THIS WEEK

The world famous Electric Daisy Carnival is coming to NYC and we're excited to be a part of it! On Friday May 18th, we'll be rocking the neonGARDEN for the first night of what promises to be a great weekend of music. Expect incredible production and amazing music from some of the world's biggest DJs. It's all going down at MetLife Stadium (home of the Giants and Jets), with loads of stages, rides, performances and more. Single day and multi-day tickets are available (Saturday is sold out) - so get yours now!

Stay tuned for information on EDC afterparties with surprise EDC guests at some of your favorite NYC venues! Contact us for the latest details

Basic is extremely excited to welcome back one of techno's most phenomenal live DJs for an extended set - the Dutch innovator SPEEDY J! A mainstay of the world's biggest techno festivals and clubs, Speedy J is known for is no-nonsense, mind-melting live sets and rock-solid studio productions. We're bringing him back to NYC for his first solo set in over a year as he makes his (le) Poisson Rouge debut. Don't miss this rare appearance by one of the underground's most revered artists.

Presale tickets are recommended - get yours at Resident Advisor or Wantickets.

Enter to win FREE entry to this party - email info@basicnyc.com and name a track on Electric Deluxe to be entered to win.

We couldn't think of a better way to spend your Memorial Day weekend in NYC than this - come down to the Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club at the South Street Seaport for a Sunday evening bash featuring some absolutely amazing music. Our good friend TOM MIDDLETON is joined by the equally fantastic PHILIPP JUNG from M.A.N.D.Y. for an outdoor evening party that goes late into the night. Sleepy & Boo will be playing and we're excited to drop some different sounds at this very unique venue. Cameo Culture and Dory round out this great lineup as well.

It's been way too long since the legendary Detroit techno innovator DERRICK MAY has rocked NYC, and we're finally welcoming the Transmat hero to (le) Poisson Rouge on Saturday June 2nd for an excellent night of his signature hi-tek soul. One of our long-time favorite guests, Derrick May's unique fusion of explosive DJ skills and unparalleled track selections continue to leave dancefloors breathless around the world. Joining him will be another techno veteran - France's TECHNASIA, who has just joined forces with the Cadenza and Vagabundos roster. With both of these artsits making their LPR debuts, this will be one night of underground music to remember.

It's already been two killer years of our monthly Sleepy & Boo + Friends bash at Cielo and we're celebrating in a big way on Friday June 8th. Join us as we welcome an amazing special guest for this fiesta - the one and only JORIS VOORN! The Rejected head honcho - easily one of our favorite DJs and producers - Joris will be returning to Cielo for what promises to be an unforgettable night and an incredible set of his dynamic tech-house. Our party at Cielo is always a blast, and we cannot wait to have Joris crushing the Funktion One. This is the official afterparty for the big Brooklyn Terminal Project, so celebrate a great weekend of music in NYC with us.

It's been years and years in the making but it's finally happening - NYC get ready for the long-awaited and much-overdue return of DAVE CLARKE! The "baron of techno", the "White Noise" host, and the producer of the legendary RED series, Dave is easily one of the world's most celebrated DJs and we're honored to welcome him to (le) Poisson Rouge. This is techno served up hard, uncompromising, and strictly underground - do not miss this night.

Tickets are recommended for this  - get yours at Resident Advisor or Wantickets

We had a blast rocking out the Dekalb Market with Steve Lawler, and we're looking forward to coming back for another great day of music on Sunday June 10th. The good people over at Nervous Records are presenting a full day of deep house and disco as DIMITRI FROM PARIS makes a rare NYC appearance for an extended set of his trademark retro, soulful funky grooves. Dekalb Market is an amazing place to party the day away with unique vendors, delicious and affordable food and drinks, and a killer wooden dancefloor in one of New York's most unique spaces. Get presale tickets for this party and we'll see you in Brooklyn!

We've got loads of new gear up at our basicnyc.spreadshirt.com site. Look fresh with our T-Shirts, hoodies, caps, and buttons. Get ready for the new year in style with three new designs - Soundwave, technolove, and 2012. You can also grab our full range of Sleepy & Boo and Basic shirts to our Good Times and Sleepy & Boo + Friends parties. Perfect for the holiday season.