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United States

Superior Ingredients

Superior Ingredients Roof

France

[Op-Ed] Building a Bolder and More Vibrant House Music Ecosystem, For All

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french techno

Sam WOLFE

Crossbow

Saint Velez

eIn just over three years, French cosmic techno producer 

 has dominated the scene with a seemingly endless string of grinding, synth-laden galactic beats. On November 5th, Gray Area welcomes the celebrated artist to blast the dance floor into the stratosphere for his New York headline debut on The Roof of Superior Ingredients.

Mercury

Born Mathieu Mourareau, Space 92 achieved unprecedented universal appeal in 2020 on the back of Beatport chart-topping hits like his remix of Twins Project “Bass In Your Face” and his collaboration with Yellow Heads, “Planet X.” His unique ability to fluidly bridge the gap between soaring trance-inspired melodics and warehouse-rattling rhythms earned him the title of top-selling techno act of the year on Beatport in 2020, only twelve months after launching the project.

His brilliantly crafted yet beautifully sophisticated techno spurred widespread acclaim. Beyond his blistering output of incredible original work across labels like Reinier Zonneveld’s Filth On Acid, Codex, and UMEK’s 1605, he’s collaborated with the genre’s most sought-after talents, including HI-LO for 2022’s “Mercury,” UMEK and 

Rising to fame during the pandemic meant by the time the world opened up, Space 92 was in-demand. He’s now become a staple on the global club and festival circuit. He’s dropped his patented trancey techno at legendary venues like Berlin’s Kit Kat Club, Tokyo’s Womb, and Egg London. On stage, he brings together years of experience DJing under his former moniker Matt Minimal and the unbridled energy of his Space 92 catalog for a boisterous mind-bending performance.

Planet X

. Since his debut in 2020, Sam has achieved numerous milestones, including reaching the #1 spot on Beatport's overall releases chart and garnering support from industry legends such as UMEK, Adam Beyer, Nicole Moudaber, Wehbba, T78, 

, Armin Van Buuren, Tiësto, and many more. With over 32 headline performances across cities in North America and Europe, Sam has shared the stage with renowned artists like 

, Enrico Sangiuliano, Deborah De Luca, Boris Brejcha, K's 1605.

Performing alongside Space 92 for a close out set will be techno sensation 

 who performed with us earlier this year on The Roof and has continued touring across the States like her set at San Diego's newest Nova Nightclub for Factory93 with 

, all the way to Europe featuring a set at Praerie Festival following her Germany debut summer tour.

 has had numerous releases on impressive labels like Codex, Set About, and IAMT, while a plethora of notable producers around the globe, including Spartaque, Metodi Hristov, and Roberto Capuano, are supporting her tracks during their sets. Crossbow is an in-demand DJ around NYC sharing bills with legends like Ben Klock, Juliet Fox, Sam Wolfe, and Eli Brown, in addition to landing radio slots on respected stations like Radio Intense and DJanes.net. The next phase of Cross’s career includes international bills and adding even more genre-defining labels to her catalog.

Stargate

, a rising techno artist, originating from the bustling streets of Brooklyn, New York. His style uniquely combines raw, vibrant rhythms with avant-garde production techniques, securing him a rapidly growing reputation in the underground techno world. Fueled by the heartbeat of his city, Saint Velez's tracks resonate with an urban energy that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. His music showcases incredible versatility, spanning from entrancing deep grooves to pulsating, prime-time anthems. 

On This Day

Joining as a special guest, LA-based Shay De Castro, who has released tracks on Factory 93, Kraftek, and other notable labels, is no stranger to Gray Area’s dance floors, having delivered a memorable performance with us on The Roof earlier this year with Lilly Palmer. From Adam Beyer at Tomorrowland and ANNA at Exit Festival to Pleasurekraft on Drumcode Radio and Amelie Lens in The Tunnel, her techno spice has penetrated the ears and minds of countless listeners around the globe. Check out her LA Warehouse set that makes you want to RUN to the next techno party and dress in all black! 

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch one of techno’s fastest-rising talents at Superior Ingredients’ gorgeous sonic oasis high above the streets of Brooklyn. The retractable glass-enclosed roof means that you still get those glorious open-air vibes no matter the weather.  Secure your tickets now and let's dance together for Space 92’s exciting New York 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: Space 92 w. Shay De Castro & Guests

United Kingdom

bass house

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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

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Durante

Sanvero

AXELA

artemis orion

progressive house

deep house

Braxton

Durante w. Braxton & Guests

Bijou

Dillon Nathaniel

ero808

BERK

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

BLUE: Sofia Kourtesis, Laurence Guy, Lauren Murada

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Deeper Purpose

electroclash

indie dance

Rex The Dog

Trace

MISS PIPS

Argentina

Blank Sense

Deeper Purpose w. Rex The Dog & Trace

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: Space 92 w. Shay De Castro & Guests

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