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

Canada

funky tech house

melodic house

progressive house

Simon Doty

Gio Lucca

Erin Page

H0L0 Yard

Simon Doty with Gio Lucca & Erin Page

Italy

Yaya

Nate Katz

rally house

stutter house

house

SHIFTY

Tamango Records

Tamango New York

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

Niara Sterling

afro house

BL SUEDE

organic house

La'Dell

Eli Fola with Niara Sterling, BL SUEDE  & Guests

Spain

spanish techno

Bastian Bux

Petit Comité of House

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.

Nakadia - Extended Set

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