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Shay De Castro

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Lilly Palmer

United States

Superior Ingredients

Superior Ingredients Roof

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Germany

swiss techno

Medina

's ability to combine powerful, driving techno with deep melancholic soundscapes, magnetic melodies and electrifying basslines has made her a crowd favorite from London to Ibiza and back. She creates memorable and unmistakable vibes at clubs, festivals, and through her many esteemed releases. Soon, she'll share her captivating melodies with New York for the first time on May 12, 2023 at the iconic Superior Ingredients Roof. After a landmark 2022 touring season that saw her touch down at DC-10, a staggering five dates at Amnesia, and Awakenings ADE, she's bringing her unique energy to Brooklyn for a thrilling extended sunset performance. She'll be joined by rising techno star 

In addition to her label, Spannung Records—that features releases from Palmer, the Warp Brothers, and more—Lilly's catalog also includes releases on Adam Beyer's Drumcode, Oliver Huntemann's Senso Sounds, Off Recordings, Natura Viva, and Zurich-based SpaceMonki. Currently based in Amsterdam, Lilly's celebrated technical skills behind the decks are sought after throughout Europe and beyond. She's brought her heart-stopping beats to Creamfields, Riviera Electro Festival, OFFSónar, Verknipt, elrow, fabric London, and now to her debut in the United States.

Resonate

Lily believes music is freedom. Freedom to express, process, and transform emotions while bonding with an audience. In 2022 she pushed her ethos further with a series of massive releases on Drumcode. In April, she released the 

EP, with the title track sitting at nearly six million streams, it's clear that her grinding funky techno has struck a chord with clubbers and techno tourists worldwide. She followed that up with a storming remix of "Take Me There" by Adam Beyer and DJ Rush. Its chirping synths, sub-swelling kicks, and crispy clean percussion caught the attention of some of techno's finest selectors, including UMEK, Nicole Moudaber, Joseph Capriati, and Oliver Heldens.

Lilly Palmer - Essential Mix (BBC Radio 1) 28-05-2022 by Enkidus

As if 2022 didn't already have enough wins, Pete Tong invited Lilly to record an Essential Mix in May for BBC Radio 1. A thundering triumph for the rising techno heavyweight.

On support duties for this evening of heart-stopping techno is Shay De Castro, one of techno's fastest rising talents. Hailing from a town with no dance music scnee to speak of, she's created a potent fan following that includes Adam Beyer, Richie Hawtin, Amelie Lens, and ANNA. Her releases on Insomniac's Factory 93, Kraftek, and Codex regularly climb to the top of the Beatport charts and are featured in official Spotify playlists like Techno Bunker.

Ein neuer Monat, ein neuer Podcast. 🔥

Wir freuen uns über ein starkes Set von https://soundcloud.com/shaydecastro für unseren Praerie Festival Podcast. Die Künstlerinn aus Los Angeles ist dieses Jahr bei uns zu Gast.

Wir freuen uns das du dabei bist.

Praerie Festival Podcast #014 - Shay De Castro by Praerie Festival

Also on the bill is New York rising star, Medina. He blew us away when he opened for our show with Nakadia in 2022, so we knew we had to bring him back to set the room up right.

MΞDINA x BΔMBI @ Superior Ingredients 3.27.22 by MEDINA

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

Debut: Lilly Palmer with Shay De Castro & Medina

bass house

tech house

Ranger Trucco

Netherlands

dutch tech house

Luuk van Dijk

Slugg

Luna Mar

Range.

range. w. Ranger Trucco, Luuk Van Dijk, Slugg + More

Mary Droppinz

9B49

Charmy

ugandan pop

Baru

Mary Droppinz & 9b9 + More

Italy

italian techno

Glowal

Romania

Luzi Tudor

polish techno

ANII

Glowal: New York Headline Debut w/ ANII + Luzi Tudor

Poland

deep disco house

german techno

house

minimal tech house

Catz ’n Dogz

uk tech house

Eskuche

Ecuador

Mr.Diamond

MISS PIPS

Catz 'n Dogz w. Eskuche & Guests

deep house

pop dance

soulful house

Kenny Dope

Todd Terry

Todd Terry x Kenny Dope [6 Hour Set]

chicago house

Gene Farris

minimal techno

Nick Curly

United Kingdom

deep groove house

OFFAIAH

Mark Dumitrescu

Gene Farris w. Nick Curly & Guests

melodic house

progressive house

Luttrell

Luttrell: Life At Full Speed Tour

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

Kitty Amor

KILIMANJARO

Jay Vic

Tech Afrique w. Eli Fola, KILIMANJARO, Kitty Amor & Guests

Brazil

Classmatic

Classmatic & Guests

Max Dean & Guests

€URO TRA$H

Yellow Claw presents €URO TRA$H

Martin Ikin

Martin Ikin & Guests

Denmark

Manda Moor

France

french tech house

Sirus Hood

Jean Pierre

czsk viral pop

Misha

Jesse Calosso

Mood Child

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Mood Child by Manda Moor & Sirus Hood + Jean Pierre & Jesse Calasso

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Debut: Lilly Palmer with Shay De Castro & Medina

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