about
KIMKILLA (she/her) is a Brooklyn-born DJ, artist and producer carving out her space in NYC’s underground techno scene. Her sets weave hypnotic grooves, hard-hitting rhythms, and acid-driven textures into immersive journeys designed for the dance floor. With a focus on connection and energy, she creates experiences that move beyond the club and into community.
Beyond the booth, KIMKILLA is the founder of Sonic Seduction, a femme-led event series celebrating hypnotic and groove-driven techno while fostering genuine connection within NYC's underground community. As both an artist and curator, she is passionate about creating spaces where music, creativity, and culture intersect—whether through her productions, performances, or the communities she helps bring together. Every project reflects her belief that nightlife can be a catalyst for self-expression, belonging, and artistic discovery.
spotlight
What do you pay the most attention to while you’re mixing?
More than anything, I'm paying attention to energy and momentum. I'm constantly asking myself how each track changes the emotional tension of the room and whether it earns its place in the story I'm trying to tell. I love creating long, hypnotic percussive-heavy transitions where people almost don't realize they've entered a new chapter until they're fully inside it. Technical mixing is important, but for me it's always in service of creating a feeling that people can lose themselves in, “getting lost in the groove”.
What’s something you’ve learned about vulnerability — behind the decks and on the dance floor?
I've learned that vulnerability isn't about perfection—it's about presence. The more I've stopped worrying about proving myself and started trusting my instincts, the more connected I feel to the people dancing in front of me. Behind the decks, that means allowing myself to take risks or follow a feeling instead of sticking to a rigid plan. On the dance floor, I think people can sense when you're being genuine, and that's what creates moments that feel memorable.
How do you think about the role your work plays in the scene — socially, culturally, or politically? If you could shift one thing about the scene, what would it be?
Through Sonic Seduction and my work as an artist, I want to contribute to a scene that feels intentional, welcoming, and community-driven. Techno has always been rooted in creating space for people to express themselves freely, and I think it's important to protect that spirit as the culture grows. If I could shift one thing, it would be moving away from treating nightlife as something purely transactional or content-driven. I want people to leave a night remembering how it felt—not just what they posted.
What does “a safer dancefloor” actually mean to you (before, during, after the night)?
A safer dance floor starts long before the first track is played. It's about thoughtful booking, clear expectations, and creating an environment where people know they're respected and supported. During the night, it's about looking out for one another and recognizing that everyone deserves to experience music without fear of harassment or exclusion. Afterward, it's about leaving people feeling energized, inspired, and cared for enough that they want to come back and contribute to that same atmosphere.
How are you approaching the arc of your radio set — emotionally and conceptually?
I'm approaching this mix like a slow descent into a dark cyber dream before gradually pulling everything toward release. I want it to move through moments of tension, hypnosis, and intensity without rushing the journey. There are touches of hard groove, acid, hardgroove textures, and experimental sounds that all serve the same emotional arc rather than existing as separate genres. My hope is that listeners feel like they're moving through a living environment instead of listening to a collection of tracks.
When people listen back to your radio set, what do you hope stays with them?
I hope they remember how the mix made them feel more than any individual track. If someone finishes it feeling a little lighter, more grounded, or more connected to themselves, then I've done my job. I also hope it encourages people to explore deeper corners of underground electronic music and reminds them that dance music can be both emotionally intimate and physically powerful. For me, the best sets stay with you because they create a feeling you want to revisit long after the music ends.