In this week’s Friday First, we’re pumped to premiere the new single from Clouder, whose psych-influenced, otherworldly sounds are crafted right here in Bushwick. On their latest track, “Phanton Girl”, these stellar locals evoke the droney, dreamy noise of the past, but also glance towards the future. Needless to say, we dig it! Friday First […]

By Katarina Hybenova

“My name is God Complex, but you can call me Daddy”

The hipster houdinis take over a local bar spot with some drinks up their sleeve. Could do with more of those.

Ridgewood now has its own enthusiastic group of runners

Local hardcore bands play a free show in support of a ceasefire in Gaza

An auto-erotic performance piece makes a stop in Bushwick over the weekend.

A group of Jewish electronic musicians in Brooklyn are fundraising for humanitarian relief in Gaza.

Riding a year of hype, a hip hop group rolls in Brooklyn

With all its shiny newness, the new joint embodies a futuristic, galactic vibe + shish kebabs!

“Avant Gardner has made a lot of money from the gays,” a lawyer warns.

A local gallery show questions what it means to change and move, as well as who is allowed to do so.

The club’s non-profit arm wants to create a “grassroots community of advocates” around Bushwick.

Borough President invites residents to join in a vibrant celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month on Saturday, June 24th

How a flurry of small businesses are changing a corner of Queens

‘They’ve all got some issues”

From House Of Yes to Elsewhere and back again

“They sell genuinely good earplugs”

“I do credit the negative campaign and the mailers for the fact that we didn’t win”

At the House of Yes, local drag talent fights for top scores from a demanding panel of judges.

A Willie Colón salsa album plays frequently in this new Ridgewood craft beer spot.

Zoey Deutch stars in a dark comedy, purportedly set near the J train.

A new comedy club pops off in East Williamsburg

A mildly contentious lieutenant governor race gives a local career politician a possible comeback.

Carlos Jaramillo’s site-specific installation will be at a Ridgewood gallery until July.

Later this month, NYC BuskerBall hits Unit J on Moffat Street.

At a basketball court in Bushwick, DIY catapult enthusiasts go off

Bob Holden gets Eric Adams’ new transportation department head to make an early appearance on a busy intersection in Queens

The Bushwick hyperpop singer wants listeners to feel naked on “Internet Crush”

The Bar Babes of Bushwick & Ridgewood return! There’s a hot concert at Bridge and Tunnel! A comedy show at the Windjammer!

The popular record store moves down a few blocks

Go to Roberta’s! Watch ‘In the Mood For Love’ at Syndicated! Fall in love!

Mitchell Borden on societal expectations, jazz, cell phones, money, retirement, childhood and more.