Empire Cake bakery in the West Village once again proves it has its finger on the pulse of pop culture (I saw that LabubuCake in the window) with a batch of sugar cookies celebrating the release of Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl album. When I stopped in over the weekend, they were offering two designs: one features the album cover art with Taylor decked out in an alluring, bejeweled showgirl costume, and another is shaped like a vinyl record, frosted in swirls of bright orange icing with the album’s label in the center. Whether you’re a Swiftie or just someone who appreciates a well-dressed cookie, these sweet treats are pure pop-star perfection.
Thrash metal’s fiercest drummer, Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Misfits, Mr. Bungle, Testament, Fantômas — you name it), has taken his legendary double bass energy and poured it straight into a cup of coffee. Enter Double Kick —a bold new espresso roast that comes packaged in a collectible drum tin designed after one of Lombardo’s own kits! Metal! Continue reading Drum Legend Dave Lombardo Launches Double Kick Coffee in Collectible Drum Tins→
When you’re just getting your feet wet in the music industry, every decision feels make-or-break. You want your songs to be heard, your style to stand out, and your audience to grow — but budgets are tight, and attention spans are even tighter. That’s where lyric videos come in. More than just flashy words on a screen, lyric videos are now a powerful steppingstone for indie artists and newcomers alike. But how exactly do they work, and why should you consider one? Continue reading How Lyric Videos Help New Artists Get Noticed→
Have you always felt a deep connection to music? Maybe you’re ready to learn an instrument, join a band, or explore the world of record production — but you’re not sure where to begin. Whether you’re dreaming of the stage or the studio, the good news is that there are more ways than ever to build a career in music. Here’s how to get started and grow your path from passion to profession. Continue reading Tips For Pursuing a Career in Music→
While out for a neighborhood walk on Juneteenth, I stumbled upon a spectacular find: a gorgeous and very groovy mural has appeared on the wall outside Berlin Under A, one of the East Village’s last remaining live‑music venues. Created by artist Jane Beaird, the visually striking work is a spot-on recreation (complete with the band’s iconic imagery and typography) of the movie poster for Hung Up On A Dream, the recently-released, career-spanning documentary on 60s pop legends The Zombies. Talk about a trip!
