Whether our writers were dancing under clear skies, sipping refreshing drinks or crying tears of joy or sadness, all types of music stuck with us. We’ve picked the best of the bunch.
LUCA learned five days before showtime that he’d be performing at one of New York City’s most famous jazz venues. Five days was all he needed.
LP1 does it all right. It’s the shoulder you cry on, but the one that hits your back a little too hard when you’re having a coughing fit. To truly understand what makes LP1 stand out, though, you have to understand emo music.
“Go to shows, just go to shows.” Steven Guerrera, drummer and producer of Out To Lunch, a local rock band, urged. “It’s crazy how much you learn about the community. When we first started, I thought, ‘There’s no scene on Long Island,’ but then you realize there are 20 bands just in your radius.”
The long-awaited Oasis reunion — and their puzzling new success in the U.S. — also hints at a broader cultural revival given the resurgence of ‘90s Britpop fashion. Think bucket hats, parkas, head to toe Adidas and cigarettes as accessories. Today, some know the casual, post-grunge style as blokecore.
Graphic by Antonio Mochmann As we embrace the new year, we’ve been feeling wistful. With the trees bare and the temperatures near freezing, it’s hard not to reflect on our warm summers. Some of The Press’ staff are cleaning up…
I stood in the dark backyard, waiting for the concert to begin as a blue glow poured from the open basement door. Regardless of how nervous I was, the warmth of the basement was inviting on such a cold evening. Plus, the friendliness of the strangers around me made me excited to descend into the concert with them.
Only a five-minute drive away from Stony Brook University’s main campus, The Jazz Loft is one of only five jazz museums in the United States. Being a club and performance hall, The Loft promotes jazz conversation through jazz productions and educational outreach. Last fall, I had the opportunity to be a marketing intern at the Loft, which opened my eyes to its deeper narratives and initiatives.
The Brooklyn-based musician shares stories of collaborations, tours, overcoming self-doubt and her recently released Omen EP.