Websites change and so do neighborhoods. FREE Williamsburg turns 22 this year, which would normally make our spry little publication a millennial. Unfortunately, if you convert 22 to internet years it makes us, well, decrepit. When I first arrived in New York in September of 1996, I rented a sizable two bedroom apartment on 93 Berry Street, […]
FREEwilliamsburg’s Top 25 Albums of 2019
There is something bittersweet about writing a Top 25 albums post at the end of a decade marked by so much change in music, the way its distributed, and the way it’s reviewed. The last thing I wanted to do, was rehash how algorithms have created our own individual musical vacuums for the thousandth time, […]
This One Goes to Eleven’s 2019 Metal Dundies
Another year in metal has come and gone, and as Krampus clunks from rooftop to rooftop, it’s time once more to look back on the good, bad, and truly, utterly ridiculous from music’s most truly, utterly ridiculous sub-culture. So saddle up and join us for This One Goes to Eleven’s second-annual metal Dundies, a network […]
Ainslie: a huge Italian restaurant and beer garden is now open in Williamsburg
Ainslie opened last night in Williamsburg, just off the Lorimer L train stop. The 10,000-square-foot restaurant will serve Italian staples and wood-fired pizza. Ainslie also has four bars with 20 wines by the glass, four wines on tap and 16 beers from local craft breweries on tap. Needless to say, we can’t wait to give […]
Top 5 shows of the weekend
While trying not to be consumed in depression about elections in my country of birth today, where the state of politics is at a depressingly all time low and the best case I can think of is a gridlocked hung parliament, I find the best medicine is always live music. So here we go, drink […]
Greenpoint market The Garden closes unexpectedly after 25 years in business
This is very sad news to hear that this local Greenpoint staple has closed. The Garden’s owner says the store couldn’t keep up with online shopping and chain grocery stores. They shut down on Sunday and will be missed. From their Facebook page: It’s time to say goodbye and thank you. After 25 years in […]
Ten Hope opens in Williamsburg with a Top Chef winner assisting with the menu
Ten Hope is a lovely addition to the neighborhood and they’re officially open for business this week. Expect creative drinks, impeccable design, and shareable plates. They also have a lovely courtyard which will be fantastic when we make it through the winter chill. Be sure to check them out at, where else, 10 Hope Street in […]
This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup
The end of the year is nigh, but two of the biggest AOTY contender are just rolling in. So hold onto your butts (and lists), folks—we are just getting started. WHAT TO HEAR: I don’t think there’s been a more anticipated, hyped, or meme’d metal record this year than Blood Incantation’s Hidden History of the […]
Top 5 shows of the weekend
It’s already been a good week with shows by Tool and Mikal Cronin in the bag, so let’s pull things kicking and screaming into the weekend.
This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup
Down to the final mixes on a personal project this week, so for the sake of my sanity, let’s keep this short and sweet. WHAT TO HEAR: Well folks, black metal Liturgy is officially back with a surprise (surprisingly good) new LP this week, H.A.Q.Q. (YLYLCYN). Although billed as a musical detour before Hunter Hunt-Hendrix’s […]
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