BEHIND THE SCENES: HEATSIGNAL'S FURNACE
Two floors, one warehouse, and a night of tech house at The Playground.
Two floors, one warehouse, and a night of tech house at The Playground.
Published September 2026 · 5 min read
heatsignal's FURNACE was one of the more memorable nights I've played in Pittsburgh. It's an underground rave held at The Playground, and the party spanned two full floors of the building, each with its own sound and its own energy, running for most of the night.
Playing a space like this is a different job than a wedding or a club set. There's no fixed timeline to follow and no schedule of speeches or toasts, just a crowd that's there to move, and a set that has to earn its energy in real time.
A few things that matter most in a setting like this:
Two floors of music running at once meant the building had its own rhythm all night, people moving between rooms, energy building on one floor while the other cooled off, then trading places later on. It was one of those nights where the crowd and the music built off each other for hours, exactly the kind of set that reminds me why underground and club events are still some of my favorite bookings.
You can watch video from this set and others on our video sets page. If you're planning a club night, rave, or private party and want that same energy, check out what we offer on our parties & events page.