music essay
On Being an Artist in New York
Wendy Eisenberg (Editrix) loves the city and all of its abstractions.
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
The singer-songwriter on her NYC childhood, her piano man dad, and a memorable rendition of Beethoven’s 5th.
My Collection of Ghosts
How Loren DiBlasi's family home in Ridgewood inspired Patio's new record.
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
The guitarist talks meeting — and now collaborating with — his idol.
Downtown Grrrls
Honeychild Coleman remembers her fateful journey from Kentucky to the East Village.
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
Jesse Locke revisits the flop on its tenth anniversary.
The Cost of Touring in America
UK band Girl Ray on the expensive endeavor of playing in the States.
Shame Spirals
Molly Burch on the memories that keep her up at night, and how they inspired her new record.
