It all began on a cold February night in New York City. My friend Jordi and I set out to Williamsburg to check out a new club that had recently popped up on Resident Advisor. As we stood in line shivering, Jordi told me that this club had only just opened. In fact, this was their third weekend since opening. I remember saying; “It’s only their third weekend and they already have Tale of Us rolling through? Wow.” After a brief stint in the cue, we were at the front, where the opener’s tracks could be heard very faintly from inside. Excitement was an understatement. At this point I didn’t care if the interior looked like a prison. Tale of Us had been at the top of my list of DJ’s to see for over two years now.

Following a quick check by security, we were inside. Inspired by Berlin’s infamous Berghain, the interior of Output is quite minimal and to the point. Once inside there is a large bar along the left, to the right is the staircase leading to the second level (which has another full bar) and of course straight ahead is the main dance floor with the DJ rise at the very back. The club also features couch/lounge areas on both the main and second floors, perfect for when you want to take a quick break from dancing. It’s a mid-sized, two floor club with a wrap around deck on the second floor. There is an ample amount of space to move around, especially if you plan to be there for the whole night. But enough about the design, it’s pretty much flawless. You will understand this once you are there.

Onto the best part: the sound. Immediately I was blown away by the technical quality of it. The sound is extremely clear but you still feel it throughout your entire body, and can talk perfectly. Following in the footsteps of Cielo, another legendary club here in New York, Output uses the famous Funktion One sound system. This system, pioneered in the U.K., produces some of the most superior acoustics that I have ever heard. If you’re a true audiophile, I think you will agree with me. That night Tale of Us played a truly incredible set that was accompanied by gripping light show.

I quickly realized that I had found my new home: Stereo in Montreal, Footwork in Toronto and Output in New York City. Since that night I have been back to Output nearly every weekend. I’ve seen some of my favorite DJ’s there – Carl Cox, Ben Klock, Loco Dice, Marcel Fengler, DJ Rolando and Sasha (which I cite as the greatest set I have ever heard in my life). Richie Hawtin and John Digweed played back-to-back shows there on the one weekend I was out of town. While most clubs could never dream of booking that amount of talent in five years, Output featured this line-up within their first two months.

With all of that said, what is my message to you? I urge you to attend Output, where management is doing an incredible job of maintaining a music-driven atmosphere. If you’re into techno or house music then this is the place for you. If you are more into V.I.P. sections, bottle service and getting your photo taken, then you should probably stick to Pacha or Webster Hall. Output is my pick for the hottest up and coming club in North America, 2013. If Output keeps running the way it has been, it could earn the reputation of a North American Berghain, Fabric or Space. I’ll be proud to say that I have been going there from the beginning. See you on the dancefloor.

-Written by Danny NYC