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Slavic Soul Party Celebrates 10 Years at Barbes

Slavic Soul Party Celebrates 10 Years at Barbes

Nonstop Sound stopped by Barbes in Park Slope to celebrate their 10th anniversary with the relentless brass spirit of Slavic Soul Party. The group's leader and main percussionist, Matt Moran, spoke... Watch »

shows
4 hours ago
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By Drew Millard

Review: Killer Mike, DIIV Shine at Brooklyn Bowl

Review: Killer Mike, DIIV Shine at Brooklyn Bowl

Thursday night’s show at Brooklyn Bowl, sponsored by a cadre of music blogs and the music blog aggregator Hype Machine, was an exercise in stardom -- who has it, who does not, and why. Read »

Video
Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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By Michael Tedder

Video: Freeway's "Let You Know"

Video: Freeway's

Philadelphia's finest beard returns. Read »

Shows
Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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By Drew Millard

Review: DMX Returns With The Weigh In

Review: DMX Returns With The Weigh In

For those who were there, DMX's recent concert at New York hip-hop institution S.O.B.'s was nothing short of legendary. Read »

2 hours ago
 
Ex-Child Soldier Campaigns for Peace

Ex-Child Soldier Campaigns for Peace

Nonstop Sound stepped into Manhattan recording studio NYNoise with South Sudanese child soldier-turned-peace-activist/recording artist Emmanuel Jal to document the unlikely collaboration between... Watch »

shows
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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By Drew Millard

Talib Kweli Kicking Tour Off in NYC

Talib Kweli Kicking Tour Off in NYC

Talib Kweli is kicking off his latest tour, the Prisoner of Consciousness jaunt, this Memorial Day at Le Poisson Rouge. Read »

shows
Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 3:29 PM
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By Michael Tedder

4Knots Festival Expands Lineup

4Knots Festival Expands Lineup

Free Seaport show expands its lineup. Read »

Whitney Houston
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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By Emily Feldman

Whitney Houston's Last Song Is Released

Whitney Houston's Last Song Is Released

One of Whitney Houston's final songs, recorded days before her death, made its debut Monday. Read »

Barbra Streisand
Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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By AP

Barbra Streisand Adds 2nd Brooklyn Show

Barbra Streisand Adds 2nd Brooklyn Show

Superstar Barbra Streisand has added a second show in Brooklyn. Read »

Shows
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 2:29 PM
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By Michael Tedder, Drew Millard

Week Ahead in NY Music

Week Ahead in NY Music

Here's a look at what's coming up this week in New York music. Read »

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Michael Tedder Michael Tedder is an arts and culture writer who lives in Brooklyn and received his MFA from NYU. He asks that you not hold that against him. You can follow him here and say hello to him here.
Oresti Tsonopoulos Award-winning audiovisual producer and the creative force behind Music World, an online travelmentary, Oresti uses his engaging style to bring you a fresh perspective on the NYC music scene.
Dale W. Eisinger Dale W. Eisinger was saved by the Internet. He is blog. Learn more about him here.
Araceli Cruz When not scrounging the Webnet for discounts on boot camps and B&B's, you can easily find Araceli Cruz at Pinche Taqueria devouring pork tacos or sifting through old treasures at the Hells Kitchen flea market. Follow her nonsense on Twitter.
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Erica Camille Originally from the cheese state, Brooklyn-based photographer Erica Camile captures the photos and moments that your camera phone misses. Follow her work on Facebook and her blog.
Elizabeth Bougerol …is probably listening to, writing about, or making music right now. (Or eating, or traveling.)
Ross Green Ross Green is half awake in a fake empire. In his spare time, he houses stray cats and attends an unlikable Southern university. Follow him on Twitter here.
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