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Is New York Rock & Roll Dead?

Music
By Rebounder | December 6, 2023
By Rebounder | December 6, 2023

Is New York Rock & Roll Dead?

NME claimed NYC natives Rebounder are “reviving New York’s rock & roll credentials.” Dylan Chenfeld doesn’t totally buy it.

Cassandra Jenkins at the Plaza

Music
By Cassandra Jenkins | November 29, 2023
By Cassandra Jenkins | November 29, 2023

Cassandra Jenkins at the Plaza

The singer-songwriter on her NYC childhood, her piano man dad, and a memorable rendition of Beethoven’s 5th.

My Collection of Ghosts

Music
By Loren DiBlasi | November 21, 2023
By Loren DiBlasi | November 21, 2023

My Collection of Ghosts

How Loren DiBlasi's family home in Ridgewood inspired Patio's new record.

Drivin’ In

Music
By Craig Heed | November 14, 2023
By Craig Heed | November 14, 2023

Drivin’ In

Ex bridge-and-tunneler Craig Heed (Miracle Sweepstakes, Hit) on a decade of commuting to Brooklyn.

Role Models: Nels Cline is Anthony Pirog’s Guitar Hero

Music
By Anthony Pirog | November 14, 2023
By Anthony Pirog | November 14, 2023

Role Models: Nels Cline is Anthony Pirog’s Guitar Hero

The guitarist talks meeting — and now collaborating with — his idol.

Downtown Grrrls

Music
By Honeychild Coleman | November 9, 2023
By Honeychild Coleman | November 9, 2023

Downtown Grrrls

Honeychild Coleman remembers her fateful journey from Kentucky to the East Village.

Joanna Sternberg Is Living the New York Dream

Music
By Joanna Sternberg | November 2, 2023
By Joanna Sternberg | November 2, 2023

Joanna Sternberg Is Living the New York Dream

The songwriter/illustrator talks growing up in an artist housing complex in Hell’s Kitchen.

CBGB is the Most Cringe-Inducing Musical Biopic

Music
By Jesse Locke | October 25, 2023
By Jesse Locke | October 25, 2023

CBGB is the Most Cringe-Inducing Musical Biopic

Jesse Locke revisits the flop on its tenth anniversary.

The Cost of Touring in America

Music
By Girl Ray | October 13, 2023
By Girl Ray | October 13, 2023

The Cost of Touring in America

UK band Girl Ray on the expensive endeavor of playing in the States.

Shame Spirals

Music
By Molly Burch | October 4, 2023
By Molly Burch | October 4, 2023

Shame Spirals

Molly Burch on the memories that keep her up at night, and how they inspired her new record.

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