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Robyn released a short film about her fans and the Brooklyn Bowl dance party

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And it’s awsome. As we mentioned in May, the Swedish singer made a surprise appearance at Brooklyn Bowl, pretty much blowing everyone’s mind. We’re excited that she’s FINALLY releasing a new record, since it’s been eight years since her, “Body Talk.” The release date has not been announced, but she said it would be sometime this […]

This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup

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It’s another slowish release week, but I’m getting hell out of dodge next weekend and don’t want to leave you hanging for two weeks. Onward into the flames… WHAT TO HEAR: First up this week is Sounds From the Vortex (Nuclear Blast), the debut full-length from ‘90s melodic death revivalists, The Spirit. Seeing wider re-release […]

Club Crush Special Edition: 5 Acts to Catch at Elements Music & Arts Festival

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I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it, because Elements Music & Arts Festival is back this Saturday, August 11th, and I KNOW I’ll like it. The Brooklyn-based party squad known as BangOn!NYC will bring their incredibly innovative and entertaining music festival back to its new home in Hunts Point, BX (1108 Oak Point […]

Brooklyn Comes Alive officially announces Jam Room hosts

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Last month we shed some light on Brooklyn Comes Alive, the one-day, jam heavy festival set to take place in Williamsburg on Saturday, September 29th. As the day gets closer, our excitement levels continue to rise. We can’t wait to groove all day and night to some fresh jams provided by some of the most […]

This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup

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The dog days are here and the release slate proves it, so let’s keep this brief so we can all get out there and enjoy what’s left of summer.

Brooklyn Comes Alive Festival announces 4th year line up

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Last month, Brooklyn Comes Alive announced the line up for its 4th annual, one-day event, which features collaborations by world class musicians in the form of unique, supergroup jam sessions. The mini festival will take place on Saturday September 29, 2018, at three different esteemed Williamsburg venues: Brooklyn Bowl, Rough Trade, and Music Hall of […]

This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup

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After several crazy weeks, things cool down on the release front this weekend—the last of July, in case you’ve been slacking on your summer metal binge and need a kick in the ass. As always, however, quality reigns over quantity, and in that respect, we are doing just fine once again.

Club Crush: The Week’s Best Electronic Lineups

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Photo: Elrow in Ibiza, Spain It’s raining. It’s pouring. We’re stuck inside, and it’s BORING. Sure, this forecast is the pits, but it’s times like this that I’m reminded of the yins and yangs of life. After all, we wouldn’t know excitement if there was no calm, happiness if there was no sadness and sunshine […]

PLAYLIST: Countdown to Elements Music & Arts Festival NYC!

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What do a fire breathing dragon, a pirate ship and Bassnectar all have in common? Aside from being collectively badass, you can also expect to see all three of these things at BangOn!NYC‘s Elements Music & Arts Festival on August 11th! What you won’t find there however is loud corporate presence or uncomfortable crowds. It’s a refreshing break […]