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A "CODA" is the concluding section of a musical piece, a narrative, or any composition.
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Inspired by the timeless energy and enduring allure of both Detroit and Brooklyn’s underground rave culture - CODA aims to provide an authentic and honest experience that connects people from all walks of life and resonates across generations. When everything else has concluded, CODA is what is ultimately left. When you've travelled the road before you to reach your destination and you still want to celebrate one last time - we will entertain you with the finest implements of the trade. This is how it started // this is where it came from // and this is what it’s always gonna be. In The End.
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CODA 2026 features an incredible lineup of dance music luminaries
joey beltram
Hailed as a pioneer and legendary producer in the genres Techno and House for over three decades, Joey Beltram has recorded music for some of the biggest labels in dance music beginning in the early 1990’s, including Nu-Groove, Tresor, Warp, Transmat and R&S Records. Much of Beltram’s music released during the initial phase of his storied career is widely acknowledged as groundbreaking. Joey Beltram has also been heralded as a major influence by many of today’s biggest DJ's and producers including Daft Punk (as mentioned in their song "Teachers"). His releases though the 1990’s include essential Techno touchstones such as “Energy Flash”, “Mentasm”, “Forklift”, “Ballpark” and Game Form”.
In more recent years, Beltram has worked with and remixed artists such as Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, Umek, Oliver Huntemann and Steve Lawler. His productions on Harthouse, BUSH, MB Electronic and Drumcode have showcased his unwavering magic touch in the studio. Joey has also headlined some of the biggest Festivals and events worldwide including Nature One, Bonusz Festival, Awakenings, Rock-It Open Air, Coachella, BLOC, A Day at the Park, Full House Festival and Tomorrowland, to name a few.
In more recent years, Beltram has worked with and remixed artists such as Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, Umek, Oliver Huntemann and Steve Lawler. His productions on Harthouse, BUSH, MB Electronic and Drumcode have showcased his unwavering magic touch in the studio. Joey has also headlined some of the biggest Festivals and events worldwide including Nature One, Bonusz Festival, Awakenings, Rock-It Open Air, Coachella, BLOC, A Day at the Park, Full House Festival and Tomorrowland, to name a few.
frankie bones
Decades in the game and still the same. One of the best to ever do it! Direct from Brooklyn, your favorite DJ’s favorite DJ. A traveling DJ before there were traveling DJs, Frankie is often cited for his immense creative output as well as traveling to the UK in 1989 to DJ and also bear witness to some of the earliest raves taking place as part of England's Summer of Love. Bones returned to America hellbent on recreating what he had experienced; thus producing, playing, organizing, booking and conceptualizing some of the earliest American raves on record. Banging his trademark Techno, Breaks, Ghettotek and everything in between, if you know your history, you know nobody sounds like Frankie Bones.
alexander technique
One of the most accomplished producers currently operating at the intersection of Techno and House Music, Alexander boasts releases on seminal labels such as Autektone, Dolma, Mood, Say What and Terminator, to name a few! Collaborating with a who’s who of industry heavyweights Alexander’s latest release, “The Ross”, a collaboration with the legendary Todd Terry on Freeze Records, is currently burning up dance floors across the festival circuit. With roots in turntablism, and a passion for many genres of dance music, Alexander delivers techno sets full of danceable groves and dripping with flavor!
keoki
DJ Keoki, America’s first undisputed superstar DJ and dance music visionary, has electrified dance floors for decades with his high-energy sets, obscure samples and groundbreaking production. Rising to fame as a resident DJ for some of NYC’s most notorious nightclubs, including Danceteria, Tunnel, Club USA and the Limelight; Keoki helped usher in and define the underground rave era in the late '80s and early '90s. Legendary performances would follow at events such as Ultra, EDC, Lollapalooza, WMC and Southern DecaDance. Keoki has also released multiple influential albums, including Ego Trip, Kill The DJ and Jealousy, along with timeless tracks like "Caterpillar", "Crash" and "Majick", which blended Trance, Techno and Breaks with House Music, resulting in ecstatic, larger-than-life sonic journeys that have come to define Keoki’s diverse sound.
Today DJ Keoki is still pushing boundaries with fresh releases and new collaborations that continue to showcase his unwavering intensity. Recent remixes of "Mirror Mirror" w/ Erik Elias for Bio Zounds featuring Alan T, bring darker, sexy Tech-House vibes to the Pride-charged anthem – released in early 2026 on Swishcraft Records. Keoki is also behind the hot new club ready banger “Famous” w/ Micke featuring Manoush.
With close to four decades behind the decks, DJ Keoki remains a visionary force, delivering unforgettable performances and connecting with fans through the underground electronic dance music scene. For booking / PR Inquiries, text or call Trinidad Traxx at 463.249.6985
Today DJ Keoki is still pushing boundaries with fresh releases and new collaborations that continue to showcase his unwavering intensity. Recent remixes of "Mirror Mirror" w/ Erik Elias for Bio Zounds featuring Alan T, bring darker, sexy Tech-House vibes to the Pride-charged anthem – released in early 2026 on Swishcraft Records. Keoki is also behind the hot new club ready banger “Famous” w/ Micke featuring Manoush.
With close to four decades behind the decks, DJ Keoki remains a visionary force, delivering unforgettable performances and connecting with fans through the underground electronic dance music scene. For booking / PR Inquiries, text or call Trinidad Traxx at 463.249.6985
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past CODA productions have featured transcendent talent
dj godfather
One of the all-time greatest purveyors of the Ghettotek / Electro sound, DJ Godfather has carved out and championed a niche in electronic music that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. “Ghettotek came from mixing old Miami bass records with Detroit techno”, explains Godfather; who began his DJ journey as a teen, and graduated to his first solo release before the age of 20 on Twilight 76 Records, a label he co-founded with DJ Dick and Brian Gillespie. Multiple labels and hundreds of releases later, Godfather remains firmly entrenched in a movement he helped build and define. Known for his quick mixing, turntablism-inspired style behind the decks; Godfather’s sets are more akin to a live performance, demanding your attention and beckoning your feet to keep moving! Simply put, there are very few DJs in the world who can do what DJ Godfather does.
truncate
Los Angeles native David Flores, formerly known as Audio Injection, started the project 'Truncate' in 2011, to focus on the deeper, raw side of techno. His releases under the Truncate moniker have received critical acclaim from world class underground talent such as Modeselektor, Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Chris Liebing, Speedy J, DVS1, Luke Slater, Ben Sims, Josh Wink, Eats Everything, Jooris Voorn and many more. Since then, David has provided remixes for artists across the musical spectrum including Kink! for Pets Recordings, Slam for Soma, and Trus’me for Prime Numbers. With a rigorous tour schedule, Truncate has made stops at some of the most prestigious venues and events, including Berghain in Berlin, Fabric in London, Concrete in Paris, The Movement Festival in Detroit, Womb in Tokyo, Dimensions Festival in Croatia, Awakenings in Amsterdam and Output in New York.
dj t-1000
Born and raised in Detroit and based in Berlin, Alan Oldham a.k.a. DJ T-1000 has been called “Detroit Techno’s Renaissance Man,” Not only is he the owner of the legendary Detroit labels Generator and Pure Sonik, and a veteran international techno DJ, the Detroit-born polymath is also an accomplished graphic illustrator, known globally for his iconic artwork for Djax-Up-Beats, +8 Records, Transmat, Astralwerks and many other electronic music labels.
blake baxter
Part of Detroit’s first wave of genre defining Techno artists, Blake’s releases on seminal labels such as KMS, Underground Resistance, Incognito and Tresor set his career in motion starting in 1987, subsequently earning him the moniker of Detroit’s “Prince of Techno”. There at the dawn of machine music innovation in the Motor City, Blake’s contributions to the genre continue to resonate into the present day. Legendary Berlin label Tresor Records recently announced plans to re-release Baxter’s entire back catalog.
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hosted by veterans of the scene dedicated to the culture
destro 187
Alex Shtaerman (aka Destro 187) came of age traversing NYC’s infamous underground party scene through the 1990’s. Active in the dance music community for over 25 years, Destro has been a jack of all trades; DJing, releasing original music, designing flyers and curating his own events. For over a decade Destro was also the owner of the RiotSound DJ and vinyl shop; based in New Jersey and serving the NYC tri-state area. While RiotSound was forced to shutter its doors in 2022 on the heels of the Covid epidemic, Destro has continued to remain active, pivoting to a variety of new endeavors. Today, as a longtime DJ, Destro is known for his genre-bending sustained-energy techno sets, his high quality mixtape output and prowess with vinyl.
Beginning in 2020, Destro co-hosted TNL, a very well-received Techno & House Music stream that ran for nearly three years and featured an abundance of notable guests and dance music legends. In more recent times Destro has released tracks on AXA Lab Music, Techno Parade Music and Hard Electronic while also producing. playing and curating the Torture Chamber event series at NYC’s famed Techno hotspot Bossa Nova Civic Club. Beginning in 2024, Destro also co-produced, played and curated CODA: The Closing Party – an event in Detroit closing out the city’s famed Memorial Day Techno-Festival weekend.
Beginning in 2020, Destro co-hosted TNL, a very well-received Techno & House Music stream that ran for nearly three years and featured an abundance of notable guests and dance music legends. In more recent times Destro has released tracks on AXA Lab Music, Techno Parade Music and Hard Electronic while also producing. playing and curating the Torture Chamber event series at NYC’s famed Techno hotspot Bossa Nova Civic Club. Beginning in 2024, Destro also co-produced, played and curated CODA: The Closing Party – an event in Detroit closing out the city’s famed Memorial Day Techno-Festival weekend.
jr mac
An original first-generation Brooklyn raver, JR Mac re-emerged in the NYC scene after a lengthy hiatus, igniting a DJ career in earnest as the founder of Sess1ons, an event series that emerged from the depths of New York City’s Covid nightlife apocalypse. With solitude gripping NYC and every dance music venue shuttered, JR began throwing intimate outdoor events with the simple idea of providing a space for fellow ravers to gather, interact safely and listen to dance music. Word spread and the events quickly grew, attracting throngs of partygoers to underground spots in South Brooklyn, where many famed DJs (now out of work for over a year) were eager to get involved and play to ravers re-emerging from months indoors. Sess1ons became the spark that reignited NYC’s underground party circuit following the pandemic and continues to remain a relevant force today. Since then JR Mac has continued organizing events under the Sess1ons banner and DJing in and around New York City. Favoring NYC’s signature Techno-Rave sound, JR delivers sets full of energy and danceable grooves. With a longstanding passion for underground dance music, JR Mac is showing no signs of slowing down, most recently playing and producing events in Detroit during the city’s famed Techno festival weekend for a third consecutive year.
speedÿ
Originally becoming enamored with dance music at the age of fourteen while attending NYC’s iconic Funhouse Disco in 1983, Speedÿ would be building his owns speakers and DJ coffin a year later, shortly after acquiring his first pair Technics 1200’s. Practicing tirelessly, Speedÿ got a shot to play at the Funhouse in 1988, when the legendary nightclub re-opened for one year after initially closing its doors in 1985. During this time Speedÿ was also regularly attending The World, another golden era NYC mega-club where Frankie Knuckes was a resident. Soaking up the groundbreaking music being made and curated by the likes of Francois K, Arthur Baker and longtime Funhouse resident Jellybean Benitez, Speedÿ began his music career DJing Brooklyn block parties, weddings as well as having a residency at the Bay Club. By the late’s 1980’s he had made his way to Cloud 9 in Elizabeth along with several other former Funhouse alumni, where he kickdanced professionally while learning the ins and outs of the nightclub industry. Years later Speedÿ was able to acquire the Funhouse brand and is now the steward of club’s enduring legacy, merchandising and intellectual property assets. As a DJ, Speedÿ maintains his Disco and House Music roots while actively moving outside the box to incorporate modern sounds and takes on multiple genres of dance music. Known for his unique taste and versatility behind the decks, Speedÿ has played techno, house music and disco gigs all around NYC and has also been a regular presence online … noted for his marathon sets lasting into late morning as the co-host of TNL, a noted online stream that gained a following during the Covid lockdown.
altered sol
Hailing from Eastern Pennsylvania, David Sol Rosario has been actively involved in the underground electronic music scene for over 30 years. Beginning in 1993 as a promoter in the Northeast Hardcore, Techno and Club scene, David would subsequently graduate to hosting countless successful events. Influenced by musical parents actively involved in Bluegrass and Rock music, David would inevitably take to the decks, carving out his own identity as DJ Altered Sol. Over the last four years, David has rekindled his love for electronic music by hosting a weekly live internet broadcast, producing hundreds of shows and occasionally playing alongside invited guests. A seasoned professional behind the decks, David is adept at playing a variety of styles. Inspired by everything from early 90’s Hip-House, Freestyle and the developing House music sounds of the era, David acquired his diverse tastes by soaking up sets from dance music legends such as Glenn Friscia and Frankie Knuckles, among others. Today Altered Sol favors a sound that leans on the touchstones of early house music while incorporating deep, driving and funky rhythms. You can catch David brining his unique style to the airwaves every week on RTDFRaveRadio.com, or see him in person at one of his gigs in the NYC tri-state area and beyond.
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the usual suspects
Founded by former DJ shop owner, visual artist and techno DJ, Alex Shtaerman, The Usual Suspects is a production company dedicated to curating and organizing Dance Music events in NYC and beyond. With roots across many facets of the music business and a dedication to a consistent vision of authentic underground culture, The Usual Suspects have produced dozens of successful shows featuring local, national as well as international talent.
sess1ons
Conceived by first generation Brooklyn raver, JR Mac, Sess1ons came together by chance coming out of the depths of Covid’s nightlife apocalypse. With solitude gripping New York City, JR began throwing intimate outdoor events with the idea of providing a space for people to gather, interact safely and listen to dance music. Word spread and the events grew attracting throngs of partygoers to underground spots in South Brooklyn, where famed DJs (now out of work for over a year) performed to eager ravers re-emerging from months indoors. The spark that reignited NYC’s underground party circuit following the pandemic, Sess1ons remains active in New York’s Dance Music community.
rtdf rave radio
Founded by two original NYC ravers, club kids and DJs, Jay Maniakal and Jennylee Marcelin, RTDF Rave Radio began as a dedicated music outlet for House, Techno and Hardcore DJs following the outbreak of the Covid pandemic. With underground-focused curation and ample live shows, RTDF’s footprint continues to grow and has now been felt across the entirety of the NYC Rave Scene. Working with longtime collaborators NCS, RTDF has been a part of the some of the largest fully underground productions in the NYC Metro area over the last few years. Successfully booking talent accross the harder genres of electronic music and bridging audiences across generations, RTDF continues to move the underground.
trinidad traxx
Based in Indianapolis, Trinidad Traxx is an artist management and promotional company set squarely in the heart of the city’s blossoming underground dance music community. While cities like Chicago and Detroit often dominate the conversation in Midwest dance culture, Indianapolis has continued to experience a significant momentum shift with Trinidad Traxx contributing heavily to the local scene’s awakening by championing original grass roots values cultivated in the pre-corporate era of rave culture’s evolution. Curating events and offering a suite of professional services for established as well as rising artists, Trinidad Traxx seeks to champion and re-establish some of dance music’s fading original tenets, emphasizing dance culture as an act of resistance, a home for outsiders and a movement built from Peace, Love, Unity, Respect, Responsibility and bass-lines.
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