Episode notes
Eamon Harkin is a DJ and the co-owner of the club Nowadays, in Brooklyn, NY.
(00:00) Moving from London to NYC and chasing a musical dream
(04:30) Discovering New York's post-9/11 club culture void
(09:00) Giuliani's crackdown and the revival of underground spaces
(13:30) Early illegal parties and the roots of DIY nightlife
(18:00) Why dance music is primal and communal
(22:30) The birth of Mr. Saturday Night and building a scene
(27:00) Introducing Mr. Sunday and Brooklyn’s outdoor dance movement
(31:30) Finding a permanent space: the origin of Nowadays
(36:00) Club philosophy: inclusivity, connection, and legacy
(40:30) The cabaret law's hi ...