Tim Sweeney is a name synonymous with dance music and New York City. Although it’s rare to see his name on club line ups these days, there was a period in the 2000s and 2010s where he was the most ...
Oh sound. Oh the joy that it brings. A good soundsystem is a must for any club that is worth a damn. These days, a number of bars have been stepping up the sound game across the city. A number of ...
Being a DJ isn’t always easy. Sure, the party is fun, and nothing beats getting to share music you love with people on the dancefloor. But you know what isn’t fun, the hustle. New York is one (if n...
Laura June Kirsch: Reckless Abandon In Brooklyn
We spoke to photographer Laura June Kirsch about the first wave of the Williamsburg music scene, living with reckless abandon, and the internet generation. Words by Lauren Murada. This article is ...
Don’t Ruin The Party - Make It Better
We’re going to start today’s conversation with a little bit of club etiquette. I think it goes without saying that you shouldn’t act like a dickhead when you’re at the club. You should check your e...
In the past week the city has been hit with snow, wind and rain storms, and while that might stop most people from going out, I guess New Yorkers are just a different breed. I attended Synthicide’s...
The City That Never (Ever) Sleeps
It’s 2024, baby. And while some of you might be still nursing a hangover and contemplating Dry January, the party in New York never stops. Nowadays is celebrating the new year with four weekends ...
Oh New Year’s Eve, it could be the best night of your life or the worst night of the year. Are you going to find the perfect stranger to make out with at midnight or is someone going to throw up on...
Mellow or High for Naughty or Nice
Whether you’re looking to feel the spirit of Christmas or the spirit of disco this weekend, there are countless parties happening across NYC where you can be naughty or nice. Before we talk about t...
Williamsburg For The Right Reasons
In big news out of Brooklyn this week, there is a new club opening and it’s made for music lovers. Gabriela is opening in the old Kinfolk space on Wythe Ave in Williamsburg this Friday. Its motto ...
New York can leave a lot to be desired sometimes. It frequently comes in at number one on lists of the worlds’ most expensive cities, it’s dirty, there are rats everywhere, and it’s freezing for al...
Disco Is Everything - Including Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a topic that we haven’t touched on yet in this publication but 2023 has been a big year for the genre - its 50th Anniversary. A party in the Bronx on August 11, 1973, is widely conside...
Thanksgiving Eve is one of the biggest party nights in New York City. Like, one tier down from New Years or Halloween. That may come as a surprise to some but it’s because New York is full of peopl...
Under The Underground Party Scene
It doesn’t matter how many years you’ve spent on the dancefloor in New York City, there’s always a new party to discover. There is one such party happening this weekend that caught our eye by the H...
Despite all the fun that’s had at parties, throwing parties isn’t always the funnest job in the world. To be honest, the party is the easy part. There are almost 100 things that happen before the ...
When Ballroom culture came to the forefront of nightlife culture in the 1980s, it saved people from their gloomy reality; the city was broke, crime rates were up, crack was destroying neighborhoods...
Avoid Amateur Hour on Halloween
Halloween for Party Professionals Let’s be real, Halloween can be one of the most amateur hour nights of the year. For normies, they plan this night out for months; the costume, the party, the preg...
Good Room Anniversary Party Weekend Every week we will share with you where the best "Music-First" dance parties will be held across New York City. Don't forget to check out the discount code ...