The one bright side during politically and socially oppressive times is that loud & aggressive music becomes back in style as artists channel the now daily angst into […]
MUSIC: Flying Lotus – Post Requisite
Flying Lotus is currently on his 3d tour (even if it didn’t have any effects, wouldn’t it be a 3d tour anyway since he’s like, actually there?) and […]
MUSIC: N.E.R.D. feat. Rihanna – Lemon
Hip-Hop production legends The Neptunes long running rap/rock/pop project N.E.R.D returns after a lengthy absence with a new song featuring Rihanna in full bad b#tch rapper mode. Built […]
LIVE: Quicksand Returns to Brooklyn after Two Decades Away
Quicksand was a seminal early 90’s post-hardcore band that really wasn’t hardcore punk at all. While the members all played in punk bands in New York City during […]
LIVE: Nick Hakim at the Music Hall of Williamsburg
Nick Hakim dropped his debut album, Green Twins, a few months ago to great acclaim. It’s a collection of soul songs filtered through a modern lens; soulful vocals […]
MUSIC: Jay Boogie’s “Jesus Loves Me Too” Live
While usually we could go into the standard ‘This was a rap show, with these common rap tropes performed either really well or really bad, with this additional […]
MUSIC: J Scienide feat. Kev Brown – Ghetto
J Scienide has dropped a new video for his song, Ghetto featuring Kev Brown. It’s a nice mid tempo head nodding banger held down by a soulful loop and […]
LIVE: 2017 A2IM Libera Awards
(photos courtesy of Dan Bassini) As a focal point to their Indie Week the industry bastion to all things indie, A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) held their […]
LIVE: House Of Vans with Princess Nokia and The Drums
House of Vans touched down in Brooklyn once again for a show featuring The Drums and Princess Nokia. Goose Island beers were had, surprisingly solid tacos were scarfed […]
LIVE: Beach Fossils, Saba, and Nyck @ Knight at House Of Vans
House of Vans continues their party series into the summer with another great show. While free summertime shows are a dime a dozen in New York, there’s something […]