Born and raised in the heart of Metro Detroit’s legendary music scene, Nikkie Nocturnal emerged in 2015 under the alias “Hypnotic,” channeling her passion for house and techno into a career that has grown far beyond the DJ booth. By 2017 she secured her first residency and in 2019 co-founded Science of Sound Productions, an event collective and record label that cemented her role as both artist and curator of Detroit’s underground. Her 2020 single “Take It Higher” marked the transition to her current moniker and showcased her signature sound of spacey melodies, pulsating basslines, and hypnotic techno rhythms. Beyond the clubs, Nikkie brings her skills to weddings and special events as a versatile DJ, while also thriving as a licensed realtor and fierce entrepreneur. Balancing music, business, and community, she continues to inspire with her drive, creativity, and dedication to every stage she steps on.
Brent Shay is a Detroit-based techno DJ deeply rooted in the city’s underground electronic music scene. Growing up in South Detroit, he was inspired early on by the city’s rave culture and the pioneering sounds of Detroit techno, later blending these influences with the darker, industrial edges of Berlin’s scene. After a brief hiatus while living in Flint, he returned to DJing in 2018 with a renewed passion, quickly establishing himself through high-energy sets that fuse driving, banging techno with industrial, acid, and dub-techno elements. Brent has held residencies on international platforms such as Fnoob Techno Radio in London and Kapital Techno Radio in Berlin, while also making his mark locally in Detroit venues and through his signature “Detroit Grit” mix series. Known for his raw and immersive performances, he continues to contribute to the city’s rich techno legacy, carrying forward the gritty, authentic spirit that defines Detroit’s global reputation in electronic music.
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At this year’s Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival in Detroit, PardeeBoi × JJ JET made history as the first drum and bass act with an MC to hit the festival stage, bringing a groundbreaking energy to an event traditionally rooted in techno and house. Their performance showcased the evolution of JJ JET, who once built his name in hip hop as JJ Jetplane, now channeling that lyrical fire into rapid-flow MCing layered over PardeeBoi’s hard-hitting drum and bass production. Together, their fusion created a high-energy experience that had the crowd loud, moving, and fully engaged—marking a defining moment for both the duo and the Tec-Troit legacy and a key indicator that the festival’s remit, to spotlight Detroit-based music and evolving scenes, is really broadening
Formless Weapon (Kevin Sheridan) is a Detroit-based DJ, producer, and longtime figure in the city’s underground electronic scene. After many years under his earlier alias “Disciple the Poet,” he’s reemerged as Formless Weapon, bringing depth, experience, and musical versatility to his sets.
His sound crosses boundaries, blending drum & bass with house, dubstep, and hardcore and he’s known for building immersive performances that guide listeners through different moods and intensities.
With decades in music, Kevin Sheridan is respected not just for his technical skills behind the decks, but for being an introspective artist and producer, MC and all around power house in Detroit's Underground Electronic Music scene.
Magick Traxx (Ronnie “MagickTraxx” Stewart) is a Detroit-born and raised DJ, producer, visual artist, and vocalist whose sonic palette spans drum & bass, jungle, breakbeat, garage, and electro.
Her performances are known for high energy, genre-blending sets that reflect a deep connection to rave culture and Detroit’s underground electronic scene.
Alongside her work behind the decks, Magick Traxx operates the Rebel Network Artist Collective, through which she also offers graphic design and branding, emphasizing a holistic approach to artistic expression.
Bad Ninja (aka Robbie Weekes) is a Detroit-based DJ and promoter known for blending raw underground energy with forward-thinking sounds. With deep roots in the city’s underground electronic scene, he’s built a reputation for high-intensity sets that cut across Jungle, Drum n Bass, Electro and Break Beat driven grooves. As both an artist and event organizer, Bad Ninja channels the spirit of Detroit’s underground with his gritty and unapologetic authenticity, while creating spaces that bring dancers and dreamers together.
Broley (Broley Edwards) is a longtime Detroit DJ whose decades-deep roots in house music give every set a foundation of both authenticity and groove. Known for weaving soulful melodies, classic house rhythms, and high-energy drops, he’s one of those DJs who brings past, present, and future all into the dancefloor.
His connection to Strange Luv has helped him stay relevant and connected: Broley has played with Strange Luv artists, appeared on lineups under the Strange Luv banner, and has been part of the collective of talents pushing Detroit’s underground and house scenes. His experience and consistency have made him a fixture, someone people recognize not just for his sound, but for his contribution to keeping Detroit’s house legacy alive.
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