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

Debut

melodic house

Jerro

Join us for an unforgettable night as Jerro brings his "Coming Home" tour to New York City! On February 12th, 2022, Quantum Brooklyn will host this rising star of the electronic music scene.

Hailing from Hasselt, Belgium, Jerro has quickly become a notable name in the melodic house and downtempo electronic music genres. With a unique sound that seamlessly blends ethereal melodies and soothing rhythms, Jerro has captivated audiences around the globe. His productions have garnered support from top electronic labels like This Never Happened, Anjunadeep, and Future Classic, solidifying his place in the electronic music community.

In celebration of his debut album, "Coming Home," released on October 1st, 2021, Jerro has embarked on a massive North American tour. The "Coming Home" tour features 19 stops across the US and Canada, bringing his immersive soundscapes to fans in cities such as Denver, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Washington DC, Toronto, and Brooklyn. Each performance promises a journey through Jerro's meticulously crafted sound, offering a night of music that is both euphoric and introspective.

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.

United States

Quantum Brooklyn

Debut: Jerro New York Headline Debut

United Kingdom

bass house

house

tech house

Martin Ikin

Robyn Balliet

Spain

spanish techno

Bastian Bux

Madison Park

dance pop

Will Sass

Superior Ingredients Roof

Martin Ikin w. Bastian Bux, Robyn Balliet

Italy

italian tech house

Blackchild

Sante Sansone

HVNLEE

Etienne

Vithz

Debut: ATARASHI NYC w. Blackchild, Sante Sansone + More TBA

Durante

Sanvero

AXELA

artemis orion

progressive house

deep house

Braxton

Durante w. Braxton & Guests

Bijou

Dillon Nathaniel

ero808

BERK

bassline

kyogre

BIJOU w. Dillon Nathaniel, Ero808, BERK & Kyogre

Germany

experimental house

Sofia Kourtesis

lo-fi house

Laurence Guy

DuNE

disco house

Anish Kumar

BLUE

BLUE: Sofia Kourtesis, Laurence Guy, Lauren Murada

uk tech house

Deeper Purpose

electroclash

indie dance

Rex The Dog

Trace

MISS PIPS

Argentina

Blank Sense

Deeper Purpose w. Rex The Dog & Trace

Moldova

moldovan pop

progressive electro house

trance

Andrew Rayel

big room

4YÛ

PANTÉ

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Curaçao

dutch house

Shermanology

Ecuador

Mr.Diamond

Kitty Amor

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

breakcore

uk garage

Swami Sound

D'Eaupe New York

deep euro house

minimal melodic techno

Jonas Saalbach

deep techno

Ae:ther

polish techno

ANII

Nuran

PAGODA

Jonas Saalbach w. AE:THER & ANII

Kyle Walker

Kyle Walker & Friends

canadian electronic

electro house

electronic trap

fidget house

turntablism

A-Trak

uk house

Melé

LEFTI

Alessandra Jamarne

Doubleheader

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.

Debut: Jerro New York Headline Debut

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