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Halloween Night

Nikita, The Wicked
longstoryshort
SVDKO
Osyris
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Hosted at: Dock5 (Union Market)
1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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San Francisco-based DJ/producer Nikita, the Wicked is redefining electronic music with a powerful, cinematic energy. He strives to create honest, forward-thinking music by “finding the beauty in the imperfect, the elegance in the twisted, the grace within the chaos.”

With a background in future bass, Nikita has evolved into a force in the bass/trap scene, drawing inspiration from artists like Skrillex, ISOKNOCK, Apashe, and pluko. His ability to craft immersive sonic worlds has earned him a reputation for creating concept-driven projects that go beyond standard club and festival bangers.

In 2025, Nikita made his debut at well over a dozen festivals, including Lost Lands, Project Glow, Illfest, Northern Nights, Infrasound, Goldrush, and more. He has also supported heavyweights such as Zeds Dead, SLANDER, Illenium, Levity, REZZ, and Jauz. With his background of professional ballroom dancing, Nikita has an unmatched and contagious energy on stage.

Nikita’s discography continues to expand with impactful releases on labels such as Helix Records, Gud Vibrations, and Boom Records. He has also delivered official remixes for NGHTMRE, Louis The Child, and Dabin. This year, Nikita has collaborated with Darby, Louis The Child, SVDKO, and Angelo Mota, and has upcoming collaborations on his new concept EP Blinded By Vanity with Emi Grace and CREG (Reo Cragun).

Nikita has been championed by industry tastemakers Run The Trap, FUXWITHIT, Brownies & Lemonade, EDM.com, and TripleJ Radio.

Nikita, the Wicked isn’t just making bass music—he’s crafting an experience and telling a story as The Villain of Dance Music.

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New York-based DJ and producer longstoryshort has quickly emerged as one of the most dynamic voices in underground bass and UKG. Blending gritty, high-octane energy with emotive depth, his sound balances club-ready intensity with moments of vulnerability and introspection. His recent release, IN MY MIND EP (NIGHTMODE / Insomniac), is a striking example of this duality—an artistic statement that explores the tension between darkness and light, chaos and clarity.

Drawing from a diverse background in sound design and performance, longstoryshort built his signature sonic identity on contrasts. Hard-hitting tracks like “IN MY MIND” and “IJUSTWANNA” (featuring SPORTMODE) weave together warped basslines, UK garage swing, and vocal-driven drops to light up dance floors. But just as potent are his softer offerings—melodic, introspective pieces like “part of me” and “take the fall (don’t let it stop you),” which reflect an artist equally attuned to emotional resonance.

A self-described “DJ-producer hybrid,” longstoryshort uses music to process the spectrum of human experience. “This project is a journey through the dual sides of my music and personal experiences,” he says of IN MY MIND EP. “Dark Mode brings out that raw, high-energy side of me… while Light Mode explores a softer, emotional side, giving space to reflect and feel.”

Backed by recent sold-out headlining shows, critical acclaim, and support from major tastemakers in the electronic scene, longstoryshort is steadily gaining momentum. With each release, he cements his reputation as an artist capable of pushing boundaries—bridging genres like bass house, UK garage, and future breaks, while crafting tracks that resonate equally in peak-hour sets and quiet headphone moments.

As he continues to evolve his sound and take stages across the globe, longstoryshort remains laser-focused on what drives him most: telling stories through sound—loud, raw, and deeply personal.

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SVDKO pronounced (“sadko”) is a classically trained musician from Brussels, Belgium, with an immigrant background whose work blends diverse influences. After struggling to find a sense of belonging, he turned to music as a form of self-expression.

Releasing music independently and through labels like Mad Decent, Breakaway, Boom, bitbird, and edm.com, he has also secured sync deals with brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Dior. Recently, SVDKO signed a record deal with Breakaway, marking a new chapter in his career with some of his strongest work to date. His momentum grew after gaining recognition from The Chainsmokers for his remix of White Wine & Adderall, a milestone that fueled his drive even further. With collaborations alongside Nikita the Wicked, Klo, and Jake Neumar—plus solo singles that highlight his signature style—SVDKO continues to expand his sound. The future looks bright as he prepares to share his music with audiences worldwide.

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Sculpting a journey through mysterious frequencies and imagery, the Osyris experience is sure to take you through a glimpse of the universe she has created around her music. When watching her perform, leave all your expectations behind and prepare for the unknown.

There are no limits when it comes to direction for her as she is influenced by artists such as, but not limited to Shiny Toy Guns, EPROM, Zeke Beats, Mr. Carmack, Ivy Lab, Noisia, Billie Eilish, Rezz, Dr. Dre, etc. People have described her sound to be “experimental bass music infused with trap” but it is always maturing and evolving, so the only way to really find out is to take a step out of your mind and into the realm of Osyris.