Before we were all going to megafests like Ultra, electronica seeped into the culture at large by way of rock and hip hop. Now a force to be reckoned with all its own, electronica is as ubiquitous as music itself. Just take a spin through your playlist. Chances are you have to go back pretty far to find a purely analogue sound. And that's OK by us. More »

As the youth culture in Astoria grows, so does its arts scene, but in the race for the title of 'cutting edge creative hub' this borough still lags behind New York City and Brooklyn. This is where Ryan Gielen comes in. As a film editor, writer, director, and producer, Gielen has decided to take advantage of the borough's many untapped resources and bring showcasing ... More »

2009 was fun and all but we're most excited about what's coming our way in 2010. And, while you might need a bit pair of crystal balls to predict what’s coming down the musical pike for 2010, that doesn't stop us from trying. So, here are some of the trends that we think will hit your playlist next year. More »