CMJ 2013 is now in the books. I hope you were able to see some music, particularly the spectacular showcase Greenpointers presented Friday 10/18 along with Supercrush Studios and Cara […]
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This Friday: Brooklyn Night Bazaar Opens Its Doors.. FREE! (11/1)
(sponsored) We are very excited to announce that the Brooklyn Night Bazaar will open at it’s new location in Greenpoint, beginning Friday, November 1st at 6PM. Admission is free! Inspired […]
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Local Screen Printer Creates NYC Marathon Poster
Kayrock Screenprinting, located right here on Manhattan Avenue, is local artist, Karl LaRocca’s haven for hand-printed fine art editions, as well as posters, cards, books, and everything printable. LaRocca created […]
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Swimming Harmonies: Hanging In Fishdoctor’s Basement Studio
All of Fishdoctor‘s promo stuff paints them as sheepish gentlemen. Immediately upon arriving at the pop group’s South Williamsburg home, it’s apparent that promo stuff is an accurate mirror. Half […]
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Recap: Michal Geva’s Land Scope Exhibit at Java Studios Gallery
Last Friday night, I had the pleasure of speaking with Michal Geva, a painter currently taking a residency in Greenpoint, where she is further exploring the intersection of art and […]
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10.24.13 Mixtape // Weed Hounds
Lo-fi toaster pastries Weed Hounds wrangled this week’s mix. It’s sweet and real but it ain’t real sweet. Put on some comfy slippers and relax into a full bliss-out after the […]
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Hold the Phone: Arcade Fire Lands in Bushwick
It was a strange sight for Bushwick– a queue of smartly-dressed young people stretching several blocks down a warehouse-lined street on a Friday night. There were women in flowing […]
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Digital Pointers with Ashe Avenue
At the Propeller Coffee Shop  along Manhattan Ave, I sat down to talk with John McKinney, the CEO of Ashe Avenue.  John was at the Future of Web Design Conference (Oct. 7 – […]
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Elliott Smith Tribute Show at Glasslands (10/21)
Elliott Smith, the folksy, soulful song-writer with a voice so distinct, it has yet to be embodied by another artist, tragically died in  his Los Angeles home in 2003, at […]
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CMJ Listening Party at Union Pool Tonight! (10/18)
Ah CMJ– it’s that the the time of year again, when free shows and of course, the free alcoholic beverages that accompany them, are just sitting there, waiting to be […]