Ty Sunderland Is NYC's Biggest Queer DJ Right Now— And He's Created A Safe Space In Nightlife For Everyone
Kim Petras, who’s friends with Ty, told BuzzFeed, “Ty throws the best parties in New York.”But beyond his mixes — which incorporate a blend of EDM, pop music, and divas of present and past — and beyond the celebrities and spectacle of it all, Ty has created a safe place where all are welcome. “I’ve always tried to include as many groups as I can.
Even when I started, I wanted to bring so many different groups of people together,” he said. “Because that’s a good party. When everyone already knows each other, it’s like, ‘Why are we doing this?’” From his pop star-themed boat parties (“The Gayflower”) to his Sunday staple “Ty Tea” in Brooklyn, Ty’s events have garnered a cult following in New York City.
Whether it’s going viral for the demon twink saga of 2021, or getting a call at 2:30 in the morning to come DJ for Janet Jackson in Soho, or hopping on an official Kelly Clarkson remix, Ty’s career seems as fun and unpredictable as attending one of his events.
Still, he doesn’t take his success or the NYC fame for granted. “People grab me and take pictures. I love it! Get me while I’m here — I don’t know where I’m gonna be next year," he told me.Here’s my Q&A with Ty.
