Courtney Barnett: Elevator Operator

A love letter to Melbourne, Courtney Barnett’s “Elevator Operator” includes plenty of city-centric nods in the lyrics and just-released music video. Featuring Australian musical royalty (Paul Kelly), beloved comedians (Magda Szubanski) and more, the video hits lots of recognizable spots in the city—from beaches to the Nicholas Building (and its notorious elevators). With a cameo from Sleater-Kinney, mentions of Vegemite and Barnett herself dressed as …

Spring Studios Opens its Doors for the LIFE Photo Exhibition

Exclusive, iconic NYC images from the '40s to '70s will be shown at the creative hub's debut show

Much can be said of TriBeCa’s Spring Studios. Arguably of greatest importance, it’s an epic 150,000 square foot multi-floor space dedicated to creativity. Recently, a 12,000 square foot, 360-degree-view rooftop was opened and a members’ only club known as Spring Place was announced. Aside from being the headquarters of a production company and offering coworking spaces as well as photo studios for rent, there’s a …

SOFI TUKKER: Drinkee

Making rhythmic dance music that will completely take charge of your body, NYC-based duo SOFI TUKKER (Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern) finally have a music video for their viral song “Drinkee.” Hawley-Weld chants Portuguese lyrics by Brazilian poet Chacal as a digitally enhanced rainforest emerges. The video also features the band’s custom-made live set-up: an elevated ring of books, with contact mics inside, that trigger …