How’s everyone’s week going?
I went to a lot of parties last week. I even went to Jersey with my friends Noah and Nick and then got too lit from a bucket of rum punch, ate at Wawa, and went straight to Bossa for Dweller on a Thursday night. This week, I think I’m going to lay low, but Friday is fully stacked with picks.
But before I get to that, this weekend, I’m going to send out my first [all access] newsletter with a roundup of everything I wrote last month, everything I loved reading/watching last month, and maybe an event review or two. Let me know what you’d want to see in those newsletters since y’all are the ones giving me money. And if you aren’t maybe you should rethink your life and upgrade that subscription.
⇢ THURS • MAR 2, 2023
shiny things w/ nguyendowsXP, DJ CUP + Off Brand @ Jupiter Disco
1237 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
21+
10PM - LATE
Free
Genres: [DANCE] UK hardcore, rave, Vinahouse, rap, pop, etc.
Whenever I have a chance to support my fellow Southeast Asians, I’ll do it. This Thursday, nguyendowsXP, Off Brand, and the enigmatic DJ CUP come together for a diverse spread of tunes. Plus, it’s free.
NYSocialBee w/ DJ Wawa + Chris Lunney @ Le Bain
The Standard, High Line, 848 Washington St, New York, NY 10014
21+
10PM
Free
Genres: [DANCE] Techno
The fabulous Social Bee is hosting an event at Le Bain for another great night of underground techno at Le Bain with one of my favorites, DJ Wawa and fellow Brooklyn-based DJ Chris Lunney.
⇢ FRI • MAR 3, 2023
“STAKES IS LOW” w/ ariellenyc + DJ Houseplants @ Cafe Erzulie
894 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206
21+
7PM - 10PM
Free
Genres: [DANCE + HIP-HOP] Club, Garage, Baile Funk, Rap, etc.
I am once again promoting my debut DJ set! I b2bed for a couple of hours with DJ Houseplants last weekend in preparation and his set is going to be fire, but mine… you just need to come out and support my ass, alright? It’s early and I go on at 7, so you have plenty of time to do other shit afterwards. Plus, it’s hosted by my friend Andrew Matson at Finals Blog, so if you support good music journalism, you’ll be there.
TEKSUPPORT w/ Peggy Gou @ Duggal Greenhouse (Brooklyn Navy Yard)
268, 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
21+
10PM
$70 [[SOLD OUT]]
Genres: [DANCE] House, techno, electronica
After coming to my event, come journey with me to see the love of my life (she doesn’t know this), Peggy Gou. She’s also spinning the next night if you can’t find tickets for Friday, but that’s also sold out.
COFFINTEXTS + Sookie @ Elsewhere Zone One
599 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
21+
10PM
$30-35
Genres: [DANCE] Miami bass, drum n bass, techno
COFFINTEXTS is one of my favorite people ever and an incredible producer and DJ so you must catch her and Brooklyn-based Sookie at Elsewhere this Friday for me. DO NOT BRING POPPERS because Elsewhere can and will take them away. I’ll forever be salty about this.
TNL VZN w/ Hiroko Yamamura, Justin Cudmore, WTCHCRFT + Gian-Paul @ SILO
90 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
21+
10PM - 4AM
$35
Genres: [DANCE] Techno
There’s nothing better than a good techno night in Brooklyn, unless it’s with WTCHCRFT. I went to his Dweller set last weekend after listening to plenty of his Lot Radio sets, and not only is he the sweetest human being, he’s someone you’ve got to see live, too. Also, SILO has quickly become one of my favorite new venues after going a few times since it opened. HEADS KNOW x SILO PARTY SOON???
RAPRAVE w/ Jubilee + Virtual Envy (POUCH ENVY b2b Virtual Kiss) @ Mood Ring
1260 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
21+
10PM - 4AM
$15
Genres: [DANCE] Club, techno, dancehall, breaks, garage, baile funk
My friends at RapRave know how to throw a fucking party so you should definitely be here. This is their first “CONCIERGE” party, a series dedicated to providing a more intimate experience with friends, family, and community.
⇢ SAT • MAR 4, 2023
DANCE PLANET w/ Jimmy Edgar, Galcher Lustwerk, Discosexo + SKSKSKS w/ DJ_DAVE + THELIMITDOESNOTEXIST @ Paragon
990 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221
21+
10PM - 3AM
$30
Genres: [DANCE] House, experimental
One of the craziest Dance Planets that Paragon has thrown so far with experimental producer juggernaut Jimmy Edgar upstairs and the internet’s favorite party-thrower, SKSKSKS, in the basement with DJ Dave, THELIMITDOESNOTEXIST, and a special secret guest.
⇢ TUES • MAR 7, 2023
Curtis Waters + Tommie Richman @ Baby’s All Right
146 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY, 11211
18+
6:30PM
$15
Genres: [OTHER] Pop, punk
I’ll be honest, I was on the Curtis Waters booking team back in a past life (aka today is my last day of work at my day job), so it’s hard not to root for him. But he’s an incredible performer and so is Tommy Richman, so come say hi and support.
B2B: BACK 2 BOSSA w/ Purp b2b Laurie Savić, BODEGAPARTY b2b Jo_sway_, Nadia b2b BASSBEARR!! + JuanDeOne v2v Lady NiK @ Bossa Nova
1271 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
21+
10PM-4AM
Free
Genres: [DANCE] Club, bass, garage, drum n bass, techno
Purp is taking over New York City nightlife and this is just more proof. While I’m usually not a fan of b2b sets, watching some of the best dance music and open format DJs do it is going to be incredible, so come through and dance with me.
⇢ WED • MAR 8, 2023
MELODIZE w/ Undo, Beartrax + Arvin T @ Bossa Nova
1271 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
21+
10PM - 4AM
Free
Genres: [DANCE] House, techno, italo disco, electro
Mainly adding because I’m a bedroomdjfantasies stan.
HEADS KNOW: UPCOMING EVENTS
HEADS KNOW is a New York City-based party series that is curated, programmed, and hosted by me, featuring underground legends and rising talent in dance music and hip-hop.
HEADS KNOW w/ Nicholas Craven “N” Secret Guests + LeCamille @ SOBs
204 Varick Street, New York City, NY, 10014
18+
7PM - 10:30PM
$20
Genres: [HIP-HOP] Rap, Club
Montreal's Nicholas Craven (who's produced on Griselda, Backwoodz Studioz, and Dump Gawd) is making his U.S. debut with a DJ set, featuring secret rap performances by special guests who you may have seen on his critically acclaimed Craven “N” album series. To start off the night, we have New York City's finest, LeCamille opening with an eclectic open format set of hip-hop and dance music. Hosted by meeeeee :)