Paradox (2024)

18/12/2023

Paradox Presents: Wata Igarashi with 747 B2B Emily Nicoll

Wata Igarashi is one of the leading figures of Japanese techno, emerging from the country’s deep relationship with electronic music. ‘Cosmic drama’ sums up Igarashi’s sound, conveying the unique combination of power and psychedelia that defines his work. His productions are precisely engineered for maximum impact, with Igarashi’s signature arpeggios standing out on the dancefloor. This mentality is equally present in his DJ sets and live performances, where his tight mixing and control over frequencies create a potent blend of energy and emotion. Having released on labels including Figure, Semantica, Time to Express, The Bunker NY, Omnidisc, Bitta, and Midgar, Igarashi has been developing his own WIP platform as an outlet for his music.

Opening the night with a 3 hour journey will be 747 b2b Emily Nicoll. 747, a prominent producer on the Canadian label Aquaergia has gained fast accreditation through his productions and DJ sets,and has toured around the world playing in well known clubs such as ://About Blank, Rex Club, Fabric and Spacehall in Tbilisi. Joining him is Emily Nicoll the founder of Aquaregia, which focuses on deep techno instilled with acid bass-lines, melodies and spacey musical elements.

Date: February 2nd, 2025
Time: 10- Late
Location: TBA

30/10/2023

December 16th, Paradox Presents: Truncate
B2B DJ Hyperactive - ALL NIGHT LONG

We’re welcoming two of the most legendary techno DJs and producers as they guide us from beginning to end. With their most recent B2B set being at the Observe Afterparty for Detroit Movement Festival, this night is not to be missed.

Truncate will be making his return to Toronto, showcasing his selections of the deeper, raw side of techno. His production releases have gained critical acclaim through the underground from Ben Klock, DVS1, Marel Dett Mann and many more. In 2011, Truncate created his own label which only focused on selections of deep cut techno but has now become a space that welcomes a variety of styles using his platform to promote the new wave of techno producers.

Alongside Truncate, is Chicago based DJ and producer, DJ Hyperactive. As the former teacher of Daft Punk, his contributions to the electronic music scene have influenced generations through his ability to adapt his soundscapes to uplift and transform international parties. Over the past 20 years DJ Hyperactive has played at venues such a Tresor, Berghain, Shelter, Smart Bar and many more.

Join us for this marathon set as these two take us on a journey from open to close at an intimate west end warehouse set.

Sound Powered by Void Acoustics
Custom Deco and Lighting Install
Full Cash and Card Bar
Volunteer Awareness & Experience Teams
Gender Neutral Bathrooms

As always, we are committed to prioritizing the safety of our attendees, providing a space where everyone is welcome. Please read our house rules before entering.

Date: December 16th, 2023
Time: 10:00PM - LATE
Location: TBA - West End Toronto

24/07/2023

SEPTEMBER 2ND
Paradox Presents: Lindsey Herbert & PLEASURES (All Night Long)

The return of Lindsey Herbert to a Paradox setting alongside PLEASURES for their first Open to Close marathon set (Alone and B2B). Come early and stay late to be apart of the whole journey. Tickets are limited so get yours as soon as you can.

Sound powered by Void Acoustics (they push some serious air)

As always, we are committed to prioritizing the safety of our attendees, providing a space where everyone is welcome. Please read our house rules before entering.

Ticket link in our Bio

10/07/2023

On July 21st to cap off the second edition of Paradox Invites, we will be transitioning through the night from house into techno, closing with two of your favorite local acts.

and will be powering the system with rolling, dark and ethereal sounds creating an intimate soundscape to cap off the night. Expect the latter half of the night to feed your dark groovy needs and cleanse your heady techno palette.

Come early and stay late to experience the diversity of Toronto’s underground music scene.

Current tier tickets are almost gone so get yours ASAP.

03/07/2023

On July 21st, our second edition of Paradox Invites will be starting the night with
deep rolling house tunes by and as they hit the Paradox decks for the first time.

We’ll be kicking off the night at 8PM, come early and watch these artists set the tone for the evening before we progress into a late night of Techno.

Out last Paradox Invites party sold out early, be sure to grab your tickets now and secure your spot for an unforgettable evening of Toronto’s finest underground DJs.

Ticket link in bio.

22/06/2023

JULY 21 - Paradox Invites 02
On July 21st, get ready for another night of an all-local lineup as we put on our second Paradox Invites party! With our last Invites party selling out we just needed to give you guys more 🥵

Come celebrate Toronto’s underground music scene as we begin with house music and watch the night transition into a hardy night of techno, showcasing this city’s full range of talented DJs.

This series is aimed to create a more intimate setting for attendees allowing those to mingle and connect with others, therefore we will only have a limited amount of tickets sold.

For those unable to attend, we will be streaming live footage of the DJ booth through .tv on Twitch, allowing everyone to have the chance to listen. Sets will be posted to our YouTube channel soon after the event.

As always, we are committed to prioritizing the safety of our attendees, providing a space where everyone is welcome. Please read our house rules before entering.

Running Order:
Jacob De Hodge ()
MILIDI (Vinyl) ()
MIASALAV ()
Circumscums ()

DATE: July 21st, 2023
TIME: 8 – LATE
LOCATION: TBA

Blind faith tickets sold out. First tier now on sale.

Ticket link in bio - Don't sleep on this one😈

01/05/2023

This Saturday, May 6th, Paradox Presents alongside and . Limited online tickets are still available!

Join us as we have the masters of hypnotic and groovy techno lead us from night into the early morning. We will be using top of the line sound system at a new venue!

As always we have the following to ensure you have the best experience possible:

✔️SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SPACES
✔️GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOMS
✔️LOVELY VOLUNTEER AWARENESS TEAM
✔️CUSTOM LIGHTING SETUP
✔️NO PHOTO/VIDEO POLICY
✔️FULLY STOCKED CASH AND CARD BAR
✔️10PM - LATE

See you on the dance floor soon 😈⛓️

10/04/2023

Paradox Presents: Dustin Zahn ()
Dustin Zahn is an American-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer that has been in the scene for over 20 years. Through cultivating modern-day deep and hypnotic sounds, Dustin has made a name for himself by creating soundscapes that blur genres hypnotizing the dancefloor.

Dustin is well recognized for his label, Enemy Records (.records), aimed at curating music that is dark, hypnotic and groovy. His label in association with Intellephunk, have collaborated to put on the annual Midwest festival, The Great Beyond (), a 3 day long camping festival that takes place in Minnesota. This festival is dedicated to psychedelic House and Techno music that aims to showcase electronic music that is often overlooked in festival circuits acting as a unifier for artists and attendees in different scenes.

Prepare yourself as Dustin will be making his long awaited return to Toronto, taking us on a journey of uncompromising dark hypnotic groove. (We should also mention he’s known to be quite the bowler).

Ticket link in bio.
Date: May 6
Time: 10 - Late
Location: TBA

27/03/2023

Paradox Presents: Dustin Zahn ( )
Founder of Enemy Record (.records ), Dustin Zahn is an American-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer that places emphasis on cultivating modern-day deep and hypnotic sounds. Dustin has been in the scene for over 20 years and is also recognized for his midwest techno festival, The Great Beyond ( ). Dustin has played some of the most reputable venues and parties and will be making his long awaited return to Toronto, gracing Paradox with his presence on May 6th.

Closing will be Toronto’s own AADJA ( )(трип, ). Versed in curating a vast palette of old school and contemporary sounds, her sets are able to transform the dancefloor into unpredictable soundscapes. Kicking off the night will be Montreal-based Isabel Soto ( ). Founder of NYXII ( ), Isabel will be showcasing her style of groovy rhythmic beats that always aim to take you on a journey.

As always, we will be bringing you top of the line sound and lighting systems for yet another unforgettable night of Toronto’s underground music scene.

Blind faith tickets have already sold out and first tier tickets are moving fast. Grab yours through the link in our bio now.

Date: May 6th, 2023
Time: 10 - Late
Location: TBA

22/03/2023

Paradox Community Project: March 25th, 2023

06/03/2023

To cap off the first edition of Paradox Invites, we will be transitioning through the night from house into techno, closing with two of the city’s finest DJs.
psd and will be showcasing their skills as talented selectors, carrying us until close. Both artists always continue to impress us with their versatile sounds and exploration of what techno has to offer.

Come early and stay late to experience the diversity of Toronto’s underground music scene.

01/03/2023

On March 25th, our first edition of Paradox Invites will be kicking off the night with Toronto’s finest house DJs.

will all be making their Paradox debuts, setting the tone for the night with groovy rolling house. Come early to watch these three artists take over the decks before we progress into a late night of techno.

There are only a limited number of tickets still available and are selling fast. Secure your ticket now through the link in our bio.

23/02/2023

We’re back for our next night of unforgettable memories but this time we are bringing you our first edition of “Paradox Invites”.

On March 25th, we are excited to shine a spotlight on some of Toronto’s finest talent, featuring a local only lineup.

The Paradox Invites series aims to create a more intimate environment for attendees, therefore there will only be a limited number of tickets available.

Join us early on to connect with local curators and artists over raw house music and watch the night progress into a showcase of Toronto's darker techno scene. Come out and support local talents as we celebrate this city's flourishing underground music community.

The link to purchase tickets has already been sent out to previous Paradox attendees and as a result the public release is very limited. Secure your spot before it is too late.

For those unable to attend, we will be streaming live footage of the DJ booth through our .tv , allowing everyone to listen to the diverse talent the city has to offer.

As always, we are committed to prioritizing the safety of our attendees, providing a space where everyone is welcome. Please read our house rules before entering.

Running Order:
Lolo b2b Nick Taylor
Nuni
Julia Dickens
VALIS

Link to tickets can be found in our bio.

Date: March 25, 2023
Time: 8:00PM - 4:00AM
Location: TBA – West End Toronto

09/02/2023

Meet us in the bunker 😈
Last batch of online tickets running low! Grab em while you can 🎫

https://ra.co/events/1629270?fbclid=PAAaan3eivkWr4XJJi4ajgz2wO3dkcw56p46eoLNGncFqydOiDoGPv31571uQ

08/02/2023

Paradox Community Project: February 10

06/02/2023

Limited online tickets are still available! (FAQs below)
February 10th (This Friday) Paradox presents + alongside . Join us for a night of true and proper techno as the old sound of a Chicago legend meets the new sound of a maestro producer and DJ in a brand new never used before venue WITH A 4 POINT SOUND SYSTEM.

Here are some FAQs about the party and venue to brush up with whether you have attended one of our parties or this will be your first time

✔️ SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SPACES
✔️ GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOMS
✔️ BRAND NEW NEVER USED WEST END LOCATION
✔️ 4 POINT KV2 SOUNDSYSTEM 😈
✔️ OUR LOVELY VOLUNTEER AWARENESS TEAM
✔️ CUSTOM LIGHTING SETUP
✔️ NO PHOTO/VIDEO POLICY
✔️ FULLY STOCKED CASH AND CARD BAR
✔️ 10PM - LATE

Ticket Link in Bio

12/12/2022

Paradox brings you the Toronto debut of MRD and the long awaited return of DJ Hyperactive on February 10 at a brand new Downtown industrial space venue with custom sound design.

Paradox hosts a safe dancefloor for all with a ZERO tolerance for harassment and abuse of any kind. Staff and security will be spread throughout the event and if you encounter ANYTHING that makes you uncomfortable please let us know and we will take care of you.
Please read our house rules before entering.

19+

08/12/2022

Paradox Community Project: December 10

06/12/2022

HOUSE RULES - Please read through and make sure your mindset aligns with our values ✔️

06/12/2022

Limited online tickets are still available! (FAQs below)
December 10th (This Saturday) Paradox presents alongside and .x4 . Join us for a night of heavy low-end and rolling hypnotic techno to celebrate our 1-year anniversary as Paradox.

Here are some FAQs about the party and venue to brush up with whether you have attended one of our parties or this will be your first time

✔️ Gender neutral bathrooms
✔️ Safe and inclusive dancefloor
✔️ Awareness team
✔️ 4 AM extended bar
✔️ KV2 Custom sound setup
✔️ Custom lighting installation
✔️ 10 PM till late
✔️ Fully stocked cash and card bar
✔️ No photo/video policy

Ticket Link in Bio

28/11/2022

Artist spotlight: Circumscums
Catch the Toronto duo play a special set for the Paradox one year anniversary party Dec 10!
Loopy, sexy and hypnotic grooves till the lights come on.

Safe and inclusive dancefloor Extended 4AM Bar Licence
Custom KV2 Sound Design
Custom lighting installation
Full Cash and Card Bar

Tickets in Bio

21/11/2022

Artist spotlight: .x4
Igniting new sounds, this eclectic Canadian electronic music producer captures dance floors wherever she goes with high-octane experimental sets. Ang brings futuristic takes on techno, acid, idm, 90s, 2000's trance and gabber, alongside other-worldly grooves that must be felt to be believed. Having played all across her home country, she is now expanding internationally, pioneering a sonic experience not just for the ears but for the mind.

14/11/2022

Artist Spotlight: Lindsey Herbert
In her aspiring career, beginning at age 16, Lindsey Herbert has continued to drift towards the deeper realms of techno, constantly honing her craft as a DJ and getting involved with the thriving scene in San Francisco. Fast-forward to 2021 and Lindsey has truly become a recognized name in her city and beyond, in large part thanks to her unique signature sets— true journeys that explore alternating soundscapes laced together by dark, deep and heavy textures, as well psychedelic elements and ethereal melodies; and now her productions as well.

Lindsey has played the likes of Tresor, Lehhman Club and /:: About Blank in Berlin as well as in many other countries across Europe and the Middle-East. Honing and sharing her craft in the thriving scene in San Francisco as a resident for and as well in Arizona for the likes of Her productions are hypnotic, deep, loopy and powerful and have gained international recognition.
Look out for her upcoming release November 15 on Paula Temple’s label Noise Manifesto.

Paradox hosts a safe and inclusive dance floor
Custom KV2 Sound System
Custom Lighting
Fully Stocked Cash and Card bar

10/10/2022

Paradox presents:
Lindsey grew her love for techno in the well established West coast scene, and is now one of the leading international producers and DJs for hypnotic techno.
Lindsey joins us for her Toronto debut on December 10 for an extended 3 hour set.
Support by .x4 and
Custom sound design
Custom lighting design
Fully stocked Cash and card bar
At Paradox we prioritize a safe and inclusive dance floor.
Ticket link in bio

08/10/2022

TONIGHT!
Paradox Presents: Developer ( ) alongside the city's best techno talents
Address: 209 Geary Avenue (West end warehouse with newly renovated gender neutral bathrooms)
Time: 10pm-5am
KV2 Custom Sound Setup
Custom lighting setup
Coat check
Cash and card bar

26/09/2022

OCTOBER 8 ARTIAT SPOTLIGHT: Emily Nicoll is the founder, curator, and label manager of Aquaregia, a Toronto-based label with a signature sound of dreamy acid techno.

Through her Aquaregia imprint, Emily hand selects top-grade acidic gems from both globally recognized artists and fresh talent to showcase her adoration for the sound of the 303. Platforming the likes of acid producers 747, Troma & PERS1, and Tin Man, along with techno and hypnotic masterminds including Téo Dréan, Nthng, Schacke, Primal Code and Elad Magdasi among others, she has built a sonic brand that is instantly recognizable as ‘Aquaregia’.

Catch her take you on a masterful journey alongside and with our favorite KV2 Soundsystem
Tickets in Bio

19/09/2022

October 8 Artist Spotlight: Measure Divide is the solo project of music producer Fahad Ahmad who has been pushing the envelope of techno for over a decade under numerous pseudonyms. His productions bounce between the realm of techno, industrial and post-punk. His Incredible dedication and hard work has seen him perform in some of the finest institutions in the techno landscape including Berghain, Tresor, Under Club and Stereo. In 2013 he founded an events brand under the name of Format in order to showcase forward thinking international artists and mold the future sound of Toronto. Bookings have included the likes of Jeff Mills, DVS1, Planetary Assault Systems, Dax J, Paula Temple and more.
Catch Measure Divide close out the night with his brand of hard hitting raw and stripped down techno for Paradox presents: Developer to make this night a memorable one.
Safe Dancefloor
KV2 Soundsystem
Tickets in Bio 😈

31/03/2022

DID SOMEONE SAY 4.0 SOUNDSYSTEM
As always, our focus on production is at the forefront of our parties. Because of that, we have one of the best Soundsystems in the city for techno listening lined up for April 9 with a 4.0 KV2 soundsystem (you will be surrounded and immersed wherever you go with a stack in each corner of the venue) courtesy of our friends at AlienInFlux. Come bathe in acidy sounds and hard booms with and
Tickets selling fast!

29/03/2022

747 is a DJ and producer from Vancouver. Best known for his acidic contributions to Aquaregia, he continues to impress with each and every release. Like his hypnotic DJ sets, his tracks are constantly evolving with a mixture of lush pads, dreamy soundscapes, and the sonically pleasing sound of the 303. Inspired by the sounds of Berlin, Detroit, and the acid legends, his sound is high-fidelity yet old-school, uplifting yet melancholic, a journey with no destination.

His most notable release, the widely acclaimed Aurora Centralis EP, immediately brought 747 to the forefront of the acid techno scene, while the title track captivated floors around the world. He saw a quick rise the following year with his eight-track Paleo series on Aquaregia. The acidic collection was well received and built a loyal following for his particular brand of melancholic acid, leading him to bookings at some of the world’s most renowned clubs including Fabric and Rex.
Ticket link: https://ra.co/events/1510871

22/03/2022

Emptyshell is a powerhouse of a Producer first and DJ second who shows her love for the darker and more raw sides of techno through her productions and sets. With recent releases on Crisis of Man and on Melt Trax being supported everywhere and soon to be released music coming on Sara Landry’s label Hekate, you'll be in for a treat to hear tracks that will control your feet to dance the night away. Don’t miss her Toronto debut on April 9 as we bring 747 and Emptyshell to an industrial space modeled specifically for this party with a 4.0 KV2 sound system.
Tier 1 is almost sold out so grab your tickets at https://ra.co/events/1510871 before its too late

20/03/2022

At paradox we’re committed to curating a beautiful night of music and dance, in a safe and inclusive space.
At all our future events you will meet our awareness team, typically dressed in black with a glow stick around their neck.
They’re there to be your friend, keep an eye out that everyone has the space they need, staying hydrated and to help you in anyway they can, judgment free.
Please don’t hesitate to approach them should something arise, big or small.
We also have a team of advisors to help curate our events. With representation from all the different communities in our lovely city. so we can use their perspective, experience and knowledge to make sure everyone feels at home on our dance floor.

23/11/2021

Drawing inspiration from electronic African, House, Techno and more; Jelz is a Toronto based open format DJ that will make you move. Through her sets she strives to spread the sound of global dance while playing something for everyone.

She has taken stages in Toronto and beyond including but not limited to MURAL Festival, Electric Island, Coda, JERK and more. The Pep Rally resident’s sound constantly evolves as she aims to leave listeners feeling inspired and sweaty. If you’re not familiar, you’ll be a fan by the end of a Jelz set.
Catch Jelz control your every move on December 3rd

KV2 Soundsystem
Industrial Loft Space
Fully Stocked Bar
Ticket link: https://ra.co/events/1477095

21/11/2021

Our goal with paradox is to put the love for the music first. The only way to properly enjoy techno is on a big high quality sound system, serving you those delicious highs and hitting you with those heavy lows.
If you've been in the scene for a while you know about alienInFlux and their beautiful KV2 sound system that's been put to use in many parties in our city. For our first party we'll be having the wonderful alienInFlux crew to do exactly that with their KV2 sound system.
For those not familiar, he's a sample of one of their past setups.

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