Jensen Interceptor is the moniker of Australian-born, Berlin-based producer Mikey Melas, a pivotal figure in modern electro. His sound is an uncompromising hybrid of classic Detroit electro and raw acid techno, overlaid with rhythmic influences from EBM, Krautrock, and post-punk. This potent mix is forged with a singular, physical purpose: to energize and dominate dance floors. His reputation as a devastating live performer is proven by his history of tearing apart venues at renowned events like Dimensions, Tresor, and Nuits Sonores.
His influence is underscored by the wholehearted endorsements of iconic artists like Aphex Twin, Helena Hauff, and Dave Clarke. Jensen Interceptor operates as a deadeye composer for the dance floor: a seismic bass bomber and hyper-reliable floor steersman whose safe, yet uncompromising, bet is always to strike hard and strike sure.
ICY PISCES is a multi-dimensional sonic experience hailing from ‘The Crossroads of the World’, Pittsburgh’s Hill District. Join ICY for an open format adventure including juke, ghetto house, club music, heavy bass and anything else that’ll get that booty pawpin. The PISCES has been an underground treasure in Pittsburghs DIY scene spanning nine years of intentional space making and booty shaking ‘tween theses three rivers. ‘Dancefloors are sanctuaries’ and ICY PISCES’ hard grooves and dedication to bass will show you the way.
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Persona is a Pittsburgh party and DJ collective bridging a dynamic space between the golden age of raving and an ever evolving underground dance culture. Dave Clevr’s career began in 1998 as a Pittsburgh based DJ and promoter, shaped by the 1990s underground rave scene. In 1999, his residency “Flytrap” at the infamous club Rosebud was a breakout success launching house, breaks and techno onto the steel city club scene for the first time, drawing 400-500 club kids every Friday night. He’s been energizing dance floors ever since. Repeat Offender started Persona by throwing a series of underground parties channeling the energy of the early 2000s rave scene. Their sound is underpinned by thumping techno intertwined with notes of house, breaks, and electro. Ron Mist (gov name Dylan Kersten) is a Pittsburgh DJ with a big love for dancing and inspiring others to find joy in dancing freely. He’s been spinning in clubs since 2021, starting out as a house producer/DJ. Since then, his sound has shifted to mostly techno after having a spiritual experience at a Claude Young Jr set at Spirit Lodge in 2022. While he has a love for many sub-genres, you can expect his sets to be percussive, deep, and weave in and out of 4-on-the-floor and breaks.
