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A Halloween weekend party w/ FEVER x Frisky @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.01! Tickets start at $45 • 4am • 21+ | Genre: Dance, House, Disco

A concert w/ Magi Merlin in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.4! Tickets start at $18 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Pop

Boy Harsher headlines Knockdown Center alongside True Blue and Kassie Krut on Nov. 5.

A concert w/ Deerhoof in The Hall @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.5! Tickets start at $25 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Rock, Indie

A concert w/ Lime Garden in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.06! Tickets start at $20 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Indie, Alternative

A concert w/ Emancipator in The Hall @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.06! Tickets start at $25 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Electronic

Brutalismus 3000 headlines a special edition of RUSH alongside SPFDJ, Dorian Electra, Eera, and Nurse (Body Bag) on Nov 6.The German duo has exploded onto the global stage with a singularly unhinged take on the rave-techno-hardcore continuum. Fusing gabber and schranz with hyperpop-worthy hooks and a sense of punk populism inherited from artists like The Prodigy, Brutalismus 3000 land like a sledgehammer against the stifling forces of conformity.SPFDJ makes her long-awaited RUSH debut. The Herrensauna resident and Intrepid Skin label boss is one of the most notorious DJs working today. Her singular mix of raw, thundering techno, tweaked, wired club sounds, fearless rave moments and cheeky vocal flips has made her a figurehead for a generation of artists who dare to reimagine clubbing through a defiant, punk lens. Surf Gang's Eera is one of the driving forces behind the modern wave of hyper-blended electronic music, where trance, hardcore, emo and much more swirl together in a vivid tapestry. Neo-pop diva Dorian Electra joins with a special DJ set. They arrive fresh off the release of their new self-titled LP, a run of covers that reimagines ten classic songs through a manic, high-speed filter. Finally, Body Bag affiliate Nurse ramps up the BPM to dangerous levels. The Body Bag tagline promises "grotesque hardcore" - Nurse delivers.

Aurora Halal makes her much-anticipated return to BASEMENT. The Sustain-Release founder is one of the definitive artists in the NY electronic music scene over the last fifteen years, both as a producer/DJ and as an organizer. It’s indisputable that the impact of her signature festival has been galvanizing for the entire American underground, while her fearless DJ sets explore the cross currents between the evocative, hypnotic and the extreme in equal measure. From her years-running Nowadays residency and to her ceaseless global touring schedule, Halal brings a vitality and wide-open sense of imagination to techno that is all her own. Altinbas is back following his July debut in the room. A resident of Brussels’ renowned Fuse, he has distinguished himself with a sleek, roiling sound that captures a cold-blooded sensuality and relentless momentum with decisive focus. The quality of his productions is evinced in no small part by the company he keeps: he has released on buy-on-sight labels like Ostgut Ton, Non Series, Token and more. Strap in for a wild ride: Roza Tirenzi steps back into the booth in STUDIO. Tirenzi has become a key name in the last decade; she’s renowned for her bombastic, flowy and highly personal take on rave, trance, breaks, progressive house and much, much more. Eschewing the expected in favor of a febrile psychedelia, Tirenzi is an artist whose reputation is uncontestable. Alex Kassian channels some of those same influences, drawing on the euphoric highs of trance as well as the balmy sway of cosmic and the softer side of synth pop. In his productions and sets, he crafts an unhurried, flowy world that makes the psychedelic experience feel laid back. Matas turns up the tempo, setting his sights on a more tweaked, slithery palette. The Nowadays resident reinvigorates techy minimalism and early ‘00s prog sounds with a special touch.

Aurora Halal makes her much-anticipated return to BASEMENT. The Sustain-Release founder is one of the definitive artists in the NY electronic music scene over the last fifteen years, both as a producer/DJ and as an organizer. It’s indisputable that the impact of her signature festival has been galvanizing for the entire American underground, while her fearless DJ sets explore the cross currents between the evocative, hypnotic and the extreme in equal measure. From her years-running Nowadays residency and to her ceaseless global touring schedule, Halal brings a vitality and wide-open sense of imagination to techno that is all her own. Altinbas is back following his July debut in the room. A resident of Brussels’ renowned Fuse, he has distinguished himself with a sleek, roiling sound that captures a cold-blooded sensuality and relentless momentum with decisive focus. The quality of his productions is evinced in no small part by the company he keeps: he has released on buy-on-sight labels like Ostgut Ton, Non Series, Token and more. Strap in for a wild ride: Roza Tirenzi steps back into the booth in STUDIO. Tirenzi has become a key name in the last decade; she’s renowned for her bombastic, flowy and highly personal take on rave, trance, breaks, progressive house and much, much more. Eschewing the expected in favor of a febrile psychedelia, Tirenzi is an artist whose reputation is uncontestable. Alex Kassian channels some of those same influences, drawing on the euphoric highs of trance as well as the balmy sway of cosmic and the softer side of synth pop. In his productions and sets, he crafts an unhurried, flowy world that makes the psychedelic experience feel laid back. Matas turns up the tempo, setting his sights on a more tweaked, slithery palette. The Nowadays resident reinvigorates techy minimalism and early ‘00s prog sounds with a special touch.

Club night w/ AEREA @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.06! Tickets start at $21 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre: Electronic, Techno

OUTLINE on Nov. 7Danny L Harle, yeule, Saya Gray, & Contact Sports.

A concert w/ Lime Garden in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.07! Tickets start at $20 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Indie, Alternative

A concert w/ Ami Taf Ra + Kamasi Washington in The Hall @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.07! Tickets start at $25 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Jazz

Elsewhere Presents: Benwal, Diffrent, Kyle Starkey, Paige Tomlinson, STÜM @ 99 Scott on 11.07! Tickets start at $35 • 10pm • 21+

1 TICKET PER PERSON ALLOWED Wrecked steps into November with an all-star lineup. Partok returns, taking charge in BASEMENT for a techno set. One of the organizers of the beloved Launderette party series, Partok has become a figurehead in the modern queer underground. He is truly a world class DJ, with a range that can stretch across genres with ease. But he made his name in large part on his techno bonafides, balancing in equal measure a staggering, brutalist power with a canny, sensuality. Mike Servito joins him, stepping away from his usual post in STUDIO for a techno set. Born in Detroit but defined by his multi-decade run in New York, Servito is one of our era’s most exemplary DJs. His craft is rooted in the old ways, with a no-BS edginess that remains evergreen. But he has never stopped evolving, and consistently finds fresh ways to bring the raw, rugged jacking energy that is his calling card to life. Wrecked’s Ryan Smith completes the night, matching his colleagues with some propulsive, at times mutant energy. PEPIITA makes her debut, ready to set it off. The French DJ is a co-founder of the Queer Ranch Festival, located on the Greek island of Lesbos. Need we say more? In this iconic location, PEPIITA and her cohort have cultivated a pop-up utopia of music and queer liberation for five editions and counting. The ‘90s spirit that is foregrounded in their curation is matched in PEPIITA’s sets, which bounce with nearly-unhinged energy and pure excitement. Loren joins from Detroit. A resident of the renowned TV Lounge and the co-founder of queer party series HUNNI, Loren embodies the spirit of Midwest rave to a tee; genres be damned, just keep the spirit flowing. Wrecked’s Ron Like Hell rounds it out with a dose of pure, heady psychedelia of the highest order. Accept no substitutes.

1 TICKET PER PERSON ALLOWED Wrecked steps into November with an all-star lineup. Partok returns, taking charge in BASEMENT for a techno set. One of the organizers of the beloved Launderette party series, Partok has become a figurehead in the modern queer underground. He is truly a world class DJ, with a range that can stretch across genres with ease. But he made his name in large part on his techno bonafides, balancing in equal measure a staggering, brutalist power with a canny, sensuality. Mike Servito joins him, stepping away from his usual post in STUDIO for a techno set. Born in Detroit but defined by his multi-decade run in New York, Servito is one of our era’s most exemplary DJs. His craft is rooted in the old ways, with a no-BS edginess that remains evergreen. But he has never stopped evolving, and consistently finds fresh ways to bring the raw, rugged jacking energy that is his calling card to life. Wrecked’s Ryan Smith completes the night, matching his colleagues with some propulsive, at times mutant energy. PEPIITA makes her debut, ready to set it off. The French DJ is a co-founder of the Queer Ranch Festival, located on the Greek island of Lesbos. Need we say more? In this iconic location, PEPIITA and her cohort have cultivated a pop-up utopia of music and queer liberation for five editions and counting. The ‘90s spirit that is foregrounded in their curation is matched in PEPIITA’s sets, which bounce with nearly-unhinged energy and pure excitement. Loren joins from Detroit. A resident of the renowned TV Lounge and the co-founder of queer party series HUNNI, Loren embodies the spirit of Midwest rave to a tee; genres be damned, just keep the spirit flowing. Wrecked’s Ron Like Hell rounds it out with a dose of pure, heady psychedelia of the highest order. Accept no substitutes.

Club night w/ Flava D and Smokey Bubblin' B @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.7! Tickets start at $22 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre: Electronic

A concert w/ Arde Bogotá in The Hall @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.08! Tickets start at $45 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Rock

A concert w/ Kyle Hume in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.08! Tickets start at $25 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Pop

A concert w/ ADULT. + A Place To Bury Strangers in The Hall @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.9! Tickets start at $30 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Rock

A concert w/ bed in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.9! Tickets start at $20 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Rock

A concert w/Sofie Royer in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.10! Tickets start at $20 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Indie

A concert w/ Internet Girl in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.11! Tickets start at $22 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Indie

Headache headlines Knockdown Center on Nov 12. Artist presale: Tuesday, May 19 @ 10am

A concert w/ The Bones of J.R. Jones in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.12! Tickets start at $22 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Rock, Folk

A concert w/ Omni in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.12! Tickets start at $20 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Post-punk

Luke Alexander @ 99 Scott in Bushwick on 11.13! Tickets start at $20 • 10pm • 21+ | Genre: Electronic, House, Garage

DJ Harvey returns on Nov 13. This time he's in the Main Hall following a scorching early summer set in The Ruins. One of the greatest DJs to ever do it, Harvey is rightfully revered for the swaggering, at times sleazy rock n roll energy he brings to the craft. No one else can play a disco record like he does.

Brace for impact: Schwefelgelb returns to headline BASEMENT. The prolific German duo arrive hot on the heels of their most recent release, “Hologramm.” A pristine slice of linear, techno filth, the EP is a masterclass in less-is-more, with taut, tensile loop structures that swerve with laser focus and a punky edge. Schwefelgelb have committed themselves to fusing the perfect alloy between hard-edged modern techno and rushing, rave release. With each step, their refinement only deepens. Radion resident Justine Perry is back. The French artist is at the forefront of a new wave, blending the cerebral and hypnotic with powerful, driving grooves. Following standout releases on Ostgut Ton and Dynamic Reflection, Perry has announced she is launching her new label Initial Interface later this year. Khidi resident Liza Rivs also returns, following her debut in April. This year’s “Seek The Hunter” EP sees Rivs in pure, menacing form, crafting captivating slow burners out of a palette of noise and rumbling, seething low end. For one night only, FUNCTION takes over STUDIO. The beloved, infamous series has grown into one of the city’s premier queer parties, full stop. Founder and resident Makadsi leads the pack. A party starter par excellence, Makadsi harnesses the power of throbbing low end and slinky sleaze. Serenda makes her debut. A FUNCTION veteran, Serenda matches the vision and meets the freak while adding a personal twist. The London-based artist brings a subtle but decisive UK touch to the proceedings - soulful and deep but also heavy and hard as steel. Sterling Juan Diaz completes a perfect trio. No account of NY nightlife over the last five years would be complete without his name; Juan Diaz has been an undeniable force in the explosion of queer nightlife, drawing on a classic template of pumping house and techno, while adding a modern bite.

Brace for impact: Schwefelgelb returns to headline BASEMENT. The prolific German duo arrive hot on the heels of their most recent release, “Hologramm.” A pristine slice of linear, techno filth, the EP is a masterclass in less-is-more, with taut, tensile loop structures that swerve with laser focus and a punky edge. Schwefelgelb have committed themselves to fusing the perfect alloy between hard-edged modern techno and rushing, rave release. With each step, their refinement only deepens. Radion resident Justine Perry is back. The French artist is at the forefront of a new wave, blending the cerebral and hypnotic with powerful, driving grooves. Following standout releases on Ostgut Ton and Dynamic Reflection, Perry has announced she is launching her new label Initial Interface later this year. Khidi resident Liza Rivs also returns, following her debut in April. This year’s “Seek The Hunter” EP sees Rivs in pure, menacing form, crafting captivating slow burners out of a palette of noise and rumbling, seething low end. For one night only, FUNCTION takes over STUDIO. The beloved, infamous series has grown into one of the city’s premier queer parties, full stop. Founder and resident Makadsi leads the pack. A party starter par excellence, Makadsi harnesses the power of throbbing low end and slinky sleaze. Serenda makes her debut. A FUNCTION veteran, Serenda matches the vision and meets the freak while adding a personal twist. The London-based artist brings a subtle but decisive UK touch to the proceedings - soulful and deep but also heavy and hard as steel. Sterling Juan Diaz completes a perfect trio. No account of NY nightlife over the last five years would be complete without his name; Juan Diaz has been an undeniable force in the explosion of queer nightlife, drawing on a classic template of pumping house and techno, while adding a modern bite.

Club night w/ Cut Copy @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.13! Tickets start at $22 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre: Electronic, Dance

A concert w/ Freak Slug in The Hall @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.14! Tickets start at $22 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Rock, Indie

A concert w/ Mother Soki in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.14! Tickets start at $18 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Indie

DAX J steps up for a special open-to-close set in the Main Hall on Nov 14.Balancing an intense underground sound with cinematic moments, Dax J has helped hone and evolve techno over the last decade. A standout at WIRE, Knockdown Center is thrilled to welcome him back to the venue.

FETISH ATTIRE MANDATORY PORNCEPTUAL returns for a full-venue takeover. The Berlin party is positioned at the vanguard of modern clubbing, pushing a radical liberation that extends across forms - music, art, writing and more. Longtime resident The Lady Machine leads the night. As both a producer and a DJ, The Lady Machine matches the party’s ethos perfectly; her expertly-crafted works trade in a mixture of intense, gritty weight and kinetic, nimble movement. EPs on Mote Evolver, Token, Ben Sims’ Symbolism and her own Unterwegs all evince a steely power that finds its strength in controlled chaos. Huamaniser makes her debut. The Spanish-born, Berlin-based artist has built close ties with the Perceptual crew, bringing her taut, feverish style to many of their key events over the past two years. KONZ also makes her debut. A key member of Berlin’s new school, KONZ steers the ship into the darkest waters. Her sets are pure shadow work, replete with inky textures and haunting reverberations. BASEMENT resident LYDO completes the night, as only he can. One of NY’s most dynamic and accomplished artists working today, LYDO’s worldbuilding - both inside his sets and beyond - is both expansive and deeply personal. PORNCEPTUAL resident Curses returns, again to headlining STUDIO as part of their program. A self-described leader of the “next wave acid punx,” Curses goes all in on pumping, dark synthwave of the highest order. On his most recent “Crown Of Ruin,” he evokes the legacy of landmark artists like Ministry, Revolting Cocks and Front Line Assembly while adding a dash of pure gothic romance for good measure. Kim Ann Foxman returns to the room. One of NY’s great house music dreamers, Foxman straddles the line between dreamy euphoria and acid-drenched jacking house. Her extensive CV is about as impressive as you can get; Foxman has a knack for finding vital collaborators and new nodes of creativity at every turn. Now more than two decades into a storied career, she remains vital and ever-evolving. Shaun J. Wright is one of house music’s definitive vocalists in the 21st century. Like Foxman, he has put in time collaborating with Hercules and Love Affair. But Wright’s legacy is most clearly seen in his solo work and Twirl label & party series, in collaboration with Alinka. Born in Chicago, Wright is the heir to a profound lineage queer vocalist / producer / DJs who mix the joyful and the radical, the diva-esque and the confronting in equal measure.

FETISH ATTIRE MANDATORY PORNCEPTUAL returns for a full-venue takeover. The Berlin party is positioned at the vanguard of modern clubbing, pushing a radical liberation that extends across forms - music, art, writing and more. Longtime resident The Lady Machine leads the night. As both a producer and a DJ, The Lady Machine matches the party’s ethos perfectly; her expertly-crafted works trade in a mixture of intense, gritty weight and kinetic, nimble movement. EPs on Mote Evolver, Token, Ben Sims’ Symbolism and her own Unterwegs all evince a steely power that finds its strength in controlled chaos. Huamaniser makes her debut. The Spanish-born, Berlin-based artist has built close ties with the Perceptual crew, bringing her taut, feverish style to many of their key events over the past two years. KONZ also makes her debut. A key member of Berlin’s new school, KONZ steers the ship into the darkest waters. Her sets are pure shadow work, replete with inky textures and haunting reverberations. BASEMENT resident LYDO completes the night, as only he can. One of NY’s most dynamic and accomplished artists working today, LYDO’s worldbuilding - both inside his sets and beyond - is both expansive and deeply personal. PORNCEPTUAL resident Curses returns, again to headlining STUDIO as part of their program. A self-described leader of the “next wave acid punx,” Curses goes all in on pumping, dark synthwave of the highest order. On his most recent “Crown Of Ruin,” he evokes the legacy of landmark artists like Ministry, Revolting Cocks and Front Line Assembly while adding a dash of pure gothic romance for good measure. Kim Ann Foxman returns to the room. One of NY’s great house music dreamers, Foxman straddles the line between dreamy euphoria and acid-drenched jacking house. Her extensive CV is about as impressive as you can get; Foxman has a knack for finding vital collaborators and new nodes of creativity at every turn. Now more than two decades into a storied career, she remains vital and ever-evolving. Shaun J. Wright is one of house music’s definitive vocalists in the 21st century. Like Foxman, he has put in time collaborating with Hercules and Love Affair. But Wright’s legacy is most clearly seen in his solo work and Twirl label & party series, in collaboration with Alinka. Born in Chicago, Wright is the heir to a profound lineage queer vocalist / producer / DJs who mix the joyful and the radical, the diva-esque and the confronting in equal measure.

Club night w/ X-Coast + 6 SENSE @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.14 Tickets start at $22 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre: Electronic

A concert w/ Colleen Green in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.15! Tickets start at $17 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Indie, Alternative

A concert w/ sahn in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.16! Tickets start at $20 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Pop, R&b

A concert w/ Ebril in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.17! Tickets start at $20 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Indie, Singer-songwriter

A concert w/ j ember in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.18! Tickets start at $20 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Indie, Rock

A concert w/ James Ivy in Zone One @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.19! Tickets start at $20 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Indie

A concert w/ Sassy 009 in The Hall @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.19! Tickets start at $20 • 7pm • 16+ | Genre: Indie, Electronic

LCD Soundsystem on Thurs, Nov. 19

LCD Soundsystem on Fri, Nov. 20

Lady Starlight returns to headline BASEMENT with a live set. An avowed hardware enthusiast for well over a decade, Lady Starlight’s live sets are thrilling, masterful rides that harness the full power of her machines. Her work has found release on some of the most esteemed imprints in techno today: Stroboscopic Artefacts, Figure, Tresor, and A-Ton, the Ostgut Ton sublabel, and her collaborators include Surgeon and Luke Slater. And yet, with all these bonafides, Starlight still stands apart, working in her own lane. “I don’t really know what techno is sometimes,” she once commented. “You have to not look around, just focus on what you want to do and your own sound. And make up your own game that only you can win.” Amotik, one of the modern maestros of penetrating, immersive techno, joins. The UK-born, Berlin-based based has dialed his sound to a perfectly focused iteration of the timeless, sci-fi informed sound pioneered in Detroit. Synths bleep like radar across vast chasms of emptiness, wide-open pads suggest a receding horizon, and carefully tuned drum machines push the mix deeper and deeper past the night. In his releases as well as as his label curation on his eponymous label, Amotik articulates a form of techno that is simultaneously precision tooled and primordial. Nymph makes her debut. Part of a new crop of NY artists who are defining the next era of NY techno, Nymph weaves between elastic grooves, haunting atmospheres and thick, miasmic low end. Courtesy makes her debut in STUDIO. One of the key artists of the last decade, Courtesy has blazed a blinding trail across the electronic music landscape. First emerging as part of Copenhagen’s all-femme Apeiron Crew, Courtesy quickly became a leading figure in her hometown’s game-changing, high-BPM electronic revival with the co-founding of her Ectotherm label alongside Mama Snake. This was followed by the even-more influential Kulør imprint, which further advanced Courtesy’s standout explorations into radical retro-futurism. A force since day one, Courtesy’s sets showed a strong interest in the bright, emotive melodies and driving, coursing rhythms of trance. But she was never a genre revivalist; throughout her career, she has explored the hidden qualities and fascinating subtexts of her influences. Recently, she launched a third venture, Against Interpretation, where she has released her own solo work. Records like “intimate yell” and “Dance Review Vol 1” are incisively astute reimaginings of ‘90s eurodance and downtempo pop. Meilgaarden is an artist whose work shows a familial resonance with Courtesy’s. The Swedish-born DJ’s sets exude a certain Scandinavian sensibility, with deep, grooving basslines, pristine minimalism, ethereal textures and a chilled atmosphere that reflects the stark sensuality of the landscape. Giovannii makes his debut. The artist formerly known as Perfect Health is an unmissable face in the city’s queer underground - their Tossd party series, organized alongside Will Jack, has evolved into a beloved hub.

Lady Starlight returns to headline BASEMENT with a live set. An avowed hardware enthusiast for well over a decade, Lady Starlight’s live sets are thrilling, masterful rides that harness the full power of her machines. Her work has found release on some of the most esteemed imprints in techno today: Stroboscopic Artefacts, Figure, Tresor, and A-Ton, the Ostgut Ton sublabel, and her collaborators include Surgeon and Luke Slater. And yet, with all these bonafides, Starlight still stands apart, working in her own lane. “I don’t really know what techno is sometimes,” she once commented. “You have to not look around, just focus on what you want to do and your own sound. And make up your own game that only you can win.” Amotik, one of the modern maestros of penetrating, immersive techno, joins. The UK-born, Berlin-based based has dialed his sound to a perfectly focused iteration of the timeless, sci-fi informed sound pioneered in Detroit. Synths bleep like radar across vast chasms of emptiness, wide-open pads suggest a receding horizon, and carefully tuned drum machines push the mix deeper and deeper past the night. In his releases as well as as his label curation on his eponymous label, Amotik articulates a form of techno that is simultaneously precision tooled and primordial. Nymph makes her debut. Part of a new crop of NY artists who are defining the next era of NY techno, Nymph weaves between elastic grooves, haunting atmospheres and thick, miasmic low end. Courtesy makes her debut in STUDIO. One of the key artists of the last decade, Courtesy has blazed a blinding trail across the electronic music landscape. First emerging as part of Copenhagen’s all-femme Apeiron Crew, Courtesy quickly became a leading figure in her hometown’s game-changing, high-BPM electronic revival with the co-founding of her Ectotherm label alongside Mama Snake. This was followed by the even-more influential Kulør imprint, which further advanced Courtesy’s standout explorations into radical retro-futurism. A force since day one, Courtesy’s sets showed a strong interest in the bright, emotive melodies and driving, coursing rhythms of trance. But she was never a genre revivalist; throughout her career, she has explored the hidden qualities and fascinating subtexts of her influences. Recently, she launched a third venture, Against Interpretation, where she has released her own solo work. Records like “intimate yell” and “Dance Review Vol 1” are incisively astute reimaginings of ‘90s eurodance and downtempo pop. Meilgaarden is an artist whose work shows a familial resonance with Courtesy’s. The Swedish-born DJ’s sets exude a certain Scandinavian sensibility, with deep, grooving basslines, pristine minimalism, ethereal textures and a chilled atmosphere that reflects the stark sensuality of the landscape. Giovannii makes his debut. The artist formerly known as Perfect Health is an unmissable face in the city’s queer underground - their Tossd party series, organized alongside Will Jack, has evolved into a beloved hub.

Club night w/ Tre Reynolds @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 11.20! Tickets start at $22 • 10:30pm • 21+ | Genre: Electronic, Dance

LCD Soundsystem on Sat, Nov. 21

Function celebrates 30 years at the vanguard of techno with a special takeover of the room. And what a trip it’s been - at each stage in his career, Function, aka Dave Sumner, has been a guiding light. Emerging from NY’s legendary ‘90s rave culture, Sumner initially found his footing as a resident of The Limelight - the infamous venue that was an epicenter for club kids and searing, high octane techno. As the new millennium dawned, Sumner’s mature voice began to emerge on tracks like “Montage,” which foreground his singularly seductive approach to dark, brooding textures. This would lead directly to Sandwell District, his landmark collaboration with Regis and Silent Servant. The elusive collective’s output is essential listening for anyone interested in modern techno, straddling the worlds of heavy industrial-tinged Birmingham techno, spacious dubby minimalism, sinister atmospherics, raw post-punk and more with complete, intuitive clarity. When the group dissolved in the early ‘10s, Sumner began a new chapter with a Berghain residency and exceptional releases on Ostgut Ton. Soon thereafter, he relaunched his Infrastructure New York, the label he had originally founded as a young DJ, and further expanded the scope of his productions. Now, three decades after his start, there are few producers and DJs whose influence is as profoundly felt as Function’s. Simply put, modern music would not sound the same without his immaculate touch. He’ll headline with a special b2b alongside Nastia Reigel. Since her 2016 debut “Figures In Brine,” Reigel has been homed in on an evocative, moody palette that is completely entrancing. Her 2025 LP “Identity” was a standout entry on Infrastructure New York, finding a vast range within a rigorously defined palette. KHIDI resident NEUX explores a similarly stoic landscape. On her recent track “Silent,” NEUX casts a spell with a soft, slightly alien vocal performance overtop a pulsating base layer. “Can you hear me?” she asks. “ I’m going back to sleep / That’s where I want to be / Silent, silent, silent.” Juana returns to the room. The Merge resident has been a driving force in the US underground for years, pushing a vision of techno that is both rigorous and soulful at the same time. Her original productions bristle with focus, leaping out the speakers as if spring-loaded. Cormac makes his debut in STUDIO. The P-bar regular brings a unique twist to italo, disco house and HI-NRG - notably, one of Sumners’ first loves as a young DJ. Last year, Cormac released “Gone,” one of the best tracks of his career to date. Evoking the neon-hued nightclubs of the ‘80s and the sleek aesthetic of icons like Pet Shop Boys and The Human League, his breathy, soulful vocal turn sees the artist fully inhabiting the role of the popstar, the frontman and the icon. x3butterfly’s ascent over the last few years has been nothing short of breathtaking. A galvanizing DJ with a seemingly limitless capacity for genre exploration, x3 brings an elevated craft, a degree of unbridled curiosity and a surplus of swagger to the booth. Will Automagic takes a break from his main gig as one half of The Carry Nation for a special solo set. One of NY’s all-time greats, Automagic is a dyed-in-the-wool DJ whose work, both as an artist and curator / organizer, has been instrumental in shaping NY’s club renaissance.

Function celebrates 30 years at the vanguard of techno with a special takeover of the room. And what a trip it’s been - at each stage in his career, Function, aka Dave Sumner, has been a guiding light. Emerging from NY’s legendary ‘90s rave culture, Sumner initially found his footing as a resident of The Limelight - the infamous venue that was an epicenter for club kids and searing, high octane techno. As the new millennium dawned, Sumner’s mature voice began to emerge on tracks like “Montage,” which foreground his singularly seductive approach to dark, brooding textures. This would lead directly to Sandwell District, his landmark collaboration with Regis and Silent Servant. The elusive collective’s output is essential listening for anyone interested in modern techno, straddling the worlds of heavy industrial-tinged Birmingham techno, spacious dubby minimalism, sinister atmospherics, raw post-punk and more with complete, intuitive clarity. When the group dissolved in the early ‘10s, Sumner began a new chapter with a Berghain residency and exceptional releases on Ostgut Ton. Soon thereafter, he relaunched his Infrastructure New York, the label he had originally founded as a young DJ, and further expanded the scope of his productions. Now, three decades after his start, there are few producers and DJs whose influence is as profoundly felt as Function’s. Simply put, modern music would not sound the same without his immaculate touch. He’ll headline with a special b2b alongside Nastia Reigel. Since her 2016 debut “Figures In Brine,” Reigel has been homed in on an evocative, moody palette that is completely entrancing. Her 2025 LP “Identity” was a standout entry on Infrastructure New York, finding a vast range within a rigorously defined palette. KHIDI resident NEUX explores a similarly stoic landscape. On her recent track “Silent,” NEUX casts a spell with a soft, slightly alien vocal performance overtop a pulsating base layer. “Can you hear me?” she asks. “ I’m going back to sleep / That’s where I want to be / Silent, silent, silent.” Juana returns to the room. The Merge resident has been a driving force in the US underground for years, pushing a vision of techno that is both rigorous and soulful at the same time. Her original productions bristle with focus, leaping out the speakers as if spring-loaded. Cormac makes his debut in STUDIO. The P-bar regular brings a unique twist to italo, disco house and HI-NRG - notably, one of Sumners’ first loves as a young DJ. Last year, Cormac released “Gone,” one of the best tracks of his career to date. Evoking the neon-hued nightclubs of the ‘80s and the sleek aesthetic of icons like Pet Shop Boys and The Human League, his breathy, soulful vocal turn sees the artist fully inhabiting the role of the popstar, the frontman and the icon. x3butterfly’s ascent over the last few years has been nothing short of breathtaking. A galvanizing DJ with a seemingly limitless capacity for genre exploration, x3 brings an elevated craft, a degree of unbridled curiosity and a surplus of swagger to the booth. Will Automagic takes a break from his main gig as one half of The Carry Nation for a special solo set. One of NY’s all-time greats, Automagic is a dyed-in-the-wool DJ whose work, both as an artist and curator / organizer, has been instrumental in shaping NY’s club renaissance.

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