Roxy's Tales

Roxy Cottontail

Roxy Cottontail is a preeminent generator of street-level culture and the force behind some of today’s most prominent musical acts. She produced and promoted more than a decade’s worth of genre-bending parties across New York City and left her mark on a subculture, an industry, and a generation. A spunky, cool kid with a passion for music and fostering a welcoming environment, Roxy hit the streets running shortly after arriving in New York in the late 90s. She began throwing parties and putting on many then-unknown artists. Diplo, Chromeo, Santigold, Kid Cudi, Big Freedia, Afrojack, and many others all played their first New York shows because of Roxy Cottontail. As of 2024, Roxy launched Dominator Records, an audiovisual label with media and music industry veteran Dan Petruzzi.

  1. 13 Jul

    Spencer Sweeney: The Intersection of Music, Art & Nightlife

    Spencer Sweeney is many things: a celebrated artist, musician, DJ, and co-founder of one of New York's most iconic late-Y2K venues, Santos Party House. But before all that, he was just a kid from Philadelphia who moved to NYC in 1997 with a crate of records. On this week’s episode of Roxy’s Tales, Spencer takes us back to the raw, lawless energy of downtown New York in the late 90s and early 2000s. He walks us through his journey from DJing high school house parties in Philly to landing his first residency at Standard Notions. The legendary clubs that shaped him like The Tunnel, Bodyheat, Brownies, Sway, Squeezebox at Don Hills & the four years he held down the decks at the Passerby. Then there's The Hole, iconically named by Man Parrish. It was a venue where drinks were free, graffiti covered the walls, and the crowd was as diverse as anything from 80s NYC. Spencer, along with Steven Cooney, Alain Levitt, and Anouck Lear, threw unforgettable parties there in a space that felt completely untamed, feral, and unhinged, before unhinged was trendy. The Hole was lawless! The conversation also covers his long-running collaboration with Andrew W.K., which began when Spencer asked him to perform at Passerby. That partnership eventually led to the opening of Santos Party House, a club that became a cultural hub, hosting everyone from underground artists to Q-Tip & Vashtie’s legendary Friday night hip-hop party, “OPEN.” This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of art, music, and nightlife from someone who really shaped it all. Tune in for the tales from the one & only, Spencer Sweeney! Roxy’s Tales Podcast Available on Spotify, Apple & YouTube 🔗 ⬆️

    Spencer Sweeney: The Intersection of Music, Art & Nightlife
  2. 22 Jun

    Jonny Lennon: From Doorman, to DJ, to Owner (The Unfiltered History of NYC Nightlife)

    Ok Ok OK, guys!! It’s a long-awaited one.. My brother from another mother, Jonny Lennon, on the pod this week!! An undeniably hilarious and intoxicating conversation with the legend of NYC nightlife, an icon who shaped Goldbar & the city's entertainment scene from the ground up. From his early days as a teenage clubgoer at Limelight and Palladium to becoming a renowned & international club owner, doorman, DJ, promoter, and producer of yours and my favorite past time, “Sunday Funday” at Goldbar! Jonny's journey is a testament to pursuing passion and authenticity in music and nightlife. He is a real deal rockstar. Discover how Jonny leveraged his deep connections in the NYC club scene to co-managing Jesse Marco with DJ AM, and becoming the go-to figure behind some of the most exclusive venues in Y2K New York. His extraordinary path from teaching himself guitar in Ozone Park to touring around the globe with Joan Jett, and how his intimate knowledge of the nightlife scene made him an integral part of the city's cultural fabric. His story is incredible! Since our raucous days of Gold Bar, Jonny has co-created cannabis with Lennon’s Reserve & a variety of venues worldwide. Whether you're a nightlife enthusiast, music industry professional, or simply someone fascinated by true authenticity in action, this episode offers unparalleled insights into how one person's unwavering perseverance can transform an entire scene. Jonny F-ing Lennon!! Roxy’s Tales Podcast Available on Spotify, Apple & YouTube 🔗 ⬆️

    Jonny Lennon: From Doorman, to DJ, to Owner (The Unfiltered History of NYC Nightlife)

About

Roxy Cottontail is a preeminent generator of street-level culture and the force behind some of today’s most prominent musical acts. She produced and promoted more than a decade’s worth of genre-bending parties across New York City and left her mark on a subculture, an industry, and a generation. A spunky, cool kid with a passion for music and fostering a welcoming environment, Roxy hit the streets running shortly after arriving in New York in the late 90s. She began throwing parties and putting on many then-unknown artists. Diplo, Chromeo, Santigold, Kid Cudi, Big Freedia, Afrojack, and many others all played their first New York shows because of Roxy Cottontail. As of 2024, Roxy launched Dominator Records, an audiovisual label with media and music industry veteran Dan Petruzzi.

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