BLUE: ALISHA, RUZE, Lightleak + more

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Gray Area’s BLUE series returns to the rooftop of Superior Ingredients on April 19th with a lineup rooted in groove-led minimal and modern house. Headlining is UK artist ALISHA, whose steady rise has taken her from regional club circuits to Ibiza mainstays and major festivals. Her 2018 release “Trip” on Green Velvet’s Relief marked a turning point, launching a string of releases on labels including Hot Creations, Kaluki, Eastenderz, and Toolroom. Her sets have landed at Paradise at Amnesia, ANTS at Ushuaïa, elrow, Creamfields, and Glastonbury, alongside sold-out all-night-long sessions in Manchester. Known for low-slung basslines and tight drum programming, she moves seamlessly between intimate club energy and large-scale stages. Birmingham pair RUZE join fresh off a dominant run across the minimal and deep tech charts. Their Chapters EP topped Beatport, while early singles “Mister DJ” and “Trip” both reached No.1 in the Minimal/Deep Tech category. In 2024, their debut album Journey on PIV Records climbed to No.1 across all Beatport genres within 48 hours of release. With additional releases on Factory 93 and range., and appearances at Tomorrowland, Fabric London, and Pacha Barcelona, RUZE continue to translate chart success into global club demand. Completing the lineup is LIGHTLEAK, a Laguna Beach-born producer who refined his sound while studying in Amsterdam. His “Shelter” EP on Hottrax reached No.1 on Beatport’s House chart and held the top trending position on SoundCloud across all genres for over two weeks. Follow-up EP “Dance For Me” on PIV Club brought BBC Radio 1 support and strong editorial backing across streaming platforms. With forthcoming releases on Nervous Records, Factory 93, TSZR, and Method 808, he represents a rising force within the international underground circuit. Support from James Cook, Muslija, and Sahil Morchi.