These vibrant NYC parties should ensure that your outing on New Years Eve is soundtracked well.<\/b>
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Above all, New Years Eve in New York City is usually a thing of tradition. Outings here during this time of year often fall into one of two categories. On one end is the tried-and-true ball drop viewing party, which can take place either in close proximity to the physical Times Square event or in a dingy Brooklyn dive bar. On the other is a constant shuffling from one nondescript house party to another, without even the pretense of the ceremonial countdown holding anyone to a particular location. In either scenario, one thing is almost universally left wanting: good music.
While you’d be hard pressed to find venues that feature live bands anywhere on New Years Eve\u2014the musicians are more likely to be found in the crowd or at the bar\u2014a good lineup of DJs can improve your evening drastically. Fortunately, this is a commodity that the city will always produce a healthy supply of. From lineups that feature Techno legends as headliners to bills studded with some of the most prominent up-and-comers in the club music world, these events should help make the planning process a bit easier.
New Years: Nowadays Nonstop
Detroit Techno institution Theo Parrish headlines this stacked bill, which features over 10 sets and concludes with Incienso label boss Anthony Naples spinning alongside Physical Therapy, a local club phenom and longtime resident of the GHE20G0TH1K club nights. The whole thing takes place at the ever-popular Ridgewood venue Nowadays.
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NYE & NYD 2019: The Cityfox Odyssey
If the all-night lineup at Nowadays isn’t to your liking, this extensive bill at massive Williamsburg compound Avant Gardner may be your go-to for an all night affair. Here, Canadian electro duo Art Department flanks Chicago house DJ Honey Dijon for an outing that spans over 24 hours.
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NYE Warehouse Fundraver: Melting Point, Zev Rector
For those seeking a lineup that pushes the envelope, this four-stage event features sets that range from the power electronics-tinged punk of Deli Girls to the Yves Tumor ’s genre-bending soundscapes. For added incentive, a portion of the outing’s proceeds will be donated to immigrant advocacy nonprofit Al Otro Lado.
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Discwoman Family NYE @ Bossa
To commemorate another successful year of providing an invaluable platform for female-identified producers and DJs, collective Discwoman is hosting party that features mainstays Shyboi, Serena Jara and Dime. The festivities take place at Bushwick dance music hub Bossa Nova Civic Club, where Discwoman was originally founded in 2014 as a modest club night.
Tickets: Free before midnight, $15 at the door after
Spectrum NYE: Diamonds are Forever
Since its inception in 2011, the practice space by day and occasional club by night known as The Spectrum has served as an essential gathering place for the city’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community. During its NYE special, the space will host performances by independent queer hip hop label Futurehood, Spectrum residents, and more.
Tickets: Purchase at the door; $10 before 12am, $20 before 2, $25 before 3, $30 after
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