In Studio and On Stage with Crusy

Crusy

Tony Romera

United States

Superior Ingredients

The Room at Superior Ingredients

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

United Kingdom

Cassimm

France

tech house

latin house

tribal house

bass house

electro house

Collin Oliver

Damelo

On October 18, three of the most consistent forces in house music come together for a rare back-to-back-to-back set at one of Brooklyn’s most revered dancefloors, Superior Ingredients.

, the London-based Italian producer, has become a familiar name across international club circuits for good reason. His sets, rooted in groove-heavy underground house, have landed him in venues across Ibiza, Amsterdam, Toronto, Singapore, Tokyo, and NYC, among many others. 

His track “Love Desire” became one of the biggest house anthems of the year and helped him top Beatport's sales charts as the number one selling house artist. Releases on labels like Toolroom, Trick, Defected, and Soulfuric continue to show his range and understanding of what works on the dancefloor—earning regular support from heavy hitters like Honey Dijon, Mark Knight, Roger Sanchez, and The Martinez Brothers.

, whose fast rise has been anything but subtle. Originally from Madrid, he launched into international attention with his debut “SELECTA” on Toolroom Trax, a record quickly supported by Carl Cox, Nic Fanciulli, and John Summit. 

Since then, he’s dropped records on Defected, Knee Deep in Sound, and Dombresky’s Process label, while collaborating with artists like Mark Knight, Hugel, and Low Steppa. In just the past year, Crusy has played across a staggering list of cities: Berlin, Montreal, Tokyo, London, Ibiza, Stuttgart, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Bali, and more. His spot as a top ranked producer in the world last year is a direct result of the pressure he’s been applying both in the studio and behind the decks.

 adds a sharp French contrast to the mix. A boundary-pusher since his debut at age 20, Tony broke into the global scene with releases on OWSLA, Mad Decent, Confession, and Insomniac Records. His remix work for artists like Calvin Harris, Diplo, KUNGS, and Fedde Le Grand speaks to his versatility and respect within the industry. His sets bounce between French house textures, gritty club edits, and slick rhythmic builds, which he’s taken to crowds across Europe and North America. 

His label, Sans Merci, is home to a fresh generation of talent including Keeld, Bellecour, and Basstrick, while serving as a vehicle for his own forward-leaning productions. He’s played some of the most high-energy club nights from Lyon to LA, and continues to bring a sharp-edged aesthetic that doesn’t compromise.

Also joining the party is Damelo, an emerging tech house DJ and producer from New Jersey who’s building an international presence. His tracks have earned support from some of the scene’s most respected names, and in just a short time, he’s released music on highly regarded labels and performed at major venues around the globe.

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 brings an impressive résumé to the lineup. The New York–based DJ has performed at standout events such as 

 debut at Kill Your Idol in 2022, and had his first 

radio play on Diplo’s Revolution for SiriusXM

Collin has also been tapped for New York Fashion Week, soundtracking the runway with his signature sound, and he’s performed alongside house legends such as Todd Terry at Het Sieraad in Amsterdam. In 2025, he’s marking new milestones with debut appearances at the Ministry of Sound in London and Elsewhere in Brooklyn. 

what a way to make my gray area debut! knockdown center is such an special venue... big up to LF System for letting me share in this moment with you guys!

played some more experimental tracks and a few unreleased ones of my own...

see you on the dance floor again very soon :)

- collin

Collin Oliver Live @ Knockdown Center NYC 2025 by Collin Oliver

This night is set up for moments you’ll be thinking about long after the lights come on. With five selectors who’ve each made serious marks on dance music over the past few years, expect nothing safe, nothing scripted, and everything loud.

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Italy

melodic techno

melodic house

progressive house

19:26

indie dance

Henri Bergmann

PAGODA

South Africa

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

stixx

Broken Hill

TOBEHONEST with Broken Hill & Welker

house

Martin Ikin

Netherlands

dutch tech house

Chelina Manuhutu

Hyde (OFC)

Spain

Manu Gonzalez

Doubleheader: Chelina Manuhutu x Martin Ikin

Durante

Germany

Yulia Niko

Koumby

Paraleven

Durante with Paraleven & Yulia Niko

Wade

Rello

stutter house

g-house

FREAK ON

Madison Park

Jaesyun

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

Wade & Guests

Todd Terry

rally house

Ruze

Murphy's Law (UK)

America Rose

SHIFTY

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

afro house

MoBlack

Falyn

Val Fleury

Samantha Michelle

Sam Hysell

JaronPaulJones

Moblack & Guests

organic house

Parallelle

rshand

DeRoza

Lumia

Maga

Alko

Parallelle Live with Maga and Lumia

chicago house

Gene Farris

disco house

diva house

vocal house

The Shapeshifters

Malta

kisin

Malcolm Zeller

hanzondeck

Doubleheader: Gene Farris x The Shapeshifters

australian dance

Night Tales

LAPORTE

Kinder

Zak Leever

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.

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