Sounds Like Nyc

On this episode we talk with Dirty Circuit, a band of high schoolers who  are trailblazing their early career with tons of potential still left  in them. We talk about lineup and name changes as a band, playing local  house shows in NYC and how their identity as musicians is intertwined  with New York.    Follow Dirty Circut Here: https://www.instagram.com/dirty_circuit/     - - - Follow Us Here:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikenyc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundsLike_NYC  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundslikenyc  Website: ThroughTheBoros.com   SLNYC Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zH8iXW7TeeKwiuck0LkU4 SLNYC Latino Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MigA2EVftYtUcsZehqiLa  SLNYC Rap Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jqrU93wXUeSzi2CXaw7Vk

In Episode 6 of Sounds Like NYC News, we talk about Eminiem's new  release making beef between himself Snoop Dog and Paul McCartney,  Chadwick Boseman's last performance in the new Netflix film, Ma Rainey's  Black Bottom, The greatest snow sculpture of a rat you'll ever see, a  case of terrible vandalism in the NYC Neighborhood hardest hit by Corona  and a new beautify bird-based street art on Broadway. This week's Artist Spotlight;    Snack Cat-Fight or Flight Music Vid: https://youtu.be/ognIXTTGw-g    Paytra- Wts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BHslNyHarc    Lydia Halloway- Bad:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSdga70K7xM     meghan pulles- Ghost of Sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2W3bHXwym4&feature=emb_title Sounds Like NYC News is a weekly news series focusing on local NYC art  and culture, while also highlighting more widespread news stories in the  art and culture space. Instagram: https://www.in

On episode 76 of Sounds Like NYC we talk with Duval Fred about marketing music to a specific audience, the nuances of being recognized by your peers and his self reflection through his music journey.  Follow Duval here :  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duvalmusic/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2nzCBklwAxk4TWLUlwjS2i?si=yosvrGz3TyOP06fuupHxAw Listen to "Talking To Myself" Here: https://album.link/Q0PFxn90M5795 - - - Follow Us Here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikenyc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundsLike_NYC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundslikenyc Website: ThroughTheBoros.com  SLNYC Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zH8iXW7TeeKwiuck0LkU4 SLNYC Latino Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MigA2EVftYtUcsZehqiLa SLNYC Rap Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jqrU93wXUeSzi2CXaw7Vk

On episode 75 of Sounds Like NYC we talk with Amanda Rockenbach about being new to life in NYC, developing herself in the midst of the pandemic and artist receiving fair compensations from streaming  Follow Amanda here : https://www.instagram.com/amanda.rockenbach/ Listen to The Wicked Here: https://song.link/i/1536599319  - - -  Follow Us Here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikenyc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundsLike_NYC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundslikenyc Website: ThroughTheBoros.com SLNYC Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zH8iXW7TeeKwiuck0LkU4 SLNYC Latino Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MigA2EVftYtUcsZehqiLa SLNYC Rap Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jqrU93wXUeSzi2CXaw7Vk

On this episode of Sounds Like NYC news we talk about Blue Ivy’s Grammy Nomination, the death of country legend Charlie Pride, NYC’s new program to help performers make money again and more! Musicians of the Week: Ellajay (IG - @ellajay.music) - Skydiving:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtyUY4uk-Qs  Anthony Montana (IG - @ofthewhitecrown) - Highs N Lows:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1C5VaXdmVs IG  Ki Storii (IG - @ki.storii) -Throw It Back (feat. Ceddy P):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9IeJeR6P9E Boogie Nation (IG @boogienation_) - Net Gangstas : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1Ufo2sj4es Maria Ellis (IG @mariaellis_) - Pinkpalelips : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBL_XBrw7DQ -- Sounds Like NYC News is a weekly news series focusing on local NYC art and culture, while also highlighting more widespread news stories in the art and culture space. - - - Follow Us Here: Instagram: instagram.com/soundslikenyc Facebook: fb.me/soundslikenyc SLNYC Playlist: https://open.spotify.c

On episode 74 of Sounds Like NYC we got the chance to sit down with graphic designer and student, Charis Forrester. We spoke about her obsession with concerts, how she developed her GIF-centric and bold design style and being a professional while also being a student.    Follow Charis Here:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charisforre...  https://www.charisforrester.com/   - - - Follow Us Here:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikenyc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundsLike_NYC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundslikenyc

On episode 73 of Sounds Like NYC we got the chance to sit down with independent musical artist Ashley Strongarm. We spoke about what it was like working as a featured musician on Vine with over half a million followers, confronting the hypocrisy of the church through her music, and her theory revolving pigeons with missing toes.  Follow Ashley Here: Instagram: instagram.com/AshleyStrongarm Twitter: twitter.com/AshleyStrongarm Facebook: fb.me/AshleyStrongarm Website: https://ashleystrongarm.com/ Listen to Ashley’s Music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Kz9c9jsnBJkX30OiKrYDh?si=NAq1vIkrS6eEt6apRY9pKw Ashley Strongarm | I Don't Feel Anything Official Music Video:  https://youtu.be/TEExUI7emXU  - - -  Follow Us Here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikenyc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundsLike_NYC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundslikenyc Website: ThroughTheBoros.com  SLNYC Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zH8iXW7TeeKwiuck0LkU4 SLNYC Latin

On this episode of Sounds Like NYC news we talk about the 24 MTA trains that got tagged, Lil Uzi Vert’s response to Rihanna and ASAP Rocky dating, one of NYC’s top jazz clubs unfortunately closing, the shutting down of Radio Disney, and SiriusXM’s new collaboration with 88rising.  Musicians of the Week: Warning Label - Tess Elena IG - @tesselenamusic   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFuSCMXVJZE My Disconnection - Feyer ft. Siege Spitfire IG - @feyermusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vJzk4mPK7E I’m Not Ready - Geena Kaye IG - @geenakaye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sninTbirDw Loving Someone - Sam Addeo IG - @samaddeoo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGTQrgPayPc The Lost Year - Kate Brunotts IG - @katebrunotts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjrC-A9_Aec -- Sounds Like NYC News is a weekly news series focusing on local NYC art and culture, while also highlighting more widespread news stories in the art and culture space.  - - -  Follow Us Here:  Instagram: instagram.com/soundsl

On episode 72 of Sounds Like NYC we talk with music duo, Fab The Duo about what’s it like to be lovers in a professional music group, their passionate and very diverse fan base and how their different music paths melded together in the formation of their career.  Follow Fab The Duo here :  Instagram: @fabtheduo Facebook: Facebook.com/fabtheduo Website: https://www.fabtheduo.com/ Listen to their music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5qZUQEq54RZGylD6j3UfNh?si=MnZLLt_PRtG_KnrfPLjJNg  - - -  Follow Us Here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikenyc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundsLike_NYC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundslikenyc Website: ThroughTheBoros.com  SLNYC Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zH8iXW7TeeKwiuck0LkU4 SLNYC Latino Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MigA2EVftYtUcsZehqiLa SLNYC Rap Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jqrU93wXUeSzi2CXaw7Vk

On episode 71 of Sounds Like NYC we talk with Aleksi Glick the guitarist of NYC Jazz-Fusion Band, Snack Cat. We cover topics such as how the band got its name, how NYC developed Aleksi as a musician, and all the inner workings of a modern band in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Follow Aleksi and Snack Cat here :  https://www.instagram.com/snackcatband/  - - - Follow Us Here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikenyc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundsLike_NYC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundslikenyc Website: ThroughTheBoros.com  SLNYC Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zH8iXW7TeeKwiuck0LkU4 SLNYC Latino Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MigA2EVftYtUcsZehqiLa SLNYC Rap Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jqrU93wXUeSzi2CXaw7Vk

On this episode of Sounds Like NYC news we talk about the new Mariah Carey Christmas special we're all so excited about, Nicki Minaj and Bon Iver's twitter dispute, music venue Blackthorn 51 in Elmhurst, Queens unfortunately closing due to COVID, and NYC Jazz Club Blue Note reopening for dining. Musicians of the Week: Abbie Roper - lillies:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTrZDR9IJvo&list=OLAK5uy_nBvj8YrYM2ZY8DZjfdcwWzvAKrQHmYBxo Sara Ontaneda - Experimento:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5ih6LywxQU&list=OLAK5uy_kcL_xFhTcZUGzcx_zAgLLl8HXWy3_d36o Kate Gratson - Next to Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JcMMeJ_McE ÊMIA - Needy Desperate Manic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBRXBxooMQg&lc=Ugx3b1xmn6WrNp--Dvx4AaABAg Len Lama - Late Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mspPzGxjRHM&list=OLAK5uy_nXDhpBnXqz4RZ5M-QkEdwBxTyxkjb51wk&index=2 -- Sounds Like NYC News is a weekly news series focusing on local NYC art and culture, while also highlighting more widespread news stories

On episode 70 of Sounds Like NYC we talk with musician and Washington  Heights native Tess Elena about expressing romantic vulnerability  through her music, being a singer-songwriter in NYC and got her career  started through performing at the UN.    -------------  Follow Tess here :   https://www.instagram.com/tesselenamusic/  https://www.youtube.com/user/TheTelena92/videos    - - - Follow Us Here:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikenyc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundsLike_NYC  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/soundslikenyc  Website: ThroughTheBoros.com    SLNYC Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zH8iXW7TeeKwiuck0LkU4  SLNYC Latino Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MigA2EVftYtUcsZehqiLa  SLNYC Rap Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jqrU93wXUeSzi2CXaw7Vk

On episode 68 of Sounds Like NYC we talk with photographer and cinematographer Stefan Bunbury about age discrimination as a young professional, the COVID-19 lock-down helping him further his career and the life as a professional in NYC.  "My name is Stefan Bunbury and I am a New York City based professional photographer/filmmaker. I specialize in a wide range of photography/videography and have always loved capturing moments in time through imagery and video. My ultimate goal as a photographer and filmmaker is to create quality content that truly reveals the beauty, grace, or enthusiasm of the subject that I am capturing at any given moment. I am blessed to work with such wonderful people each day as I help create their own unique vision, and I look forward to working with you as well!" Stefan's Instagram and Website: https://www.instagram.com/stefanbunbury/ https://www.stefanbunbury.com/  - - - Follow Us Here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikenyc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/

On episode 67 of Sounds Like NYC we talk with musician/producer Kenneth Takanami about how his remix of a track from the South Korean hit movie, “Parasite” ended up being feature on South Korean news, how his Japanese and American heritage has influenced him and his virtual performance on LAVAPALOOZA 2020. Kenneth's Instagram and Website: https://www.instagram.com/kennethtakanami/ Listen to Kenneth’s Music:  https://linktr.ee/kennethtakanami/ - - - Follow Us Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikenyc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundsLike_NYC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundslikenyc Website: ThroughTheBoros.com SLNYC Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zH8iXW7TeeKwiuck0LkU4 SLNYC Latino Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MigA2EVftYtUcsZehqiLa SLNYC Rap Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jqrU93wXUeSzi2CXaw7Vk

On Episode 001 of Sounds Like NYC news we get into depth with the Doja Cat & Plini Roessler-Holgate incident regarding her 2020 MTV EMAs performance of "Say So", The Foo Fighters performing their latest single off their 10th album, ‘Medicine At Midnight’ "Shame, Shame", some great restaurants with live music in New York City, Governor Cuomo's latest mandate for NYC and a little bit about Abracadabra Trip, a Mobile music jam that plays on the roof of Bluebyrd Bus that tore it up in McCarren Park in Williamsburg following the Biden presidential nomination.  Watch Abracadabra Trip's Performance in McCarren Park, Brooklyn Here: https://youtu.be/VsRQ0rXnC-8 -- Sounds Like NYC News is a weekly news series focusing on local NYC art and culture, while also highlighting more widespread news stories in the art and culture space.  - - -  Follow Us Here:  Instagram: @SoundsLikeNYC Twitter: @SoundsLike_NYC Facebook: @SoundsLikeNYC Website: ThroughTheBoros.com SLNYC Playlist: https://open.spotif

On episode 66 of Sounds Like NYC we talk with pop musician Paytra about growing up moving to NYC by herself as a 16 year old, the importance of knowing the business side of the music industry and how being of a mixed heritage has shaped her outlook on life. At the age of sixteen, Paytra took the risk of a lifetime and packed up her belongings, heading to Brooklyn, New York by herself. It was here where she honed her skill of teaching piano that allowed her to save up money to self-fund her career as an independent artist. Since then, Paytra has been featured on MTV, Womanly magazine, Vlad TV, and Sirius XM’s Shade 45 radio. Her music has been heard across the world, being placed in over 150 playlists on Spotify and featured on Glits Magazine Mexico and 2-E3 Magazine China. From Detroit Pride to Orlando’s Disney World, Paytra has toured the country performing hard-hitting tracks that exudes confidence and her love for life while embracing the idea of non-traditional beauty.  Paytra's Instagram: @Paytra_

On episode 64 of Sounds Like NYC we sat down with film composer and NYU alumni Juan Dussan!  We talked about film composition cliches and how he chooses to avoid them, how to approach film composing and the freedom that the piano allows in making music.  Juan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpdussan Listen to Juan’s Music:  https://lnk.bio/tirX  - - - Follow Us Here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikenyc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundsLike_NYC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundslikenyc Website: ThroughTheBoros.com  SLNYC Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zH8iXW7TeeKwiuck0LkU4 SLNYC Latino Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MigA2EVftYtUcsZehqiLa SLNYC Rap Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jqrU93wXUeSzi2CXaw7Vk

On episode 64 of Sounds Like NYC we sat down with the NYC based band, Stereoship.  We talked about the multicultural aspect of the band, what it's like creating new music in the midst of a pandemic and how great craigslist is for finding new bandmates in New York City  Listen to the podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5J5VtrEz87E7gh0xRyCYoc?si=96I7FxOxSoWqCwESZhlC6Q Follow Stereoship Here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereoshipmusic/ Listen to Stereoship's Music Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6SISPnIXFIKf9MBq6r66jT  - - - Follow Us Here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikenyc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundsLike_NYC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundslikenyc Website: ThroughTheBoros.com  SLNYC Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zH8iXW7TeeKwiuck0LkU4 SLNYC Latino Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MigA2EVftYtUcsZehqiLa SLNYC Rap Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jqrU93wXUeSzi2CXaw7Vk

On episode 63 of Sounds Like NYC we talk with cup ramen reviewer and culinary entrepreneur Aaron Mays about outrageously great tips as a waiter, the existence of a  culinary secret society and his culinary podcast and entrepreneurship.  Aaron's Instagram: https://instagram.com/gotdamn_ace?igshid=kd4e4mbvzlhk Aaron's Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCBWcCyRp0l4Q5XPriwidj0g  - - -  Follow Us Here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundslikenyc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundsLike_NYC Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/soundslikenyc Website: ThroughTheBoros.com  SLNYC Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zH8iXW7TeeKwiuck0LkU4 SLNYC Latino Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MigA2EVftYtUcsZehqiLa SLNYC Rap Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jqrU93wXUeSzi2CXaw7Vk

On this episode of Sounds Like NYC we sat down painter Chemin Hsiao. We talked about nurturing children’s creativity, the importance of separating your work and home space and the beauty of watercolor art.  is a visual artist based in Queens and Brooklyn. Hsiao received his BFA and MFA from the School of Visual Arts and was a recipient of the New Work Grant (2017 & 2019) and ArtSite Public Art Commissioning (2018) from the Queens Council on the Arts. Hsiao has taken part in artist residencies at the Kingsbrae International Residence for the Arts in Canada, SU-CASA Residency in New York, and the Cuttyhunk Island Artist Residency in Massachusetts. He was selected as one of the ProjectArt resident artists in Windsor Park Library and a fellow at the ARTWorks, Inc. program supported by the Jerome Foundation at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning. Since 2019, he has completed several commissioned public murals for the Queens community including Jackson Heights (82nd Street Partnership), Elmhurst Sc