CARROLL GARDENS, BROOKLYN: The Internet has unquestionably bred new opportunities in many aspects of an artist’s career, and marketing and publicity are certainly no exceptions. However, with so many media platforms and resources available, an artist may not know how best to use them to his or her advantage, or Read more...
HELL’S KITCHEN: Dig Art Deco? Most definitely, and we could always do worse than to be in the majestic polychromed lobby of The Film Center Building on Ninth Avenue – especially if we’re visiting Beat360.
Evolution is the solution at this extra-comfy facility founded by the busy English music producer Read more...
Artist: Underworld
Song: “Scribble”
Why I Luv It: Underworld is one of the most influential and talented veteran electronic collectives out there today, and it’s arguable that the trio (fronted by vocalist Karl Hyde and guitarist Rick Smith) are absolutely the hands down the greatest electronic group Read more...
FLATIRON DISTRICT, MANHATTAN: Insurance isn’t there to cause controversy. It’s actually supposed to be about as exciting as a grocery cart.
Usually the commercials are just as straightforward, but the Allstate spot “Ghost Bikes” airing this summer has proven to be an unintentional exception. In this visually arresting ad from Read more...
Artist: Erykah Badu
Song: “Turn Me Away (Get Munny)”
Why I Luv It: If you’re a fan of real-deal, neo soul, jazz, hip-hop, and funk than you’re gonna’ absolutely love Erykah Badu’s 2010 album New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). From sensual Billie Holiday–like vocals, Read more...
