When a band or performer is give the opportunity to perform on shows like SNL or David Letterman, it's considered to be a huge accomplishment and testament to their success...personally, I would feel most achieved if I were to appear on Sesame Street. I mean, how awesome would it be to hang out with Telly and Elmo? Feist...you've made it. ... Read More

Five totally BUST-y lady artists will be headlining a show starting July 25th at Ad Hoc Art in Brooklyn. Each has a unique and funky style all her own, with influences from pop surrealism to Asian pop and burlesque. Works by Jenn Porreca, Amy Crehore, Molly Crabapple, Ewelina Ferruso and Lizz Lopez will be on display until August 24, but they're already starting to sell, so if you're in the market for some fab art, head down there ... Read More

So Wednesday night was the "Van's by Marissa Miller" party and it was hot! Marissa Miller, Victoria's Secret angel, debuted her cute new line of high-tops, slip-ons, and sandals. Good music, wonderful drinks, and fun peeps always equal great night of summer fiesta-ing! Check out some more party pics after the jump.    April, Girls Marketing Director   Party goers   More party ... Read More

 20 years ago today, while working at CMJ’s predecessor, the New Music Seminar, the former proprietor of lower east side watering holes, Beauty Bar, Barmacy and No Tell Motel, Deb Parker, casually remarked during lunch “I think Nico just died”. Silence. I stopped in mid chew and a chill went down my spine. “Nico?” I gulped, ‘Really?” I couldn’t believe it. That evening The New York Times ... Read More

 Election time is just around the corner (that or the rest of us are just eagerly anticipating when it actually is) so I thought I would post a few links today on getting to know your candidates on a somewhat under reported aspect - their stances on women's rights.  Read more for helpful (in my opinion anyway) links. Helpful John McCain links: McCain's Views on Choice  McCain's Views on Domestic Violence America ... Read More