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Ukulele Songs in Popular Culture
The gentle notes of the ukulele rarely grace the waves of the radio. Despite that, various bands and performers, such as Train, Panic! At The Disco, and Eddie Vedder in an entire solo album, have delighted audiences with ukulele numbers. Now, Jessica Latshow hopes her song “Aint My Friend” featuring the ukulele will launch her Read more »
Twice for Once
Once goes from the New York Theater Workshop to Broadway and theater critics are forced to review the show once more
The Softer Side of Electronic Music
Be it through thought-provoking lyrics, low BPMs or playful synths, electronic music artists are producing soft, reflective sounds
Social Media Artists
The impact of social media on the art world is most obvious when it comes to distribution. Facebook can organize concerts and performances, or be used as a free gallery to showcase artwork around the world. Websites like Last.fm, Ping and Soundcloud allow users to upload, listen, discuss and share music, while Youtube and Vimeo Read more »
Bleecker Bob’s Golden Oldies in its Golden Days
The storefront of Bleecker Bob’s Golden Oldies is dressed with Guns ‘n Roses posters, smoking paraphernalia, graffiti and a table of record filled milk crates with signs that read, “$2 Jazz LP’s” and “More cheap vinyl inside.” As you enter the store the floorboards talk. It’s easy to notice the dozens of dusty album racks Read more »
How Tim Sweeney Makes It Work
When Tim Sweeney realized that the offers to DJ were rolling in a rate to rival his paycheck from the video game company he was working for, he knew it was time to give up the day job. Sweeney’s radio show, Beats In Space, drove that success. Sweeney started the underground dance music show while Read more »
Viral Hit Pushes Toward Stardom
Jessica Latshaw, the newest Youtube hit, began her evolution early February from viral luminary to pop star after traveling to Delaware to record more songs to pitch to producers and record labels.
Brooklyn Startup Uses Social Media To Promote Live Music
A product manager working in publishing and a Washington D.C. consultant aren’t the types who you would normally expect to have much impact on the New York music scene. But with their fast growing website, My Social List, Ben Rubin and Blake Schenekau are hoping to be the go-to source for concert-goers in the Big Read more »
Electronic Music Shifts Gears
Electronic music is enjoying its moment as the zeitgeist genre. What sounds are pervading, and why now?