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

Avision

Superior Ingredients

The Roof of 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

Paradise Opening Party

Yulia Niko

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United States

dark disco

Germany

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

trance

progressive trance

Cosmic Gate

Derya Zor

progressive house

big room

4YÛ

Cosmic Gate & Guests

house

Cam Stockman

Tommy Phillips

DOUBLEHEADER: Tommy Phillips x Cam Stockman

stutter house

Twin Diplomacy

Twin Diplomacy & Guests

hard techno

acid techno

techno

tekno

ØTTA

Øtta (Hotties) & Guests

dutch house

tech house

Shermanology

RAYZIR

Dennis Free

D'Eaupe

REFUGE

Shermanology Presents D'EAUPE

italian techno

Adiel

electronica

german house

german techno

microhouse

minimal tech house

minimal techno

Âme

french techno

minimal dub

Anetha

ChaseWest

Chlär

deep disco house

italian electronica

melodic techno

DJ Tennis

float house

Red Axes

DVS1

circuit

dutch tech house

Franky Rizardo

Indira Paganotto

melodic house

Julya Karma

dark techno

deep euro house

raw techno

Klangkuenstler

Kyruh

Novah

Rose Kourts

Silvie Loto

frankfurt electronic

Sven Väth

VTSS

Brunello

Time Warp

Duggal Greenhouse

Time Warp NYC 2026

uk tech house

Joshwa

99 Scott

Joshwa *Open To Close*

Ms. Mada

Slugg

Méssous

Justin Rabin

PNK Records Showcase with Ms. Mada b2b Slugg

Space 92

Charles D

Medina

Space92 & Guests

Linska

Linska & Guests

bass house

J. Worra

latin house

Marco Tropeano

Slaycey

J. Worra [Extended Set] w. Marco Tropeano

Oden & Fatzo

Chesster

Gio Lucca

Oden & Fatzo LIVE

fidget house

Kyle Watson

Kyle Watson & Guests

Mason Collective

Shahar

afro house

Calussa

MVSON

Mason Collective, Calussa, Shahar

deep deep house

Pablo Fierro

Luna Mar

KASSIN

ASMOT

Unveiled

Pablo Fierro w. Luna Mar, ASMOT, & KASSIN

GRAVEDGR

Firebunny

H0L0

GRAVEDGR & Guests

Patrick Topping

Patrick Topping Open-To-Close

Omar+

Knockdown Center

OMAR+

Romain Garcia

Romain Garcia & Guests

DANNY AVILA

Danny Avila & Guests

HILLS

HILLS & Guests

Doubleheader: Avision x Yulia Niko

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