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uk tech house

BERK

Join us on August 13 as Gray Area presents the next installment of our beloved 

 series with the fast-rising UK tech house ingenue, 

. Fresh off the release of his massive chart-topping collaboration with Dimitri Vegas and Steve Aoki, “Friends,” he’s returning to The States and playing his first New York headline show with us on The Roof at Superior Ingredients.

Friends

Despite only releasing his first record, "Dreams," in 2020, Chapter & Verse (aka Barry Pearson) has clearly mastered the art of production. His electrifying fusion of late 90s rave and the storied Balearic era bubbles with a fiercely future-forward aesthetic that has left dancers breathless around the world. He’s released music at a staggering rate, dropping nearly 100 records in just three years on some of the most respected labels in dance music including Gorgon City’s Realm, Insomniac, and Ministry of Sound.

It’s not just Barry’s soaring melodies, seductive vocal samples, and impossibly funky basslines that have made house heads fall in love with him. His effervescent personality seals the deal. 

UK artist Chapter & Verse first stepped on the scene in 2020 with his debut release "Dreams". In the 3 years since, he's accumulated another 80 releases on labels like Repopulate Mars, Helix, and Insomniac, as well as creating his own imprint, Atom Bomb Music.

Tracklist:
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CV - Weaker (VIP)
CV Losing control
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CV Lights go out 
Regard - ID
Regard Love for you VIP
CV Rumour 
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CV -Pumped up kicks (VIP)

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Gray Area's mission is to build a bigger house music community in North America by helping fans discover exciting house music artists, event brands and festivals that are new to them.

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Chapter & Verse - Exclusive Set for OCHO by Gray Area [2/23] by Gray Area

He’s a social media star, known for his authenticity, kindness, and willingness to connect personally with his evergrowing community of followers presents a level of accessibility that’s unmatched in a world of glitz and glamour. And while he’s only got a handful of years of DJing under his belt, his skills behind the decks are celebrated as he’s dropped the heat for festivals and clubs like EDC Vegas, Ministry of Sound, and Avalon Los Angeles.

, a standout in the G-House scene, has shared stages with giants like 

 since his 2018 debut. Fusing hip-hop with electrifying house beats, he's lit up NYC venues from Schimanski to 

. Recently, his track “CONTROL” skyrocketed to #4 on the Beatport charts, confirming his rising dominance and will fully display his talents to get the day started.

, a standout in San Diego's dance scene, joining us to kick off the dancefloor. Renowned for his spirited tech house beats. His chart-toppers "TALKIN" and "Secrets" have resonated globally, championed by legends like 

. With releases on elite labels like Spinnin’ Records and Repopulate Mars, DJ Susan is ready to take his talents to the East Coast on our stage.

Directly supporting Chapter & Verse will be Brooklyn based producer & DJ, 

 will feature two enthralling tracks, "Sun Gazing" and "Canvas." Scheduled for release on August 16, 

 is poised to showcase Palazzo’s new and anticipated sonic artistry. In late June, Palazzo made his debut performance, sharing the stage with 

Closing the night off is Miami-based producer & DJ, 

, who has gained support from industry legends like 

, and boasts a catalog of quality releases on astounding labels like 

Tunnel Vision

The summer heat and long days of August are the perfect recipe for an open-air throwdown. And Superior Ingredients, located at historic 74 Wythe Avenue, is Brooklyn’s best. A preeminent dance music destination, the expansive rooftop features a state-of-the-art sound system and a 150-ton custom retractable glass and steel rooftop. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the Debut of one of the most exciting tech house artists of our time.


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: Chapter & Verse Open-Air with Palazzo & Mr. Diamond

bass house

house

Martin Ikin

Robyn Balliet

Spain

spanish techno

Bastian Bux

Madison Park

dance pop

Will Sass

Martin Ikin w. Bastian Bux, Robyn Balliet

Italy

italian tech house

Blackchild

Sante Sansone

HVNLEE

Etienne

Vithz

Debut: ATARASHI NYC w. Blackchild, Sante Sansone + More TBA

melodic house

Durante

Sanvero

AXELA

artemis orion

progressive house

deep house

Braxton

Durante w. Braxton & Guests

Bijou

Dillon Nathaniel

ero808

bassline

kyogre

BIJOU w. Dillon Nathaniel, Ero808, BERK & Kyogre

Germany

experimental house

Sofia Kourtesis

lo-fi house

Laurence Guy

DuNE

disco house

Anish Kumar

BLUE

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Deeper Purpose

electroclash

indie dance

Rex The Dog

Trace

MISS PIPS

Argentina

Blank Sense

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deep euro house

minimal melodic techno

Jonas Saalbach

deep techno

Ae:ther

polish techno

ANII

Nuran

PAGODA

Jonas Saalbach w. AE:THER & ANII

Kyle Walker

Kyle Walker & Friends

canadian electronic

electro house

electronic trap

fidget house

turntablism

A-Trak

uk house

Melé

LEFTI

Alessandra Jamarne

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.

Debut: Chapter & Verse Open-Air with Palazzo & Mr. Diamond

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