ROOM TWO welcomes Tesfa Williams for a special vinyl set Upstairs at The Lower Third
London’s underground continues to evolve and ROOM TWO is fast becoming one of the spaces documenting that progression from the inside out. Returning tonight to the upstairs of The Lower Third, the party once again centres Black electronic music in all its forms; past, present and future with a line-up that bridges generations, styles and intentions.
At the heart of it is a rare appearance from Tesfa Williams, a figure whose contribution to UK dance music spans over two decades. His career has never followed a straight line; instead, it’s traced the overlaps between UK club movements, from early grime foundations through to house, techno and the wider diasporic rhythms that continue to shape his sound today. Rather than sitting within one scene, his work has consistently moved between them, documenting shifts in Black electronic music as they happen.
More recently, his transition from T.Williams to Tesfa Williams marked something deeper than a name change: a conscious reclamation of identity and heritage, with his music increasingly rooted in ancestry, storytelling and the global Black dance continuum. That journey culminated in his debut album Raves of Future Past, a project that distilled decades of sound system culture into a forward-facing statement—one that simultaneously honours grime, house, techno and Afro-diasporic rhythms.
Tonight’s set arrives with added significance. Fresh from celebrating his birthday earlier this week, Williams will be stepping up for a special vinyl set—an intentional format that mirrors both his DJ philosophy and his deep relationship with dancefloor history. Expect a journey shaped by physical records and instinct, moving through house, garage, broken beat and beyond, with the kind of pacing that comes from years behind the decks rather than trends.
The wider line-up holds that same sense of continuity. Emerging duo Tashwayy Sounds opens the night, laying the groundwork with a sound rooted in rhythm and atmosphere. Resident favourite Ronnie Loko follows, bringing a blend of contemporary club pressure and deeper influences, before Tesfa steps in. Closing duties fall to resident Sabrina-Anne, whose sets have become a defining part of the ROOM TWO identity.
As the night continues to grow, ROOM TWO is carving out space for something that feels increasingly necessary: a platform that treats Black electronic music as an evolving culture with history, depth and direction, not just a moment. With Tesfa Williams at the centre of this edition, that idea comes into sharper focus.
Tickets for ROOM TWO are available to purchase via DICE.