by Downtown Magazine | Feb 3, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
While many teens dream of making acclaimed music, Emily Wells was actually doing it, self-releasing her first cassette at the age of 13. Emily’s DIY ethic ultimately led to interest from major label Epic Records, but she decided to stay on her own path. Rave reviews...
by Darren Paltrowitz | Feb 2, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
Lee DeWyze became a household name in 2010 as the winner of the ninth season of American Idol. After releasing music via 19 Entertainment’s major label imprint — as all Idol winners were expected to do — Lee moved over to Vanguard Records for 2013’s...
by Downtown Magazine | Feb 1, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
The Duchess and the Fox may be a relatively-new group with only one EP to its credit, but its members have long been active on the New York City music scene. Vocalist Andrea Diaz is the frontwoman of Superhuman Happiness and also the creative force behind Dia Luna....
by Jackie Hart | Jan 28, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
Belgian producer Lost Frequencies made his mark on the European dance music scene with singles such as “Are You With Me” and “Reality.” Available on Ultra Music, Lost Frequencies is ready to blaze a trail through the United States, kicking off...
by Jackie Hart | Jan 28, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
The 2016 ANJUNABEATS Tour kicked off last week in Toronto on Jan. 22, but it will be making a much anticipated stop at The Brooklyn Hangar (2 52nd St.) in Brooklyn, NY on Jan. 29. The tour is the largest — and most impressive — to-date. Set to play are...
by Downtown Magazine | Jan 25, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
For the most elite of music fans that read liner notes and take note of the musicians and songwriters behind the hits, Kasim Sulton needs no introduction. For everyone else, Kasim Sulton is one of those musicians who you regularly hear the work of on the radio, at...