Ryan Crosson

a guide to NYC #RSD2016 in-store performances, special events (and free beer)

Record Store Day is Saturday (4/15) and, as in previous years, many NYC stores are offering more than just RSD2016 exclusive titles to get customers in the doors. There are free performances, guest DJs, and even some free booze at some places. So even if you don’t have a turntable there may be something for you.

Kraftwerk, Caribou, Four Tet, Richie Hawtin and more playing Movement Electronic Music Festival (initial 2016 lineup)

Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year at Hart Plaza on May 28-30. Its initial lineup has been announced, with electronic music legends Kraftwek head…

Verboten upcoming schedule: Cut Copy DJ, Jamie xx, John Talabot, Moon Boots, Cajmere, TEED & more

Jamie xx w/ The xx in Austin in 2013 (more by Tim Griffin) We recently mentioned that new Williamsburg dance club Verboten opened on 54 N 11th St, and they’ve got some pretty good shows on their upcoming schedule…

Matthew Dear playing Paper Box after Montreal's Igloofest

Matthew Dear at Capitale in 2013 (more by Dylan Johnson) Electronic musician Matthew Dear has no plans announced for a full tour at the moment, but after returning to NYC from DJing Montreal’s Igloofest on Friday (1/17), he’ll be making an appearance at Brooklyn’s Paper Box on Saturday (1/18)…