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If there is one thing that Brooklyn has, it’s talented musicians. Lately, I have been listening to folk-mistress, Jenn Lindsay. If you are starting to get that Summer hankerin’ to breathe in the sound of a sweet voice riding the rails of a warm folk-guitar melody, you’ve got to check her out. She has just [...]
For all of you Star Wars nerds\dj’s out there.
Check this out! P-Funk is saving the world from Sir Nose Devoid-of-Funk. They just don’t make ‘em like this anymore. (via Brand Autopsy)
If you were around for rap music’s inception, you will clearly remember the trippy beginnings of the genre. Being orginally from Connecticut, and unforgivably white in my demeanor, I was always restricted to attempting late-night twiddling of the radio dials to get the exotic content. On occasion, with blank tape in hand, I would record [...]
Always late to the party, I just came across a mesmerizing harpist by the name of Joanna Newsom. Her voice is a little off-putting, but it won’t be long before you are completely sucked in. She’s off the Drag City label.
If you’re like me and miss Summer already, dig this funky video of people doing their weekly roller thang in Golden Gate Park. Yule feel betta, I SWEAH!
How cool is this? The Boombox Museum. I was actually able to find the model that I purchased at Crazy Eddie’s on Long Island back in the day (pictured above). Unfortunately, I can’t seem to find an old friend’s Marantz that had a TV, turntable, AND at least two tape decks on board! The thing [...]
Although it seems to be one of the more well-kept secrets, if you like to boogie, this has got to be one of the bestest things about Brooklyn. Not that there is anything wrong with that…
Thanks Metafilter.com: Kollaboration event footage. Watch the whole thing. This reminds me of the good old days when break-dancing and popping, combined with whacked out interplanetary music would just blow your mind. And even settle a few arguments. Enjoy!
Our good friend, Robin Aigner, that folkie vixen, is playing at CBGB’s (the home of underground rock) Gallery this Friday at 8pm. Come on out and give her some support!