Norm Talley has been playing Detroit house since the city's second wave, and Public Records built its Sound Room specifically for DJs of that lineage, with a bespoke system and a room designed around listening. Three spaces run at once, with Francis Harris and deep creep on the other floors. If you care about how a record actually sounds in a room, this is the Brooklyn booking to make.
What to expect
A late 11pm start across three connected spaces: the purpose-built Sound Room, the Atrium and an upstairs floor, each with its own program. The main room is tuned for depth rather than volume. The crowd skews toward committed dance-music listeners rather than a casual night out.
Good to know
- R to Union St or F/G to Carroll St, then walk toward Fourth Avenue.
- The Sound Room is designed for listening; the Atrium is the looser floor.
- 21 and over with ID checked at entry.
- The room fills gradually rather than all at once.
- The venue's plant-based bar and kitchen operate during events.
- Best suited to people who want depth over spectacle.
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Common questions
How many rooms are open?
Three: the Sound Room, the Atrium and the upstairs space, each running its own lineup on the night.
Who else is playing?
Sav G, NAP, deep creep, Francis Harris and Tal appear alongside Norm Talley across the building.
What time does it start?
The club night begins at 11pm and runs late; the room fills after midnight.
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