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The Runaways’ Cherie Currie Gave Up Rock ‘n’ Roll to Swing Around a Chainsawnew
Cherie Currie was just a Bowie-obsessed 15-year-old smoking a cigarette at the Sugar Shack, an under-21 club in North Hollywood, when she was spotted by producer Kim Fowley. A Svengali, visionary and predator, he was cruising the underage clubs.
New York Press |
Sheila McClear |
03-18-2010 |
Music
A Night Inside NYC's Amateur Music Scenenew
For the most part, the acts playing every night at venues like The Red Lion, Pianos and Arlene's Grocery aren't doing this just for fun. But does this bar scene offer a step up the ladder, or is it just a way for the management to make money?
New York Press |
James Mulcahy |
09-24-2009 |
Music
There Is No Black Metal Scene in New Yorknew
New York is home to more than 20 bands that are known to be black metal. And yet, unlike the indie scene you can follow on Brooklyn Vegan or OhMyRockness, there is no sense of community in what could be the biggest black metal scene in the country.
New York Press |
Adam Wisnieski |
04-23-2009 |
Music
Tags: New York, black metal
Hip-Hop and the Obama Effectnew
Nas, Young Jeezy and others don't think Obama's presidency spells the end of hip-hop.
New York Press |
R.M. Schneiderman and Ray LeMoine |
02-05-2009 |
Music
Tags: Barack Obama, hip-hop
Ringtones Killed the New York Hip-Hop Starnew
While hip-hop in New York may not be dead, exactly, it is (at the very least) gravely wounded. If you're looking where to lay blame, look no further than ringtones.
New York Press |
Matthew Mundy |
10-16-2008 |
Music
Gypsies, Tramps and Reeds Take the Stage as Balkan Bands Blow Upnew
Beyond seeking respite from mainstream songs, one reason Balkan-style music has gained such a following is that it makes you want to dance.
New York Press |
Linnea Covington |
07-24-2008 |
Music
Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Organizers Confront the Genre's Image Crisisnew
Wes Jackson has planned a broad lineup that represents various stages in hip-hop's existence from new artists to performers fro mteh golden age and elder statesmen.
New York Press |
Billy Jam |
07-10-2008 |
Music
Where's This Year's Song of the Summer?new
After Gnarls Barkley raised the bar, we're still waiting for this summer's hook-filled hit. And Walter Meego has my vote.
New York Press |
Greg Burgett |
06-19-2008 |
Music
How Indie Rock Morphed into Adult Contemporarynew
Sufjan Stevens and Feist are just the beginning.
New York Press |
Greg Burgett |
02-14-2008 |
Music
Pretend We're Dead 2007new
Another year of overrated acts.
New York Press |
J.R. Taylor |
12-27-2007 |
Music
The House That the Bowery Boys Builtnew
The New York City promoters double down with two new venues as they continue to expand to compete with the mega-corporations.
New York Press |
David Callicott |
11-21-2007 |
Music
Ode to a Drummernew
A fan confesses his love for Meg White.
New York Press |
Jason Singer |
07-19-2007 |
Music
Morrissey Remains Messiah to Millionsnew
The last of the international playboys still torments his rabid fans around the world.
New York Press |
Joe Pompeo |
06-28-2007 |
Music
Songs of Faith and Devotionnew
Reconciling with the Christians in indie rock.
New York Press |
Maggie Serota |
06-22-2007 |
Music
Anatomy of a Sonic Youthnew
From alternateens to ex-zine stars, here's what to expect when Kim & Thurston take the stage.
New York Press |
Joe Pompeo |
02-15-2007 |
Music
