From Finance to Frequencies: Stephan Jolk’s Personal Choices in Music

Stephan Jolk

United States

Superior Ingredients

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

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

Italy

melodic techno

General Admission

DuNE

Robyn Balliet

tech house

minimal techno

tribal house

German Brigante

Stephan Jolk returns to New York City on Saturday, December 21st, for a special rooftop set at Superior Ingredients—his only NYC show this winter. He’ll be joined by German Brigante, Robyn Balliet, duNE, and General Admission, rounding out an exciting rooftop lineup we can’t wait to welcome.

Jolk, an Italian artist known for emotionally rich melodies and wide-reaching global sets, has built a strong presence through releases on Tale of Us’ Afterlife, including two standout albums. His music balances depth and atmosphere, drawing listeners in through carefully layered arrangements and refined production.

Over the past few years, he has performed in some of the most scenic venues in the world—from Ibiza’s Cava Santa to La Estacion in Cordoba, Club Space Miami, and the Brooklyn Mirage. His YouTube channel features full-length sets filmed in extraordinary locations like Zurich Airport and Isola dei Soffi in Sardinia, where visual storytelling plays a key role in the experience.

 (UPPERGROUND) and his collaboration with Monolink on 

 received strong support across the global electronic community. His remix of Jan Blomqvist ft. Malou for Armada Music further showed his range and attention to musical detail.

Joining Stephan Jolk is Spanish producer and DJ German Brigante, a respected name in the underground scene known for his finely crafted productions and global DJ sets.

Hailing from Málaga, Brigante brings a style shaped by early influences from ‘80s and ‘90s pop, hip-hop, electro, and breakbeat. His diverse background has led to releases on top labels like Dirtybird, Exploited, Diynamic, and Get Physical Music, where his full-length album 

Brigante’s music has earned the support of influential artists like Solomun and Dixon, and he continues to explore new territory through his own label Manitox, which not only features his own deeply personal work but also spotlights emerging talent.

 to the Gray Area decks—a New York-born, Detroit-raised artist now based in Los Angeles. Known for her chart-topping releases on labels like Insomniac Records and Kittball, Robyn has brought her sound to major festivals including Day Trip, Escape Halloween, KASABLANCA, and Interstellar. Her debut EP on 8 Bit Records turned heads, earning support from legends like Marco Carola and Eelke Kleijn.

Oct 19th 2025 - Gray Area NYC w Pretty Pink by Robyn Balliet

, a New York City-based also joins the party. His passion for connecting with the dance floor has taken him to renowned venues like Paradise Club, Arlo Williamsburg, Virgo, and Public Hotel. With a focus on energizing communities, DuNE continues to make his mark in NYC's music scene. General Admission is warming the decks up for the day into night party. 

This rooftop show offers a rare chance to catch Jolk in a more intimate setting, set against the Manhattan skyline. Let's dance. 

Stephan Jolk with German Brigante

afro house

MoBlack

Falyn

Val Fleury

Samantha Michelle

Sam Hysell

JaronPaulJones

Moblack & Guests

organic house

Parallelle

rshand

DeRoza

Lumia

melodic house

Maga

Alko

Parallelle Live with Maga and Lumia

bass house

chicago house

Gene Farris

United Kingdom

disco house

diva house

vocal house

The Shapeshifters

Malta

kisin

Malcolm Zeller

hanzondeck

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.

DOUBLEHEADER: Gene Farris x The Shapeshifters

Australia

australian dance

Night Tales

LAPORTE

Kinder

Zak Leever

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: Night Tales presents CLR New York Debut

afro tech

APACHE (FR)

OLAF

Kamcoco

latin house

Cameron Jack

Monobase

Apache with Cameron Jack & Monobase

Rinzen

Otherwish

future bass

MYRNE

future house

Robby East

This Never Happened

This Never Happened New York

Roger Sanchez

Arturo Sanchez

Luna Mar

VLTRA (IT)

Merc

Roger Sanchez with VLTRA & Arturo Sanchez

Belgium

belgian techno

dark techno

raw techno

Joyhauser

YAZZ

Cryfxb

trance

techno

Push

MEMORO

Debut: MEMORO New York w/ Joyhauser, BEC, and Friends

France

Oden & Fatzo

Chesster

Cut & Sew

SHEK

Olive F

Oden & Fatzo with Chesster, Olive F, and Friends

progressive house

Romain Garcia

Romain Garcia & Guests

Omar+

Debut: Omar+ First New York Performance

19:26

indie dance

Henri Bergmann

PAGODA

South Africa

Jono Stephenson

The Room at Superior Ingredients

DOUBLEHEADER: 19:26 & Henri Bergmann

TOBEHONEST

WELKER

stixx

Broken Hill

TOBEHONEST with Broken Hill & Welker

house

Martin Ikin

Netherlands

dutch tech house

Chelina Manuhutu

Hyde (OFC)

Spain

Manu Gonzalez

DOUBLEHEADER: Chelina Manuhutu x Martin Ikin

Durante

Germany

Yulia Niko

Koumby

Paraleven

Durante with Paraleven & Yulia Niko

Stephan Jolk with German Brigante

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