The Weekly Cue in - Vol.2
What we're up to this week
Weekend Debrief
Staff Editor Joyce went to Refuge for the first time this weekend. Opened in late 2025, Refuge was a welcome addition to the club scene with its large outdoor area with food trucks and top of the line sound system. Here is Joyce’s review:
Sat February 28th: A no phones dance floor will always be a welcome addition to the nyc club scene. My expectations were high after seeing a plethora of instagram posts lauding refuge’s sound system, and it definitely did not disappoint: bass you can feel through your shoes, and great music to boot. I was a little nervous after seeing some reports of oversold nights on reddit but it was the perfect level of packed, with room to snake towards the front and areas to chill and sit in the back. would recommend!
Hot cue tip: sign up for refuge’s instagram channel for occasional last minute discounts on tix!
As spring is around the corner, it is looking to be a busy one for us New York rave rats. A brand-new electronic festival, “Why Not Now?”, is landing in Brooklyn this Memorial Day Weekend, May 23–24, at Industry City.
The two-night event will take over the venue’s warehouses and courtyards with house, drum & bass, and UK garage vibes. Night one is headlined by UK duo Gorgon City, with support from GENESI, Linska, TOBEHONEST, and Dreya V. Night two turns up the tempo with drum & bass heavyweights Chase & Status, plus Joy (Anonymous) B2B with MPH, UKG staple Flava D, and Toronto’s BAMBII. Organizers say the fest is all about forward-thinking sounds and immersive energy, tapping into the growing U.S. love for UK dance music. Pre-sale registration is live now, with tickets dropping March 10 at 10AM EST.
Features
Check out Hot Cue’s interview with 4YÛ where the NYC veteran DJ & former Mission resident shares his journey from bedroom DJ to international festival headliner.
Open Decks This week
Open Decks- at Signal
Wed, 2/25 9 pm - midnight, 175 Morgan Ave, FREE!
Following the Vinyl Workshop with Mateo Calle and Camilla Lubatti taking place from 6 -9 PM, Signal will be opening their decks. To participate, arrive by 9 PM to sign up for a set. 15 min sets. Audience favorite gets chosen to play another 15 min set and a chance to be selected to play at Signal.
Open Decks with STEEN and Escaflowne- at SILO
Wed, 3/4 7 pm - 2 am, 90 Scott Ave, FREE!
Sign-up is in person at the event only, slots are 12 minutes. FREE! only with advance RSVP.
Vinyl Open Decks by Subculture - at Jade Bar
Wed, 3/4 7 pm-10 pm, 4 Stuyvesant Ave, Free!
Sign up in person . First come first-serve, 30 min slots. Free!
Support Women DJs Weekly Open decks - at Delirium Studios.
Thu, 3/5, 8 pm-1 am, 286 Meserole st, $10
Open to Femme Identifying Individuals only. $10. Sign up here.
Rendezvous Grooves Open Decks - at Idle Mind Tavern
Thu , 3/5, 8 pm-3 am, 623 Manhattan Ave. , FREE!
Sign-ups open weekly. DM 808.Rendezvous to lock in a slot.
Crate Diggers
IDs for your next gig recommended by Hot Cue DJs
As international women’s day is coming up, we are highlighting some amazing women producers/ DJs who are active in the local scene.
KIMKILLA (she/her) is a Brooklyn-based DJ, producer, and creative curator known for her hypnotic blend of hard groove, sensuality, and futurism.
Through her performances, she transforms rhythm into emotion — crafting immersive sonic experiences that connect bodies, frequencies, and feeling.
Her latest single is fast and sexy. I will be playing it all weekend long.CMD+JAZMINE is the electronic music project of Jazmine (JT) Green, combining her love of percussive builds, vocal samples, and complex blends through the lens of a cyborg who desperately wants to be human. Her music is trancey and hypnotic but also makes you want to move your body enedlessly.
p1nkstar Hailing from Texas,p1nkstar is now an international DJ with a focus on Latin club and beyond. The first trans person to receive an Austin Music Award her music is reminiscent of early 2000s club bangers like will.i.am with Spanish lyrics and damn good riffs.
In other news…
Wall Street journal published an expose on Brooklyn mirage and the wall street names behind its fall from grace.
A new publication about Bushwick called Grimes Square is asking for submissions.
Watch our video on the organizers of Williamsburg Bridge Raves: CRSPY
Have an AWESOME week! If you meet one of us on the dance floor, say HI!