A man was fatally shot in the face at Bushwick nightclub Brooklyn Asylum. [NY Daily News] A woman is accused of trying to extort a man…
Bigmun & Frost Shot a Smooth-Pop Video at Giglio Feast and It’s the Answer to Our Prayers
Old Dude Winter took the opportunity of his last week in charge to drop a final bowel movement on us: a big ol’ pile of snow…
Charlotte Wells Took ‘a Risk’ With Her Film About a NYC Subway Assault
We live in a truly bizarre time. Without getting into politics, isn’t it weird enough that O.J. Simpson’s ’90s saga crushed the critics as both…
Arrest in Lower East Side Beating; Sentencing in Williamsburg Gang Assault
Two people from Woodside, Queens were arrested for allegedly beating a man during a fight that spilled out of Pianos. [DNAinfo] A 24-year-old was sentenced…
Week in Film: Cinema Kink a-Go-Go, a Chloë Sevigny Retrospective, and More
Cinekink NYC Thursday March 16 through Sunday March 19 at Anthology Film Archives: $11 individual screenings, $45 to $85 for all-access pass (get your tickets here) …
Pie in the Face: Artichoke Bushwick’s New Basement Lounge Has a Comedy Night
If you’ve been to Artichoke’s relatively new location in the old Northeast Kingdom space, chances are you were too blotto to notice the steps leading…
The Britanys Don’t Mind Being Called the ‘New Strokes’
Who needs another rock band? Well, pretty much everybody, by the look of it—they just keep popping up in Brooklyn, the “Brooklyn sound” shows no…
Annie Hart Enjoys Making Her Listeners Burst into Tears (in a Good Way)
Annie Hart’s SoundCloud page says, “Putting all the synthesizers in my basement to good use,” which is a wonderful description of what she’s quite obviously…
Hidden Speakeasy and Secret Cafe in Williamsburg; Hookah Bar Raided
Police raided Lower East Side hookah bar Mazaar Lounge after officers were allegedly assaulted by patrons. [DNAinfo] A man in a Thrasher hoodie is accused…
Jonesing For Good Shows? Take Your Lady Pills
Lady Pills, Dead Stars, RIPS, Monograms Wednesday March 15, 8 pm at Trans-Pecos: $10 Another one of our own bit the dust– say it with…