# New York - What’s Good? **URL:** \ **Category:** Chat\ **Created:** [March 10, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048 "2022-03-10T01:05:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/casual/32/10865_2.png) [@Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Casual)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/1 "2022-03-10T01:05:49Z")
In the city tomorrow for work and have a couple of hours to mooch about before the tedium of a working dinner. Any hidden gems pop up? Haven’t been there since 2020. ---
**Author:** ![dom\_moir](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/dom_moir/32/19762_2.png) [@dom\_moir](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/dom_moir)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 8:01am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/2 "2022-03-10T08:01:32Z")
There’s a cracking Irish Bar just off Broadway ---
**Author:** ![Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/casual/32/10865_2.png) [@Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Casual)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/3 "2022-03-10T08:12:38Z")
Just off the main square? ---
**Author:** ![dom\_moir](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/dom_moir/32/19762_2.png) [@dom\_moir](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/dom_moir)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 9:12am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/4 "2022-03-10T09:12:44Z")
Ask for Micky o’Shea ---
**Author:** ![MGG](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/mgg/32/155_2.png) [@MGG](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/MGG)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/5 "2022-03-10T17:56:57Z")
Hit up A1 Records and Academy, pretty much the last survivors in Manhattan - pretty sure they could use the business! ---
**Author:** ![Doctorbrowncelray](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/doctorbrowncelray/32/27353_2.png) [@Doctorbrowncelray](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Doctorbrowncelray)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/6 "2022-03-10T18:59:34Z")
Strong plug for the new location of superior elevation as well if you have time to go to brooklyn and yes EVERYTHING here needs the business. Show us some love by prioritizing businesses run by actual humans instead of big chains. More and more I can walk through large swaths of Manhattan and mostly find the same businesses you’d find in a suburban mini mall and it’s fucking sad. ---
**Author:** ![chiz](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/chiz/32/20405_2.png) [@chiz](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/chiz)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/7 "2022-03-10T19:43:27Z")
Didn’t do as much record shopping as I would have liked last time I was there but time spent in Human Head was rewarding. [http://humanheadnyc.com/](http://humanheadnyc.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/casual/32/10865_2.png) [@Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Casual)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/8 "2022-03-10T19:57:50Z")
I’m headed to A1 now and then I’ll head over to SE. it’s on Grand Street now? ---
**Author:** ![Doctorbrowncelray](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/doctorbrowncelray/32/27353_2.png) [@Doctorbrowncelray](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Doctorbrowncelray)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/9 "2022-03-10T20:25:39Z")
Yessir. ---
**Author:** ![Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/casual/32/10865_2.png) [@Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Casual)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/10 "2022-03-11T00:22:30Z")
Got absolutely caught up in the $5 disco records at Academy. They sure add up quickly. Off to the Irish bar now. Pumped. ---
**Author:** ![dom\_moir](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/dom_moir/32/19762_2.png) [@dom\_moir](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/dom_moir)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2022, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/11 "2022-03-11T00:58:58Z")
🤣 enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/casual/32/10865_2.png) [@Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Casual)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2022, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/12 "2022-03-11T03:10:02Z")
Here’s the haul. Some records that feel wrong not to buy in NY. David Joseph - You can’t hide Dolette McDonald - xtra Special Made in USA - s/t Bombers LP Ann-Margaret - everybody needs somebody sometimes Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the heart - Invaders of the heart Jago - I’m going to go Key of dreams - Africa Dajae - U Got me up Carlos Sanchez Movement - Grace EP Joe Claussell - Raw Tones Joe Claussell - Unofficial edits and overdubs Kongos - I’m dreaming The System - You’re In My System - Kerri Chandler vocal Lady Wray - Piece of me Diego & Kaidi - A So We Gwarn Wee - you can fly on my aero plane Alister - Starlight Phillip Wright - keep her happy Jeffrecloose EP Kikrokos - Jungle DJ Claudja Barry - Sweet Dynamite Goody Goody Groove Committee - Just Play the music DOP - Oh Yeah! - murk remixes Theo Parrish - American intelligence Shriekback - My SPine Charles Maurice disco EP on EDR Not bad New York, not bad. ---
**Author:** ![MastaF](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/mastaf/32/3076_2.png) [@MastaF](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/MastaF)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2022, 9:12am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/13 "2022-03-11T09:12:41Z")
I’m living vicariously an I’m still loving it. Sounds like a very positive time. ---
**Author:** ![Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/casual/32/10865_2.png) [@Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Casual)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2022, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/14 "2022-03-12T08:48:49Z")
It’s funny how different the two stores’ approach is. A-1, chaotic, records all dusty, overstock in the aisles but attracts a huge cross section of the village. Lots of incredibly attractive Japanese and Korean women buying Regisford-style house interestingly. Superior Elevation was like this as well when they were at their old location. Academy was all records that had been cleaned and graded and also seemed to have its own specific type of crowd. Records were ordered and even in the bins they were all alphabetically ordered. ---
**Author:** ![MGG](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/mgg/32/155_2.png) [@MGG](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/MGG)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/15 "2022-03-13T23:41:57Z")
Exactly my experience too. ---
**Author:** ![Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/casual/32/10865_2.png) [@Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Casual)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2022, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/16 "2022-03-14T01:31:39Z")
Oh and I found the guys at Academy to be super nice but the guys at A-1 were a little too cool for their own good. ---
**Author:** ![AndyM](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/andym/32/14917_2.png) [@AndyM](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/AndyM)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/17 "2024-07-18T10:22:38Z")
Heading out to NYC for the first time in years for a long weekend 26-30 July. Any tips on stuff happening that weekend or great bars and restaurants gratefully received. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Guy](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Guy](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Guy)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 10:30am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/18 "2024-07-18T10:30:05Z")
Ha! Same! 26-29th NYC incoming. And recommendations equally welcome. ---
**Author:** ![lovehandles](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/lovehandles/32/7444_2.png) [@lovehandles](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/lovehandles)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/19 "2024-07-18T13:20:34Z")
Is The Thing still a thing? Often dreamed about going there after reading the stories ---
**Author:** ![ronand](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/ronand/32/1729_2.png) [@ronand](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/ronand)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048/20 "2024-07-18T14:47:38Z")
> [@New York Parties/Cool Music Bars/Recommendations etc](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-parties-cool-music-bars-recommendations-etc/4387/2): > > Mezcaliria Melagrosa - tiny venue in Willamsburg, Justin Strauss and Justin Van Der Volgen play there regularly. Check out their Insta for line ups. Haven’t been to Public Records but have only heard good things, always interesting people playing there. More clubs but Good Room and Elsewhere have decent line ups. Nowadays is venue run Mister Saturday Nighy guys, def worth checking to see what’s on. In Manhattan, Le Bain in Standard Hotel can also have decent line ups. Eli Escobar and Francoi… Some bars and clubs recommended here [Next page](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/new-york-what-s-good/3048.md?page=2)