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Karl “Lil D” Jordan and Ronald “Tinard” Washington reportedly face 20 years to life in prison for the murder

Two men have been convicted of murdering Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay. Karl “Lil D” Jordan and Ronald “Tinard” Washington were charged with the 2002 killing...

Photo of Eamon Harkin and Justin Carter DJing sitting on a green sofa in a pink-lit warehouse

In early 2009, Eamon Harkin and Justin Carter launched Mister Saturday Night. The party formed the roots of what would eventually become the beloved nightspot Nowadays, a “by us, for us” club that’s become a community hub for NYC’s nightlifers. Following the release of a sprawling box-set to mark the party’s 15th anniversary, and alongside a mix recorded live from the club, Harkin, Carter and a few of the compilation’s featured artists fill us in on what makes Mister Saturday Night so special

It began, as many projects do, because of a nagging discontent with the way that things were. It was the late ’00s, and New York...

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NYC’s Kellen303 debuts on Loosee with a dark and intricate new four-tracker, ‘Back In The Jungle’. Hear the acrobatic wobble of ‘Neon Breaks’ now

Kellen303 will release his new EP, ‘Back In The Jungle’, later this week. Listen to ‘Neon Breaks’ below. The NYC-based artist follows up the energetic...

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New York’s Lydo and Tomás Urquieta deliver four cuts of peak-time minimal with a techno aftershock on new EP, ‘Hand of God’

Lydo & Tomás Urquieta have linked up for a new EP, ‘Hand of God’, out later this month via X-TRA.SERVICES. Have an exclusive listen to...

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The David Kennerley-compiled book features over 200 flyers from legendary NYC queer parties like Purgatory and Lick It!

A new book showcasing club flyers from New York’s ‘90s queer scene is set to be released by Daken Press. Getting In (available to pre-order...

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Anna Morgan and Bell Curve curate 16 killer cuts from the global bass and breaks underground for their upcoming compilation, ‘Worst Behavior, Vol. 4’

Worst Behavior Recs is releasing a new compilation LP, ‘Worst Behavior, Vol. 4’, next month. Have an exclusive first listen to bastiengoat’s ‘to a level...

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Dee Diggs’ debut single, arriving via Brooklyn’s toucan sounds, is soaked in the same rapturous house spirit as her DJ sets

Dee Diggs will release her debut single, ‘Toss It’, via Brooklyn’s toucan sounds on 7th July. Listen to ‘Toss it (LADYMONIX Strut Remix)’ below. After...

"This store will be a hub for all our artists, fans, collaborators and partners around the world"

New York record label Razor-N-Tape is set to open a new record store. To mark its 10th anniversary, the prolific dance imprint will branch out...

Legendary New York club director Steve Adelman announces memoir

Adelman ran several iconic venues including Limelight and Tunnel in the 1980s and 1990s

New York club director Steve Adelman has announced details of his new memoir. Having run four of the NYC's biggest clubs - Limelight, Tunnel, Palladium...

Brooklyn club Rash damaged following arson attack

A GoFundMe has been launched by the club to immediately support staff and to eventually help with repairs

Brooklyn club Rash was hit with a fire caused by an arson attack on Sunday, 3rd April. Shortly before Sunday night's event was due to...

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More than 75% of the city's residents fully vaccinated

New York City has lifted its vaccine requirements for entertainment venues. From 7th March, clubs and live gig spaces, as well as bars, restaurants, and...

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It comes 18 months after two men were charged with the 2002 killing of the New York DJ

The murder trial of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay has been scheduled for September. 18 months on from two men being charged with the 2002 killing...

The legendary performer reportedly died of complications caused by novel coronavirus

Nashom Wooden of the Ones has passed away at age 50, a victim of COVID-19.

Wooden, born in Brooklyn, first rose to notoriety in the...

Its previous store shut its doors on New Year's Day

New York record store Halcyon has opened a new location in Brooklyn.

With vinyl sales expected to take over CD sales for the first time...

From: Philadelphia, PA, USA

For Fans Of: Ross From Friends, DJ Seinfeld, Mall Grab

Three Tunes: ‘Fade Away’, ‘Tears Drop’, ‘Ahead Of Time’

Birthed out of the lo-fi blogosphere, Baltra’s music allows for space but can also feel like a white-knuckle ride, serendipitous but also concise. Discovering new...

An intersection that he once called home will become Christopher Wallace Way on 10th June...

The Notorious B.I.G. is to have a Brooklyn street named after him.

The Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation revealed that the Fulton Street intersection between Gates Avenue...

It's an "industrial catacomb... making it ideal for techno"...

A new techno club will open in New York on 10th May.

Described by the owners as an "industrial catacomb ... making it ideal for...

Thankfully, plans to re-locate the venue are afoot...

It's been announced that New York venue Highline Ballroom will be forced to close next month.

The news comes after the lease for the 700-capacity...

Best of North America 2018

House of Yes is anything but your typical nightclub. Located in Brooklyn’s eclectic Bushwick neighborhood, this rhinestone studded fun-house has become a haven for all...

Incomparable NYC DJ/Producer Kim Ann Foxman gives Hunter Lombard’s ‘Raeh’ a percussive acid rework on Brooklyn’s Jack Dept. label...

NYC DJ/producer Hunter Lombard FKA Peal will release her debut EP tomorrow 4th April on Brooklyn’s Jack Dept label. The ‘Eris’ EP features three fierce...