Gray Area Unveils Its First Wave of Resident DJs

Corinne

United States

Superior Ingredients

The Room at Superior Ingredients

deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin Among Speakers for Beatport’s Inaugural ReConnect Summit in New York

moombahton

Ape Drums

german pop

german hip hop

ELIF

OLAF

 lands in Brooklyn on Saturday, September 27 for an epic night at 

, the Houston-born producer has spent the past few years on the road with the group — and now he’s stepping into his own lane with a solo sound rooted in raw percussion, Afro-tech, and dancehall.

From the early days dissecting cassette tapes in Texas to playing massive shows with RL Grime and joining Major Lazer in 2019, Ape Drums has followed rhythm and instinct through every chapter of his career. He’s played iconic stages across the globe—from Ultra and Coachella to rowdy dancefloors in South America and Europe—and now he’s sharpening his focus on darker, stripped-back sounds that still hit hard.

, the Istanbul-born, Barcelona-based DJ and producer known for her hypnotic, emotionally layered sets and genre-blurring sound.  She’s played major stages around the world, with support from 

, Mixmag, and KISS FM — and continues to push forward with a sound that balances depth, groove, and atmosphere.

Blending Afro-house, reggaeton, Caribbean percussion, and dancefloor grit, Ape Drums' sets move. Whether in front of tens of thousands or an intimate crowd, Ape Drums knows how to read the room and let the music speak. Also joining the party is local talent 

23 (With Ape Drums)

September 27 at The Room won’t just be another Friday—it’s a chance to catch one of club music’s most seasoned selectors up close! Doors open late. Come ready to move.

Ape Drums w. Elif

United Kingdom

bass house

deep groove house

house

tech house

uk dance

Low Steppa

SYREETA

Collin Oliver

Slaycey

Low Steppa w. SYREETA

Italy

deep tech house

italian tech house

melodic house

Fideles

polish techno

ANII

melodic techno

techno

Hunter/Game

Fideles with ANII & Hunter/Game [Night Show]

Ireland

irish electronic

Rebūke

Germany

Belladonna (ofc)

bedroom soul

Stello

Rebūke with Belladonna

ANATTA

James Wyler

Chesster

ANATTA, Chesster, James Wyler & Friends

Cassimm

latin house

tribal house

Crusy

France

electro house

Tony Romera

CASSIMM b2b Crusy b2b Tony Romera

progressive house

19:26

indie dance

Henri Bergmann

PAGODA

Jono Stephenson

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.

Doubleheader: 19:26 & Henri Bergmann

TOBEHONEST

WELKER

TOBEHONEST w. Welker

Martin Ikin

Netherlands

dutch tech house

Chelina Manuhutu

Doubleheader: Chelina Manuhutu x Martin Ikin

Portugal

portuguese techno

Hozho

AXELA

Nuran

Sanvero

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

HOZHO & Guests

chicago house

jazz house

lo-fi house

Omar S

Israel

Saraga

Ageless

Denny Spektor

Stardust Records w/ Saraga & Omar S

Melissa XYZ

stutter house

JNSN

Fideles & Guests

mexican edm

Tom & Collins

DvirNuns

Branqueeno

Yaya

afro house

Pietro

Terms and Conditions

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.

Ape Drums w. Elif

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