Coverage
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Yeezus Walks: A Kanye West Retrospective
New York City -- A retrospective look at Kanye West, through his body of work, live performances, and one very public incident.
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Red Bull Hosts 72-Hour Musical Instrument Innovation Competition at Northside Fest
New York City -- Red Bull's Creation Competition will take place this weekend as part of Brooklyn's Northside Festival.
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Trendspotting at Governors Ball 2013
New York City -- We identified a few of Governors Ball's most popular trend categories in addition to a couple of our favorite standout pieces.
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Instaworld: Cultivora at Governors Ball
New York City -- See Governors Ball through Cultivora's lens in this week's edition of InstaWorld.
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New York Music Festival: The Postelles at The Studio at Webster Hall
New York City -- Cultivora headed to The Studio at Webster Hall last night to check out Pretty & Nice and The Postelles.
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New Music Seminar: Building the $100 Billion Music Business, Part 2
New York City -- Cultivora headed to the New Yorker Hotel once again for the final day of New Music Seminar 2013.
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New York Music Festival: The Drums at Webster Hall
New York City -- Cultivora headed to Webster Hall last night to check out Pearl and the Beard and The Drums.
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How Gov Ball 2013 Survived the Storm
New York City -- In the cage match between Governors Ball and Mother Nature, this three-years-young festival came out the victor.
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New Music Seminar: Building the $100 Billion Music Business, Part 1
New York City -- The New Music Seminar began its first day of panels this morning inside the New Yorker Hotel.
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Gov Ball Day 3 Photo Highlights
New York City -- Gov Ball couldn't have ended on a better note: the weather was perfect, the mud had dried considerably, and the lineup was, in our opinion, the weekend's best. Sunday's photo highlights include Haim, Steel Pulse, Cold War Kids, Twin Shadow, Gary Clark Jr., Beirut, Grizzly Bear, Bloc Party, The xx, and The Avett Brothers.
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Industry Insider: Tom Silverman of New Music Seminar
We sat down with industry visionary Tom Silverman to talk festivals, mobile devices, and the future of the music business.
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Gov Ball Day 2 Photo Highlights
New York City -- Click through for Saturday's photo highlights, featuring MS MR, Icona Pop, Japandroids, Divine Fits, Alt-J, Cut Copy, Azealia Banks, Kendrick Lamar, Animal Collective, Thievery Corporation, and Nas.
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Video Spotlight: Swear and Shake
Swear and Shake talks NYC venues, their summer festival stops, favorite drinks, and what sets festivals apart.
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Electric Zoo Announces Phase III Lineup Additions
New York City -- Electric Zoo has announced their third phase of lineup additions
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Late-Night Eats Near The Official Gov Ball After Parties
New York City -- After the Gov Ball gates close each night, venues across the city open their doors to festivalgoers wanting more. If you're heading to one of the seven official after parties, refuel at one of our favorite late-night restaurants near each.
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Test Drive: Governors Ball Mobile App
New York City -- Gov Ball's eco-friendly approach means they've done away with paper schedules and maps, so if you want to know what's happening during the fest's three days, the mobile app is a must-have.
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Our Gov Ball Insiders Share Their NYC Recommendations
New York City -- Where do these Gov Ball artists party in Williamsburg? How about get brunch in the East Village? Click through to find out.
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Music Monday Playlist: Gov Ball 2013
As the final piece of your Gov Ball pregame, our playlist runs down the festival's lineup chronologically.
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Gov Ball Announces Additional Food Vendors, Activities, and Art Installations
New York City -- Gov Ball has announced additional food vendors and activities for the June 7-9 fest, as well as hinting at this year's art installations.
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Gov Ball Says F*ck You to Scalpers, Releases Tickets via Lottery
New York City -- If you missed out on the Gov Ball ticket sale, here's your chance to still attend the festival.
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On the Scene: Beware of Darkness at The Studio of Webster Hall
New York City -- Beware of Darkness are Kyle Nicolaides, Dan Curcio, and Tony Cupito. And if you haven't heard of them, you will. Click through for a photo gallery and review of the trio's debut NYC performance.
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Introducing Cultivora's Guide to Governors Ball NYC
New York City -- Wondering where your favorite Gov Ball artists are hanging out in NYC? Or what restaurants are open late-night around the after parties? Need a pre-festival playlist? It's in the guide.
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New Venue Review: SubCulture in New York City
New York City -- We took a trip to SubCulture, NoHo's newest music venue, earlier this week to catch Mary Lambert's show and to get a rundown of the new establishment.
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Video: On the Ground at GoogaMooga
New York City -- Last weekend, GoogaMooga returned to Brooklyn's Prospect Park for its sophomore run. Click through to watch our recap video for festivalgoers' favorite food vendors, tips for navigating the festival, and how GoogaMooga fared compared to last year.
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All You Need to Know for EDC New York
New York City -- The road to Vegas kicks off today with EDC New York! Here's everything you need to know before you head to the festival.
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Kool & The Gang Join GoogaMooga's Sunday Lineup
New York City -- Kool & The Gang has been added to GoogaMooga's Sunday lineup.
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Gov Ball's Daily Schedule Has Arrived
New York City -- Gov Ball has released the schedule for their third installment.
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Gov Ball Announces Daily Schedule via Mobile App
New York City -- Gov Ball has announced their daily schedule via their newly launched mobile app.
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Living Social Announces Inaugural Backyard Festival
New York City -- Living Social has announced its inaugural Backyard Festival, with performances from music legends.
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Electric Zoo Divulges Phase II Lineup
New York City -- Electric Zoo has announced their Phase II lineup as well as Friday Combo Paks, a new ticket-purchasing option.
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Foals Replaces Death From Above 1979 at Gov Ball
New York City -- Foals have been added to the Governors Ball lineup, replacing Death From Above 1979.
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Cultivora's Mini Guide to The Downtown Festival
New York City -- The Downtown Festival will take over NYC's Lower East Side May 10-11 for a slew of intimate concerts. Click through for where to eat, party, and shop near the festival's venues.
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CMJ 2013 is Officially Open for Business
New York City -- If you want to attend New York's seminal music conference and festival CMJ, now is the time to register for the best deals of the year.
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Big Gigantic, Major Lazer To Headline Mad Decent Block Party
Mad Decent Block Party has unleashed their initial lineup.
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GoogaMooga Releases Schedule and Additional Artists
New York City -- GoogaMooga has unveiled the daily performance schedule for the May 17-19 festival.
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Northside Announces Free Solange, Phosphorescent Shows and New Acts
Brooklyn, New York -- Northside has announced the addition of a second free show during the fest's week-long run.
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Industry Insider: Eric Murphy of Pop2Life
New York City -- Pop2Life founder Eric Murphy recently took a break from his busy schedule to talk to Cultivora about why pop culture drives consumer behavior, the changing music industry, and more.
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New Music Seminar Unveils First Round Speakers for 2013
New York City -- The New Music Seminar has announced their first round of confirmed speakers for the June 9-11 conference, taking place at NYC's New Yorker Hotel.
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Downtown Festival Reveals Schedule and Additional Acts
New York City -- Downtown Festival has released the daily schedule and additional artists for their NYC installment.
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NYC's River To River Lineup Announced
New York City -- River To River has released the complete lineup for its month-long festival.
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Mad Decent Block Party 2013 Dates Announced
Mad Decent Block Party has announced its 2013 dates.
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Gov Ball Announces Official After Parties
New York City -- Gov Ball has released the official list of after parties for their 2013 installment.
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Music Monday Playlist: Crossing Brooklyn Ferry
New York City -- Crossing Brooklyn Ferry is quickly approaching, so we decided to pay homage to the three-day fest with a CBF-themed playlist.
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Cultivora's Guide to Record Store Day: Electronic Music Edition
New York City-- RSD isn't just for the indie rockers. Here are our recommendations for the best places in NYC to buy house, techno, electronica, and more on wax.
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Downtown Music Festival Announces Additional Acts
New York City -- Downtown Music Festival has announced a second wave of artists.
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Cultivora's Guide to Record Store Day in NYC/Brooklyn
New York City -- Record Store Day is upon us once again! We've narrowed down NYC's many record stores and paired them with nearby coffee shops, restaurants, and bars.
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Electric Zoo Unleashes Main Stage Headliners
New York City -- Electric Zoo has unleashed the first round of artists for its 2013 installment.
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Gov Ball Releases Lineup By Day and Single Day Tickets
New York City -- Gov Ball has releases their daily schedule as well as single day General Admission and VIP passes.
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GoogaMooga Registration Opens Today at Noon
New York City -- Registration for GoogaMooga's sophomore edition will open today at noon.
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Downtown Music Festivals Reveals Initial NYC Lineup
New York City -- Downtown Music Festival has released the initial lineup for its first festival stop in NYC this May.
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Cold War Kids to Replace Miguel at Gov Ball
New York City -- Cold War Kids have stepped in to replace Miguel at this June's Governors Ball Music Festival.
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On the Scene: Alt-J at Webster Hall
New York City -- Alt-J rocked a sold out show at New York City's Webster Hall.
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NYC Popfest 2013 Announces Lineup
New York City -- NYC Popfest has announced their 2013 lineup, featuring acts Ringo Deathstarr, The Smittens, and Grand Resort.
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Electric Zoo Expands for 2013
Randall's Island, New York -- Electric Zoo plans to expand for its 2013 installment, featuring five different stages to celebrate its five year anniversary.
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The Roots, Solange, TV on the Radio to Headline Crossing Brooklyn Ferry
Brooklyn, New York -- Curated by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National, Crossing Brooklyn Ferry Music and Film Festival will return to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) this spring.
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Gov Ball Drops Third Headliner
New York City -- Take me down to the Governors Ball where the grass is green and the girls are pretty.
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NYC Music Guide: Fashion Week Edition
New York City -- Need some extracurricular activities during Fashion Week? Check out our concert and party picks for February 6-13.
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Kanye West to Headline Gov Ball 2013
New York City -- Gov Ball has announced the lineup for its 2013 edition, and it's nothing short of HUGE.
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Photo Gallery: MTV Artists to Watch Concert in NYC
New York City -- Last night, MTV hosted a concert featuring four of their thirteen "MTV Artists to Watch": Robert DeLong, Twenty One Pilots, Jessie Ware, and Zedd. You can definitely expect to see some, if not all, of these artists on festival rosters this summer. Click through for photos of the event, and stay tuned for our interview with Robert DeLong, coming next week.
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New Venue Review: Stage 48 in New York City
New York City -- Last Saturday, we headed to NYC's newest music venue, Stage 48, for a performance by Wu Tang Clan founding member, Gza. Read on for our rundown of the venue's pros and cons.
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On the Scene: Gza, Robben Ford, and Rasputina at Stage 48
New York City -- Last Saturday, Gza gave a nostalgia-inducing performance at Stage 48, a brand-new venue in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan. The performance was part of the APAP Conference Showcase, which featured a wildly eclectic (and somewhat perplexing) roster that included Robben Ford and Rasputina, among others. Click through for photos from the event.
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Cultivora's Guide to New Year's Eve
The best parties New Year's Eve has to offer from coast to coast.
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Governors Ball Expands to Three Days, Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale Friday
In 2013, Governors Ball will continue its trend of adding an extra day per year by expanding to a three-day event! A limited number of holiday pre-sale tickets will go on sale this Friday.
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On the Scene: Night Owls Tour in NYC
Last Thursday, we caught the New York Stop of the Night Owls Tour, featuring AC Slater, Harvard Bass, Flinch, along with Star Eyes and The Captain. Click through for a few highlights from the night...
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Electric Zoo Knows What You Want for the Holidays
Electric Zoo has just released a limited number of 3-Day Passes to EZoo 2013 for a special holiday price.
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NYC: Win Tickets to UKF Featuring Chase & Status and Borgore
On December 1, Chase & Status and Borgore will headline UKF's first stand-alone event at Hammerstein Ballroom, which will also feature Bare Noize, Gemini, Delta Heavy, Dirtyphonics, Xilent, and Alex English. Click through for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the event!
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On the Scene: Sri in NYC
CMJ may be over, but New York City continues to be a veritable playground for up-and-coming bands and artists. One such band, Sri, played the Living Room on Wednesday night. Click through to see photos from the night, and to listen to their EP, Levellor.
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Photo Gallery: MNDR and Chromeo SPIN for CMJ
SPIN Magazine threw a CMJ party at Chinatown's DCTV Firehouse complete with killer DJ sets and free booze.
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NYC Music Guide: Halloween Edition
Halloween weekend is almost upon us, and in honor of this very special occasion, we've decided to bring back our NYC Music Guide. Click through for our top event picks for Halloween week in New York City.
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Photo Gallery: Day 3 at the Fader Fort Presented by Converse
Photos from the third day at the Fader Fort presented by Converse, featuring Kirin J Callinan, Kitty Pryde, and DIIV.
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Cultivora's First Annual CMJ Awards
Drawing Conclusions from the Festival's 32nd Incarnation
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Photo Gallery: The Aussie BBQ at CMJ
Saturday of CMJ saw the transformation of The Delancey into a temporary Little Australia thanks to Sounds Australia's The Aussie BBQ. Jinja Safari, Strange Talk, Winter People, High Highs, The Oyster Murder, and Dancing Heals, just to name a few, hit the stage to represent Australia's music scene to CMJ.
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Photo Gallery: CMJ at Webster Hall with Kimbra and JJAMZ
Webster Hall was the place to be Friday night for CMJ with JJAMZ, Beast Patrol, Blondfire, and Lovelife in The Studio at Kimbra in the Grand Ballroom.
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Photo Gallery: CMJ Union with DIIV, Little Green Cars, & The Antlers
Seattle-based KEXP broadcasted live Wednesday - Friday at CMJ Union with some of the best handpicked acts of the week. Click through for some shots of our favorites.
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Photo Gallery: ZZZ's and Savior Adore at Bowery Electric
Yesterday at Bowery Electric, we checked out Savoir Adore's infectious indie beats and Japanese trio ZZZ's unique blend of fuzzy punk and reggae. Click through for the photo gallery.
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Recap Video: Trouble & Bass 6 Year Anniversary Party
Our friends at Société Perrier put together a great video celebrating Trouble & Bass' 6 year anniversary. Click through to check it out.
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Young Guru Discusses Jay-Z, Biggie, and Kanye West at CMJ
On Wednesday afternoon, Young Guru sat down with MTV personality Sway Calloway to discuss his illustrious career as an audio engineer and the long list of artists he's worked with. Read on to learn how Young Guru got his big break, along with his thoughts on Jay-Z, Kanye West, the Notorious B.I.G., and more.
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Photo Gallery: Mika's Spirited Webster Hall Performance
Last night, Mika performed his second consecutive sold-out show at Webster Hall. "This is the first time we've ever played two nights in a row in New York City," Mika addressed the crowd, "enjoy me because I'm in a very good mood." Click through for a recap and photo gallery of the night.
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Navigating CMJ's Free Music Scene
Andy Meyers, founder of MyFreeConcert, gives us his expert take on navigating New York City's free music scene.
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So Many CMJ Events, So Little Time
CMJ is fun while it's happening, but can be overwhelming while you're planning. So we've done the work for you to make your CMJ as stress free as possible.
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UPDATED: Get Your Copy of Cultivora's Guide to CMJ
With CMJ just around the corner, we are incredibly excited to present our very first print edition of our festival guides. Click through to find out where you can pick up your copy.
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Where Will You Be During CMJ?
CMJ added the showcases and official parties to their online schedule, so now is the time to start planning your CMJ game plan.
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Electric Zoo Recap Video and Early Bird Tickets
Watch the Official Electric Zoo recap video full of all the best slow motion dancing, hair swooshing, neon ravers morphing into animals, and pulsating beats from EZoo 2012. Then buy your 2013 Ticket!
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Third Round of CMJ Artists Announced
CMJ has outdone themselves yet again with their third round of artists including Dum Dum Girls, Ghostface Killah, Theophilus London, and Q-Tip.
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Make Your CMJ Conference Schedule
By now you're probably familiar with the artists to expect at CMJ this October 16-20, so it's about time you got acquainted with the CMJ Conference and make your own schedule.
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Gov Ball Will Return in 2013
The third installment of NYC's Governors Ball will take over Randall's Island again June 8-9, 2013. So far, the festival has only gotten better with age, so expect the 2013 edition to be the best yet.
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CMJ Announces Second Round of Artists
CMJ will once again take over New York City this October 16-20 for five days of showcases, panels, parties, and music discovery. With their second announcement of artists, CMJ has pushed their lineup into the hundreds.
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Win Tickets to the Trouble & Bass 6 Year Anniversary Party
Inspired by Drop the Lime's Tour of Brooklyn, we decided to put together a special edition travel guide in honor of Trouble & Bass' 6 year anniversary… but we need your help. Click through to find out how you can enter to win a pair of tickets to the Trouble & Bass 6 Year Anniversary Party at SRB on September 28.
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Sonar Kicks Off North American Tour in October
Sonar will round off its international tour in North America this October 31-November 10 with Die Antwood, Azari & III, Seth Troxler, Paul Kalkbrenner, Tiga, Gesaffelstein, and Nic Fanciulli. Tickets on sale now!
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NYC Music Guide: August 16-22
Click through for the best music events in NYC this week; feat. The Kills, Marina & The Diamonds, Titus Andronicus, mewithoutYou, The Drums, and more. Then sit back, relax, and see how easy it is to plan a perfect music-filled week with us.
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NYC Music Guide: August 9-15
We continue our NYC music guide series this week with Little Dragon, Grimes, Bloc Party, Braid, Real Estate, Yeasayer, and so many more. Click through to let us take the effort out of planning the perfect music-filled week.
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Global Festival Comes to Central Park to End Global Poverty
Global Festival is a free music event that, on September 29, will bring together Neil Young with Crazy Horse, the Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, Band of Horses, K’naan, and 60,000 supporters to empower the movement to end extreme poverty.
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NYC's Afro-Punk Festival Completes Lineup
Afro-Punk Fest, the free Brooklyn festival taking place August 25-26, has added TV On The Radio, Alice Smith, Sinkane, Flatbush Zombies, and more to their already wicked lineup.
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NYC Music Guide: August 2-8
For the best music-related events, parties, and concerts this week; look no further than our music guide!
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Catalpa NYC Debuted With Stormy Weather
Catalpa made its debut this past weekend; and its reception was as mixed as its represented-genres and onsite attractions. However, despite the festival’s soggy start, there were definitely as many upsides to the weekend as there were down.
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Test Drive: Catalpa NYC Mobile App
With its visually attractive design, the official Catalpa NYC mobile app, available for iPhone and Android, is here to help you navigate the inaugural festival taking place on NYC's Randall's Island this weekend, July 28-29.
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NYC Music Guide: July 27-August 1
We had a bit of a late start on this week's NYC Music Guide. But while you had to fend for yourself for your Thursday night plans, we've got your back for the rest of the weekend and early into next week.
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Catalpa: Besides the Music
Two days of great music isn't the only thing you're in for this weekend at Catalpa Music Festival -- festival organizers have also developed creative programming that is sure to keep you busy while you're wandering the grounds. Read on for a run-down of Catalpa, besides the music.
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On the Scene: Animal Kingdom's NYC Debut at Mercury Lounge
Last night, Animal Kingdom played their first New York City show (their second in the United States), one of a handful of gigs the British band will play to warm up for their festival appearances at Lollapalooza and Outside Lands. Click through to view the photo gallery, and be sure to check our Facebook page later today for the full photo gallery.
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New Music Tuesday: July 24, 2012
Today is oozing with great new albums, EPs, videos, and tracks; including Passion Pit, The Antlers, The Gaslight Anthem, Two Door Cinema Club, and Purity Ring's debut album.
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NYC Music Guide: July 19-25
Hot Chip, Sleigh Bells, Dum Dum Girls, JDH & Dave P, Chromatics, Beach House, Wilco, Grouplove, Purity Ring, Trouble & Bass, The Gaslight Anthem, The Wallflowers, and more in NYC this week.
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Downtown Manhattan Style: Where Musicians Get Suited Up In NYC
Music influences fashion and fashion influences music. But you don't need to be a fashionista to appreciate great style; style is about more than just the clothes. Where can a guy shop to get that 80's Bowery rocker look or that downtown art/music vibe that Basquiat made famous? Click through our slideshow to get some ideas.
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Catalpa Feeds Festivalgoers with a Taste of NYC
The organizers behind Catalpa NYC promised to provide vendors from New York's finest and most beloved eateries, and they have delivered.
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NYC Music Guide: July 12-18
This week, NYC is filled with music events from live concerts and free shows to music festivals and summer specials. Here's our picks of what July 12-18 has to offer.
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NYC Music Guide: July 5-11
Here are some of our top picks of music in New York City this week, July 5-11 - featuring the CBGB Festival, DJ club nights, and live music concerts.
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Full Photo Gallery for Gov Ball Now on Facebook
Check out our full photo gallery for Governors Ball, now up on Facebook. If you see yourself, tag yourself...
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Video: Theophilus London Previews New Song at Intimate NYC Show
Theophilus London played a special intimate performance on Wednesday night as part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival in New York City. Click through to watch the video, in which London performs "Lisa," off his upcoming album, Rose Island.
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NYC Music Guide: June 28-July 4
Each week we'll sort through the multitude of NYC event listings to provide you with a curated list of our top picks. Here's what is worth checking out this week. Plus we have the must-see shows going on sale - don't miss out.
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Governors Ball Recap
Saturday had fans dancing and sweating to computerized beats and equalizer tweaks and Sunday proved a crowd can still be moved by surging guitars and strategic crescendos. Whichever you prefer, the ability of Governors Ball to bring together both for one fun-in-the-sun-filled weekend will keep them as a mainstay in New York’s festival scene for years to come.
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Photo Highlights: Gov Ball Day 2
We didn't think it was possible, but the second day of Gov Ball was even better than the first. Click through to see photo highlights of Phantogram, Devendra Banhart, Built to Spill, Cage the Elephant, Fiona Apple, Explosions in the Sky, Modest Mouse, and Beck. We'll be posting full photo galleries to our Facebook page later this week, and look more in-depth recaps on our website in the days that follow.
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Photo Highlights: Gov Ball Day 1
Day one of Governors Ball on Randall's Island went off without a hitch -- the weather was great, the fans were in high spirits, and the artists delivered unforgettable performances. Click through to check out photo highlights from the first day of the festival, and if we snapped your pic during the festival, check our Facebook page early next week for full photo galleries.
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NMS Highlights Part 2: Rebuilding an Industry
A Day in the Life of the New Music Seminar.
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Test Drive: Gov Ball Mobile App
In preparation for Governors Ball this weekend, we took their updated mobile app for a test drive. Here's what we liked (and what we didn't).
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New Music Seminar Highlights, Part 1
Earlier this week, the New Music Seminar descended on New York City's Webster Hall, bringing together top players in every facet of the industry to discuss how the music industry will adapt and move forward into the digital era. Adaptability was a major theme during the seminar. On Monday, Michael Huppe, president of SoundExchange, quoted Charles Darwin, "it's not the strongest species that survives, but the most adaptable." Huppe continued, "if we adapt to what's in our way, we'll take the industry to newer and higher levels." Read on for my top Seminar highlights, and stay tuned for Jason Rezvan's perspective, coming later this week.
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Play #GovBingo this Weekend and Win Tickets to Gov Ball 2013
We're so excited about the Governors Ball Music Festival this weekend, we came up with our very own Instagram bingo game, #GovBingo. Read on to see how you can play along for your chance to win a pair of tickets to next year's Gov Ball.
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Fuel for Gov Ball Fun
Festivals this season are all about the food and Governors Ball is no exception. Festival organizers have pulled out all the stops to provide festivalgoers with some of the best NYC restaurants and food trucks on site. Disclaimer: your mouth will be watering and your stomach will be grumbling by the time you finish this article.
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Governors Ball: Besides the Music
Governors Ball has an amazing line-up, and surprisingly no overlapping sets. But what do you do when you don't like an artist? Governors Ball has you covered - they'll have a plethora of activities on site for you to enjoy sans music.
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Afropunk Dates Announced, Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae to Headline
Afropunk has announced the dates for their 8th installment, happening August 25-26 in Brooklyn's Commodore Barry Park.
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Electric Zoo Releases Single Day Passes
Single Day Passes are now available for New York City's premier EDM festival, Electric Zoo. Ezoo will take place Labor Day Weekend, August 31 - September 2, on Randall's Island.
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Nirvana's Krist Novoselic Announced as CBGB Keynote Speaker
Krist Novoselic has been confirmed as the Keynote Speaker for CBGB's upcoming four-day festival, taking place across New York City July 5-8. The festival has also recently added new artists to the music lineup.
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New Music Seminar Coming to NYC this June
New Music Seminar (NMS) is a conference and festival that brings together visionaries from across the music industry, with the aim of building a better music business. NMS strives to create a new economic model that enables artists to rise to their highest potential based on talent and merit, not financial resources or connections. This year's NMS will take place June 17-19 in New York City's Webster Hall, and will host an accompanying festival in venues across New York City from June 17-20.
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A GoogaMoogable Feast
A plebeian's point of view on feasting with the freeloading bottom crust.
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GoogaMusic: Photo Highlights from GoogaMooga
After months of anticipation, the inaugural edition GoogaMooga has come to a close. We had such a great time this weekend, enjoying the various culinary delights, and of course, the music. Click through for a photo gallery of musical performances from The Roots, Fitz and the Tantrums, Hall and Oates, and more.
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GoogaMooga: 5 Tips to Up Your Googa Game for Day Two
The first day of GoogaMooga was pretty awesome. Sure, there were some kinks (we stood in line for over an hour for beer and beverages), but we had a great time, and as a freshman festival, we're definitely willing to cut them some slack. The good news is that after experiencing the first day of GoogaMooga, we're that much wiser going into day 2. Click through for a few tips and tricks for making the most of your Sunday in Prospect Park.
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The Return of CBGB
The famed home of NYC's underground rock returns this summer for a four-part festival July 5-8. The inaugural event will include separate components of music, film, spirits, and a conference.
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Pop-Up Grub: Mad. Sq. Eats in NYC
Mad. Sq. Eats is a pop-up food haven that features over 20 local vendors, selling everything from pasta to popsicles. Mad. Sq. Eats is located in Worth Square (on 24th Street & 5th Avenue), and is open daily from 11am-9pm through June 1.
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The Gotham Project: Wine in a Keg
The masterminds behind The Gotham Project are redefining what it means to drink from a keg. Grab a glass from one of their keg-wines this weekend in Prospect Park at The Great GoogaMooga.
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Jim Lahey of Sullivan St Bakery and Co. Talks GoogaMooga
Jim Lahey, owner of Sullivan St Bakery and Co. in New York City, tells us what to expect at GoogaMooga this weekend.
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Electric Zoo Announces Phase 2 Lineup
Electric Zoo, New York City's premier EDM festival taking place Labor Day Weekend, has announced their Phase 2 Lineup, adding more than 25 new acts to the already stellar lineup. New Additions include Diplo, Nervo, Zedd, and Paper Diamond.
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On the Scene: The Vaccines and Porcelain Raft in NYC
On Monday night, we caught The Vaccines and Porcelain Raft at Webster Hall in New York City. Check out some photo highlights from the show.
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Record Store Day Wrap Up
The 5th annual Record Store Day proved successful, as countless vinyl fans and audiophiles arrived at their local record stores early for exclusive releases, and stayed late for promotions, giveaways, and in-store performances. I ended the day satisfied with three new RSD releases to hold me over until the holiday returns next April.
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Cultivora's Guide to Record Store Day
Record Store Day takes place this Saturday April 21 at independent record stores across the globe. Since 2007, this audiophile's holiday calls upon vinyl fans, collectors, and music enthusiasts to step away from download websites and computers and to head to their local record store for exclusive releases by a wide variety of artists.
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On the Scene: Trouble & Bass in New York City
On Friday the 13th, Trouble & Bass took over the Loft at Public Assembly with DJ sets from Baauer, The Captain, Star Eyes, B. Rich, AC Slater, Elijah, and Silkie. Click through for some selects from the night, and check in with the HiFi Cartel on Monday for the full set of photos.
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Immaculate Infatuation: Restaurant Reviews for the Music-Minded
The founders of this restaurant review website, whose "real jobs" are in the music industry, avoid foodie jargon and pretentious comments in favor of a more humorous, music-oriented, no bullshit approach. These guys took their knack for picking great restaurants for their music clients and friends and shared it with the masses, and we should all thank them for it.
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New Festival Alert: Catalpa NYC
Catalpa NYC is the latest addition to the NYC summer music scene, joining a strong roster of fesivals that includes the Great GoogaMooga, Governor's Ball, and Electric Zoo, among others.
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Introducing The Great GoogaMooga
On May 19 and 20, much to the delight of food lovers, wine connoisseurs, and music fans, The Great GoogaMooga will debut in Brooklyn's historic Prospect Park. This amusement park of food and drink will host approximately 75 food vendors, 35 brewers, 30 winemakers, and 20 live music performances.
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Snapshot: Bowlive III featuring Questlove and Big Sam
Last Thursday, we caught Bowlive with special guests Rahzel, Karl Denson, Big Sam, Nigel Hall, and Questlove, for the third installment of Soulive's annual residency at Brooklyn Bowl. If you're in the New York City area, we highly recommend that you check it out.
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Bowlive III
This week, Soulive kicks off Bowlive, their third annual 10-night residency at one of our favorite New York venues, Brooklyn Bowl. From February 28–March 3, and March 6-10, the jazz-soul trio will take the stage with a musically diverse cast of guests, including John Scofield, Allen Stone, and Rahzel.
