Here come the holidays! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and before you know it, Christmas and Hanukkah will bring gifts and good cheer… and a decent level of stress, if we’re going to be honest about it. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good excuse to pig out and nap continuously, but the […]
REVIEW: 10 Years Later, BEMF is Still Going Strong
All Photos by Malak Kdiry What started as a humble celebration of underground music has become one of the borough’s most successful electronic events. The Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival, better known as BEMF, reigns supreme when it comes to bringing rare, international talent to the hood. This year was no different, with hot names like […]
Six Artists to Catch At BEMF
Brooklyn will become a veritable playground for nightlife enthusiasts when the borough’s infamous BEMF celebrates its 10th Anniversary later this week. Starting Thursday, a slew of local and international talent, industry panels, curated stages and a “record fair” will make Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick and Gowanus a whole lot groovier. As always, the lineup touts an impressive […]
CONTEST: Win 2 Badges to BEMF 2017!
It’s rare to see international acts like Gorgon City, Green Velvet, Matthew Dear and Pete Tong on a single bill. It’s even more uncommon to see a city-based music festival return for its 10th consecutive year. This calls for a celebration! FREEwilliamsburg and BEMF are giving you the chance to win a pair of All Access […]
BEMF Celebrates 10 Years With Impressive Phase 1 Lineup
Fall is just around the corner, so you know what that means! Yes, the Pumpkin Spice Latte will be back to make our lives a bit more basic . . . but that’s not what I’m talking about. Thankfully, you’ll be able to offset some of the impending seasonal blase with the triumphant return of […]
Governor's Ball After Dark: late night shows announced from Harlem to Brooklyn
Just when you thought Governor’s Ball couldn’t get any better, they go and add a slew of post-festival, Bacardi-sponsored performances that are not to be missed. Ranging in venue from classics (Apollo Theater) to brand new (Verboten) and a handful of old standbys in between (Webster Hall, Irving Plaza), it’s going to be hard to […]