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What We Know About Childish Gambino’s New Album “Pharos”
Most people didn’t hear about Childish Gambino’s “Pharos” shows until after they were sold-out, which happened just six minutes after tickets were released. Due to overwhelming demand, he added two more shows to the event, dedicating most of his Labor Day Weekend to premiering his new album, the follow-up to 2014’s Kauai. Here’s what we know about…
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7 Ways to Spend Labor Day in NYC
Before saying goodbye to Summer 2016, there’s one weekend designated for you to party, enjoy yourself, and take a break from work. And there’s no better place to spend it than New York City. From the U.S Open to Electric Zoo’s Wild Island, there are several ways to celebrate Labor Day this year. And since this is…
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A Track By Track Review of Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’
We’ve been excited to write this for quite some time. After almost two years of teased release dates for Frank Ocean’s Boys Don’t Cry, we weren’t sure when, if ever, we would see the follow-up to Channel Orange. But alas, it finally came, and despite being thrown by several false release dates, the world has embraced Blonde/Blond, the product of Ocean’s…
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Everything We Know About Lady Gaga’s Forthcoming Album
Following her appearance at the iHeartRadio music summit, Lady Gaga made it Twitter official: her next single, “Perfect Illusion”, will be available to fans mid-September. “Perfect Illusion”, the first song to debut from the highly anticipated LG5 (the tentative album title), was created with the help of super-producer Mark Ronson and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker. Lady Gaga…
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10 Ways to Keep Cool During NYC Heat Waves
As we’re watching New Yorkers sweat up and down while merely standing or crossing the city streets, our hearts reach out to those suffering. It’s true, those currently in New York City versus New York state’s rural areas are more at risk of being taken out by the heat. So it’s become increasingly important for us…
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10 Songs 2016 Olympic Athletes Are Listening to
If you’ve noticed so far during the 2016 Rio Olympics, most athletes are sporting headphones prior to their competitions. Ever wonder what they are listening to? Michael Phelps, who sports top grade headphones each year, has stated that he has to listen to music up until the very last second, and this year, his playlist features…
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The Ruby Shots | Band With Small Beginnings Aims Big
What happens when you graduate from one of the most prestigious colleges in the country, set your roots down in NYC, and start experimenting with music? Endless creativity, if you’re lucky like Dylan Eshbaugh, Mia Bergstrom, and Dan and James Yaiullo. The band, who call themselves The Ruby Shots, have become a beacon of 60’s…
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Justin Bieber Releases “Cold Water” With Major Lazer
The dynamic duo has done it again. Justin Bieber has teamed up with Major Lazer, Diplo’s other EDM identity, to release the laid-back pop track “Cold Water”. The new single also features the vocals from MØ, the 27-year old Danish vocalist who appeared on “Lean On”, Bieber’s and Major Lazer’s other famed collaboration. “Cold Water” was penned…
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Where to Celebrate 4th of July in NYC
If you’re in New York this Independence Day, you’re in luck, because there are several options as to how you can celebrate America’s 240th birthday. If you’re looking to drop more than a few dollars, head to restaurants like The Water Club for a five course, America themed dinner. Or, if you and your friends just…
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10 Alternatives to NYC Tourist Traps
For most people, summer is the time to get out, be adventurous, explore your surroundings, take time to smell the flowers, etc. But if you live in New York City, it becomes near impossible to enjoy popular attractions in the summer. Even though the city is swollen with tourists in just about every corner of…
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How to get into Hamilton – The $2,700 Question
The Hamilton phenomenon is like nothing we’ve ever seen before on Broadway. Tickets to the musical on the secondary market are already commanding top dollar, but news that it won 11 Tony awards, including best musical, and that the show’s star and mastermind will be leaving the show next month, have propelled prices to new heights.…
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Best Upcoming Concerts in NYC This Week
Every week day, there is something happening in NYC. Whether it be a concert, comedy show, music festival, or all of the above, there is so much going on. It’s no surprise that many would consider New York City the busiest and most entertaining city to live and be in. In order to help you pare it down…
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What We Know About Frank Ocean’s New Album
It’s almost been four years since Frank Ocean released his debut studio record Channel Orange. Fans have been teased and reeling with suspense for years now, all the way back to 2013, when Ocean reported that his sophomore record was almost done. And then again this past February, when a super-secret listening party supposedly took place, but all video…
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New Chance The Rapper Album, Upcoming Tour, and More
3On May 13th, Chance the Rapper fans were gifted Coloring Book, his third LP/mixtape. Coloring Book features appearances by Kanye, Lil Wayne, 2Chainz, Young Thug, Justin Beiber, and more. But perhaps the most notable aspect of Coloring Book compared to Chance’s past efforts is that it includes several moments of gospel-rap, church choir arrangements, and plenty of soulful trumpet interludes. And though he…