Guide of the Week

📻 RETRO: Carousel

New York City, USA

If you're looking for really retro vibes, Carousel's attention to detail and quality is top notch. House and afrobeat fills each room equally, with a circular flow not unlike a carousel – hence the name, perhaps. Try the 'Moroccan 76' although our espresso martini was awesome too.

🤫 HUSH: Silence Please

New York City, USA

Part hi-fi listening room, part specialty café, part vinyl shop: Silence Please runs on high-end speakers, a resident DJ, hojicha lattes, and a level of acoustic intention that makes the city feel very far away from whatever you were just doing. It's the kind of spot that earns its name not through rules but through atmosphere: people naturally speak softer here, stay longer, and leave feeling unexpectedly recharged.

☕ 2-in-1: Nightmoves

New York City, USA

Owned by James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, Nightmoves deals double duty as both a nightclub and a cafe – known as Daymoves during the day. We love the 70s/80s vibes, and the LED dance floor is a really cool addition to liven up the space. Vinyl DJs on McIntosh MC2500 amps make the soundscape amazing.

💽 OG: Public Records

New York City, USA

If you're looking for the OG listening room, look no further than the historic Public Records. Cafe/working space by day, bar/restaurant by night, the beautiful space and ultra chill atmosphere is filled with OJAS and NNNN sound systems, perfect for amplifying the live performances and DJ sets.

🪩 CLUB: Gabriela

New York City, USA

Owned by DJ Eli Escobar, this listening room comes off more like a nightclub, especially with the dance floor on the 1st level. Good cocktails and an intimate vibe, Gabriela is great for both unwinding and letting loose, as well as socializing with a significant other – the music is loud and clear, but not overbearing.