Bender Mode Activated: ARC After Dark Party Series

Nala

The Sound of Collaboration: Nala and VNSSA's Girl Math

VNSSA

This Is Her House: Catching Up with House Music’s VNSSA

Inside the Claude VonStroke Mentorship of Dirtybird Discovery Nala

Unpolished Melodies: Nala's Exploration of Indie and Punk

How QRTR Channeled Her Portuguese Heritage Into Her Debut LP

QRTR

The Inclusivity of Rave Space

Revealing the Source of QRTR and OLAN's Collaborative Magic

5 of Nala's Most Cutting Vocal Features

Pay Attention, Nala’s Bringing Rock Back into Dance Music.

Resistance Cove is The Move for Underground House and Techno at Ultra Miami

Dirtybird Residents on What Makes Campout Unique

Nala on Punk Rock, Mi Domina, and the Duality of her Lyrics

VNSSA on Remixing Claude VonStroke and Dirtybird Campout

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

Debut

Nala Selects a Unique Gem from Tel Aviv Duo Red Axes

Aundy Crenshaw Queue’s Nala and Nikki Nair’s 90’s-esque Breakbeat Banger 'The World Is Always Ending”

United States

Victoria Rawlins

Track Of The Week: Proper Villians Remixes QRTR's 'Nossa' into a Rave Ready Masterpiece

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Branqueeno

MISS PIPS

On February 15th, we’re excited to welcome Girl Math, the exciting new house music duo formed by two standout artists, Nala and VNSSA, hailing from Miami and Newport Beach! The talented ladies have both been on the rise in the house music circuit since the late 2010s, and their collaboration has quickly garnered attention for its funky and fresh sound and performances.

Girl Math has already been making waves, particularly with their stellar debut at Coachella, where they wowed the crowd with their chemistry and stage presence. Their mini-tour has included other big-league festivals like Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, and Elements Festival, where their energetic shows have become highly anticipated.

Nala, a gifted vocalist and producer, has made a name for herself by effortlessly combining her singing with top-notch production. Her ability to navigate and blend various musical styles has set her apart, earning her respect and admiration from both fans and critics alike.

VNSSA, meanwhile, adds a unique flavor to Girl Math, drawing from her experience as a drummer in indie and rock bands. This background brings a fresh, rhythmic twist to their house beats, giving their music an irresistible groove. Her knack for creating catchy, danceable rhythms has played a big role in shaping the duo’s sensational sound.

As they prepare for their upcoming show at the Brooklyn Monarch on February 15th, Girl Math continues to showcase the power of creative collaboration. Nala and VNSSA’s combined strengths and shared vision have created something truly special in the world of house music, making them an act you won’t want to miss.

(Meagan Rodriguez), a Brooklyn-based electronic musician, DJ, and film composer known for her innovative sound that fuses deep house, IDM, UK garage, jungle, and techno. Recognized as one of New York’s top indie artists, QRTR has taken the stage at major festivals like Coachella, HARD Summer, Electric Zoo, and Electric Forest and recently completed a sold-out tour with 

, received high praise from outlets like Pitchfork, BBC6, DJ Mag, and Mixmag. QRTR's music has even appeared in the soundtrack for Hulu’s 

, showcasing her range beyond the dance floor.

Also bringing the heat is Miss Pips, a Queens native now based in Miami. After a successful career in accounting, she pivoted to DJing, performing at iconic venues like the Knockdown Center, Avant Gardner, Circle Line, and SLS Hyde Beach. A staple in Miami’s underground music scene, Miss Pips has also played at hotspots like Negroni, 1800 Lucky, and MODE.

7/26- MISS PIPS @ THE RUINS KNOCKDOWN CENTER by MISS PIPS

Kicking off this epic party is NYC’s Branqueeno, known for setting the vibe at top venues and opening for acts like Deadmau5 and Marshall Jefferson.

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: Girl Math (VNSSA b2b Nala) New York Debut