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Human Flesh Art Exhibition Makes Its Way to NYC with Superchief Gallery [Review + Photos] Art

Human Flesh Art Exhibition Makes Its Way to NYC with Superchief Gallery [Review + Photos]

Contemporary artist DJ Doooo! has forged a collaboration with boundary defying Superchief Gallery to bring their unusual silicone art creations to New York City this winter. Titled The Human Flesh Exhibition, visitors are invited into the surreal world of technological singularity as DJ Doooo! premieres a collection of self fabricated art pieces made to resemble the […]

Nov 14, 2023 Read →
Cherry Glazerr in New York City at Madison Square Garden | April 11, 2022 [Photos] East Coast

Cherry Glazerr in New York City at Madison Square Garden | April 11, 2022 [Photos]

On April 11th, 2022, Los Angeles’ band Cherry Glazerr reached a milestone opening for a co-headlining tour with Portugal the Man and Alt-J at Madison Square Garden. Though the band has seen a rotation of members since its’ inception in 2013, that hasn’t slowed the growth of their die hard fanbase. Founded by Clementine Creevy, […]

May 11, 2022 Read →
[Photo Series] Revisiting Basquiat Art

[Photo Series] Revisiting Basquiat

The artist known as Jean-Michel Basquiat was born on the East Side of Manhattan in New York City back in 1960. Gaining success for his art work through a local graffiti group known as SAMO, Basquiat produced creations that inspired, motivated, devastated, and most importantly, caused an impact on those peering into the art world at the […]

Feb 27, 2015 Read →
[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Thievery Corporation Serenades New York City at Pier 97 | August 15, 2014 East Coast

[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Thievery Corporation Serenades New York City at Pier 97 | August 15, 2014

Last Friday, August 15, 2014, the full Thievery Corporation live band gave a memorably enchanting performance at New York City’s Pier 97.  This show was part of their current tour in celebration of the group’s  newest record, Saudade.  Sixties funk brass ensemble, Lee Fields & The Expressions,  got the evening started with a smooth, soulful jazz session as the crowd began entering […]

Aug 25, 2014 Read →
A Rare Night of Hip-Hop: Hieroglyphics Imperium Crew Tour | Brooklyn Bowl in NYC 8.21.2014 East Coast

A Rare Night of Hip-Hop: Hieroglyphics Imperium Crew Tour | Brooklyn Bowl in NYC 8.21.2014

Tomorrow night on Thursday, August 21, the complete Hieroglyphics Imperium Crew Tour comes to New York City, performing at The Brooklyn Bowl located in Williamsburg.  This will be a uniquely rare opportunity for NY hip hop fans to see the O.G. crew performing onstage together.  Del the Funky Homosapien, Casual, Domino, and Pep Love, with Souls of Mischief members, Aplus, Opio, Phesto, & Tajai, will be joined by special guest and […]

Aug 20, 2014 Read →
KOAN Sound Takes Over Webster Hall in NYC | May 23 2014 East Coast

KOAN Sound Takes Over Webster Hall in NYC | May 23 2014

While thousands of people descended upon the city of New York to attend the two major music festivals happening during the Memorial Day weekend, Mysteryland and EDC, I was much more excited to see Minnesota and KOAN Sound winding down their spring tour at New York City’s Webster Hall. As I made my way to the […]

May 28, 2014 Read →