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Mad Radio NYC, the newest outpost of Medellín’s global cultural platform, is now open in Williamsburg. It's the fourth worldwide location of the hybrid concept that touches on music, art and nightlife.
Mad Radio started in Colombia as a radio project built around curation, creativity and community. Since 2017, it has grown into a whole ecosystem with outposts in Bogotá, Medellín and Miami, all tied together through its 24/7 online radio network. Brooklyn is now part of that global empire.
The new venue is located at 395 Wythe Avenue. Inside, you'll find a bar, a radio booth, a record store, an art gallery and a studio, all in a space designed to hold just 85 people. The small scale keeps things intimate.
The room is anchored by a serious Danley Soundlabs audio system for top quality sounds. The decor is raw but inviting, with artist-built elements and soft lighting. This is a club built for true music lovers looking for discovery, authenticity and connection.
Mad Radio NYC’s programming is already making waves. During its soft opening weekend, the venue hosted creatives like Rimaye, Guillaume Berg, and Rana Iravani. Upcoming events like Trip Don’t Sleep feature deep, late-night vibes that last well into the morning.
The radio element, however, is front and center. Every night’s transmission feeds into Mad Radio’s global stream. That means what happens in Williamsburg can be heard in Medellín or Bogotá, and vice versa.
As with the original, Mad Radio NYC is staking a claim as a cultural hub. Its mission is community-driven: there are plans for vinyl markets, listening sessions, local artist spotlights, workshops and radio shows hosted by NYC collectives.
On its website, Mad Radio declares it "a new frequency in the city that never sleeps," aligned with its ethos that the brand is "a signal built on the simple truth that music isn’t background; it’s a way of finding each other in the dark." We are here for it.
Mad Radio NYC is open Wednesday through Saturday, 6pm until late. Browse through upcoming shows and events on Instagram.