brooklyn mix #2: spring in the city

April 28th, 2012 | Posted by Jill in music - (0 Comments)


I am basically the world’s slowest mixtape-maker — this mixtape has been months in the making and I’m only now getting around to share! Thanks to an inundation of new music from Spotify and lots of great recommendations from my friends over at NYCTaper, it has been awhile since I put together a playlist. I’m psyched about this one.

This tape includes nine of my favorite new tracks from Brooklyn bands, many of which I’ve had the chance to see live this year. Turn up your speakers, dance around the house (or at your desk), and hope you enjoy!

Find me over on 8tracks as jillysp and check out my previous mix here. I’d love to hear your mixes too!

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dining room takeover!

February 17th, 2012 | Posted by Jill in featured artists | music - (2 Comments)

Back in October during the annual CMJ Music Festival, Zach and I had our first house-crashing. In between their showcases at Maxwell’s and Spike Hill, my brother Mark and his band, Capybara, stayed with us for several days. Just when I thought the rock and roll was over, Mark asked me if they could shoot a live session — in my dining room. (!)

Fast forward a few months and I finally got to see footage of their impromptu session, which I am excited to share. Capybara’s new album Dave Drusky was released last week on Amazon & iTunes and they performed and recorded several songs from the new LP IN MY HOUSE. So proud. Enjoy!

CAPYBARA / Neighbor Crimes / CMJ 2011 (Brooklyn, NY)

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at terminal 5 with the smashing pumpkins

October 21st, 2011 | Posted by Jill in music - (5 Comments)

Though the ringing in my ears has finally subsided, the highlights from this week’s Smashing Pumpkins show at Terminal 5 are still replaying over and over in my head. After more than 15 years of seeing Billy Corgan and friends perform, I still can’t get enough. My review still to come over here and the fantastic live recording is currently getting mixed down to be posted at NYC Taper very shortly. In the meantime, hope you enjoy a few photos from the show!

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because i love face-melting guitar solos

October 18th, 2011 | Posted by Jill in events | music - (4 Comments)

Tonight, I’m taking a break from the crazy travel-and-work schedule to head to Terminal 5 and see the Smashing Pumpkins, which just so happens to be my favorite band of all time (and the reason I started blogging years and years ago). It’s been a long time since I had the opportunity to see one of their live shows and take photographs – and I can’t wait for the face-melting guitar solos.

If you’re headed to the show, send me a tweet @loveofbrooklyn or @hipstersunited – would love to see you there!

Billy Corgan shreds the guitar

Jeff Schroeder, The Smashing Pumpkins

Billy Corgan