1. The Men are just too good. That’s why Open Your Heart is our #4 Album of the Year (So Far). We also attended Pitchfork Music Fest, and wrote about it.

  2. Our publisher L.V. Lopez is interviewed by Carroll Gardens Patch about his recent Jeopardy! experience. This corresponds to his most recent FP article, that details the Jeopardy! process, from application to champion.

    Our publisher L.V. Lopez is interviewed by Carroll Gardens Patch about his recent Jeopardy! experience. This corresponds to his most recent FP article, that details the Jeopardy! process, from application to champion.

  3. “Despite his celebrity, Ai never comes across on camera as someone who’s full of himself. In Never Sorry, one of Ai’s workers compares himself to a hired assassin who kills on command, but never questions the order. Ai takes a humbler view of his role, calling himself as a catalyst, not a lone genius. Klayman is similarly modest. Aside from brief appearances on camera and her audible questions, she takes a fly on the wall approach in both verité scenes and formal interviews in her film. Klayman may frame the story, but she lets Ai speak for himself.” Alison Klayman’s documentary Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry gets a wide release tomorrow. Keith Meatto saw it last month, and wrote about what he learned.

    “Despite his celebrity, Ai never comes across on camera as someone who’s full of himself. In Never Sorry, one of Ai’s workers compares himself to a hired assassin who kills on command, but never questions the order. Ai takes a humbler view of his role, calling himself as a catalyst, not a lone genius. Klayman is similarly modest. Aside from brief appearances on camera and her audible questions, she takes a fly on the wall approach in both verité scenes and formal interviews in her film. Klayman may frame the story, but she lets Ai speak for himself.”

    Alison Klayman’s documentary Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry gets a wide release tomorrow. Keith Meatto saw it last month, and wrote about what he learned.

  4. “My intention is not to be didactic or disparage anyone, but merely to invite artists –and their audiences— to debate the standards by which we assess quality, and consider how art might still save the world.” Keith Meatto reveals 10 lessons emerging artists can learn from Ai Weiwei in a review of Never Sorry, the newest documentary on the Chinese social justice superstar.

    “My intention is not to be didactic or disparage anyone, but merely to invite artists –and their audiences— to debate the standards by which we assess quality, and consider how art might still save the world.”

    Keith Meatto reveals 10 lessons emerging artists can learn from Ai Weiwei in a review of Never Sorry, the newest documentary on the Chinese social justice superstar.

  5. This song is by a group called Flatbush Zombies, and the song itself is called “Laker Paper,” so it was basically my favorite song ever before I even heard it.  

  6. Spinner.com gift us this great set of a Sharon Van Etten acoustic set, featuring some great cuts off Tramp. Click the photo to swoon. We really cant get enough of her, check out our review of Tramp and of her live show.

    Spinner.com gift us this great set of a Sharon Van Etten acoustic set, featuring some great cuts off Tramp. Click the photo to swoon. We really cant get enough of her, check out our review of Tramp and of her live show.

  7. The Greatest.

  8. Today, we talk to Joe Stickney of Bear In Heaven about their new record, the feelings of Dr. Frankenstein and the influence of Justin Bieber. Click the photo to read.

    Today, we talk to Joe Stickney of Bear In Heaven about their new record, the feelings of Dr. Frankenstein and the influence of Justin Bieber. Click the photo to read.

  9. brooklynindustries: A couple of days ago, we highlighted Brooklyn bands headed to SXSW. Today, our friends over at Frontier Psychiatrist curated a playlist of non-Brooklyn bands playing at the festival. Listen here.

    brooklynindustries:

    A couple of days ago, we highlighted Brooklyn bands headed to SXSW. Today, our friends over at Frontier Psychiatrist curated a playlist of non-Brooklyn bands playing at the festival. Listen here.

  10.

    The Men - Animal

    While it’s an extremely lame thing to say, we must admit that punk’s not dead. Brooklyn hardcore meets pub rock band The Men released Open Your Heart yesterday, and god damn is it good. Ever wonder what a Pavement influenced Minor Threat album would sound like? Wonder no more.

  11. Today, we welcome Teddy Vuong of Brooklyn Industries to share some of his favorite BK bands to play SXSW next week. Click the photo to read, or go to Spotify and listen away. Expect more from this BI/FP partnership all next week.

    Today, we welcome Teddy Vuong of Brooklyn Industries to share some of his favorite BK bands to play SXSW next week. Click the photo to read, or go to Spotify and listen away. Expect more from this BI/FP partnership all next week.

  12. brooklynindustries: Tomorrow we begin our SXSW coverage with Brooklyn Industries.  Check out their playlist of Brooklyn bands headed to SXSW here.

    brooklynindustries:

    Tomorrow we begin our SXSW coverage with Brooklyn Industries.  Check out their playlist of Brooklyn bands headed to SXSW here.

  13. Peter Lillis sits down with Royal Baths in a mop closet at The Empty Bottle to discuss psychedelia, the recording process and the American spirit of their newest record, Better Luck Next Life (reviewed on FP here). Click the photo to read the interview.

    Peter Lillis sits down with Royal Baths in a mop closet at The Empty Bottle to discuss psychedelia, the recording process and the American spirit of their newest record, Better Luck Next Life (reviewed on FP here). Click the photo to read the interview.

  14. Last Thursday, the famed Brooklyn Bowl opened its doors to none other than Less Than Jake. Celebrating 20 years of “fucking up”, the Gainesville ska-punks had the Williamsburg venue reeling. 

    The Third Wave veterans brought smiles across every skankin’ face as they treated us to a night of oldies but goodies. Energy soared as they tackled classics off Pezcore and got the crowd circling with some horn heavy numbers from Losing Streak. Never a dull moment was spent with these guys- fake money grabs, quick-witted crowd interaction and booty dancing included!

    -Photos and words by Nicole Pettigrew

  15. I think I’m really falling for Sharon Van Etten. She has a New Years resolution to wear more pajamas? Swoon. Click the photo to read a discussion on Henry Miller, The Simpsons and New Jersey record stores with Pitchfork. Click here to read our glowing review of her fantastic new record, Tramp.

    I think I’m really falling for Sharon Van Etten. She has a New Years resolution to wear more pajamas? Swoon.

    Click the photo to read a discussion on Henry Miller, The Simpsons and New Jersey record stores with Pitchfork. Click here to read our glowing review of her fantastic new record, Tramp.