Gray Area Spotlight

Yaya, hailing from the northern Italian city of Turin, is a prominent DJ and producer known for his contributions to minimal techno, afro house, and deep tech house genres. His musical upbringing, influenced by his father's African heritage and his exposure to the vibrant electronic culture of Turin, laid the foundation for his distinctive sound. With notable releases on labels like Loco Dice&...

Ky William is a NY born and based DJ, producer, label head, and production teacher. The artist is wrapping up the first (of many) headlining tours across the US, solidifying his place as one of NY's brightest rising stars. ▪️Follow Ky William▪️  Instagram - ⁠ @kywilliammusic Facebook -  ⁠⁠@kywilliammusic Twitter -  @kywilliammusic Soundcloud -  ⁠⁠@kywilliam ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram -  ⁠⁠...

Two years after our first Spotlight with DJ/producer Westend, we sat down with the artist to catch up and look into how his career has evolved. ▪️Follow Westend▪️  Instagram - ⁠ @itsthewestend Facebook - ⁠⁠ @itsthewestend Twitter -  @itsthewestend Soundcloud - ⁠⁠ @itsthewestend ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram -  ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Facebook -  ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Twitter -  ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Website...

LA-based artist Born Dirty has an innate ability to blend his diverse cultural background into his music, creating a innovative and broad soundscape. While the artist grew up in France and began his career in the UK, he's now a well-loved name throughout the US dance music scene. ▪️Follow Born Dirty▪️  Instagram - ⁠ @borndirty Facebook - ⁠⁠ @borndirtymusic Twitter - @borndirtymusic Soundcloud...

German DJ/producer Emanuel Satie began his musical career at age 13 as a rapper. 5 years later he would discovering house music for the first time, sparking a new passion for the artist. Now Emanuel travels internationally, sharing his music with the world. He has also released on labels like labels like Defected, Crosstown Rebels, Cocoon, Rebirth, and his collective label, Scenarios. ▪️Follow Ema...

Somewhere Nowhere is one of the freshest spaces in NYC. This multi-level indoor lounge, nightclub, and open-air rooftop pool sits atop Chelsea’s  Renaissance New York Hotel and they are now entering their second year of operation. We spoke with Nathan Leong, managing partner, founder, and owner of Somewhere Nowhere to learn all about the space.

Just a few years into her career, Azzecca is already proving to be a star. Already playing festivals and shows across America, she also made her production debut in 2022 on Diplo's Higher Ground, followed by a release with Gorgon City's Realm. ▪️Follow Azzecca▪️  Instagram - @azzecca Facebook - ⁠ @azzeccamusic Soundcloud - ⁠ @azzecca ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram -  ⁠@entergrayarea⁠ Faceb...

Once a composer for award-winning films and documentaries, Justin Marchacos is now an up and coming name in the New York house and techno scene. With releases on Cocoon and Desert Heart Black, this live set wizard is one to look out for. ▪️Follow Justin Marchacos▪️  Instagram - @justinmarchacos Facebook -  @justinmarchacos Soundcloud -  @justinmarchacosmusic ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram -  @ente...

We chatted with Avision at Seismic Dance Event's 5.0 edition in Austin, Texas. Connect with Avision: Instagram- ⁠ @avision Facebook- ⁠@avisionnyc Twitter - ⁠@avisionofficial Soundcloud - ⁠ @avisionofficial Connect with Gray Area: Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠⁠ Spotify - ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3nGJIfQ⁠⁠⁠...

We sat down with US DJ/Producer Mary Droppinz at Seismic Dance event to discuss her recent US tour, highlights of recent performances, and her experience in Ibiza. Connect with Mary Droppinz: Instagram- @MaryDroppinz Facebook- @MaryDroppinz Twitter - @MaryDroppinz Soundcloud - @Marydroppinz Connect with Gray Area: Instagram - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠@entergrayarea⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠@entergraya...

Jaden Thompson, one of the UK’s brightest young stars, first began exercising his interest in music at age 11. At around 16/17, Thompson got to see Seth Troxler and The Martinez Brothers play (three figures that would become influential to his career). Not long after, he delivered his debut release on Cuttin’ Headz, the ‘All Day’ EP, and began working closely with Seth Troxler, who is now his ment...

We spoke with UK artist Low Steppa at Seismic Dance Event 5.0, discussing cold weather, new music, and why he loves house music. Connect With Low Steppa: Instagram - @lowsteppa Twitter - @lowsteppa Facebook - @lowsteppa Soundcloud - @low-steppa Connect with Gray Area: Instagram - ⁠@entergrayarea⁠ Twitter - ⁠@entergrayarea⁠ Facebook - ⁠@entergrayarea⁠ TikTok - ⁠@entergrayarea⁠ Spotify - ⁠https://sp...

We sat down with German DJ and producer Innellea at Seismic Dance Event to talk about the festival, his new album, and why he loves techno. Connect with Innellea: Instagram - @innellea Facebook - @innellea Soundcloud - @Innellea Connect with Gray Area: Instagram - @entergrayarea Twitter - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea TikTok - @entergrayarea Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3nGJIfQ Website -...

Known for it's versatility, state-of-the-art technology, and wide variety of events held, ARCA in São Paulo, Brazil is a venue like no other. The almost 100,000 sq ft space has been hosting events since São Paulo Fashion Week in 2018, and regularly welcomes brands like KNTXT, Defected, Time Warp, and more.  ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @entergrayarea Twitter - @e...

After a particularly inspiring trip to Ibiza in 2017, Chapter & Verse began practicing his skills with DJing and producing. His first release came in 2020, and subsequent 80 have followed in the 3 years since. Chapter & Verse is also becoming a regular name on the US festival circuit, recently playing festivals like EDCLV, Elements, Freaky Deaky, and Groove Cruise. ▪️Follow Chapter & V...

Both Jenn Getz and Alfie grew up in the UK, but it wasn’t until they each had a calling to Dubai that this powerhouse duo came to be. The pair has worked diligently to face the gender disparity in Dubai, an effort that has paid off and resulted in a residency at Dubai’s #1 nightlife destination, Soho Garden DXB , and a weekly show on the notorious Ibiza Global Radio UAE . ▪️Follow Jenn Getz &...

YokoO is a true embodiment of his music. The yogi, world traveler, and wellness enthusiast incorporates his lifestyle into his production and live performances. YokoO also has his own brand/record label, SATYA, which encourages artists in exploring diversity in their sound. ▪️Follow YokoO▪️ Instagram - @yokoo_dj Facebook - @yokoomusic Soundcloud - @yokoo ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergray...

LEFTI's music career has been quite a journey already. The Brooklyn-based DJ, producer, musician and label head was once a part of the successful band, Cobra Starship, and briefly worked on an anonymous dance music project, GRVRBBRS, before becoming LEFTI in 2016. Nowadays LEFTI works on his production, star-studded collaborations, and his label, Quincy Boy. ▪️Follow LEFTI▪️ Instagram - @leftimusi...

Unarguably the biggest star from Düsseldorf, DJ Hanzel is a producer prodigy, commercial jingle writer, and avid skeptic of his mortal enemy, Dillon Francis. Hanzel's new album, anti-everything, is out now, but as the artist insists, the music is not to be heard. ▪️Follow DJ Hanzel▪️   Instagram - @djhanzel Twitter - @djhanzel ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ Instagram - @entergrayarea Facebook - @enterg...

Entering their 20th year of sailing, the Groove Cruise family is stronger than ever. After selling out Groove Cruise Miami and announcing their 2024 cruise on one of the largest cruise ships around, we sat down with the managing director of Groove Cruise to discuss this exciting and fruitful time for brand.  ▪️Follow Groove Cruise▪️  Instagram - @groovecruise Twitter - @groovecruise Face...

A true techno veteran, Thomas Schumacher has been a fan and DJ/producer of the genre for 40 years. As one of the OCs of techno, the German artist has an impressive repertoire of collaborations and has made appearances at events all around the world.  ▪️Follow Metatone▪️ Instagram - @djthomasschumacher Facebook - @thomasschumacherofficial Soundcloud - @thomas-schumacher ▪️Follow Gray Area▪️ In...

Holt Harmon and J. Parker Cohen started Metatone Management in 2018, starting with a small but mighty roster consisting of John Summit and Kyle Walker. The duo have used their skills, prior industry experience, and overall love for the music and their artists to create a mega-successful company, all while maintaining a family-like feel between them and their artists. This approach has proved nothi...

German artist, JOPLYN, is a singer, songwriter, and producer. Her began releasing in 2017, a journey that has brought her music to labels like Stonefree Berlin, Watergate Records, and most recently Damian Lazarus ’ Crosstown Rebels and her own imprint, None Of The Above. You can always catch JOPLYN on lineups with some of the best names in the scene, playing alongside artists like Agents of Time,...

Peruvian DJ and producer, Bastidas, has been working on his music skills for over 20 years. As a 15 year old in Miami, Bastidas took every opportunity he could get to DJ and show his passion to the community. It wasn't long until Bastidas was playing arguably Miami's most iconic venue, Club Space. Now, Bastidas uses his talent and drive to help lift other latino artists in the industry, an effort...

Detroit legend DJ Minx is 30 years into one of the most iconic career's to come out of the city. Aside from DJing and producing, DJ Minx is also the founder of Women on Wax, a collective of female DJs from the Metro Detroit area which led to the founding of Women on Wax Recordings in 2001. Minx's career has taken her all across the globe, most recently playing at festivals like BPM in Costa Rica,...