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Video: A Disco Fashion Show In Park Slope, 1979

Contrary to the art produced by some bald, Jessica Simpson-dating musicians, 1979 wasn't about introspective cooing over looped samples. 1979 meant disco, and disco meant disco-appropriate duds. Our tipster passed along these videos of a fashion show in Park Slope in the summer of 1979 when the boogie was spreading like the plague. WARNING: before viewing, properly secure your computer and all loose objects to mitigate damage from your involuntary, violent, rhythmic pelvic thrusts. more ›

Arts & EntertainmentChristopher Robbins 11 Comments

NYC Album Art: Smashing Pumpkins, Zeitgeist

The Smashing Pumpkins have officially made their return. The comeback (yeah, we're gonna call it a comeback) appears to be met with little fanfare. The new album, Zeitgeist, came out Tuesday - and was met with a lack of good reviews. The cover art is what we're concerned about here though. more ›

Arts & EntertainmentJen Carlson 19 Comments

Live Earth...Live!

Al Gore is a VP again, of Live Earth - an organization/music event that he says "will help us reach a tipping point that's needed to move corporations and governments to take decisive action to solve the climate crisis." more ›

Arts & EntertainmentJen Carlson 8 Comments

Van Halen to Rock NYC?

Van Halen is back, and will rock the city. At least, those are the rumors that accompany news the band is hitting the road for the first time in 20 years with original lead singer David Lee Roth. We suppose if Mick Jagger is still at it - Roth can probably still "jump" at the age of 53 (though we hope he leaves the assless chaps at home). more ›