Going Against the Grain

We often take certain “facts” for granted just because it’s repeated by an “expert”. But the truth is that no one has all the answers. We are all constantly testing or disproving our own theories.

We pride ourselves on taking risks; creatively, organizationally, and conversationally. Every day we strive to push the boundaries of curation, attitudes, and self-discovery. We are firm believers that stagnation is death, that there is no development without experimentation.

In December 2023, Slist ignored the naysayers and came out swinging with its first industrial techno event in SoHo, something which would’ve been considered a ridiculous and doomed-to-fail undertaking at the time. In reality, it was a resounding success that led to ten similar events and consistent community growth over the next six months.

Slist pioneered, with its strict adherence to its vision and integrity, an aggressive expansion of hard techno from Brooklyn to Manhattan by other, larger, promoters.

We are unorthodox, not for its own sake, but because we believe in the power and appeal of dark culture and dark music. We believe that there is something in it for everyone, and will put ourselves on the line reputationally and financially to expose more people to it, even when people tell us it’s a “bad move”, a trend, or just too edgy.