Hyper K: DJ Plead, DJ Lycox, Only Now (Live), TRAVIEZA, Ari B, Llloyd

Tonight Hyper K is leaning into our love of global soundsystem cultures, local troublemakers, and big rhythms all night. Dj Lycox is one of the most talented and influential producers in the contemporary urban/club ecosystem sustained by the afro-diasporic rhizome. Deeply informed by kuduro, this is the first SF appearance from the groundbreaking, unparalleled rhythmic powerhouse Príncipe Discos. Not to be missed! DJ Plead graces Hyper K for the second time. Those who caught his last appearance (or any other time) knows he absolutely understands what to dial in when for maximum soundsystem impact. His approach to DJing serves as a natural extension of his studio artistry, folding his exclusives into the mix with the work of his peers and sympathetic sonics across the amorphous plains of modern dance music. Only Now is the alias of Indo-Californian producer Kush Arora. Fusing deconstructed Punjabi music with industrial, dancehall, drone, and doom, Only Now is an unbridled expression of Arora’s eclectic influences, his Indian heritage, and his long-standing activity within the Bay Area underground. Tonight we're celebrating the release of Only Now's latest album "Timeslave III". Travieza (CA/MX) blends traditional elements with unique ambient soundscapes, creating a fusion that leads us into a chicana futurist world. She brings out the complex experiences of the borderlands, offering a distinctive narrative through "Corridos Ambientales." DJ ariB is a queer Iranian-American DJ, dancer, and musician whose eclectic sound fuses high BPM club beats with Dabke and Bandari influences, rooted in their Southern Iranian heritage. They also host The Art of Sound on Lower Grand Radio, spotlighting electronic musicians from Iran and beyond.