Music
Thought Group
Thought Group is a Brooklyn-based dream-pop and atmospheric pop band blending lush, 4AD-inspired textures with elements of soul, occult contemporary aesthetics, and rich melodic songwriting. Their debut LP Wish Upon a Star features tracks like “Deep Water,” showcasing soulful vocals, layered instrumentation, and mystical mood.
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Deep Water
Wish Upon
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Splash
Splash is a Brooklyn-born band known for blending deep grooves, soulful vocal acrobatics, and rhythmic sensibilities that first made waves in the NYC DIY scene. Their sound has evolved to incorporate elements of ‘90s R&B and groove-forward songwriting, rooted in emotional directness and danceable energy.
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Ever Before
Real Estate
Real Estate is a critically acclaimed band from Ridgewood, New Jersey, known for their breezy, "suburban" jangle-pop sound. Etienne Duguay was a pivotal figure in the band's earliest and most formative years.Etienne Pierre Duguay was the founding drummer of Real Estate. He was part of the original 2008 lineup alongside childhood friends Martin Courtney, Matt Mondanile, and Alex Bleeker.Musical Contribution: Duguay provided the percussion for the band’s landmark self-titled debut album, Real Estate (2009). His drumming style, often described as lo-fi, steady, and slightly surf-influenced, was essential to the "hazy" aesthetic that defined the band's early success.Key Tracks: You can hear his work on quintessential early tracks like "Beach Comber," "Suburban Beverage," and "Fake Blues."
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Friends
Friends was an American indie pop and dance-punk band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2010 (originally called Perpetual Crush) and active until 2013. The group’s lineup included Samantha Urbani (vocals), Nikki Shapiro (guitar/keys), Lesley Hann (bass/percussion), Matthew Molnar (keys/bass), and Oliver Duncan (drums). They released singles like “Friend Crush,” “I'm His Girl,” and “Mind Control,” and their music drew on a lively mix of indie pop, funk, and dance rhythms. The band gained early buzz with BBC and NME recognition and released their debut album Manifest! in 2012 before disbanding the following year.Article
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ZoZo
ZoZo is a "hyper-dimensional" electronic music duo comprised of Zoe Wardlaw and John Mannion. Known for their vocal-driven, avant-garde sound, the pair originally established themselves in the New York City experimental music scene before relocating to the Mojave Desert.Music Video
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Venue
Body Actualized Center
Body Actualized Center was an experimental performance and gathering space in Bushwick, Brooklyn that I co-founded as a home for deep listening, embodied practice, and community-driven art.The space hosted ambient and electronic concerts, sound meditations, yoga, and interdisciplinary events, bringing together music, physical presence, and atmosphere in an intimate setting. People sat on the floor among candles, plants, and minimal lighting, experiencing sound as something to be felt as much as heard.Body Actualized Center became part of a broader wave of next-generation New Age and experimental music culture in New York, offering an alternative to traditional venues and emphasizing stillness, attention, and shared experience.Article
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Market Hotel
Market Hotel was a DIY arts and music space in Bushwick, Brooklyn that became emblematic of the neighborhood’s underground creative scene. Founded in 2008 in a 19th-century building above Mr. Kiwi Grocery, it served as an all-ages concert hall, meeting place, and living-performance space for musicians, artists, and community events. Known for hosting hundreds of punk, rock, and experimental shows and fostering a collaborative DIY ethos, Market Hotel bridged nightlife, culture, and community while challenging traditional venue norms.Article
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