The Kölsch Dialogue:  A Comprehensive Q&A

Kölsch

Denmark

Germany

andhim

Cova Santa

Storytellers Week 9

Storytellers

Italy

MATHAME

Âme

Slovenia

Brina Knauss

South Africa

SONA

Amnesia Ibiza

Horizon presents Mathame NEO Severity Week 5

Mathame Presents NEO

Gray Area Unveils Its First Wave of Resident DJs

Nuran

United States

Superior Ingredients

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

United Kingdom

CamelPhat

Pete Tong

Marshall Jefferson

Jaguar

Sweden

Ida Engberg

Layla Benitez

John "Jellybean" Benitez

TAAHLIAH

Dalt Vila

IMS Dalt Vila 2023

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

Kölsch Boosts Kevin de Vries’ 'Dance With Me'

Netherlands

Rose Ringed

Kölsch Provides A Haunting Reimagining Of Franky Rizardo & Joe Goddard’s 'No Judgement”

deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin Among Speakers for Beatport’s Inaugural ReConnect Summit in New York

danish electronic

danish techno

deep euro house

melodic techno

minimal techno

DUNE

Gray Area welcomes Kölsch to the Superior Ingredients Roof on February 8, 2026, for a Brooklyn session featuring one of electronic music’s most influential artists. Known for defining moments like his Cercle performance atop the Eiffel Tower and sets at Berghain, Coachella, Tomorrowland, and fabric London, Kölsch has become a key figure in melodic techno. Joining him is Slovenian artist Brina Knauss, who’s been tearing up stages at Awakenings, Tomorrowland, and Cercle.

 (October 2025) and in the midst of his Kölsch and the Machine live tour across Europe, the Danish producer returns to New York for a rare DJ performance that bridges his past and present sound. While his tour showcases an immersive live format, this Gray Area event will spotlight Kölsch behind the decks, delivering the deep, melodic, and emotionally layered set that has defined his career. 

Joining Kölsch is Brina Knauss, the Slovenian-born DJ and producer known for her sleek blend of house and techno. With support from Luciano and Damian Lazarus, she’s become a staple on global lineups, appearing at festivals like Afterlife, Zamna, Tomorrowland, Awakenings, Cercle, and Extrema, plus major events including EDC Las Vegas, ULTRA Miami, and Soundstorm (Riyadh). 

She’s shared stages with names like Carl Cox and Solomun, while also showing her range in Ibiza alongside Lost Frequencies and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. On the production side, she’s released music with Armada Music, Zamna, and Cercle Records, delivering emotional, club-ready records with real depth.

Kölsch's catalog — spanning acclaimed albums 

 — explores memory, movement, and emotion through precision-crafted sound. Tracks like “All That Matters,” “Grey,” and “Loreley” remain staples on dance floors worldwide.

Grey

With collaborations ranging from Coldplay to London Grammar and WhoMadeWho, Kölsch continues to balance underground credibility with universal appeal. We're also excited to welcome back Gray Area resident DJ and producer Nuran, whose music has received support from heavyweights like Township Rebellion, Eelke Kleijn, Maceo Plex, John Digweed, Joseph Capriati, Paco Osuna, and Korolova.

Local talent DuNE also joins the fun. Expect an afternoon into night of powerful, resonant music on one of Brooklyn’s most iconic rooftops.

Kölsch with Brina Knauss

bass house

deep disco house

fidget house

house

Justin Martin

lo-fi house

Laurence Guy

Ruthie Bandit

Player Dave

Jasa

BLUE

BLUE: Justin Martin, Laurence Guy, Player Dave

Son of Son

melodic house

indie dance

Henri Bergmann

KAÏ

Fireware

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.

Debut: Son of Son First New York Performance

Jackie Hollander

Trace

AKKI

Chellzz

Debut: Jackie Hollander First New York Headline Performance

Switzerland

Deer Jade

South Korea

Shubostar

Joplyn

Belgium

Emjie

Marieme

Deer Jade Presents I AM YOU

Joezi

MISH

Yung Omz

Darmon

Joezi with Darmon & Yung Omz

Mont Rouge

afro house

Kotiēr

Auguste

Friend of Honor

Mont Rouge with Kotiēr, AUGUSTE + More

organic house

Maga

Sean Doron

german tech house

minimal tech house

Emanuel Satie

Scenarios

Scenarios New York

deep groove house

tech house

Ferreck Dawn

funky house

disco house

latin house

CASSIMM

Bulgaria

bulgarian electronic

Pavel Petrov

Ferreck Dawn with CASSIMM

dutch tech house

Prunk

M-High

Chesster

Prunk with M-High & Chesster

raw techno

Eats Everything

History of Rave

Eats Everything: History of Rave

ALISHA

rally house

Ruze

Sahil Morchi

BLUE: Alisha, Ruze, Lightleak + more

Jonas Blue & Guests

Pink Party Brooklyn

DEVAULT & Guests

italian tech house

Blackchild

Blackchild & Guests

progressive house

progressive trance

trance

uplifting trance

Aly & Fila

Aly & Fila Extended Set

Fedde Le Grand & Guests

VNSSA

Airrica

The Room at Superior Ingredients

VNSSA with Airrica

Tom Enzy

DeRoza

Diego Garcia

tribal house

techengue

Maahez

afro tech

Eran Hersh

Madafreaks New York

Pablo Fierro presents WE'RE HERE: Day-Into-Night Marathon

Kölsch with Brina Knauss

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