This week I had the opportunity to interview Patrik Phalen, one of two members that makes up the band Hosey. The other member, Matt Hughes plays the bass. In what is a very unique blend of hip-hop production and style, mixed with 80s post-punk–it’s easy for me to say that I haven’t heard anything quite [...]
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[Erin Bradley] Sex & Dating Advice Guru via Nerve.com
If you’re curious about what to do when you accidentally sleep with your boyfriend’s brother (for shame!) or you want to initiate casual sex but can’t quite figure out the best, er…etiquette, then you want to reach out to Erin Bradley. As “Miss Information,” Nerve.com’s sex and dating advice guru, Erin has answered questions from [...]
[Alexandra Grecco] Fashion Designer / Lover of Vintage
If you haven’t heard of her already, then I’d like to introduce you to a lovely, new fashion designer named Alexandra Grecco. (Even this week’s issue of New York Magazine lends her praise.) In an age where everyone seems to be looking towards the newest, the fastest, the tiniest–Alexandra has managed to hit rewind, then pause with her new fashion line. Here’s what she has to say…
LYNX (!) Things. Are. Happening.
We’re all aware that things are happening. Yes? –Yes. Good, now let’s take a closer look at some particularly noteworthy items you’ll want to bookmark, pencil in, make an appearance at…
Not to toot our own horn or anything, but we throw a damn, good party. If this is something you’ll be attending–I’d plan on sleeping [...]
[Anna Jane Grossman] More on obsolete items.
Yes, I have interviewed Anna Jane Grossman before. And no, while this post is not my usual interview format–I still feel compelled to shine the spotlight once more on AJG. After publishing her newest, must-read book, Obsolete: An Encylcopedia of Once-Common Things Passing Us By (Abrams Image) in September, she’s been making the rounds on [...]
[Mindy Abovitz] Editor-in-Chief of Tom Tom Magazine
Few people love something as much as Mindy Abovitz loves drumming. She has given every moment of her spare time to launching the only magazine devoting all of its content to the topic of female drummers: Tom Tom Magazine. What? You’ve never heard of such a thing as a female drummer? Well, this is just [...]
[Daniel Fay] Artist. Teacher.
This past week I had the opportunity to meet with artist Daniel Fay, part of the new Camel Art Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We met at his studio space, located in one of the large, brick warehouse buildings I’ve walked past more times than I care to know, never realizing or even considering what could [...]
[Anna Jane Grossman] Author of “Obsolete: An Encyclopedia of Once-Common Things Passing Us By.”
Anna Jane Grossman is a New York-based freelance writer and author of the recently released book: Obsolete: An Encyclopedia of Once-Common Things Passing Us By (Abrams Image, September 2009). In Obsolete, Anna Jane lists and discusses a number of ideas, behaviors, and objects that have already faded into obsolescence or are steadily on their way [...]
CONTACTS: [Christopher Ventura and Peter LaSala] Directors. Producers. Writers.
A few weeks ago I interviewed Joe Terry, star of It’s OK! I’m an Actor, just before the release of the show. Now, a couple episodes in—I’m hooked. I’ve always been the type to indulge in shows like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and The Office—so it’s no surprise that this new [...]
CONTACTS: [Adrian Kondratowicz] Artist.
Adrian Kondratowicz is noteworthy for several reasons–one of which is because he makes things that are not only pleasing to the eye, but also help the environment. For his current project TRASH: anycoloryoulike, Adrian has created biodegradable trash bags in vivid pink and white polka dots. This is an art intervention. Launched in New York [...]
CONTACTS: [Richard Lawson] Writer. Editor.
Almost every person I know has a show or two they rather wished they didn’t watch. A guilty pleasure, if you will. Well, writer and editor, Richard Lawson has made a career out of turning such programs into little doses of literary genius through his recaps on the ever-popular Gawker.com. With beloved characters such as [...]
CONTACTS: [Joe Terry] from the new web series “It’s OK! I’m an Actor.”
Some might say, “He’s just a commercial actor,” but others turn to Joe Terry as an example of the true American dream. Here’s this guy from Nowhere, USA who moved to New York in order become the next James Earl Jones, the next Matthew Broderick…shit, maybe even the next Sigourney Weaver. And who knows– we’re [...]
CONTACTS: [Andre Munoz] Owner of Consortiums New York
Since I’ve begun contributing to this blog, nearly every interviewee has been more than generous in providing me with a friend or a colleague (a “contact” if you will) to connect with for a future Glasses Glasses post. In effect, I’ve stumbled upon this wonderful little community–not of the high-fashion, one day you’re-in, next day [...]
CONTACTS: [You] New York adventures –with alcohol.
This week I returned to “the people” in order to get a better idea of what exactly our readers were like. Crazy? Conservative? Inventive? I decided to find out. This may be short and sweet—but it’s certainly something many of us can relate to. I ask you: What is your first memory of getting drunk [...]
CONTACTS: [Jeff Moore] Guitar and vocals in Dead Stars.
I don’t care how old I am, but being in a band will always be the coolest job you can have. After speaking with Jeff Moore of Dead Stars, my theories on musical stardom only gained further validity.
Originally hailing from Jacksonville, FL, Jeff has been living in Brooklyn for 9 years now and playing music [...]