Op-Ed: Creating Valuable, Unifying Connections — On the Dancefloor and Behind the Decks

Italy

melodic techno

melodic house

progressive house

19:26

canadian electronic

electro house

electronic trap

fidget house

house

turntablism

A-Trak

United States

AKKI

Alessandra Jamarne

Ali Mae

latin house

afro house

tech house

tribal house

Amal Nemer

Greece

Angelos

Angie Ocampo

dark disco

Avision

Spain

spanish techno

Bastian Bux

Carlos Dacosta

Poland

deep disco house

german techno

minimal tech house

Catz ’n Dogz

Netherlands

dutch tech house

Chelina Manuhutu

Damelo

Daniel Orpi

latin tech house

De La Swing

United Kingdom

uk tech house

Deeper Purpose

bass house

Dillon Nathaniel

DJ Susan

raw techno

Eats Everything

Malta

Enzo is Burning

Eskuche

chicago house

Gene Farris

pop dance

uk dance

Goodboys

hanzondeck

indie dance

Henri Bergmann

Hyde (OFC)

Jean Pierre

South Africa

Jono Stephenson

Joshwa

Justin Martin

kandylion

Kellie Allen

kisin

disco house

LEFTI

Local Singles

LP Giobbi

Lucati

Luna Mar

Romania

Luzi Tudor

Malcolm Zeller

Denmark

Manda Moor

Manu Gonzalez

Martin Ikin

Mason Maynard

Germany

german house

leipzig electronic

minimal techno

Matthias Tanzmann

brostep

Max Styler

uk house

Melé

Mikayla Wolf

MISS DRE

MISS PIPS

Nala

OLAF

deep deep house

Pablo Fierro

PAGODA

Robidio

The Fellas

diva house

vocal house

The Shapeshifters

Tini Gessler

TOBEHONEST

mexican edm

Tom & Collins

alternative dance

electronica

future garage

indietronica

nu disco

oxford indie

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs

Wizzy & Wiley

Woke Brian

Yulia Niko

The Doubleheader series is built for the house and techno crowd that lives for good music and epic nights. It’s all about bringing two artists with similar styles but their own special energy together for a one-of-a-kind experience. Each event starts with individual sets that highlight their distinct sounds, then closes out with a back-to-back performance where the unexpected happens. These aren’t your typical sets—they’re raw, unplanned, and completely in the moment.

In the past, our Doubleheaders have put on sold-out shows featuring some of the biggest names in dance music, including Max Styler & Tini Gessler, 

& Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Angelos & Pablo Fierro, 

 x Tom & Collins with Kellie Allen. We've also showcased powerhouse pairings like Catz 'n Dogz x Nala, proving time and again that Doubleheaders bring together top-tier talent for unforgettable nights on the dance floor.

We created this series for the fans who are always on the hunt for something new and the artists who thrive on playing to fresh audiences. Doubleheader gives DJs the chance to reach fans outside their usual crowd while delivering sets that feel fresh and exciting. It’s a win for everyone: fans walk away with new artists to follow, and the artists gain new connections that boost their careers.

This isn’t just about the music—it’s about building a stronger community. Doubleheader is where different fan bases collide, where artists collaborate in ways they might never have before, and where the dance floor comes alive with energy that you can’t recreate. Whether you’re a longtime crate-digger or someone who just loves to get lost in the music, Doubleheader is where you’ll find your next favorite artist and your next favorite memory.

Doubleheader

Gray Area is pioneering the "Doubleheader" event series, drawing inspiration from back-to-back baseball games to showcase artists with similar styles but unique fan bases. By having one artist follow another and culminating in a collaborative back-to-back (B2B) set, Doubleheader aims to create a powerful platform for musical discovery and cross-pollination. Embracing the "B2B" spirit, the initiative seeks to introduce audiences to new sounds while strengthening the dance music ecosystem.

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

Doubleheader: Goodboys & DJ Susan

Gray Area's new venture, "Debut," aims to bridge the international house music community by bringing established and emerging artists to cities they've never performed in. This initiative seeks to expand artists' fan bases and provide fans with fresh, exhilarating musical experiences. Having played a role in introducing major artists and brands like elrow and Awakenings to new audiences in the past, Gray Area believes in the magic of first-time experiences. By promoting artists in new venues and cities, they hope to cultivate a thriving, unified house music ecosystem. Debut is not merely a marketing strategy but embodies Gray Area's commitment to fostering collaboration, unity, and musical discovery.

Debut

Doubleheader with Angelos & Pablo Fierro

Doubleheader: Daniel Orpi & Jean Pierre w. Angie Ocampo

The Room at Superior Ingredients

DOUBLEHEADER: 19:26 & Henri Bergmann

Doubleheader with Gene Farris and Matthias Tanzmann

99 Scott

Doubleheader: Enzo Is Burning x Joshwa

Doubleheader with Mason Maynard & Dillon Nathaniel

Doubleheader: Gene Farris x The Shapeshifters

Doubleheader: Chelina Manuhutu x Martin Ikin

Doubleheader with Justin Martin & Eats Everything

Doubleheader with Joshwa & Deeper Purpose

Doubleheader: LP Giobbi & Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs

Doubleheader: Avision x Yulia Niko

Soundcheck

Doubleheader: Max Styler & Tini Gessler

Doubleheader with Lucati & Eskuche

Doubleheader: Inner-Circle Holiday Party w Bastian Bux & Manda Moor

Doubleheader: Max Styler + Tini Gessler and special guest: Eskuche

Quantum Brooklyn

Doubleheader with De La Swing & Jean Pierre

Musica NYC

Doubleheader: Chelina Manuhutu x Tom & Collins w. Kellie Allen

Doubleheader: Catz 'n Dogz x Nala w. Luzi Tudor

Doubleheader: A-Trak x Melé

Doubleheader

Artists