A Perfectionist’s Path: A Q&A with Jono Stephenson

Henri Bergmann

Jono Stephenson

United States

Superior Ingredients

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Op-Ed: Creating Valuable, Unifying Connections — On the Dancefloor and Behind the Decks

Doubleheader

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

Italy

melodic techno

melodic house

progressive house

19:26

indie dance

PAGODA

South Africa

On Saturday, November 8, Italian electronic artist 

 for a special DOUBLEHEADER inside The Room of Superior Ingredients at Brooklyn’s late-night haven for immersive club experiences.

Since launching in Milan in 2019, 19:26 has built a reputation for moody, cinematic dance music. His catalog includes releases on Afterlife and Siamese, with tracks supported by Tale of Us, Tiësto, Camelphat, and others. 

Known for collaborations with artists like Mrak and Yubik, 19:26 has played at Space Miami, Zamna, Ushuaïa, Hï Ibiza, Ziggo Dome, and even the Pyramids of Giza, delivering DJ sets that span ambient textures and melodic techno.

Joining them is Henri Bergmann, an LA-based, London-born producer and DJ with standout releases on Crosstown Rebels, Spectrum, Zamna, and Insomniac’s Interstellar. This year alone she’s delivered club-ready tracks like “Memory Leak,” “Secrets Too Soon,” and the vocal-driven “Cheating Heart.” 

As head of her own label Automatik, she’s helped shine a light on emerging and established talent alike. Her recent tour stops include Coachella, Glastonbury, Brooklyn Mirage, Pacha Ibiza, and Fabric London—each one proof of her skill in controlling a room and locking in a dance floor..

Also hopping on the decks for support is Jono Stephenson, a South African-born producer whose rising profile in melodic techno is backed by strong releases, live performances, and a multidisciplinary artistic vision. With music out on Zamna Records, Purified, Impressum, and Siona, Jono’s catalog includes breakout tracks like “I Can’t Save You” and “Lose Myself”, both celebrated for their melodic structure and emotional depth.

In 2024 alone, he’s released collaborations with artists like Korolova and Sevenn, and earned major radio support from BBC Radio 1, Virgin Radio, and KISS FM. His joint release with Henri Bergmann and Layla Benitez, “Memory Leak,” adds to his momentum, showcasing his ability to merge dancefloor impact with atmospheric detail.

Jono Stephenson, Henri Bergmann, Layla Benitez - Memory Leak (Extended) by Neotechnik UA

Rounding out the exciting night is local talent PAGODA! The Room at Superior Ingredients is all about the music: a custom-tuned soundsystem, immersive lighting setups, an upper-level mezzanine for a different perspective, and solid drinks to keep the energy flowing. This one promises to deliver the best of both world-class production and pure dance floor connection! House and techno heads: mark your calendars. This one goes late.

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

United Kingdom

bass house

house

tech 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

disco house

diva house

tribal house

Roger Sanchez

Arturo Sanchez

Luna Mar

VLTRA (IT)

Merc

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

Roger Sanchez with VLTRA & Arturo Sanchez

Belgium

belgian techno

dark techno

raw techno

Joyhauser

YAZZ

Cryfxb

trance

techno

Push

MEMORO

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.

DOUBLEHEADER: 19:26 & Henri Bergmann

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