Welcome to BROADCAST. A monthly music editorial from enc0re.

Each issue features our favorite artists, sounds, and scenes making waves in music, from the margins to the mainstage. Curated by the enc0re editorial team.

Your alternative to the algorithm.

LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE 2026 /// enc0re SELECTS

1. Baile World Takeover @ Crossroads // Thursday

*** genre: ghetto tech, juke, reggaeton
*** go if you’re into: ass shaking

“never miss a zack fox DJ set if you know whats good for you”

-nicole

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2. bawab @ Junkyard // Thursday

*** genre: downtempo
*** go if you’re into: Damian Lazarus, Justin Martin, Mira (Berlin), Caleesi

“Deep, emotional, groovy journeys with quirky vocals and unique percussions. A Junkyard sunset staple every year”

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3. Mikey Lion @ Grand Artique // Friday

*** genre: deep/melodic house
*** go if you’re into: groove-oriented, warm/ trippy house. burning man shit

“Some of my best memories have come from stumbling upon this stage. The intimate, quirky, circus-like vibe of the Grand Artique transports you into a different world within the festival. Seeing a Desert Hearts legend in this setting just feels right.”

-nicole

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4. Conducta @ Thunder // Sunday

*** genre: UK garage
*** go if you’re into: Interplanetary Criminal, Sammy Virji, classic UK garage sounds

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5. DJ Heartstring @ Woogie // Friday

*** genre: eurodance, hard house
*** go if you’re into: Malugi, Marlon Hoffstadt

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6. Mary Droppinz @ Stacks // Friday

*** genre: bass
*** go if you’re into: high-energy, genre-hopping sets mixing heavy drops with playful edits

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7. Juliet Mendoza @ Junkyard // Friday

*** genre: deep/soulful house
*** go if you’re into: warm deep-house grooves, soulful vocals, jazzy percussion

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8. A Club Called Rhonda Takeover @ Crossroads // Saturday

*** genre: house/disco
*** go if you’re into: eclectic, queer-forward, disco-leaning underground dance music

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9. New Addition: The Moon Room // Lighthouse

*** genre: downtempo, ambient, world, lo-fi R&B

Presented each night within the Lighthouse from 10:30pm - 4am, head to The Moon Room whenever you want to slow things down a bit.

SHOWS + SETS /// enc0re SELECTS

// Los Angeles

1. BITE @ [Roosevelt Hotel] in [Los Angeles] // May 16

[ BITE the party ]

*** genre: electro / tech house
*** go if you’re into: “an inclusive event that’s sexy, elevated, and sophisticated. meant for creatives and tastemakers who crave connection.”
*** tickets: $12

2. Avalon Emerson & the Charm @ [Lodge Room] in [Los Angeles] // May 20

[ pretty but wicked ]

*** genre: synth-pop, alternative electronic
*** go if you’re into: cocteau twins, slowdive
*** tickets: $30

3. Elias Rønnenfelt & Evanora Unlimited @ [Teragram Ballroom] in [Los Angeles] // May 21

[ pretty but wicked ]

*** genre: experimental indie / pop
*** go if you’re into: dean blunt, yves tumor
*** tickets: $27

4. Quiet Light @ [Zebulon] in [Los Angeles] // May 23

[ pretty but wicked ]

*** genre: ambient pop, experimental
*** go if you’re into: smerz, james k, operelly
*** tickets: $26

“She put me on to Addison Rae in 2022. Always one step ahead.”

-caden

5. Marmalade Jams @ [TBA] in [Los Angeles] // June 13

[ Marmalade Jams ]

*** genre: house, electro
*** go if you’re into: minimal house / electro
*** tickets: $20

SHOWS + SETS /// enc0re SELECTS

// New York

1. Julion DéAngelo, JADALAREIGN @ [Green Room] in [NYC] // May 16

[ Love From the Sun ]

*** genre: house, deep house
*** go if you’re into: green velvet
*** tickets: $30

2. Mark William Lewis, Oxis, Ovrkast @ [99 Scott] in [NYC] // May 16

[ Sounds That Move ]

*** genre: indie rock, cph+
*** go if you’re into: Chanel Beads, Elias Rønnenfelt
*** tickets: $39

3. adobeprincess, Batu, Ben UFO, Emsho, Matas, Ogazón @ [Nowadays] in [NYC] // May 23

[ Nonstop ]

*** genre: tech house DnB
*** go if you’re into: Joy Orbinson, Anthony Naples
*** tickets: $38

4. Solomun @ [Fulton Fish Market] in [NYC] // May 24

[ Teksupport ]

*** genre: deep house, melodic techno
*** go if you’re into: Dixon, Ame
*** tickets: $80

SOUNDS /// NEW + NEXT

1. Song for the Messenger [Chanel Beads] // April 29

“song of the summer”

-caden

2. HOTLIFE [Tiga] // April 17

“Crispy, polished, and booming in all the right places. Brings a fresh, modern edge to a name that’s already legendary.”

-jake elisius

3. sad song [miaw] // April 15

“discovered them recently and been obsessed with everything they make. a nice blend of dreamy vocals + breaks”

-nicole

4. Lockup [Overmono] // May 15

5. Melancholia [Jawnino, Deer Park] // March 10

6. Blue Angel Sparkling Silver 2 [Quiet Light] // April 24

LISTEN /// MIXES + PLAYLISTS

Lighting in a B0ttle[2026]

// curated by enc0re editorial team

FILES /// RECENTLY ACCESSED

1. The most incredible drone synth I've ever played

2. [BICEP] Printworks London // live set

“they just announced a new live show in London - warming up for when it comes to the states hopefully soon”

-nicole

3. PRECIOUS [AG Club, Jody Fontaine] // music video

5. [MGNA Crrta b2b I’m Feeling Lucky] NTS // live set

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BROADCAST 008 // [05152026]