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Pretty Pink

minimal techno

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Rodriguez Jr.

Mascolo

 becomes the setting for a special night that’s part of our beloved 

 Series, featuring two internationally celebrated figures in melodic house and techno: 

Rodriguez Jr., the solo alias of French producer Olivier Mateu, has spent over two decades refining a sound that fuses analog textures with melodic structure. A former protégé of 

 and one half of The Youngsters, Mateu first made his mark on F-Communications before evolving into one of the most distinctive live performers in electronic music. His work has landed on 

, and he's been called upon to remix artists like Stephan Bodzin, Röyksopp, 

His live sets—crafted in real-time using vintage hardware—have taken over iconic stages including 

, where he’s built a reputation for blurring the line between performance and improvisation.

 marked another milestone, leading to collaborations with luxury brands like Mercedes-Maybach and viral success with tracks like 

 featuring Jan Blomqvist. Through his long-standing partnership with Liset Alea (Nouvelle Vague), his live shows often take on a cinematic quality, weaving together vocals and instrumentation in a format that is rare in today's circuit. With over 650,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, he remains a reference point for the intersection of emotional connection and technical craft in electronic music.

Sharing the bill is Germany’s Pretty Pink, whose rise in the melodic and progressive house world has been powered by both precision behind the decks and an ear for timeless, emotionally driven reworks. She first gained global attention with a reimagining of 

 and continued to make an impact with her takes on 

—remixes that went viral and helped secure her status across dance floors and festival circuits alike. 

Her own productions, including her debut album 

, speak to a club sensibility rooted in melodic tension and deep groove, showcased on her own labels and through a consistent presence on major streaming platforms.

Pretty Pink has taken her sound to stages at 

, Nature One, and more, always balancing high-energy delivery with the musicality that defines her catalog. Her 

 radio show, now with over 1 million streams, further represents her role as both a tastemaker and touring artist, offering a regular insight into the tracks that shape her sets and style.

Suvi

With the New York City skyline as the backdrop and a proper rooftop crowd in the mix, this night at 

 is set to be a rare collision of two prolific forces in melodic dance music. Expect long builds, analog warmth, introspective moments, and plenty of space to move. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering these artists for the first time, October 19th is your invitation to experience electronic music delivered with intention and finesse—elevated by the open air and the energy of a city that knows how to party.

BLUE

BLUE: Mascolo, Pretty Pink, Rodriguez Jr. [Hybrid Live]

deep disco house

house

tech house

Lee Foss

OLAF

czsk viral pop

Misha

United Kingdom

bass house

Mason Maynard

Quenville

Lee Foss w. Mason Maynard

Brazil

Classmatic

Slugg

latin house

Enzo is Burning

Arianna Danae

kisin

Classmatic w. Enzo Is Burning & Slugg

Italy

Matisa

Fundido

afro house

mOat

Yes Yes Yes Label Showcase

progressive house

progressive trance

trance

uplifting trance

Aly & Fila

Aly & Fila [Open-to-Close]

Eli & Fur & Guests

indie dance

Clüb De Combat

Debut

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: Clüb De Combat First New York Performance

fidget house

Justin Martin

uk tech house

Eskuche

Cristina Lazic

Cut & Sew

Justin Martin w. Eskuche & Cristina Lazic

France

organic house

Sébastien Léger

Israel

israeli techno

Roy Rosenfeld

Lost Miracle: Sébastien Léger x Roy Rosenfeld

stutter house

bad tuner

Gilligan Moss

BLUE: bad tuner & Gilligan Moss

Luttrell

Luttrell & Friends

Zimbabwe

Nitefreak

Nitefreak & Guests

classic progressive house

diva house

tribal house

Deep Dish

Deep Dish & Guests

dark techno

italian techno

Marco Faraone

Marco Faraone & Friends

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

Netherlands

dutch experimental electronic

William Djoko

Floyd Lavine

Tech Afrique

Tech Afrique w. Eli Fola, Floyd Lavine & William Djoko

Portugal

portuguese techno

Hozho

HOZHO & Guests

mexican edm

Tom & Collins

Terms and Conditions

Tom & Collins Presents Terms and Conditions

MoBlack

Moblack & Guests

afrobeats

afrobeat

alté

afropop

afropiano

amapiano

Sarz

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Sarz After Dark

deep groove house

uk dance

Low Steppa

SYREETA

Low Steppa w. SYREETA

Ireland

irish electronic

Rebūke

Rebūke & Friends

TOBEHONEST

WELKER

TOBEHONEST w. Welker

Martin Ikin

Martin Ikin & Guests

BLUE: Mascolo, Pretty Pink, Rodriguez Jr. [Hybrid Live]

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