A Chat with Avision: A Life in Music, a Mind on the Future

Avision

United States

Superior Ingredients

The Roof 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

Amnesia Ibiza

Paradise Opening Party

Yulia Niko

Gray Area OCHO Returns to Diplo's Revolution in December

dark disco

Germany

russian techno

Ali Mae

MISS PIPS

Woke Brian

On June 1st, we're taking over the roof of 

 with a doubleheader featuring two artists who bring their own distinct flavors to the dance music spectrum—New Jersey-based 

Avision has made his mark in music with a strong presence at top-tier clubs and festivals worldwide. From The Brooklyn Mirage and Time Warp NYC to Off Sonar in Barcelona, EDC Las Vegas, Space Miami, Watergate Berlin, and Stereo Montreal, his sets embody the raw energy of underground dance floors. 

 Ellum Audio, Drumcode, Hardgroove, and Truncate have solidified his reputation, with his debut album, 

, earning praise from DJ Mag UK as an “impressive body of work.” Beyond the booth, Avision launched Ground Rule Collective, a brand merging music, events, clothing, art, and food, with a successful event series already running at Superior Ingredients.

On the other side of the night, Yulia Niko brings a sound shaped by her time in Russia, New York, and now Berlin. With a residency at Watergate, she’s firmly embedded in the city’s underground scene, consistently delivering sets that balance depth and energy. Her music has found a home on Crosstown Rebels, influenced by artists like 

, is a deeply personal project that weaves live instrumentation and her own vocals into a narrative exploring loss and renewal, setting it apart from her previous work.

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 is a New York-born, Mexico City-based DJ who began her journey out of curiosity, teaching herself to mix as an outlet to share music with friends. Ali Mae's residency at Amaya helped her establish her unique sound, which she's continued to showcase at venues like House of Yes, Do Not Sit on the Furniture (Miami), and Goa Lisboa. Recently, she's performed at iconic spots such as Papaya Playa Project (Tulum), Radio Venao (Panama), and Kuná Festival (NYC), continuing to fuel her passion for connecting with the dance floor.

Joining Ali Mae is New York based talent Woke Brian and MISS PIPS. 

Together, Avision and Yulia Niko promise a night that bridges their two styles, creating a set that moves through deep, driving techno and melodic storytelling. This isn’t just another night on the rooftop—it’s a solid matchup of two artists bringing their sounds together in the heart of New York.

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: Avision x Yulia Niko

Italy

Matisa

Fundido

melodic house

melodic techno

afro house

mOat

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

Yes Yes Yes Label Showcase

progressive house

progressive trance

trance

uplifting trance

Aly & Fila

Aly & Fila [Open-to-Close]

Eli & Fur & Guests

indie dance

tech house

Clüb De Combat

Debut: Clüb De Combat First New York Performance

bass house

deep disco house

fidget house

house

Justin Martin

uk tech house

Eskuche

Cristina Lazic

Cut & Sew

Justin Martin w. Eskuche & Cristina Lazic

France

organic house

Sébastien Léger

Israel

israeli techno

Roy Rosenfeld

Lost Miracle: Sébastien Léger x Roy Rosenfeld

stutter house

bad tuner

Gilligan Moss

BLUE

BLUE: bad tuner & Gilligan Moss

Luttrell

Luttrell & Friends

Zimbabwe

Nitefreak

Nitefreak & Guests

classic progressive house

diva house

tribal house

Deep Dish

Deep Dish & Guests

dark techno

italian techno

Marco Faraone

Marco Faraone & Friends

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

Netherlands

dutch experimental electronic

William Djoko

latin house

Floyd Lavine

Tech Afrique

Tech Afrique w. Eli Fola, Floyd Lavine & William Djoko

Portugal

portuguese techno

Hozho

HOZHO & Guests

deep tech house

italian tech house

Fideles

Fideles & Guests

mexican edm

Tom & Collins

Terms and Conditions

Tom & Collins Presents Terms and Conditions

Pretty Pink

minimal techno

deep house

Rodriguez Jr.

Mascolo

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MoBlack

Moblack & Guests

afrobeats

afrobeat

alté

afropop

afropiano

amapiano

Sarz

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Sarz After Dark

United Kingdom

deep groove house

uk dance

Low Steppa

SYREETA

Low Steppa w. SYREETA

Ireland

irish electronic

Rebūke

Rebūke & Friends

TOBEHONEST

WELKER

TOBEHONEST w. Welker

Martin Ikin

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Doubleheader: Avision x Yulia Niko

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