What Exactly Is Framework? A Beginner’s Guide to the Team Behind the Halloween Takeover
Halloween weekend in Arizona is about to get a whole lot more interesting.
For years, Relentless Beats has been known for delivering massive bass festivals, warehouse takeovers, and unforgettable holiday events. This October, they’re bringing something a little different to the desert. On Friday, October 30, they partnered with a premier Los Angeles-based independent underground electronic music promoter and event producer founded by Kobi Danan and Erik Litmanovich called Framework. They are joining forces with Relentless Beats to host a house-focused Halloween experience at the Rawhide Event Center, featuring Chris Stussy, Rossi., Marsolo, and Natalia Roth. Even better, the event is taking place just steps away from night one of HEX 2026, giving fans the rare opportunity to bounce between two completely different worlds of electronic music in a single evening. For anyone who has never heard of Framework before, this is the perfect introduction.
Founded by Kobi Danan and Erik Litmanovich, Framework has become one of the most respected names in underground electronic music by focusing on something simple: creating unforgettable experiences where the music is always the main character. The Los Angeles-based team has built its reputation through thoughtful curation, bringing together world-class artists, unique venues, and crowds who are there to truly experience the journey of a DJ set. Instead of chasing trends, Framework has stayed dedicated to the culture of underground house music, creating events that feel more like intimate European club experiences than traditional festivals. Every detail, from the artist selection to the atmosphere inside the room, is designed to let the music breathe. That attention to connection is what has made Framework special. The team understands that the most powerful moments in dance music are not always the biggest drops or the loudest productions. Sometimes it is a perfectly timed transition, a bassline that pulls an entire crowd together, or a late-night groove that makes thousands of people feel like they are sharing one unforgettable moment.
Over the years, Framework has helped bring artists like Michael Bibi, PAWSA, Fisher, Black Coffee, Solomun, CamelPhat, and Mochakk to unforgettable stages, establishing themselves as one of the leading forces in the underground scene. For Arizona fans discovering Framework for the first time, this Halloween partnership is not simply another event announcement. It is an introduction to a team that has spent years shaping the underground sound across North America.
The Framework Halloween event will be hosted by Chris Stussy, one of the fastest rising names in minimal and deep tech house. The Dutch producer has become a favorite among underground fans thanks to his infectious basslines, crisp percussion, and effortlessly groovy productions. His sets aren’t about massive drops. Instead, they slowly build momentum through rolling rhythms that keep crowds dancing for hours. If you’ve never experienced minimal house before, Stussy is one of the best artists to introduce you to the genre.
Joining him on the lineup is Rossi., another artist helping shape the modern minimal house movement. The UK producer is known for stripped-back grooves, warm basslines, and tracks that prioritize rhythm over spectacle. His music thrives in intimate club environments, making every subtle transition feel rewarding. Fans of labels like Solid Grooves will immediately recognize his style.
Italian producer Marsolo brings another layer of underground energy to the lineup. His productions blend deep tech grooves, funky house rhythms, and infectious percussion that instantly pull you onto the dance floor, but there is much more happening beneath the surface. His tracks often pair classic, sample-driven drum patterns with warm synth work that gives each record a nostalgic yet refreshing feel. Rather than focusing solely on making people dance, Marsolo builds emotion into his music, allowing each song to unfold naturally and tell its own story. Every listener can take something different away from it, but the goal remains the same: to create a genuine connection with the crowd that lasts long after the set is over.
Opening the night is Natalia Roth, a Puerto Rico-born DJ, producer, and vocalist whose journey into electronic music began after immersing herself in the island’s underground techno scene. Inspired by the way music could completely transform the atmosphere of a dance floor, she developed a sound that blends modern minimal house with driving techno, creating sets that are equal parts hypnotic and high-energy. Her background as a pianist, guitarist, and songwriter adds another layer to her performances, allowing her to approach dance music with both technical precision and emotion. Now based in Miami, Natalia has continued to evolve her sound while creating her own event and label project, Melódie, launched in 2017, which began as Puerto Rican parties before becoming both a platform and a creative anchor. Today she describes Melódie as “events and a record label,” further cementing herself as one of the rising names in the underground house and techno community. Whether she’s building tension through rolling percussion or locking listeners into a deep groove, her sets are designed to pull you into the moment and keep you there. It’s the kind of patient storytelling that Framework has become known for.
One of the biggest advantages of this event is its location. While Framework delivers an intimate house experience inside Rawhide Event Center, HEX 2026 will be taking over the surrounding grounds with bass music, dubstep, and high-energy festival production. Since organizers have positioned both events within walking distance of each other, attendees can spend part of the evening immersed in Chris Stussy’s hypnotic grooves before wandering over to catch earth-shaking bass from one of Arizona’s biggest Halloween festivals.
For longtime house fans, this collaboration brings one of the country’s premier underground promoters to Arizona. For everyone else, it offers the perfect opportunity to discover why Framework has become such a respected name in dance music. Whether you’re there for the rolling basslines, the intimate club atmosphere, or simply to experience a different side of electronic music before heading back into the chaos of HEX, this Halloween promises something truly unique. Sometimes the best festival memories come from stepping outside your comfort zone, and this partnership makes doing exactly that easier than ever.
You can get tickets to Chris Stussy’s Halloween Framework event HERE and for Hex HERE.
