Tim Sweeney is a figure who needs no introduction.

The much-loved radio host started Beats In Space when he was a music student at New York University, taking over the AM show broadcast on WYNU. Every Tuesday evening, Sweeney captured the zeitgeist of the city with his shows, playing a one-hour mix followed by an additional hour with a guest. Beats In Space has featured some of the biggest acts in electronic music – from Ben UFO to Four Tet, Prosumer and more – and even art world icons such as Wolfgang Tillmans.

In 2019, Sweeney launched the Beats In Space imprint, kickstarting it with a release from Powder. Later, in 2021, he moved the much-loved radio show to Apple Music, launching it on the platform with Planningtorock. Now, it airs every Friday at 9pm (GMT) on Apple Music 1.

As a key cultural figure and tastemaker within New York's dance music scene, Sweeney knows the city well. With an extensive knowledge of where to go record digging, grab a coffee or Greek food, and where to get a haircut, Sweeney comes through with his top picks on how best to experience the city – as he would.