Clare And The Reasons are listed as being Chinese Traditional music on their MySpace profile, but they are not Chinese nor Traditional. What they are is a Brooklyn based band fronted by Clare Manchon who is releasing its second album, Arrow, on October 20th. The first initial notes off of Arrow are sweet in such a way as to fool listeners into settling in for what they think may be a placid ride into musical dreamland. That doesn't ... Read More

                                       NYC Comedian extraordinaire Josh Rachford, the courageous leader of FUTURO (ya know, the improv group from the future) leaves the lovely Eastern coast for the sunny-sickness of Los Angeles. The only good thing ... Read More

In case you've forgotten, Gallery Hanahou in NYC (611 Broadway Suite 730) is showcasing Before and After, an exhibit for Ossu! Shugeibu. And hey, it's a BUST sponsored event so that's extra cool. The name Ossu! Shugeibu translates to Yo! Crafting Club and founder Shichi Ishizawa will be around tonight from 7-9 pm for a little surprise participatory event action. If you can't swing it tonight, on the 17th from 1-4 pm there will be a ... Read More

Thracian, the new album from Eagle and Talon, is here! It was worth the wait. Check it now on itunes, or at your local record store on the October 23rd. My favorite L.A. lady rockers will play at Public Assembly in Brooklyn on the 21st. I can't wait to dance like the angry teenager I am (inside). xoxo, Bette Powered by Web ... Read More

BUST believes there's a DIY-er in all of us; we just need the right project and some encouraging instruction to get us going. If you're an aspiring DIY diva, or a craft maven looking for some new tricks, bring your right brain to Brooklyn this Saturday for the first annual Brooklyn Skillshare ! Local experts in everything from henna to kombucha brewing to bag making to magic tricks will be on hand, giving 90-minute mini courses on the art ... Read More