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Watch ‘DIY in NYC,’ a new documentary about NY’s often beleaguered music scene

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You’ll see some familiar bands, faces and places discussed including Shea Stadium, Todd P, City Councilman Rafael Espinal, Beach Fossils, Frankie Cosmos, Silent Barn. In other words, “DIY in NYC” is essential viewing: From Rolling Stone: The short film travels through venues that have recently shuttered, ones struggling to stay on their feet, and ones […]

The L Train shutdown is getting its own documentary

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Every clusterfuck deserves its own documentary and accordingly the impending L Train shutdown is getting one. Directed By Emmett Adler and produced by Ian Mayer the film tentatively titled The L Train Doc is currently in the works with a scheduled release in the fall of 2019. This film will tell the human stories of […]

Club Crush: The Week’s Best Electronic Lineups

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And just like that, another month is over. Time sure does fly when you’re eating solid food and partaking in alcohol again! Sober January was a time for introspection, but it was February which fostered appreciation. Sometimes you need to take a break from indulgences to understand their unique role in your life. I’m still […]

Club Crush: The Week’s Best Electronic Lineups

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Woohoo! It’s a short work week! I was really scratching my head on Monday as to why we’re still celebrating President’s Day. After all, the one we have in office now is a total ass clown and the ones who founded the country thought it was cool to own people. It might be time to […]

This One Goes To Eleven: Weekly metal roundup

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Nothing pithy or illuminating to say this week, just more metal. Not that anyone’s complaining… WHAT TO HEAR: At the vanguard of this week’s releases are Harakiri For The Sky and their sweeping fourth full-length, Arson (Art of Propaganda). Widely regarded as one of the most redeemable post-black-metal acts in the infinite yawning maw of […]

Club Crush: The Week’s Best Electronic Lineups

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Love is in the air … or not. Let’s face it – Valentines Day is one of those holidays you either love, or love to hate. It’s totally okay to be one of the many New Yorkers who is still swiping left, waiting for that special someone. And if you there wasn’t a heart-shaped box of […]

This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup

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It’s the dead fucking smackdab center cut of winter and we’re all hurting a bit on the inside (and probably outside too). But don’t worry, it’s a new week with new metal and This One Goes to Eleven is packing a few blunt implements to help knock the frost off. Let’s go.