Black Rainbow was an electro and new wave monthly dance party produced by True Mother Records. Conceived by Mark Gertz of Chicago’s Dark Wave Disco and cultural producer Rowynn Dumont, the party began as an underground event on the Lower East Side, accessed through the kitchen of a Mexican restaurant.
The party quickly gained momentum through handmade flyers and DIY installations, drawing a dedicated crowd and attracting notable guest DJs including Tommie Sunshine (Brooklyn Fire Records), Jeremy Dawson (Shiny Toy Guns), and Alexander Technique (Techno Rebels Only).
Over time, Black Rainbow became a cult-legendary party, earning DoNYC Top Picks honors in 2019 and 2021. The residency ran through 2025, with resident DJs including Mark Gertz, Supes Base, Rowynn Dumont, and Shah Malik.
Past residents included:
Jeremy Bastard; Matt Wells (Jaded Lover); Conrad Clifton (Infinite Pool Records); Blake Miller (Moving Units); Heavy Halo (John Bourke / Mike McKeever); John Voltains (OverDrive Boston); Heaven Malone; Kelly Hurt; Furusho von Puttkammer; Cassidy Haley; and Sergio Douglas.
Jeremy Bastard; Matt Wells (Jaded Lover); Conrad Clifton (Infinite Pool Records); Blake Miller (Moving Units); Heavy Halo (John Bourke / Mike McKeever); John Voltains (OverDrive Boston); Heaven Malone; Kelly Hurt; Furusho von Puttkammer; Cassidy Haley; and Sergio Douglas.
Photos by Conrad Clifton