MELO-X presents “Library & Archive” (L&A:NYC), a celebration of musical evolution, nostalgia, and cultural fusion, on December 20th at Friends and Lovers in NYC.

Inspired by mid-2000s parties and digital record-keeping, this series features NYC DJs like Dylan Ali and Stonie Blue, with retro sets by MELO-X honoring the SoundCloud and Tumblr eras. MELO-X and guest DJs bring vibrant mixes that span generations, recorded and archived by Xtra Creative House to preserve NYC’s communal culture.

This edition spotlights The New Cari magazine, showcasing its Art issue and connecting diaspora artists through Caribbean-inspired art and identity.