Music and Musicians
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If your holiday décor leans glam, nostalgic, and just a little bit fabulous, this George Michael blown-glass ornament by Cody Foster and Co. is about to become the star of your tree. Hand-painted with shimmering detail — from the perfectly coiffed hair to the iconic sunglasses — it captures the pop legend’s unmistakable charisma in sparkling miniature.
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Empire Cake bakery in the West Village once again proves it has its finger on the pulse of pop culture (I saw that Labubu Cake 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.
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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!
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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?
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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.
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