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SHDW & Obscure Shape, Adam X, Matrixxman, VRIL and More Scheduled for July/August Play at BASEMENT NY

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The new age of the New York Club scene is in motion.

Over the years, there has been a number of New York clubs that unfortunately closed their doors this decade alone. The last nine years have not done any good to the club scene in New York. Although still an undisputed thriving Nightlife, the city of New York has taken its fair blows in regards to clubs closing their doors for the last time.

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Win 2 Tickets to Life and Death x Sónar NY on Feb 8 with DJ Koze, DJ Tennis, Robag Wruhme & More

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On 8th Feb, Life and Death will be teaming up with Sónar festival to bring a diverse line-up of artists at the cutting edge of dance music to a special event at the unique Brooklyn venue, Avant Gardner.

The first wave of artists announced for this unique joint event in NYC balances a select roster of DJs, with a carefully curated group of Live A/V acts, many of which have played at Sónar events around the world. Also taking part are Life and Death signees, Red Axes, while artists like Call Super and Daedelus make their Life and Death debut.

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Win 2 Tickets To Paradise New York at The Brooklyn Mirage

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After a successful season kickoff to summer in June, Jamie Jones’ iconic Paradise event series is back to close out the summer in style at The Brooklyn Mirage across two stages. Landing on Saturday, September 22 from 6pm-4:30am, Jamie Jones taps a diverse lineup of both international stars and New York favorites for a day to night celebration featuring Art Department, Omar S, Carlo Lio b2b Nathan Barato, Kevin Knapp, and Eskuche.

Jamie Jones’ Paradise first hit famed Ibiza club DC-10 nearly a decade ago. Now in its seventh season in the vibrant White Isle, the series has gone worldwide with the mastermind himself, Jamie Jones, headlining NYC’s September edition. Joining him on the decks are underground virtuoso and No.19 Music frontman Art Department, who will bring his dark signature sound as his last currently announced North American show of the year. Detroit underground hero and FXHE Records label head Omar S will also be in attendance along with Toronto’s Rawthentic Music creators Carlo Lio and Nathan Barato for a special back-to-back performance. Rounding out the main stage lineup are Hot Creations signee Kevin Knapp and NYC’s own Eskuche. Keeping things local with several back-to-back sets on the NYC Wax Stage will be KO. b2b Emma, Max Pask b2b DJ Bruce, Nathaniel Jay (Love Notes) b2b Rissa Garcia, and Michel Harruch.

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KOLEKTi and ReSolute Label Co-Founder, Elon: Making It In New York

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Guest interview & article by Richard Coulson

Co-Founder of the New York City label, ReSolute. Elon has been involved in the New York electronic music underground scene for over 10 years. Having booked and played with nearly every artist you can imagine, Elon provides much insight on the state of the scene today and the direction it is heading towards.

We took a minute to chat to Elon about the New York underground scene and the changes and direction that it has recently gone in. Elon talks to us about what it takes to make it in this highly competitive industry and what you need to do to survive.

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NYC Looks To Appoint Night Mayor to Regulate Nightlife and DIY/Warehouse Parties

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Following on the footsteps of cities the likes of Amsterdam, Paris and London, New York City is now looking toward appointing a Night Mayor to overlook the metropolis’ nightlife.

New York City Councilman Rafael Espinal began putting together a proposal for legislation that calls for an entire section of local government to protect and manage the nightlife industry.  According to Espinal’s plan the Office Of Nightlife would oversee the regulation of the city’s DIY art and warehouse spaces, and would be the liaison point between City Hall and New York’s bustling $10 billion nightlife economy.

The Office of Nightlife would be overseen by a Night Mayor, in a very similar manner to metropolises in Europe such as Zurich, Amsterdam, Paris and London. With the recent attention on safety and licensing regulation, the city has suffered a loss with regards to the DIY art community. The Night Mayor would come in to oversee, preserve and protect the DIY scene and other smaller-scale venues.

H/T: Gothamist

Latest Verboten Update: Owner Jen Schiffer Arrested on Fraud Charges

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The Verboten New York saga doesn’t seem to be stopping. We reported only last weekend that the Brooklyn club re-opened its doors on Saturday after news that its entire operation had been shut down and seized by the State of New York as a result of failure to pay taxes. The reopening was allowed to occur as the nightclub filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Those news had come after months of allegation from artists, investors and employees that the owners of the club, Jen Schiffer and Jen Perez, hadn’t been paying wages, artist fees and were guilty of misappropriation and mishandling of funds. Allegations also arose that saw both owners accused of sexual harassment.

News today from a Facebook post seemed to indicate that Schiffer has possibly been arrested in New York on charges of fraud.

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Now, reports confirm the arrest, stating that NYPD took Schiffer into custody in Greenpoint at around 1pm local time and charged her in connection with writing five fraudulent checks amounting to $31,000. This follows claims by the Department of Taxation & Finance last week that the club was guilty of failing to pay $360,378.05 in taxes.

We have contacted Verboten New York for comment but have not yet received a reply.

Mysteryland USA 2016 Phase 1 To Feature Eclectic Dance Acts

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View More: http://simonefoxphotography.pass.us/mysterylandThe longest-running electronic music, culture, and art festival will return to New York’s Bethel Woods for a spectacular third year on the original Woodstock grounds. Mysteryland USA 2016 is shaping up to be a dance marathon with a phase 1 lineup that includes a variety of known and loved electronic music names. From dubstep to electro to techno, Mysteryland will span three days of music and four days of all-inclusive festivities from June 10 to 13, an ideal festival to kick off a summer of fun. Read more

Nicole Moudaber and Victor Calderone Join Awakenings NYC

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178432_540071546007383_152510453_o-980x623With the initial phase 1 lineup announcement in tow, Awakenings NYC will be joined by another heavy b2b set between Nicole Moudaber and New York native Victor Calderone for the Dutch brand’s first American edition. Read more

Adam Beyer b2b Ida Engberg, Pan-Pot, and Julia Govor play Phase 1 Lineup for Awakenings NYC

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Awakenings 7Awakenings is one of the world’s most revered techno brands, and it will arrive on the shores of New York for its first ever stand-alone American show happening on President’s Day weekend. 2015 saw Awakenings’ 15th inception in Amsterdam, and 2016 will see a continued expansion of the techno festival. Read more

Pacha NYC Is Closing Its Doors For Good in January

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pachaIn an official statement issued today, New York’s renowned Pacha Club will be closing its doors in January 2016 following a triple series of parties leading up to its grand conclusion.

In honor of being at the forefront of dance music for the last ten years in New York City, Pacha will be hosting a ten year anniversary celebration known as the Decade of Dance featuring a centerpiece show on December 12 by Pacha’s founding resident DJ Erick Morillo. The New Year’s party will be a 72-hour classics marathon with West 46th Street veteran Jonathan Peters. The closing parties will take place through the month of January and are to be announced in the coming month. Read more