DJ DEADNAME

DJ DEADNAME is an experimental electronic producer and DJ based in Brooklyn, New York, known for their boundary-defying sets that fuse queer underground club music with industrial, breakcore, and hyperpop influences. Emerging from DIY party scenes in the late 2010s, DJ DEADNAME quickly garnered a cult following through high-energy, unapologetically raw performances and a series of self-released mixtapes that tackle themes of identity, transformation, and reclamation. Their work is marked by frenetic drum programming, distorted samples, and a relentless, cathartic energy that challenges listeners to both dance and reflect.

Beyond the booth, DJ DEADNAME is an outspoken advocate for trans rights and inclusive nightlife spaces, using both their platform and community events to uplift marginalized voices and foster radical acceptance. With appearances at staple venues such as Bossa Nova Civic Club and collaborations with artists across the experimental music spectrum, DJ DEADNAME continues to carve out a vital space for themselves—and the communities they represent—within the ever-evolving landscape of electronic music.