Northside Festival, expanded and invigorated with a healthy Innovation portion, returned to Williamsburg & Greenpoint, June 11th to 14th.
Brooklyn Live at the Inlet showcase @ 50 Kent
The big showcase on Sunday was once again at 50 Kent (QRO venue review), with not only Sleigh Bells but also one of the best rap duo out there, Run the Jewels, who welcomed guest Nas.
Sleigh Bells
Click image for full gallery – Bashira Webb
Run the Jewels
Click image for full gallery – Bashira Webb
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Northside showcase @ Knitting Factory
K.Flay
Click image for full gallery – Ted Chase
Though she comes from a suburb of Chicago, K.Flay’s rhymes at Knitting Factory (QRO venue review) had a decidedly Anglo-Caribbean grime flavor. She also had a guitarist & drummer, nicely doing live rhythm (even a type of electric upright bass). Flay herself even played her guitarist’s guitar on a song – after it twice fell off her shoulder due to strap issues.
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Northside showcase @ Warsaw
Zola Jesus
Click image full gallery – Ken Grand-Pierre
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