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The Brooklyn Public Library recently unveiled a tribute exhibition "The Book Of HOV," in honor of legendary rapper Jay-Z. The exhibit, divided up between key elements of Jay's career, is available for free to anyone with a library card.…

The upcoming Zamna Festival on Saturday, August 5th at The Brooklyn Mirage is where the jungle meets lasers, and raves meet paradise. A one-of-a-kind outdoor venue in East Williamsburg, The Brooklyn Mirage will be transformed into an…

Birthh, a Brooklyn-based alternative pop artist, has released her third single, "Hyperdrive," from her upcoming studio album Moonlanded. The song is a futurist declaration of queer love with energetic lyrics that drift through time and…

As a “self-aware slang slinger” Your Old Droog’s presence captivates countless city slickers worldwide. He radically explores the historical implications and inclinations of our complex lexicon. Through virtuosic analyses, in-depth…

Afropunk Brooklyn will be returning this year for another fun-filled weekend festival of fresh talent and amazing music. The annual cultural staple will be switching up venues this summer as it will be debuting at Greenpoint Terminal…

As hip hop's 50th anniversary nears (August 11, 1973), the yearlong celebration of the world's most popular music genre has been ramping up. However, hip hop is more than just rhyming over drum patterns. After all, the graffiti artists,…

Nevāda Nevada, a rock band based in Brooklyn, has recently released their single "CHARGE!" which is a part of their upcoming debut LP Past Life. The piece is a rallying cry for activism, a song of unity in a time of crisis. The…

New York based art punks Blonde Redhead are heading on tour to celebrate their first new album in nearly a decade. Sit Down For Dinner is due on September 29th via section1 Records and the band are warming up for the tour with intimate…

The New York Philharmonic started off summer with a bang on Tuesday, June 13th in the Bronx. For years, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra has had a yearly summer concert in Van Cortlandt park, and last night continued the…

“For the Music!” is a live music event created to help raise funds for Brooklyn non-profit Spoke The Hub. The fundraiser features performances from seven different musicians, many of whom are Brooklyn locals. The event gets underway on…