Free Williamsburg

The Williamsburg Brooklyn-based culture guide to New York and beyond.

When In Robe Spa Party Tomorrow

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Fluffy robes, plush slippers, saunas, massages and poppin’ house music. One of these things is not like the other – or at least it wasn’t until Body By Brooklyn started hosting When in Robe. Tomorrow night, Wax Motif heads the bill at the unlikely spa venue. If you were at Bonnaroo this past weekend (like […]

Trash Talk is Playing a Free Show Tonight

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In case your Tuesday has been a little too, uhm well, Tuesday, then we can change that up. American thrashcore band Trash Talk is playing a FREE show tonight at Palisades (906 Broadway) in Bushwick. It’s part of a multi-city US tour where they are announcing shows on the day of. Sneaky, sneaky . . […]

INTERVIEW: The Glitch Mob

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The Glitch Mob is not your typical electronic act. Seriously, go to one of their shows and you’ll see that there’s way more to their set up than the typical laptop and lights combo. This summer, they are touring with “The Blade”, a fully customized stage show that can be scaled to fit any venue. […]

Exclusive Premiere: Kodomo Releases Buggy Bumper Remix

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New York synth pop duo Kodacrome recently announced their forthcoming debut LP, Aftermaths, out on July 8th. FREEWilliamsburg audiences get the first listen of their dreamy Buggy Bumper remix from Kodomo. Between Ryan Casey’s layered production and Elissa LeCoque’s dripping vocals, you’ll get a sense of Kodacrome’s uniquely dark aesthetic, and Kodomo’s effects bring this […]

REVIEW: Governors Ball 2014

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Three days and at least 19 Red Bulls later, I’m here to give you the rundown on this year’s Governors Ball. The favorable weather forecast was a happy omen for what would inevitably be a fantastic (albeit bro-heavy) weekend. There was something for everyone. Whether you were coming just to see Outkast for the first […]

VH1 and Republic Records to make one band famous at Northside Festival

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VH1 and Republic records have been scouting America in search of the next buzz band. After half a million votes sent by fans via Twitter, the 24 finalists have been selected, all of whom will compete in the finals of VH1’s Make a Band Famous. This event will be broadcast through a 24-hour live stream […]