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. Alex English: Girls & Boys, Bridging Genres & Building a Movement

    4d ago

    Alex English: Girls & Boys, Bridging Genres & Building a Movement

    Get ready to relive the vibrant nightlife of Y2K New York City as Roxy's Tales welcomes Alex English - the Swiss Army Knife of EDM! A pioneering DJ, promoter, and artist manager who played a pivotal role in shaping the city's music scene. As one of the masterminds behind the iconic “Girls & Boys” & “Cheeky Bastard” parties, Alex bridged the gap between indie rock and dance music, creating a unique space where diverse crowds collided, and EDM was born. From the legendary walls of Filter 14, Bar 13, Rothko, Webster Hall, and more… Alex English was the soundtrack to some of the most unforgettable nights in NYC's nightlife history. We go through the history of IDM, Mod parties, indie rock nights, Electroclash, EDM, and the evolution. Alex English was essential to promoting all these genres and championed the creative communities. He also booked acts that would go on to become household names, including The Killers, Suicide & MSTRKRFT. Tune in as Alex shares stories from the frontlines of the Y2K era, from the rise of GBH to the evolution of “Girls & Boys” at Webster Hall, then “Cheeky Bastard” at Hiro Ballroom, and the countless memories forged on the dance floors of New York City. Whether you were a rock kid, a club kid, or a fashion weirdo, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who experienced the magic of NYC's nightlife in the 2000s or is simply curious about the people who helped shape it. Roxy’s Tales Podcast Available on Spotify, Apple & YouTube 🔗 ⬆️

    33 min
  2. DB Burkeman: Drum & Bass and the Birth of Breakbeat Science

    Apr 20

    DB Burkeman: Drum & Bass and the Birth of Breakbeat Science

    Join us this week on Roxy’s Tales for an interview with DB Burkeman, formally known as DJ DB, the pioneer behind record store & label Breakbeat Science and the legendary NASA party. DB shares fascinating stories of the early rave years in NYC, the evolution of electronic music he helped bring from the UK to the USA, how his shop, Breakbeat Science, began, and it’s evolution from the 90’s and into the Y2K era, to even an influential message board. DB played a crucial role in bringing the Drum & Bass genre to the US. We discuss the early days of it’s music, its evolution, and its impact on electronic and rave music culture. DB's story is a must-listen for anyone interested in the history of electronic music. Now an anti-corporate art-adjacent counter-culture book publisher, his company, BlurringBooks.com, centers its content around the creativity of music and community, as always, a huge throughline. My little bunny sticker even made it into one of his sticker books along the way. For the past 7 years, DB’s been working on a massive history of rave flyers book called ILLEGAL: Rave Flyers of the 90s. Available for Pre-Order now: https://www.blurringbooks.com/product/p/illegal-rave-flyers-of-the-90s Tune in for a serious rave history lesson & nightlife stories from one of the most influential DJs and curators who helped shape club culture! PERIOD. Roxy’s Tales Podcast Available on Spotify, Apple & YouTube 🔗 ⬆️

    19 min

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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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