Brooklyn Folk Festival 2025
The Brooklyn Folk Festival is a celebration of down home music, cultural diversity and memory that began in 2009 and draws talent from New York’s... read article
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Wakelee’s Indie Rock Soundtrack
In 2019, identical twins Alex (vocals/guitar) and David Bulmer (drums) formed a Brooklyn-based indie rock band with their friend Elliot Shiang (vocals/bass). Since then, the... read article
Brooklyn Americana Fest Rides Again!
The 11th Annual Brooklyn Americana Music Festival (BKAMF) is set for Sept. 18-21 (Thurs.-Sun.) at multiple sites in Dumbo and Red Hook, including Sunny’s Bar, Dumbo Archway, 68 Jay... read article
New Music From Brooklyn Artists: Summer 2025
A number of artists based in Brooklyn or with strong ties to our borough have recently released or are currently working on new music. Here’s... read article
Ken Rich and Grand Street Recording-Building Brooklyn’s Sonic Sanctuary
In the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, sits a music haven that has become one of New York’s most respected creative spaces: Grand Street Recording. At... read article
Johnny Burgos Blends Brooklyn with Soul
Johnny Burgos describes himself as a creator of “Brooklyn-bred music that soothes the soul.” Burgos’ music spans genres from Nu Funk to R&B soul and... read article
Planet Brooklyn Enters the Borough’s Festival Orbit
Brooklyn, the music festival capital of New York, is getting another jewel in its crown this summer. Planet Brooklyn, set for August 23-24, will feature... read article
Willie Nile Lights Up the Darkness With “A Great Yellow Light”
The Great Yellow Light, the latest album from rocker Willie Nile, is a defiant and bright collection that blends driving rock with heartfelt lyricism. The... read article
Brayden Baird Is Asking the Big Questions – And Making You Laugh Through the Pain
After decades of producing and releasing music under various aliases, Brooklyn’s own Brayden Baird is stepping into the spotlight with his most raw and refined... read article
Where Brooklyn Meets the World: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2025 Unites Global Sounds
This summer, Brooklyn’s cultural heartbeat returns with the 47th season of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! — a free, open-air performing arts festival transforming the Lena Horne... read article