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The Roof at Superior Ingredients

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melodic techno

melodic house

Pretty Pink

minimal techno

deep house

Rodriguez Jr.

Mascolo

Robyn Balliet

Eric Yaz

 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]

chicago house

jazz house

lo-fi house

Omar S

Israel

Saraga

Denny Spektor

Stardust Records w/ Saraga & Omar S

Italy

deep tech house

italian tech house

Fideles

Melissa XYZ

stutter house

JNSN

Fideles & Guests

mexican edm

Tom & Collins

indie dance

DvirNuns

Branqueeno

Yaya

latin house

tribal house

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.

Debut

Debut: Tom & Collins Presents Terms and Conditions

Spain

tech house

Wade

Rello

bass house

g-house

FREAK ON

Madison Park

Jaesyun

Wade & Guests

Todd Terry

United Kingdom

rally house

Ruze

Murphy's Law (UK)

Grayscale: Murphy's Law, RUZE, & Todd Terry

MoBlack

Falyn

Val Fleury

Moblack & Guests

organic house

Parallelle

Parallelle & Friends

Gene Farris

disco house

diva house

vocal house

The Shapeshifters

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.

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

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