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Top 5 shows of the weekend

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Due to an administrative human error, this is going out late, and a couple of times you may just have to dream longingly about what might have been, but we all make mistakes and we’re still offering up some excellent options for the weekend. Enjoy!

This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup

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OK, so a bit of a weird week overall, but don’t blame the messenger. I just write about this shit. WHAT TO HEAR: Kicking things off in fittingly caustic fashion is Generation Coward (Willowtip Records), the latest batch of ruthless political grind from Orange County legends Phobia. A direct response to the horror of being […]

Gather at Met Breuer Museum tonight for a David Berman memorial

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We couldn't be more sorry to tell you this. David Berman passed away earlier today. A great friend and one of the most inspiring individuals we've ever known is gone. Rest easy, David. pic.twitter.com/5n5bctcu4j — (@dragcityrecords) August 7, 2019 We’re incredibly sad to lose David “Silver Jews” Berman. His music touched so many people, including […]

INTERVIEW: Michael Julian on the Evolution of Electric Zoo

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New York City is home to a number of artful creations, like the Guggenheim Museum, the rainbow bagel and groundbreaking music festivals. Among those events is Electric Zoo, the east coast’s premiere electronic music festival, which will unleash its 11th roaring edition on Randall’s Island on August 30th – September 1st. In year’s past, Electric […]

IAMSOUND sunset music series at the Wythe Hotel rooftop

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The first part of this series featured Zsela on July 16, but there are a handful of artists you can still catch from July 20 to Sep 17. Next up is duendita: We are pleased to share that Wythe Hotel – Brooklyn’s most iconic property – announces today the first wave of a five-part Sunset […]

This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup

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It’s August and the dog days are officially upon us, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of heavy to sink your thirsty little fangs into. So gear up and join me on a weekly descent into the weird, wild world of metal. WHAT TO HEAR: Leading the way this week isn’t your usual brand […]

Top 5 shows of the weekend

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It was all going so well last week, I’d fled the country and escaped the terrible heatwave and was enjoying far more mild temperatures, only to be hit with it’s own heatwave and no air conditioning for relief. For all it’s faults, there are fewer better feelings than landing back in New York after you’ve […]