Events

June 26, 2025

Public Records

Refraction returns to the iconic Public Records. On 26 June, we’re back in Brooklyn for a night at one of NYC’s most legendary venues — Public Records, a sanctuary where sound, art, and intention collide. In collaboration with Reown and powered by IRL, we present RESET: a full-venue takeover from 9PM to 2AM across three immersive sonic zones and a curated exhibition bridging digital culture and physical space. This marks Refraction’s long-awaited return to Public Records — one of the most thoughtfully designed music venues in the world — every room tuned for presence. Your ticket to the event is the first stop on your IRL journey. IRL is your cultural loyalty card, allowing you to unlock rewards and access to exclusive events and experiences, simply by doing the things you love. Learn more at irl.energy. Don’t miss our return to the best dance floor in NYC. 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗣 Sound Room INVT – electronic alchemists from Miami blending techno, UK bass, and Latin rhythms into explosive, hardware-driven live sets. INVT has gone b2b with Skream, Skee Mask, and DJ Python, with past sets at Circoloco, Fabric, and Panorama Bar. A defining force in Miami’s underground, they’re also behind a prolific catalog and DIY fashion line. LADIEZ DRINK FREE – Drupe Jam, Mariposa, and Perna form this Brooklyn-based trio known for hypnotic vocals, sleazy basslines, and sets that flirt with chaos. Their chemistry has lit up parties across NYC, and they’ve shared stages with acts like AceMo, Umfang, and quest?onmarc. Each member brings a deep, distinct sonic identity that melts into the collective. Upstairs Ash Lauryn – Detroit-born, Atlanta-based Ash Lauryn champions Black dance music with soulful, refined energy. A staple at Panorama Bar, Printworks, and Afropunk, she’s played alongside Moodymann, Joe Claussell, and Ron Trent. Her "Underground & Black" platform spans a beloved NTS show, podcast, and Movement Festival residencies. Kristine Barilli – A fixture in NYC’s scene, Kristin has played with DJ Harvey, James Murphy, and 2ManyDJs, and held roles as Music Director for Public Records and Fotografiska. Her sets travel through obscure global gems with punk flair — expect sleaze, grit, and unexpected turns. She also helms the monthly "Totally Corrupt" show on The Lot Radio. Atrium Rowan Spencer – PR’s own Rowan Spencer curates soulful, vinyl-heavy journeys through jazz, house, and funk. He’s played at Elsewhere, Le Bain, and more, and co-founded the hybrid dining/listening space MPC Restaurant. Known for intimate, intentional selections, Rowan blends DJing, film scoring, and curation into one seamless practice. 𝗘𝗫𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 Emily Edelman Ikaro Cavalcante IXShells LOVID Lorna Mills JAH x LATASHA Nicolas Sassoon p1xelfool Setta Studio x Danny Daze Sky Goodman