To welcome the Fall season with open arms, this week we’ve focused on tunes within the pop/indie realm that will complement the chillier weather that is headed our way. We’ve included a song off of pop newcomer FLETCHER‘s EP ‘Finding Fletcher’ and finished the list with indie-psychadelia duo Jagwar Ma‘s latest release.
Andrea Lorena
On The Scene: LCD Soundsystem Gives Surprise Performance at Kola House Opening
PepsiCo hosted a night full of gourmet tastings, innovative drinks, and exquisite music to celebrate the opening of their new NYC hotspot, Kola House. The event, which was invite only, treated guests to a surprise performance by none other than the prolific LCD Soundsystem.
We’ve included a little bit of everything in this week’s edition of Tuesday Tunes. Starting with a Jack White track that he’s been storing in his vault of unreleased music for quite some time, and ending with a magical Gaslamp Killer record that is sure to make you feel invincible.
This past Sunday, September 11th, Papa Bird himself – the legendary Claude VonStroke – and his super fly squad joined forces with MeanRed and MixMag to throw the 15th annual DIRTYBIRD BBQ at the Governor’s Club on Governor’s Island.
We chatted with the two people responsible for pulling together the look for the Parsons MFA fashion show. Read about the inspiration behind their aesthetic choices and learn about their favorite beauty products!
Looking for something to do this Sunday? Claude Von Stroke and the Dirtybird gang have got you covered! Come celebrate their best BBQ yet — jam-packed with good food and good beats, this event is sure to provide you and your friends with a bangin’ time.
After a two-week long hiatus, Tuesday Tunes is back to enrich your ears with glorious new music. Today’s edition includes a remastered old fan favorite by Shakey Graves, indie pop duo Sylvan Esso‘s latest, and an Alicia Keys track off of the soundtrack for Mira Nair’s upcoming film, “Queen of Katwe”.
Well into its second season, HBO’s “Ballers” has been heating up televisions nationwide since it first aired last summer. It hasn’t taken long for America to fall in love with star and former UCLA Bruin, Donovan Carter, who plays Vernon on the show. We spoke to him about his peculiar journey towards pursuing a career in acting.
On Friday Netflix released XOXO, a fictitious film about a young, aspiring producer that’s given the opportunity of a lifetime when asked to perform in a huge music festival. With DJ icon Pete Tong as its music supervisor, it’s no surprise that the best thing about the movie is the soundtrack itself.
In the upcoming film, Southside With You, Parker Sawyers will play the first major portrayal of our current president, Barack Obama. We spoke to the Indiana-born actor to discuss what it was like to land such a prestigious role and to help depict the story behind America’s number one power couple.