Netherlands

Martin Garrix

Croatia

Matroda

United States

Dillon Francis

Ushuaïa Ibiza

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Ecuador

bass house

electro house

 has become a significant player in dance music. Not only has he championed his own shimmying low-end fueled version of house music, he’s performed at some of the most renowned music festivals, and the likes of DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, and other big names seek out his remixes. On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Gray Area is excited to welcome Matroda back to NYC for a spectacular showcase at 

. And after his sold-out show with us in December, you know this one will be a smasher.

The Matroda sound, a phrase coined by his adamant fans to describe his unique, celebrated style of house music, has no limits in the studio. Drawing inspiration from Led Zeppelin, 

, and The Beatles while incorporating classical training on violin, drums, and keyboard, it is clear why Matroda’s work has been so in vogue around the globe recently.

’ track, “California,” a summer festival smash that gained support from Diplo, Calvin Harris, and others. But in 2019, Matroda released his most ambitious project and created a seismic shift in his sound, 

. The album was runner-up for best of the year, just behind AC Slater’s 

. Later in the year, his collaboration with 

, “Lose Control,” received high praise, as did “Walk In The Spot,” a bumping tech house anthem.

Gimme Some Keys

In 2021, Matroda’s career skyrocketed when he became the 25th-best producer on 1001Tracklists’ renowned data-driven chart. He further solidified his success with multiple Beatport #1’s. At the turn of the decade, Matroda established his label 

 as its first project. Two years on, the label is a hotbed of emerging talent with releases from 

, Ciszak, Honey & Badger, and Cave Studio.

Tracklist: https://www.1001tracklists.com/tracklist/2vnnlfqk/matroda-the-truth-ix-2022-09-22.html

New Jack The House 2022 Tour Merch: www.matrodamusic.com/shop
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Amping the room up for Matroda is Ecuadorian-born, Miami-based 

. We've had our eye on him since we heard Jamie Jones drop some of his then-unreleased IDs at Space Park in Miami. His masterful mix of soulful funk and bassline tech put him on the rosters of lauded labels like Dirtybird, Solid Grooves, Black Book, and Hot Creations. The young upstart's thumping grooves have been making the rounds from house giants like The Martinez Brothers, MK, Paco Osunaa, and John Summit at festivals and clubs worldwide. His mix for our Sirius radio show OCHO last month blew us away, and we're excited to welcome him to the Gray Area family.

Mr. Diamond’s love of music began as a child when his aunt gifted him his first guitar and taught him how to play. In the years since, Mr. Diamond has explored this passion in the form of many different genres. Now, he has found his passion in house music, releasing on some of the hottest labels like Hot Creations and Cuttin’ Headz.

Tracklist:
Mr.Diamond-Tunnel Vision
ID
ID
ID
Gianni Firmaio-Don't Like
ID[Unreleased]
ID
ID
Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle-Saturday Love (Late Delivery Edit)
ID
J Balvin-Blanco (Karim Soliman Edit)
ID
Mr.Diamond-Tambo

Gray Area's mission is to build a bigger house music community in North America by helping fans discover exciting house music artists, event brands and festivals that are new to them.

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Mr. Diamond - Exclusive Set for OCHO by Gray Area [9/22] by Gray Area

On May 13, Matroda and Mr.Diamond will bring their infectious sound to Musica NYC - Manhattan’s newest nightlife destination. Nestled deep within Hell’s Kitchen, this 25,000-square-foot space offers three floors of possibilities. Under opulent chandeliers and out-of-this-world dancers, the dancefloor comes alive. Though Musica NYC is a newer venue, it is already hosting legends like Green Velvet, 

, and now, Matroda. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to dance the night away to the iconic Matroda sound.

United Kingdom

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

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

melodic house

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

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

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.

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