Distrikt Invites Aaron J (Sure Thing, NYC) + Konnection (Liminal Space) + Jordy Lee (Distrikt)

Aaron J Aaron J has been quietly reimagining the deeper currents of dance music for over a decade. The seasoned DJ has cultivated his own milieu of lucid, empathic sound both through his renowned work as a selector and as curator of the record label, podcast, and event series Sure Thing. Currently based in Brooklyn, Aaron has been a pillar of scenes throughout the US including Boston, LA, the Pacifc Northwest, and San Francisco, where Sure Thing was founded. He draws from these experiences across the continent to develop his distinct sound, synthesizing an expansive set of environments and sonic sensibilities into a new whole. He grounds the rhythmic language of bass and dub in the personal and ancient, beguiling listeners into states of hypnosis through tracks marked by intricate sound design and a delicate romanticism. Aaron’s expert control of narrative is particularly showcased in his longform sets, where he challenges listeners into unfamiliar places of feeling and movement while holding just enough space for them to do so. Aaron’s masterful sense of pacing and his emotional acuity as a DJ are inextricably linked, as evidenced by highlight performances at Sustain-Release and Monument Festival and a nod from Resident Advisor as one of techno’s “best kept secrets.” Feeling is at the core of his work, expressed and explored through endless variation of texture and rhythm. Sets move through distinct passages distinguished by hazy boundaries. Tracks are layered atop one another, with a constant consideration to balance, between energy and restraint, momentum and introspection, turbulence and relief. The fow of time becomes obscured in a phantom forest of sonic patterns that push at the edges of perception, acting as a foil for one’s own latent feelings to unfurl. Beyond the boundaries of tempo or genre, Aaron brings listeners fully into their senses by tying together subtle threads of emotion, with the poise of a DJ who can at once witness past, present, and future afective states of the dance foors he guides. Jordy Lee Hong Kong native Jordy Lee is no stranger to the underground music scene. As a co-founder of the music collective and club night Distrikt, Jordy has quickly made his mark on the local circuit by pushing innovative soundscapes and crafting parties that champion the deeper and groovier sides of techno. As a DJ, Jordy is galvanised by the influence of early rave culture on modern sonics and has gone on to play alongside industry veterans like Fadi Mohem and D.Dan. With a sharp commitment to exploring a range of dance music genres, expect Jordy to deliver anything from progressive house to more obscure shades of techno and ravey trance - all firmly rooted in driving dance floor energy Konnection Emerging from the underground raves in Hong Kong, Konnection aka Fung has rapidly established himself as a dynamic force in the electronic music scene. With a passion for sound that began in bandsound, he has transformed his early love for music into dance music. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of genres, Konnection crafts immersive sets that take audiences on a locked in sonic journey. His signature sound blends techno, broken beat, bass and halftime, creating a ride on the atmospheric and immersive landscape, characterized with long mixing and an innate ability to resonate with the crowd. Making his mark in the underground scene, Konnection has the opportunity to grace the decks of renowned local venues such as Acadana, Oma, Mihn, Social Room, and also clubs out of the city such as DD3 (Macau), Oil (Shenzhen) and Tag (Chengdu). He has shared the stage with acclaimed artists like Alpha Tracks, DJ Maria, Diskonnected, Occa, Mad Miran, Philipa Pacho, Priori and Sybil. Recently, Konnection has launched his own label, Liminal Space, with the vision of showcasing atmospheric, cinematic and psychedelic electronic music without the limitation of genre, oscillating between the borders and boundaries. With the launch party that has garnered attention from the underground scene, he continues to evolve and explore new sonic landscapes.