Posts by Nick Boyd (@NicholasBoyd)

Judy Russell’s downtown groove: Remembering a New York dance icon

Judy Russell, a key player in the evolution of New York’s dance music scene passed away earlier this month, Nick Boyd pays tribute to her work.

La Luna

La Luna 2019: Disco heroes and house legends shine under the New York sun

The Knockdown Center 15 June

Nina Kraviz in conversation with James Murphy: Same same but different

For our 100th issue, we united three sets of former Crack Magazine cover stars for in-depth conversations – here, Nina Kraviz and James Murphy meet in New York

Aphex Twin, New York © Philip Prolo

Aphex Twin’s first NYC show in decades was a tribute to the city

Avant Gardner, New York 11 April
ESG © @nietodickens for @elsewherespace

Dance-punk godmothers ESG deliver a jubilant anniversary show in NYC

Elsewhere, Brooklyn 5 December
Sustain-Release 2018 © Raul Coto-Batres

Sustain-Release Festival 2018: Late summer escapism for the New York underground

Camp Kennybrook, New York 13 September

Gleeful classics and oddball peaks as Despacio comes to New York City

Knockdown Center, Queens 29 March
The Lot Radio © Pablo Frisk

In two years of broadcasting, The Lot Radio have placed themselves at the heart of New York City’s dance music underground

As they celebrate two years of service, Nick Boyd profiles an independent station in it for the love

Don’t Call It A Comeback: LCD Soundsystem preview new music at Brooklyn residency show

Brooklyn Steel 17 June