Indie Shows in Maspeth

Chaos In The CBD returns to the venue for Dust Till Dawn on Aug 29, joined by a lineup that showcases some of the all-time greats alongside new defining voices in the scene. The New Zealand duo made a huge splash last year with "A Deeper Life," a career-high LP that capped off a fifteen-years-and-counting run as one of the most beloved acts in house music today. This all day affair starts in The Ruins as the sun fades into dusk and continues the party into the Main Hall till' dawn. In the ruins, the beloved duo Chaos in the CBD delivers their classic groove that the dancers will not want to miss. They're joined by house music pillar Joe Claussell—one of the seminal voices whose work defined the NY sound. Since the '90s, his timeless productions and euphoric sets have reached spiritual heights. London's Shy One reinvents the genre with a fresh take on mercurial, jazzy and jacking house. This year's "Mali" is a landmark release from one of the most exciting new voices. For the night, we're blessed with another set from Chaos. Giving the people another set of their feel-good melodies. The same can be said for Robert Hood, the originating force behind Floorplan. This Detroit techno innovator has a near-peerless discography dating back to 1991. The Floorplan project now includes his daughter Lyric Hood, and as a duo they've brought a fresh life to his gospel-house masterclasses. First Floor member, Suze Ijó, debuts her exceptional curational skills in the main hall. DJ Ray and Miami's Extra Andrew wrap it up with a special sun-kissed b2b. Knockdown Center

Mochakk makes his Ruins debut alongside DJ SWISHA, nocapz., and Leonce on Aug 30. Brazil's Mochakk has seen a meteoric rise. The DJ & producer is known for his infectious high energy and funky grooves. He's joined by NY fav DJ SWISHA, one of the most important voices in the recent house renaissance. Fellow Brazilian nocapz. makes the trip from São Paulo, offering up a breezy, bumping counterpoint to Mochakk's signature. Leonce completes the lineup. A master of pared back percussion, Leonce's releases on labels as varied as Night Slugs, fabric, Nervous and Fade to Mind show an artist whose unique vision cuts through the noise. Knockdown Center

Underworld performs two sets with no support at Knockdown Center on 9/3 & 9/4 Underworld are Rick Smith and Karl Hyde. Over 30 years since their peerless first album, dubnobasswithmyheadman, and their generation-defining euphoric hit, ‘Born Slippy (Nuxx)’, they are going from strength to strength. To celebrate Labor Day weekend, Underworld presents Crazy, Crazy Off the back of a sold-out 2025 US Tour, this is their only 2026 headline show in the US. 2026 marks a modern renaissance for the group, which already has over 40 years of experience. A viral Boiler Room debut saw over one million views in the first five days, and upon the recent re-reissue of their first seven studio albums, all seven went straight to the top of the album charts - a feat never before achieved by a single artist. With countless festival headlining slots, and continuous collaborations with seminal talents such as Brutalisimus3000, KETTAMA, and KI/KI. Underworld’s consistent artistry and visceral live shows cement their place in both electronic music’s history and its future. Knockdown Center

Hot Since 82 is back for a full venue, Knee Deep in Queens takeover on Sept 5. Day - Hot Since 82, Juliet Mendoza Night - Hot Since 82, Danny Tenaglia, Kilopatrah Jones These have been a staple of the summer calendar since 2022, when he became the first artist to present an indoor-outdoor, day-into-night event at Knockdown Center. Five editions later and these remain some of our favorite parties of the season. This year, house legend Danny Tenaglia joins. One of the all-time greats, Tenaglia was a pioneer who helped the genre evolve from its niche, underground sound into a global behemoth. His discography includes some of the best remixes of all time, including collaborations with Madonna, Jamiroquai and many others. LA's Juliet Mendoza, founder of Jackin Jills, and NY powerhouse Kilopatrah Jones join, each bringing a distinctive take on timeless, soulful house. Knockdown Center

Joy Orbison headlines The Ruins on Sept. 6, joined by x3butterfly and adobeprincess. A defining voice in the UK underground, Joy Orbison makes his much anticipated Knockdown Center debut in The Ruins. The UK bass artist seamlessly blends house, UK garage, dubstep, and jungle. He's joined by x3butterfly, a key player in NY's current era who is known for their genre-bending, eclectic style. New York's adobeprincess completes the lineup. Knockdown Center

Soul Summit closes out their summer run at Knockdown Center with a classic Labor Day party. Free with RSVP. No outside food or drink allowed. Knockdown Center

Beastie Boys co-founder Michael Diamond brings his new project, Mike D 5D to Knockdown Center on September 9th. The band, which features his sons, Skyler and Davis Diamond, release their debut album, Thank You, on August 28, a blend of psychedelic rock and funk. Knockdown Center

Channel Tres headlines Knockdown Center alongside Eliza Rose on Sept 10. The rules don’t apply to Channel Tres. He crosses dimensions not only as an artist, but also as a man. He’s the rare creative who is just as comfortable DJ-ing under the neon lights of an after-hours club as he is throwing down on a track next to our generation’s finest wordsmiths or getting bodies to move from the main stage of your favorite festival. The Compton native isn’t shy about painting his nails and tending to his dogs, yet he casts a shadowy presence that you’ll never quite put your finger on. You’ll get a glimpse of who he is in his lyrics though he never gives it all away. That’s why he’s quietly entrenched himself at the forefront of the culture as a conundrum. He introduced himself as a solo artist with the 2018 Channel Tres EP, boasting “Topdown” and “Controller.” 2020’s i can’t go outside EP sent him into overdrive accelerated by “fuego” \[feat. Tyler, The Creator\]. Beyond collaborations with KAYTRANADA, Kito, SG Lewis, and Charlotte Day Wilson, he joined forces with Jungle on “I’ve Been In Love,” gathering 135 million-plus Spotify streams. 2024 saw him deliver his debut, Head Rush. Billboard christened it “a sophisticated, swaggy amalgamation of hip-hop, R&B and electronic music that tracks his rise from his native Compton to big tours and big festival stages.” Between selling out headline shows, he shined at festivals a la Coachella, Bonnaroo, and HARD. Moving fluidly between electronic, R&B, hip-hop, and alternative, his second full-length LP, Enigma, equally embodies the nuances of his sonic preferences and his personality. In early 2025, he left his previous label, grabbed his MPC, rented an Airbnb in Topanga Canyon, and fashioned a foundation for Enigma. Shocking an incomparable vision to life, he collaborated with the likes of Nick Solomon, Jesse Saint John, Pharrell, Robyn, Polo & Pan, and Kungs. Across the record, he perfects his signature “Compton House” sound and stands out as the truest kind of enigma. Knockdown Center