Hi everyone welcome or welcome back to my channel.
I quit my job last week and I wrote about it (sorry — you have to pay for my aimless thoughts). What better way to celebrate than to go out all week?
I was actually supposed to be in LA right now, but my trip got cancelled because it was supposed to be a work retreat 😬 which wouldn’t have been awkward at all methinks!
What else is new? I got flowers for the first time on Valentine’s Day… someone sent them while they were in LONDON. There was a whole mystery around it and I was hitting up all my friends asking them if they send it, but they were like “no lol.” But then someone admitted it was them and now my heart is FULL.
Also, tonight I’m interviewing Hudson Mohawke on “Quickies” my live Amp show with the FADER. Get the app here and tune in tonight to hear us talk horny memes, “Cbat,” and more.
Anyway, I’m probably going to be staying in for the most part because I’m broke so become a paid subscriber to support me and my journey on not having a full-time job!!! BUUUUUT if I were to go out, here’s where I’d be going.
⇢ THURS • FEB 23, 2023
A JERSEY CLUB PARTY PT. 2 w/ Dj Fade, DJ Jayhood, Tone Capo, DJ Fresh, Mike GIP + hosted by DJ Smallz @ South Beach Bar & Grill
476 Main St, East Orange, NJ 07018
21+
10PM - late
$20-30
Genres: [DANCE + Hip-Hop] Real Jersey Club shit
This party is going to be so crazy, I’m literally coming from Bushwick for this. You will be here if you’re a real one.
ROOSEVELT, Lauren Yoon, Stevedreez + more @ Elsewhere
599 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
21+
10PM - late
Free before 12AM w/ RSVP, $30 after
Genres: [DANCE] Disco, house, deep house, pop
German singer-songwriter ROOSEVELT is doing a DJ set with Brooklyn-based Lauren Yoon in the hall, but what I’m most excited about is the Stevedreez DJ set in the loft. He’s been one of my favorite artists in the last couple of years and I’ve been itching to see him live!
dweller w/ GRRL + DJ Manny @ Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
21+
10PM - 4 AM
Free before 10 PM, $10 before 12 AM, $15 after - TICKETS AT THE DOOR ONLY
Genres: [DANCE] Experimental, techno, IDM, footwork
dweller is going to be seen often in this newsletter because Frankie knows how to BOOK. But one of the most eclectic nights of the festival has to go to experimental producer GRRL and TEKLIFE icon DJ Manny.
Suasimodo @ BierWax
556 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
21+
8PM - 11PM
Free
Genres: [Hip-Hop + Jazz] Downtempo, breakbeats
Brooklyn’s Suasimodo is spinning an all-vinyl set at Black-owned BierWax, a craft beer bar in Prospect Heights. The artist has been doing 30 mixes for 30 days this month, so show out and support the consistency.
⇢ FRI • FEB 24, 2023
LUCID DREAM w/ BODEGAPARTY, DR. GABBA, nextdimensional + Yesterdayneverhappened @ Mood Ring
1260 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
21+
10PM - 4AM
$20 at the door
Genres: [DANCE] Club, techno, house, jungle, breakbeats + more
BODEGAPARTY is one of my favorite DJs that I found in the last year and Yesterdayneverhappened makes some of my favorite flips, so this is a must-see.
DIAMOND SHOWERS w/ DJ Freedom, Funky Reggae House Party, FLWRSHRK + BABEITSPURR @ Le Bain
The Standard, High Line, 848 Washington St, New York, NY 10014
21+
10PM
Free w/ RSVP
Genres: [DANCE] Disco, R&B, Jersey Club, Drum n Bass, Ampiano
I’m not a fan of Manhattan clubs, but Le Bain has honestly been putting up some sick lineups. Of course, I also have to spread the gospel of my good friend FLWRSHRK too, so there’s that.
AKAI SOLO, Quelle Chris, Cleo Reed + DJ Sets by a²z @ Public Records
233 Butler St. Brooklyn NY 11217
21+
7:30 PM
$28
Genres: [Hip-Hop] Rap, Soul, R&B
I profiled AKAI SOLO on The FADER last year for his latest album, Spirit Roaming, and he’s one of the sweetest, most talented souls around. With support from Detroit emcee Quelle Chris and NYC soul singer Cleo Reed, this stacked lineup is something you won’t want to miss if you love hip-hop.
Madam X, Jubilee + Star Eyes @ Public Records
233 Butler St. Brooklyn NY 11217
21+
11 PM
$20
Genres: [DANCE] Bass
As usual, an all-femme lineup is one of the best of the week. Three legends on one stage… the kind of shit you only get in NYC on a random Friday night.
⇢ SAT • FEB 25, 2023
dweller Nonstop w/ Sterling Juan Diaz, Loraine James, Introspekt, DJ Shannon, OK Williams, Al Ester + Lakuti @ Nowadays
56-06 Cooper Ave, Queens, NY 11385
21+
10 PM - the next day
$20-40 depending on time, cheaper with RSVP
Genres: [DANCE] Garage, techno, drum n bass, house + more
If you’ve not experienced a Nowadays nonstop, doing dweller nonstop might actually change your life. I’m a fan of everything DJ Shannon does and Introspekt is a crazy garage artist, so this is one of the top picks of the week, tbh.
SET TIMES BELOW:
22:00 - 01:00 Sterling Juan Diaz
01:00 - 02:00 Loraine James (Live)
02:00 - 05:00 Introspekt
05:00 - 09:00 DJ Shannon
09:00 - 14:00 OK Williams
14:00 - 17:00 Al Ester
17:00 - Close Lakuti
BACK IN THE DAY ALBUM RELEASE SHOW w/ Swami Sound, FiFi Zhang + Stonie Blue @ Elsewhere
599 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
18+
7 PM
$25 [[SOLD OUT]]
Genres: [DANCE] Garage, house, drum n bass, dubstep
If you know me, you know I’m at every Swami Sound party and this week is no different. Come celebrate the release of his debut album, Back In The Day (if you can even get in). It’s going to be the best time.
BACK IN THE DAY ALBUM RELEASE AFTER PARTY w/ Tama Gucci, Swami Sound + Dazegxd @ Mi Sabor Cafe
599 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
21+
10 PM
$10 online, $15 at the door
Genres: [DANCE] Garage, drum n bass, jungle, pop
In case you can’t get into the Elsewhere show, Swami Sound is returning to home base at Mi Sabor Cafe with Edlia teammate Dazegxd and rising star Tama Gucci.
Kush Jones + DJ Swisha @ Le Bain
The Standard, High Line, 848 Washington St, New York, NY 10014
21+
10 PM
Free w/ RSVP
Genres: [DANCE] Footwork, club, drum n bass, electro, techno + more
Kush Jones and DJ Swisha for free is insane.
⇢ SUN • FEB 26, 2023
JOURNEY w/ DJ Spinna, Sabine Blazin + Toribio @ Good Room
98 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
21+
6 PM
$15-$25
Genres: [HIP-HOP, DANCE, JAZZ] Open format
Three legendary Brooklyn DJs coming together for a party started over 10 years ago is something I’ve got to co-sign.
⇢ TUES • FEB 28, 2023
Wolf Eyes, Raven Chacon + Drainolith @ Union Pool
484 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
21+
7 PM
Free w/ RSVP
Genres: [ELECTRONIC] Experimental, noise
If you’re trying to hear something you haven’t before, this is a free event, so it’s the perfect opportunity.
⇢ WED • MAR 1, 2023
OPEN DECKS w/ DJ Voices
56-06 Cooper Ave, Queens, NY 11385
21+
7:45 PM
Free
Genres: [UP TO YOU]
If you’re a beginner DJ (unlike me who’s famously #notadj, so everyone please stop calling me one) and want a 15-minute slot at one of the most sought-after venues in NYC, here's your chance! Sign-ups start at 7:45 PM in person, so get there early.