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The Reopening of Warsaw: Revitalizing the Brooklyn Music Scene

After a months-long hiatus, Warsaw, a beloved music venue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is set to reopen its doors to the public. W extensive renovations and improvements, this iconic venue is ready to reclaim its place as a cornerstone of the BK music scene.

After a months-long hiatus, Warsaw, a beloved music venue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is set to reopen its doors to the public. With extensive renovations and improvements, this iconic venue is ready to reclaim its place as a cornerstone of the Brooklyn music scene. From expanded spaces to updated amenities, Warsaw is poised to provide an unforgettable experience for both artists and music…

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How the Hollywood Strikes Are Shaking Up the Music Industry

The recent Hollywood actors and writers strikes have sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. While the primary impact has been felt in the world of film and television, the music industry is also bracing for significant changes.

The recent Hollywood actors and writers strikes have sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. While the primary impact has been felt in the world of film and television, the music industry is also bracing for significant changes. In this article, we’ll explore the effects of the Hollywood strikes on the music industry, from immediate consequences to potential long-term shifts. The…

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Knitting Factory New York at Baker Falls: A Legendary Rebirth in the East Village

After months of extensive renovations, the Knitting Factory is set to open its doors once again, this time in a new incarnation at the former Pyramid Club at 101 Avenue A. Aptly named Knitting Factory New York at Baker Falls, the venue is a collaboration

The East Village in New York City has long been a hotbed of creativity and artistic expression. From its vibrant music scene to its thriving comedy clubs, it has always been a neighborhood that nurtures and celebrates the arts. And now, a legendary venue is making its triumphant return to the East Village – the Knitting Factory. A New Chapter Begins After months of extensive renovations, the…

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Rockwood Music Hall: A Call for Support

Rockwood Music Hall, located at 196 Allen St. in New York City, has been a vibrant hub for independent and emerging musicians for the past 18 years. However, like many small, independent music venues, Rockwood is currently facing significant challenges

Rockwood Music Hall, located at 196 Allen St. in New York City, has been a vibrant hub for independent and emerging musicians for the past 18 years. However, like many small, independent music venues, Rockwood is currently facing significant challenges that threaten its survival. In an effort to stay afloat, the venue has recently launched a GoFundMe campaign and organized benefit shows to rally…

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Exploring the Soul of Appalachian Music: Erik Vincent Huey's Journey

The rich tapestry of Appalachian music has long captivated audiences with its haunting melodies and poignant storytelling. In the heart of West Virginia's coal mining country, a musician named Erik Vincent Huey draws inspiration from his roots

Introduction: A Coal Miner’s Son: Erik Huey’s Appalachian Upbringing The rich tapestry of Appalachian music has long captivated audiences with its haunting melodies and poignant storytelling. In the heart of West Virginia’s coal mining country, a musician named Erik Vincent Huey draws inspiration from his roots to craft a debut solo album that delves into the ragged physical and emotional…

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Unearthing the Hidden Gems of the Live Music NYC Landscape

As the cultural capital of the world, New York City is renowned for its vibrant and diverse live music scene. From the iconic stages of Broadway to the intimate clubs tucked away in the city’s neighborhoods, there is no shortage of opportunities to experience the magic of live music in NYC. Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast, a rock aficionado, or a lover of classical music, the city offers a rich…

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The Life And Times Of Brooklyn's Butterfly Haus

"The Life And Times Of Brooklyn's Butterfly Haus" (@Butterfly_Haus) feature artist out today!

Butterfly Haus is the Brooklyn-based indie-alternative music project of New Jersey-born Nigerian-American producer, songwriter, and recording artist Osaze Akerejah. Two weeks ago, during this weird transition between the darkness of winter and the unsettling idyllic promise of Spring, I discovered a unique voice dancing between genres. His latest record Time Bomb Season moves through seasons like…

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Long Beach Long Island Has A Hidden Gem Of A Band | These People Debut

Head Writer here to say, Don't sleep on Long Island indie bands! Angular and dreamy debut by @thesepeople out of Long Beach, NY. #NewMusicAlert

Yeah, Long Island never gets its due. But unlike Staten Island, almost all of the coolest people out of NY (Rick Ruben, hello?) were lucky enough to be raised in what I’ve coined “The People’s Suburb.” Coming out of Long Beach is an interesting band called These People. The band is comprised of producer and songwriter TJ Penzone, who fronts These People. The band formally formed after his former…

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The New Blasphemy

Conservative censorship? Now Liberal censorship? Why both sides get it wrong essay by @nadeemgibran #cancelculture

Why Political Clash Has Been Good For Culture But Calls For Censorship Are Not I was born in a hospital in Brownsville NY, which is now apparently considered East Flatbush. While the blight and poverty of the 80’s didn’t ultimately remain the backdrop of my upbringing, when my parents worked double shifts to afford our first home on Long Island. Regardless of the dramatic change from the city,…

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Too Many Zooz, Yam Yam At Brooklyn Bowl

Catch @toomanyzooz live Nov19th at @brooklynbowl | Show Preview + Tickets!

The curious thing about being a fan of brasshouse? You’re pretty much talking about being into one solitary but extremely unforgettable band: the amusingly monikered Too Many Zooz.  The musical style was “branded” by drummer King of Sludge, who recognized that there was no worthy existing classification for the New York trio, whose other two members are the equally unclassifiable Leo P…

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Films On The Green Returns To NYC June 3rd 2022!

Films on the green returns! Full lineup listed | @filmsonthegreen | June 2022 run down

FILMS ON THE GREEN, the French Embassy-Villa Albertine’s annual French film festival in New York city parks is back this summer with an exciting lineup of international cinema and a new and vibrant visual identity inspired by movie theaters and electrifying city nightlife. This year’s edition of Films on the Green, with the theme From Page to Screen, spotlights 12 diverse and world-class…

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NYC Doesn’t Need Steve Cohen’s Queens Casino

NYC Doesn’t Need Steve Cohen’s Queens Casino

It’s recently emerged that Mets owner Steve Cohen has entered into discussions with Las Vegas SandsCorporation about the potential for a new casino complex adjacent to Citi Field in Flushing. The 99-yearlease granted on the stadium also includes lots surrounding it, which would presumably be part of anyproposed site. There have been reports of multiple casino operators including Genting, Wynn and…

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Founder Of Elevtr Talks The 'Three Storms Of Your Youth' Dispatches From NYC

Founder Of Elevtr @nadeemgibran Talks The 'Three Storms Of Your Youth' Dispatches From NYC

Nadeem Performing At CBGB’s 2003 There are three storms that come into your life. The first storm comes as a young adult. This the period of infinite potential gets its first crash course lesson. As a youth, it manifests in our consciousness as the over confidant (naive) child. We are of course confident in our potential, because we are, fueled in part by inexperience with failure and being…

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Yaeji - "MY IMAGINATION"

Yaeji - "MY IMAGINATION" is our TRAX OF THE DAY @kraeji | Now streaming on Elevtr & HypeMachine #newmusic

Yaeji is an artist on my radar that melts my face off. Her track “MY IMAGINATION”

Kathy “Yaeji” Lee is a Flushing, Queens native as a single child in a Korean family. Growing up, Yaeji moved from New York to Atlanta when she was 5, and then to South Korea in the third grade before finally after moving frequently came back home to New York and began releasing music, the sum of which can be…

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ELEVTR PRESENTS: SOCIAL LISTENING

ELEVTR PRESENTS: SOCIAL LISTENING Friday April 3rd at 6pm on our instagram | Get to know the artists! #NewMusicAlert #NYC

We’re replacing some “Social Distancing” with some “Social Listening!” An ongoing experimental live streaming experience featuring local bands taking over our instagram live feed from their bedrooms! Watch the official trailer above. Share our instagram page and be sure to tune into the telephonic auditory experience! The first line up includes: Camp Saint Helene (6pm)

Mother by Camp…

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The Four Quadrants Of Change

The Four Quadrants Of Change | Thought Piece By @nadeemgibran

We are in an unprecedented time. The Government has fully exposed itself to either be woefully ineffectual or worse, negligently malicious to the welfare of its citizens. It’s time we take our needs into our hands and build off networks propping up. All the local businesses creating funds for staff? All the people dropping off grocery’s to the elder or disabled? All the support being offered for…

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Top Events March 10th-15th 2020

Top Events March 10th-15th 2020

Monday, March 09 2020

Moses Sumney @ Public Records 7:00 PMMoses Sumney@ Public Records (233 Butler Street) 9:00 PMReverend Vince Anderson and the Love Choir@ Union Pool (484 Union Avenue) Tuesday, March 10 2020

Baba Ali @ Mercury Lounge 6:30 PMBaba Ali@ Mercury Lounge (217 E Houston St) 7:00 PMDASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL: 20 Year Celebration@ Webster Hall (125 E. 11th Street) 7:00…

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