How Nakadia Helped Elevate Thailand’s Underground Techno Scene

Nakadia

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Thailand

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United States

Crossbow

Medina

is making her way to New York City for an extended set on Saturday, February 18. Among the gritty, warehouse vibes of 

 in Queens (known for the now viral Fred Again .. vs Swedish House Mafia popup show), Nakadia's seamless blend of minimal house and techno will feel right at home.

Nakadia is known for her unstoppable optimism and rocking techno. While growing up in the poor Thai countryside of Isaan, she had no choice but to shape her own way forward. There wasn't much of a dance music scene where she lived. Her sole inspiration came from a trip to Germany, where her now manager, Seb, introduced her to dance music. All odds aside, she persevered and pioneered an underground scene in Thailand. Now, she is one of the fastest-rising names in techno.

An inspiration for self-made artists everywhere, Nakadia used the last decade to become a reputable producer, a sought-after live act, and an author. Her breakthrough EP, "Acid Storm," was released to Carl Cox's Intec Digital in 2019. Just one year later, she was tapped to make a mixed album for tastemaking German techno label, Ballroom Records. Successful records were accompanied by a sprawling live show schedule, which took her music worldwide.

Acid Storm EP

Her relentless passion and contagious optimism have proved inspirational in ways beyond music too. She released her book, 

in the spring of 2021. "During the COVID-19 crisis, I finally found the time to write down the story of my life," she says of the book. "It has been a turbulent one, full of extremes, and I hope it will inspire people to stay optimistic in these difficult times."

We're very grateful and excited to welcome Nakadia to 

 in February. Warehouse ravers and dance music lovers will join for good vibes and nasty techno with Nakadia and the Gray Area community.

H0L0

Nakadia - Extended Set

Netherlands

circuit

dutch tech house

house

Franky Rizardo

HVNLEE

99 Scott

Franky Rizardo Extended 360 Set

Türkiye

turkish pop

Bora Uzer

Lauren Murada

organic house

Julia Sandstorm

Bora Uzer New York with Julia Sandstorm

Germany

german techno

trance

uplifting trance

Paul van Dyk

Paul Van Dyk: CORE 360 Open-to-Close

Mikey Lion

United Kingdom

Lee Reynolds

SHADED

Marbs

CЯSPY

Desert Hearts

Desert Hearts New York

latin house

Enzo is Burning

tech house

uk tech house

Joshwa

AKKI

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.

Nakadia - Extended Set

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