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11 artists from the '70s who formed the frontlines of NYC’s punk scene

Since the world first became aware that there is such a thing as punk, there’s been a nonstop argument about its birthplace. The clueless mainstream media reported for years that it began in England, simply because the Sex Pistols’ snarl was more extreme. Which royally pissed off New York City, the first place to essentially […]

Pretty Sick wreak hospital havoc in new single "Bet My Blood"–watch

Indie troupe Pretty Sick do more than live up to their name with the new single “Bet My Blood.” The New York act have been developing their sound for almost a decade with hopelessly yearning lyrics and aggressive rhythms. Their videos land somewhere between 1990s Sonic Youth and 2015 Title Fight. Paired with haunting vocals […]

Protesters are blaring Judas Priest’s “Breaking The Law” over police radios

Protesters in New York City have reportedly been hijacking police radios and blaring Judas Priest‘s “Breaking The Law.” NYC has been a hub for both peaceful Black Lives Matter protests and riots over the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.  According to US Protests: News & Updates Twitter account, protesters have […]

New York City's iconic Webster Hall will reopen in 2019

Our hearts were broken back in the summer of 2017 after the historic Webster Hall in NYC announced they would be closing their doors indefinitely. Today, we mend our broken hearts as the iconic venue announces their plans to reopen THIS YEAR! Read more: Tim Burton’s art to be on display in the US for […]