New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced this week that individual artist grants through the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs will double from $5,000 to $10,000, the first increase in nearly twenty years. If you make music, art, or film in New York City, applications are open now. Details below. Continue reading
There were supposed to be three bands on the bill at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City, but the night took an unexpected turn before the first note was played. Thou had to cancel their appearance due to a family emergency, leaving Acid Bath and Obituary to carry the night. While losing Thou was disappointing, what remained was still one hell of a double bill. Continue reading
Anthrax headlines the grand reopening of Brooklyn’s legendary Saint Vitus Bar at 428 Troutman Street in Bushwick on September 4, with the entire show being filmed for posterity. Tickets on sale Friday, August 28. This is New York thrash history in the making Continue reading