Grunge.com • 8th June 2020

The truth about Freddie Mercury's mustache

The early eighties were a particularly revolutionary time for British rock band Queen, with the release of The Game, as well as band members — particularly lead singer Freddie Mercury — reaching a cult-like celebrity status. The decade also saw Mercury leave behind his trademark long hair and painted fingernails for a strikingly different look, which garnered significant media buzz when he revealed the new style in the "Play The Game" music video.

Grunge.com • 8th June 2020

This is where you can find the world's oldest liquor store

This is where you can find the world's oldest liquor store

Grunge.com • 5th June 2020

Why is Supreme so expensive?

Believe it or not, the global streetwear phenomenon Supreme was once a small skateboard shop in New York City just 25 years ago. Now, the brand has quickly evolved into one of the most recognizable names in street fashion and has garnered a cult-like status among teens.

Grunge • 3rd June 2020

John Wayne Gacy's kids: What happened to Michael and Christine Gacy?

If pop culture has taught the world anything, from It to American Horror Story, it's that there may be nothing more terrifying than killer clowns popping up. Scratch that — there may be nothing more terrifying than your dad being one of those killer clowns.

Grunge.com • 1st June 2020

The real reason pinball was once illegal

From San Francisco to Chicago to New York City, Americans have sure been playin' a mean pinball for almost 100 years. But before the characteristic flippers became integrated into the machine in 1947, pinball was a game of pure chance and even considered a form of gambling.

Grunge • 1st June 2020

The real reason diamonds are so expensive

Per the International Gem Society, only in the last century have diamonds been pedestaled as the epitome of luxury. It was color gemstones that served as the most popular gems before the diamond industry's biggest marketing campaign, with ruby and sapphire reigning as the most common gems, especially for engagement rings.

Grunge.com • 26th May 2020

Here's how people actually counterfeit money

From the Civil War to World War II, attempts to destroy national economies were rooted in stealthily placing fake bills into an enemy's circulation.

Washington Square News • 8th April 2018

Music Industry Finally Says #MeToo

Hollywood is very much touched by the #MeToo movement. In the wake of the 2018 Grammy Awards, the music industry has finally begun to shed light on its similarly troublesome past. After months of anticipating a catalyst to start the conversation about sexual assault and abuse in the music industry, a caucus of female music executives called for the president of the Recording Academy, Neil Portnow, to step down

Washington Square News • 11th November 2019

Charly Bliss Comes of Age, Led by Clive Davis Alumna

NYU alum-fronted band Charly Bliss has had a whirlwind year, to say the least. The pop-rock outfit — formed in 2011 as vocalist Eva Hendricks’ entry product to attend Tisch’s Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music — has released a critically-acclaimed sophomore album, an accompanying EP and toured three continents over the course of 10 months.

InsideHook • 29th July 2019

Woodstock 50 Reportedly Free of Charge

The lead up to the fiftieth anniversary celebration of Woodstock ‘69 certainly hasn’t been the smoothest, from sudden lineup dropouts to permit issues to lawsuits against investors. In the latest whirlwind news surrounding the event, the music festival will reportedly be free to attend (although donations are highly encouraged).

InsideHook • 22nd July 2019

Which Remaining Summer Music Festival Has the Best VIP Experience?

For live music aficionados with a taste for better-than-average experiences, summer is basically the holiday season for music festivals.

Washington Square News • 26th June 2019

Pop’s Newest Princess Is Here, And Her Name Is Kim Petras

Pop has always crowned a new reigning princess at the beginning of each decade: Madonna, the Spice Girls, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga, respectively. As 2020 approaches and we open a new chapter in pop music, no voice in the industry seems as meritorious as German-born singer Kim Petras.

Washington Square News • 29th April 2019

Student-Run Label Produces Alternative Duo’s New Single

Berklee College of Music graduates India Shore and Claire Altendahl became friends over an unexpected string of events. While auditioning for a vocal performance show as a solo musician, Shore put out a request for a backing band member, and Altendahl responded. Just a few years later, the two would become pop-rock band The Blue, an Independent Music Award-nominated duo.

Washington Square News • 22nd April 2019

Indie Rockers Now, Now Make a Comeback on Their Own Terms

The group went from playing obscure clubs in the Midwest to New York City’s Terminal 5 in a matter of months.

amNewYork • 19th April 2019

10 NYC spots that define Cardi B

Cardi B says it best: “I’m just a regular degular shmegular girl from the Bronx.”

Washington Square News • 4th April 2019

Michelle Lee Bae | K-Pop Prodigy Defines Her Own Sound

“There are days that I think / I should just burn it and leave / it won’t get you anywhere.”

Washington Square News • 31st March 2019

Indie Rock Group Boyscott Wants to Conquer Brooklyn

Indie rock minimalist group Boyscott played to a crowded room in Ridgewood, Queens on March 24 in what was their most “intimidating” set yet. In fact, band members flew in their parents and friends from Illinois and California for the quartet’s highly anticipated New York show.

amNewYork • 19th March 2019

Viral subway buskers prep for debut album release

Rockaway Beach-based band Blac Rabbit became an overnight sensation last year, going from subway buskers to guest “Ellen” performers thanks to a viral video that amassed more than 2 million views in 24 hours.

amNewYork • 12th March 2019

Best clubs for EDM, house music in Brooklyn and beyond

Electronic Dance Music has found new life in Brooklyn’s club culture.

In the past decade, Brooklyn has emerged as a hub for locally sourced and international electronic music, simultaneously functioning as an alternative to Manhattan’s elite party scene, industry experts say.

Dropping the pricey bottle service and reservation-only tables, indie venues — many in Williamsburg and Bushwick — are delivering today’s top-charting DJ-fueled dance tracks with a laid-back vibe suited for a new generati

Washington Square News • 11th March 2019

‘Climax’ Pushes the Limits of Human Nature

In “Climax,” French director and master of contemporary psychedelic cinema Gaspar Noé hosts a journey into the human psyche that you may never want to leave.

Westbury Times • 18th October 2017

Diwali: The Festival of Lights

Diwali, or Deepavali, is a Hindu festival of lights celebrated every year during the onset of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, commemorated by shining lights on rooftops and in temples...

Long Island Weekly • 23rd August 2017

Dropkick Murphys Deliver 20 Years Of Hits At Ford Amphitheatre In Coney Island

One can truly spot a Dropkick Murphys concert from a mile away. In celebration of the American punk band’s first Coney Island performance, fans from the New York metropolitan area...

The Westbury Times • 2nd August 2017

‘Setting’ A Precedent

Team sports such as football and volleyball are fun and competitive, but what is the use without other members to play? Northport resident Glenn Yankow recognized this obstacle that many...

Hicksville News • 1st August 2017

Taking A Look At Solar Eclipses

During the late morning hours of Aug. 21, an unusual event will take place—the sun will completely dis- appear behind the moon, resulting in rapid temperature drops and a bright...