FETISH ATTIRE MANDATORY BOUND Blackout comes on strong with a January lineup of heavy hitters only. Colombian-born Adriana Lopez returns to the room for a session of proper, no-nonsense techno. The Grey Report label founder keeps a tight grip on evocative, pared-back hypnotic atmospherics and driving, throbbing grooves. Lopez’s work over the years has mutated from traditional loop techno offerings into something more primordial, menacing and urgent. Akua seizes the moment, every time. The NY-based standout plays fast and tight, with a bold urgency and a flair for moments of seismic disruption. Akua once described the speed of her selections as “cathartic,” and it’s completely accurate. A set from Akua will rinse you clean. BOUND’s own Katie Rex keeps the energy at a peak level. Mixing hardgroove, techno and just a drop of the industrial music that was her first love, Rex takes the dancers on a wild, unpredictable ride. Rose Kourts returns to STUDIO. One of New York’s MVPs, Rose Kourts always sets the room aglow with a mix of heavy, darker tunes and a solid sampling of pure joy. Rose Kourts is one of those DJs who can move in myriad directions while always staying true to her core. No matter which way she goes though, Rose Kourts keeps you on your toes. x3butterfly is fast emerging as one of NY's top talents. A truly bombastic presence with a wicked flow, x3butterfly can rip through everything from classic house to heaving dubstep without missing a beat. Kilopatrah Jones embodies the deeply-rooted funk and undeniable soul. The self-described “dancer’s DJ” brings a potent mix of acidic flavor, ballroom power, classic house, disco and so much more. In Kilopatrah’s hands, it all flows.