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WRECKED: Psyk / Jason Kendig / Jubilee / HONEY B / Ron Like Hell / Ryan Smith
Herrensauna 10 Year Anniversary: MCMLXXXV / DJ TOOL / Princess Peggie / CEM / PAURRO / DJPT
Juliana Huxtable all night long / Natuta / Leonce / ALEXIS DE LA ROSA
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Strict door with berlin-esque standards. Dress accordingly, know the DJ playing, and act the part. Not for the faint of heart
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Serious techno rave; dark, industrial atmosphere, strict door policy.
Basement sits hidden beneath Knockdown Center, a dark, underground haven built for serious techno heads. The space is split into two rooms, both powered by a chest-rattling Funktion-One system, with minimal lighting and zero distractions, it’s all about the music. Marathon sets from top-tier DJs keep the energy relentless, and the pitch-black atmosphere makes it easy to lose track of time. A strictly enforced no-phone and no-photo policy emphasizes a dance-centric environment. It’s the closest thing NYC has to a Berlin-style club, so don’t be surprised if you step outside and realize the sun’s already up.