"I hope the visitors discover what liberation sounds like" Honey Dijon is curating a jukebox installation for the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in Manhattan. Part of a new exhibition marking the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, the installation recreates the original jukebox and music playing at the now-iconic Stonewall Inn gay bar [...]
New legislation finally ends all restrictions that prevented dancing in entertainment establishments New York's City Council has approved a new piece of legislation that supports the growth and expansion of nightlife businesses. Called the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity, the bill was passed on June 6th. It removes 1960s-era zoning codes that [...]
Located within the industrial confines of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the 104,000-square-foot space opens on June 7th. A new warehouse venue is opening in Brooklyn, New York, next month. Located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, a waterfront industrial complex that was once a shipyard, Brooklyn Storehouse will host electronic music acts, fashion shows, art [...]
Kevin Aviance's life story unfolds as a vibrant symphony of resilience and artistry, deeply resonating within the black queer community and leaving an indelible mark on society's cultural tapestry. By Kevin Aviance Growing up in a bustling household set the stage for my life's symphony—a blend of chaos, harmony, and relentless drive. My [...]
Visit these destinations to experience and understand the enduring power, prevalence and history of Black house music. As many already know, house music has always been heralded in Black and marginalized communities, and like many musical genres, it originated at a time when collective frustrations were high. While many identify the genre with the [...]
Released 40 years ago, Talking Heads’ fifth album was a firm fixture in Larry Levan’s tastemaking Paradise Garage record bag. A stone-cold new wave disco classic filled with now-iconic hits, it spread through New York’s clubs like wildfire. Here, Ben Cardew learns how ‘Speaking In Tongues’ enshrined one of the era’s least classifiable bands [...]
"I always had a sense for what a club should look like from a DJ's perspective," the artist told RA. New York nightlife veteran Eli Escobar is opening his own club in Brooklyn next month. Called Gabriela, it's located on the site of former Williamsburg venue Kinfolk 90. December 15th is the official [...]
Danny Tenaglia will deliver a masterclass in DJing that can only come from someone with nearly 50 years of experience under his belt. In 1976, at 16, Danny Tenaglia's parents were okay with him playing his first DJ gig at the confusingly named Miami Lounge in Brooklyn. The caveat was that his older [...]
Award-winning DJ and producer Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee, is set to make history on October 7, 2023, when he becomes the first South African act to headline Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show will feature a 12-piece orchestra, surprise guests, and a 360-degree stage setup, according to Billboard. Black Coffee will [...]
More conglomerates, venture capitalists and private equity companies are dabbling in our industry, drawn by its potential for growth, tech integration and high engagement rates. When Skrillex, Four Tet and Fred again.. took New York's Madison Square Garden by storm in February, investors were paying attention. The trio's ability to merge fans across the [...]