors, all firmly on the pulse of leftfield-informed club music.

A concert w/ Flamingosis in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 3.07! Tickets start at $20 • 6:30pm • 16+ | Genre: Electronic

A concert w/ What So Not in The Hall @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 3.07! Tickets start at $25 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Electronic

When **G Jones** and **Eprom** collide, the result is a masterclass in sound design and raw energy. Touring in support of their latest collaborative work, Disk Utility, the duo fuses jungle, acid, and techno into a high-octane dismantling of the traditional DJ set. From the glitch-laden eruptions of "1000 Cuts" to the club-ready euphoria of "By Your Side," witness two of bass music’s most forward-thinking minds pushing the dance-floor into uncharted territory.

Ben Klock returns to the Main Hall with Photon on March 7, joined by an outstanding lineup of techno heavyweights: Chlär live, Fadi Mohem, and NEUX. His signature event series, Photon sees Klock curating a bespoke audio-visual experience in close collaboration with Berghain lighting designer Lars Murasch and visual artist Xaver Hirsch. Bathing the Main Hall in beams of pure white light, Photon crafts an elegant, bracing atmosphere.

Truce Recordings and Soulfecta come together for a night rooted in legacy, lineage, and the living pulse of house music. From Detroit to New York and far beyond, this is a celebration of deep grooves, shared history, and dance floors built with intention. CARGO: Alton Miller, Benny Soto, CTRLZORA, Bev, Drew&U Detroit icon Alton Miller anchors the night with decades of hi-tech soul, blending house, funk, and deep musical heritage shaped at the legendary Music Institute and on dance floors worldwide. NYC mainstay Benny Soto brings a lifetime of dancefloor wisdom born from Paradise Garage–era energy and years shaping the city’s most influential parties. Chicago’s CTRLZORA bridges Midwestern dance music and the African diaspora, channeling house, techno, jazz, and global rhythms into sets grounded in Black and queer lineage, healing, and collective power. Bev and Drew&U round out the room with a shared approach that balances technical precision, deep house, funk, and exploratory grooves shaped by New York’s underground. FOYER 9PM–3AM: Commissioner Gordon Williams, DJ Delly, AG (nyc) Multi-Grammy Award–winning producer and Bronx native Commissioner Gordon Williams brings rare depth and musical intuition to the decks, joined by Queens selector DJ Delly’s rhythm-forward, vinyl-minded grooves and AG (nyc)’s global, Latin-tinged house sound shaped between NYC and Medellín. Free before 10PM w/ RSVP | 21+ Doors 5PM | Happy Hour 5–8PM | Music from 9PM

High-velocity club heat at this dweller takeover of Paragon featuring the infectious energy of Honey Dip, DJ Delish, Dj Nico and Qemist.

Signal marks its first dweller with a night of ass-shaking club energy from sydfalls and Ms.Carrie Stacks b2b DJ COWRIIIE.

SLICK DOWN takes the helm at Bossa for a night of rugged, syncopated grit as Love Higher, Simisola and wahala.wav navigate deep, propulsive textures for dweller.

Jamie Jones headlines the Main Hall on 2/20.

Club night w/ Tycho @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 2.20! Tickets start at $22 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre: Melodic, Chillwave

After a year-long hiatus, Dweller returns in 2026. The NY-based festival books exclusively Black artists, showcasing some of the most groundbreaking and exciting artists in electronic music today. Since its launch in 2019, each edition has been a major highlight of the year, a source of inspiration that resonates throughout the community and dance music underground. BASEMENT is proud to present back-to-back full-club takeovers on February 20th and 21st. The first night is headlined by Parisian powerhouse François X. An absolutely essential force in his hometown, François X has played a major role in the French capital’s techno renaissance. While drawing inspiration from the grittier side of American electronic music, he is able to find a sweet spot where immaculate craft interlaces with potent urgency. “Techno has always been about breaking rules,” he once said. “For me, it’s about capturing the raw motion of life, sweat, emotion, and that pulse that connects us all.” Cotton returns to the room. Over the last half decade and change, the NY-based artist has made her mark. Stretching between all-out blistering mayhem and deep sonic exploration - in her own words,” soft music for the hard times” - her sets are resoundingly personal and expressive. Juno makes their BASEMENT debut. As a community leader, they are playing a key role in shaping the city’s culture. But Juno is more than just a behind-the-scenes activist. Their vinyl-heavy DJ sets overflow with expressive power and explosive energy. Drawing from the lineage of high speed Detroit techno and Midwest rave, Juno’s is an unapologetic heir to some of dance music’s most vital lineages. “The godmother of house music,” Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, steps up in STUDIO. A DJ since the late ‘70s, Hale learned the craft at a time when the practice of beatmatching was still in its infancy. She has evolved with the times, answering the call of the dance floor with indelible soul and pure, unfettered joy. A true virtuoso and pioneer, Hale has helped to define the craft for generations. Kilopatrah Jones is an artist whose work shows a great affinity with Hale’s. One of the standout ambassadors of house music in the US today, Jones stands out for their remarkable fluidity and unstoppable charisma behind the decks. You can tell they love every track, and they make you love them too. Dennis Free cranks up the energy. The Level III co-founder moves between pumping house, 140 bpm sounds and fiery, percussive minimalism. Free draws liberally on his multicultural background, evoking a dialog between genres that spans eras and continents; “Oakland gave me that raw, bass-driven, community energy, while New York sharpened my sense of pace and experimentation. My African roots show up in rhythm and percussion, and my Chinese background and culture, which is grounded in peace and calm, comes through in the balance.”

After a year-long hiatus, Dweller returns in 2026. The NY-based festival books exclusively Black artists, showcasing some of the most groundbreaking and exciting artists in electronic music today. Since its launch in 2019, each edition has been a major highlight of the year, a source of inspiration that resonates throughout the community and dance music underground. BASEMENT is proud to present back-to-back full-club takeovers on February 20th and 21st. The first night is headlined by Parisian powerhouse François X. An absolutely essential force in his hometown, François X has played a major role in the French capital’s techno renaissance. While drawing inspiration from the grittier side of American electronic music, he is able to find a sweet spot where immaculate craft interlaces with potent urgency. “Techno has always been about breaking rules,” he once said. “For me, it’s about capturing the raw motion of life, sweat, emotion, and that pulse that connects us all.” Cotton returns to the room. Over the last half decade and change, the NY-based artist has made her mark. Stretching between all-out blistering mayhem and deep sonic exploration - in her own words,” soft music for the hard times” - her sets are resoundingly personal and expressive. Juno makes their BASEMENT debut. As a community leader, they are playing a key role in shaping the city’s culture. But Juno is more than just a behind-the-scenes activist. Their vinyl-heavy DJ sets overflow with expressive power and explosive energy. Drawing from the lineage of high speed Detroit techno and Midwest rave, Juno’s is an unapologetic heir to some of dance music’s most vital lineages. “The godmother of house music,” Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, steps up in STUDIO. A DJ since the late ‘70s, Hale learned the craft at a time when the practice of beatmatching was still in its infancy. She has evolved with the times, answering the call of the dance floor with indelible soul and pure, unfettered joy. A true virtuoso and pioneer, Hale has helped to define the craft for generations. Kilopatrah Jones is an artist whose work shows a great affinity with Hale’s. One of the standout ambassadors of house music in the US today, Jones stands out for their remarkable fluidity and unstoppable charisma behind the decks. You can tell they love every track, and they make you love them too. Dennis Free cranks up the energy. The Level III co-founder moves between pumping house, 140 bpm sounds and fiery, percussive minimalism. Free draws liberally on his multicultural background, evoking a dialog between genres that spans eras and continents; “Oakland gave me that raw, bass-driven, community energy, while New York sharpened my sense of pace and experimentation. My African roots show up in rhythm and percussion, and my Chinese background and culture, which is grounded in peace and calm, comes through in the balance.”

Mark your calendars! Saturday, February 21st, Dead Letter No.9 welcomes Eli Escobar to CARGO for a proper, all-feels takeover. For over two decades, Eli has soundtracked NYC nights with sets that move effortlessly through house, disco, and techno—rooted in deep vinyl knowledge and pure dance-floor instinct. A DJ’s DJ and producer’s producer, his releases on Classic Music Company, Permanent Vacation, and his Night People imprint have made him a global favorite, while 2024 saw standout projects including the Fixed Our Love EP, Too Tired to Sleep / Awake, and the collaborative Airplane Album. From legendary residencies at House of Yes and Le Bain to the beloved outdoor institution Tiki Disco, Eli has helped define generations of NYC club culture. Raw, soulful, and unpretentious, he remains a true pillar of the scene. Don’t miss him in CARGO 12AM–3AM. Opening CARGO 10PM–12AM: VIVIAN WANG Beijing-born, NYC-based selector Vivian Wang delivers fearless, high-energy journeys through house, techno, disco, and global sounds—genre-defying, sharp, and joyful. Foyer 9PM–3AM: PLANET B & SMURFOUDIRTY All night long, two NYC favorites keep it moving with soulful, feel-good grooves, warm, playful, and built for the floor. Free Before 10PM w/ RSVP | 21 + Venue opens at 5PM | Happy Hour 5PM-8PM | Music at 9PM Backpacks and large bags are not permitted inside the venue and are subject to mandatory coat check.

Franky Rizardo is bringing FLOW to New York for his biggest U.S. show to date — a full takeover of Knockdown Center on February 21, 2026. The Dutch artist has made his mark globally with standout sets at Amnesia Ibiza, fabric London, Shelter Amsterdam, and more. Through his label LTF Records, he’s released top-charting tracks like “Everybody” and “Out The Fire (At The Hotel)” while supporting emerging names like Ferra Black and Simone Liberali. FLOW began as a radio show and has grown into an internationally recognized brand and event series, hosting stages at Tomorrowland, Mysteryland, and ADE, and recently drawing 14,000 fans to a sold-out festival in The Netherlands. Now, it touches down at Knockdown Center, a massive industrial venue in Queens known for its scale and raw energy. With Franky at the controls all night long, expect a deep, driving house experience from one of the scene’s most trusted names.

Every Nonstop is special but nothing quite beats the dweller edition. This lineup is, hands down, one of the best yet. With Bobby Beethoven b2b Juliana Huxtable, DJ Slugo, DJ Travella, Mia Koden and Mala, you just can't go wrong.

After a year-long hiatus, Dweller returns in 2026. The NY-based festival books exclusively Black artists, showcasing some of the most groundbreaking and exciting artists in electronic music today. Since its launch in 2019, each edition has been a major highlight of the year, a source of inspiration that resonates throughout the community and dance music underground. BASEMENT is proud to present back-to-back full-club takeovers on February 20th and 21st. Dweller’s second night at the venue represents multiple generations of visionary Black techno and house. DJ Bone headlines BASEMENT. One of the greatest master technicians to ever grace the decks, the Detroit artist is an avowed ambassador to his hometown’s inimitable soul and innovative spirit. As a producer, Bone put his own stamp on the template set by key artists like Underground Resistance and Los Hermanos; a classic DJ Bone track can bring in soaring, interstellar pads, grainy vocal samples, glittery arpeggiations or a simple, hypnotic loop. But what never changes is his thundering percussion. Focused, direct and impossible to ignore, Bone embodies the essence of techno. Or, as Livity Sound’s Kowton once said, his music is “How I imagine the future will sound.” Mutagenix - the duo of Huey Mnemonic and D. Strange - join. Both artists are important figures in the midwest electronic underground. Mnemonic is based in Detroit, where he has studied under UR’s “Mad” Mike Banks, and Strange is rooted in Chicago. Their collaboration builds on years of explorations of techno’s deepest waters. Bapari returns from LA. An artist whose output is marked by fearless growth, Bapari moves from strength to strength, through wrought club monsters to elegant vocal-led downbeat. For this night, she delivers a special techno set. Kevin Aviance headlines STUDIO. An icon of NY’s ‘90s club culture, Aviance made his mark on ballroom with tracks like “Cunty” and “Rhythm Is My Bitch” - some of the most ferocious slices of vocal-led house ever put to tape. Remerging in recent years, Aviance’s core magnetism is in full form. A run of studio collaborations, including releases with Honey Dijon and EPs on Nervous Records, pick up where Aviance left off, with tough house rhythms and huge moments of anthemic power. Chicago’s Mister Wallace joins. The FUTUREHOOD founder trades in unalloyed grit, bringing a confrontational swagger to everything he does. Rapping over his own perfectly-raw club tracks, Wallace fuses stark horror-hop with ballroom’s thundering urgency. Sterling Juan Diaz has become a regular face at STUDIO and across New York. Diaz fuses dense, percussive power with fluid, grooving club tracks, and it’s this indelible mix of raw energy and sleek power that has made him an essential voice in the city’s underground.

After a year-long hiatus, Dweller returns in 2026. The NY-based festival books exclusively Black artists, showcasing some of the most groundbreaking and exciting artists in electronic music today. Since its launch in 2019, each edition has been a major highlight of the year, a source of inspiration that resonates throughout the community and dance music underground. BASEMENT is proud to present back-to-back full-club takeovers on February 20th and 21st. Dweller’s second night at the venue represents multiple generations of visionary Black techno and house. DJ Bone headlines BASEMENT. One of the greatest master technicians to ever grace the decks, the Detroit artist is an avowed ambassador to his hometown’s inimitable soul and innovative spirit. As a producer, Bone put his own stamp on the template set by key artists like Underground Resistance and Los Hermanos; a classic DJ Bone track can bring in soaring, interstellar pads, grainy vocal samples, glittery arpeggiations or a simple, hypnotic loop. But what never changes is his thundering percussion. Focused, direct and impossible to ignore, Bone embodies the essence of techno. Or, as Livity Sound’s Kowton once said, his music is “How I imagine the future will sound.” Mutagenix - the duo of Huey Mnemonic and D. Strange - join. Both artists are important figures in the midwest electronic underground. Mnemonic is based in Detroit, where he has studied under UR’s “Mad” Mike Banks, and Strange is rooted in Chicago. Their collaboration builds on years of explorations of techno’s deepest waters. Bapari returns from LA. An artist whose output is marked by fearless growth, Bapari moves from strength to strength, through wrought club monsters to elegant vocal-led downbeat. For this night, she delivers a special techno set. Kevin Aviance headlines STUDIO. An icon of NY’s ‘90s club culture, Aviance made his mark on ballroom with tracks like “Cunty” and “Rhythm Is My Bitch” - some of the most ferocious slices of vocal-led house ever put to tape. Remerging in recent years, Aviance’s core magnetism is in full form. A run of studio collaborations, including releases with Honey Dijon and EPs on Nervous Records, pick up where Aviance left off, with tough house rhythms and huge moments of anthemic power. Chicago’s Mister Wallace joins. The FUTUREHOOD founder trades in unalloyed grit, bringing a confrontational swagger to everything he does. Rapping over his own perfectly-raw club tracks, Wallace fuses stark horror-hop with ballroom’s thundering urgency. Sterling Juan Diaz has become a regular face at STUDIO and across New York. Diaz fuses dense, percussive power with fluid, grooving club tracks, and it’s this indelible mix of raw energy and sleek power that has made him an essential voice in the city’s underground.

Club night w/ BUBBLE _T @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 02.21! Tickets start at $28 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre: Electronic

Príncipe Discos hosts a night of polyrhythmic batida, raw baile funk and high-velocity beats as the Portuguese label takes over The Sound Room for dweller.

This night of classic house and disco supports grassroots organisation Hands Off NYC, which works with immigrant communities across New York City.