Adlan Jackson
Is ‘The Book of Hov’ Really for Anyone but Jay-Z?
Brooklyn Public Library's exhibition glorifies Jay-Z and advertises his products—but we’re being told it’s for the people.
NYC Noise’s Jessica Hallock Wants You to Embrace Experimental Shows
"Nobody I know has ever seen a July like this," she said of this month's upcoming shows.
Jesse Rifkin Dreams of Skyscraper Raves in Midtown
The author of "This Must Be the Place" traces the history of New York's neighborhood-based scenes.
Here’s Why the FDNY Has to Bust Your Car Windows If You Block a Hydrant
"A bend in the hose will decrease the pressure, and if you have to go up five or six floors, you need all the pressure you can get."
Screen Slate’s Jon Dieringer Wants You to Go to the Movies
The editor-in-chief of Screen Slate recommends where to find independent and repertory film.
Hank Is Making Country Hyperpop
A former jazz guitarist channels Lucinda Williams and Justin Bieber.
Josephine Network Will Be in New York Forever
"Josephine is a showgirl, a rock and roll girl. Josephine is a diva, and she's got a lot of soul too."
McKenzie Wark Wants You to Know NYC’s DIY Culture Still Exists
But you have to go find it yourself.
New York’s Age of Design Apathy Is Here
Expensive, garish, barely concealing its contempt and ultimately not achieving much.