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Photo of Anané. She's posing in profile against a grey background. She's wearing a red flannel shirt, large hoop earrings and a dark hat with a wide rim

On one level, Anané’s new EP, ‘Take A Ride’, is a playful throwback to the musical opulence of the disco era. But it cuts deeper than that. As the vocalist and songwriter explains, it’s also an ode to unity, freedom, and her own sense of confidence

There’s an attention-grabbing point at the four-and-a-half-minute mark of ‘High’, one of the highlights off Anané Martins-Vega’s ‘Take A Ride’, her new six-track release on...

New York club Nowadays announces weekly 24-hour party from next month

Kevin Saunderson, Ryan Elliott, quest?onmarq and ISAbella are scheduled to perform at Nonstop's first 24-hour party of 2024

Ridgewood, Queens club Nowadays has announced that its monthly 24-hour party, Nonstop, will be a regular weekend fixture throughout 2024. Starting 6th January 2024, the...

New York appoints new executive director for nightlife

Jeffrey Garcia, a retired detective and hospitality business owner, will lead the Office of Nightlife as NYC Mayor Eric Adams aims to "cut red tape for the nightlife industry"

New York City has appointed a new nightlife mayor, Jeffrey Garcia. The move comes after the exit of Ariel Palitz, the first person to hold...

Mister Saturday Night 15th Anniversary

Floating Points' first ever US gig and a 2010 Optimo set also feature 

A 15-cassette box set has been unveiled to mark 15 years of celebrated New York party Mister Saturday Night. The collection will go on sale...

ARC founder and director B. George poses among vinyl

The brains behind ARC want to secure its future in archiving as well as establish the non-profit as a public institution 

The ARChive of Contemporary Music (ARC) is seeking a permanent home for its physical collection of popular music, which is the largest in the world...

Beastie Boys Ad-Rock and Mike D speak at dedicated square unveiling ceremony: Watch

"I also want to thank New York City in the form of all this incredible music that we grew up on, that formed us..." Mike D said at Saturday's event

Ad-Rock and Mike D spoke at the unveiling ceremony for Beastie Boys Square this past the weekend. The ceremony took place on a street in...

Poster for The Criterion Channel's ‘Hip-Hop 50’ film series

Classic including Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing, and the John Singleton movies Boyz N The Hood and Poetic Justice feature in the programme

A film series celebrating 50 years of hip-hop is being launched by The Criterion Channel next month. Beginning on 1st August, the programme will showcase...

History and evolution of New York City house music explored in new book by DJ Disciple

The Beat, The Scene, The Sound chronicles "the rise, fall and rebirth" of house music in the city that never sleeps

A new book looking at the history and evolution of New York City house music has recently been published. Written by NYC DJ Disciple and...

Kerri Chandler DJing

Both founders have “exciting new projects in the pipeline”

Kerri Chandler has announced that Madhouse Records, the label that he co-founded with Mel Medalie, is to cease trading. Chandler, recipient of DJ Mag's Lifetime...

New York has a new 140-capacity club, Outer Heaven

The Bowery venue has two rooms — a cocktail lounge and a "microclub" — fitted with Danley soundsystems designed by the founder of Output and Cielo

There's a new club open in New York City for dance music heads. Outer Heaven is a 140-capacity, two-room space in the Bowery district of...

New York DJ and club fixture Dino Calvao has died

The 63-year-old, who'd been active on the NYC dance scene since the mid-'70s, was beloved for his enthusiastic presence, consistent support of the clubbing community and championing of new talent

Dino Calvao, New York DJ and club scene figure, has died. Calvao passed away on 4th January after suffering a heart attack, his son confirmed...

MoMA Ready releases new 17-track collection, ‘Body 22’: Listen

The release spans tracks produced between 2013 and 2022

MoMA Ready has dropped a new 17-track collection, 'Body 22'. Check it out below. Collecting music produced between 2013 and 2022, the album was released...

Free overdose prevention kits to be provided in New York City clubs and bars under new legislation

"This bill will put lifesaving tools into the hands of more New Yorkers and train them on how to save lives," Mayor Eric Adams' office said

New York City has passed legislation that aims to prevent opioid overdose deaths in the city's bars and clubs. Titled Intro 56, the bill will...

Brooklyn's Bossa Nova Civic Club reopens after nine months

The venue was forced to close at the start of this year due to a fire in its building

Brooklyn venue Bossa Nova Civic Club has reopened after nine months of inaction. The venue returned this past weekend with a line-up that included Juliana...

Pharrell Williams New York Yankees

The artist's brand, Billionaire Boys Club, has a new collaborative clothing line with the team

Pharrell Williams threw the first pitch at a New York Yankees game this week, as the iconic baseball team beat hometown rivals the Mets in...

jamesk

It drops via Anthony Naples and Jenny Slattery’s Incienso imprint in September

james K has announced details of her forthcoming second album, 'Random Girl'. Accompanying the announcement is the video for lead single 'Eiv Mude', which you...

Beastie Boys honoured with their own street name in New York City

After the initial proposal was rejected in 2014, "Beastie Boys Square" will soon reside on the Lower East Side

Beastie Boys will finally be honoured with their own street name in New York City's Lower East Side. After an initial proposal was rejected in...

New exhibition documents the evolution of music photography

Iconic photos of Sade, Erykah Badu, David Bowie, John Cage and more will be on display in Manhattan this summer

A new exhibition exploring the evolution of music photography is coming to New York City this summer. Studio Stage takes over the Pace Gallery in...

RASH Brooklyn

A crowd-funding campaign has already raised more than $100,000, with a new clothing line also on sale

Brooklyn nightclub RASH has confirmed its plans to reopen this autumn after an arson attack earlier this year left the address badly damaged and unable...

New York street named after '90s hip-hop artist Big L

The tribute was unveiled on what would have been the late rapper's 48th birthday

A street in East Harlem, New York has been named after the late '90s hip-hop artist known as Big L. Big L, real name Lamont...