Quick Takes With TOBEHONEST: Rapid Fire Highlights

TOBEHONEST

What You Didn’t Know About TOBEHONEST

The Deep Root Tribe Return: Art Basel 2024 Edition

Luna Mar

Gray Area Unveils Its First Wave of Resident DJs

Festivals vs. Clubs: How House Music History Influences Mason Maynard’s Sets

Mason Maynard

Dillion Nathaniel & Yelah: Remixing Music Fashion

Dillon Nathaniel

From Guitars to Controllers: How Dillon Nathaniel Fell In Love With Dance Music

In His Blood: How Dillon Nathaniel's Family Pushed Him to Pursue Dance Music

Puffy: The Track That Marked a Turning Point in Mason Maynard’s Career

How Green Velvet Became a Mentor to Mason Maynard

Dillon Nathaniel and Sacha Robotti's See The Light Tour Puts the Focus on Mental Health

United States

Superior Ingredients

The Room at Superior Ingredients

City Airport

Mason Collective present MVSON WORLD 2023

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

United Kingdom

bass house

house

tech house

The Room at Superior Ingredients welcomes two thrilling personalities who are beloved artists in our house music community. 

, will grace the stage, formed together by our signature Doubleheader event series on Saturday, September 30th. 

The two will command the stage with individual sets, showcasing their raw talent. As the evening matures, an exhilarating and rare b2b set will close out the night. United by their unique sound yet distinguished by their individual fan bases, pairing these exceptional artists is set to ignite the dance floor.

Maynard's unique sound received support from some of the industry's biggest names. 

, and BBC Radio 1’s Monki have all thrown their support behind Maynard, with Monki even naming him as a “One to Watch”. In 2022, Maynard performed at esteemed festival Tomorrowland, 

' Paradise, ANTS Invasion at Ushuaïa and that summer, announced his return to America for a 12-date U.S. tour which ended with a massive set at Nocturnal Wonderland. 

Puffy (feat. 95 North)

In 2023, Maynard performed at notable events like 

 on Whippin and skillfully remixed DJ Minx's "The Throne" for 

MASON MAYNARD @ ELROW HORROWEEN 20.10.18 by Mason Maynard

Nathaniel’s unique sound, characterized by strong low-end grooves and inventive design, has caught the attention of industry giants like A-Trak, AC Slater, Destructo, 

, Malaa, and Tchami. He has been seen sharing stages with notable artists like 

Jump Around

He has showcased his skills across the country at notable festivals like EDC Las Vegas, Beyond Wonderland, Elements, Day Trip, Lollapalooza and his upcoming debut at Splash House. In 2023, he announced his first co-headline tour "See The Light" with Sacha Robotti coming to 23-different cities in North America and has released an arsenal of tracks on labels like Solotoko, Nervous Records, Sink Or Swim and Club Sweat.

EDC Las Vegas 2019 Live - Dillon Nathaniel by Dillon Nathaniel

 event series aims to revitalize music discovery and build synergy between artists and fans. It pairs artists with similar styles but distinct fanbases to perform b2b sets, facilitating a unique crossover of audiences. This model intends to promote a stronger dance music ecosystem, benefiting artists, fans, and venues alike.

Directly supporting Dillon and Mason will be rising producer and DJ 

 who has been tearing up stages like EDC Las Vegas, Splash House, Marquee Las Vegas, Nocturnal Wonderland garnering support from Latin house king 

 and releasing his collaboration "Talk To Me" with Croatian star 

Talk To Me

, who's become one of New York's most trusted and sought-after DJs. Her intelligent selections, ability to captivate a dancefloor, and positive, uplifting vibes have led her to share the stage with Todd Terry, Roger Sanchez, and Cloonee.


Nestled in the heart of Williamsburg, The Room at Superior Ingredients is a premier split-level venue space enhanced by a high quality sound system and minimalist aesthetics.


This unique pairing, fueled by their distinct yet harmonious sounds, will create a special environment for us to unite and dance together with Mason Maynard, Dillon Nathaniel, TOBEHONEST and Luna Mar on Saturday, September 30th. Secure your tickets now!

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 with Mason Maynard & Dillon Nathaniel

detroit techno

minimal techno

outsider house

techno

Carl Craig

DJ Holographic

Van Der Laan

Skin

Detroit Love, Brooklyn Edition by Night

melodic house

melodic techno

progressive house

Romain Garcia

Germany

Belladonna (ofc)

TOMMYLOGIK

HANA

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

Romain Garcia & Guests

DIØN

Crossbow

Adam Meliani

DIØN & Guests

France

french tech house

organic house

YokoO

Canada

Julian Prince

Destination SXM Festival w. YokoO & Guests

Omar+

Hank

Cole Terrazas

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.

Doubleheader with Mason Maynard & Dillon Nathaniel

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