I wanted to start the New Year on a high note and post on article on a topic I am passionate about: music, culture, and the youth making waves in our city. Brainorchestra represents all of that to a T and I am so excited to start the year with this dope interview we did […]
Overlake
Overlake’s music is warm and receiving with an anchor held firmly in fun, much like their personalities. As I walked into their practice space I was greeted with a smile and a beer and as the conversation went on that one beer led to a few more. We talked about pinball machines, gushed about Dinosaur […]
Jersey City Nutcracker Recap
On Sunday, December 18, 1892, the very first Nutcracker premiered at the Mariinsky Theater in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This past Sunday, December 18, 2016, Nimbus Dance Works finished their run of The Jersey City Nutcracker at Frank R. Conwell Auditorium. The last 124 years have seen countless adaptations of the Petipa holiday classic. The ballet […]
The Twelve Dates of Christmas
This Friday, Art House Productions will present “The Twelve Dates of Christmas,” a one-woman play by Ginna Hoben about the awkwardness and hilarity of singledom during the holidays. The play follows the quirky and effervescent Mary through a string of unsuccessful dates: as the holidays approach, an ornament appears on her Christmas tree for every […]
Nothing But The Locals V. 5
We know we missed last month’s playlist, but we’re back. Check out what we’ve been loving this month and let us put you on to something new. 1. EP 2 – Bodega Dream [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/291119656″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] On November 11th, Bodega Dream released a new EP, EP 2. We had a listen of the […]
Social Media Tips: Twitter 101
I started using Twitter back in 2010. I was fourteen, so it’s safe to assume that my tweets were not substantial. What else would you expect from a 14-year-old’s tweets than angst and spammed tweet to singers? I was the absolute worst (still am), but I guess my constant tweeting about musical artists and YouTube […]
JERSEY CITY Mural by UR New York
UR New York has completed their most recent mural right here in Jersey City. It’s a black and white interpretation of the JC skyline, highlighted by their style of vibrant graffiti. The piece pays homage to some local landmarks, both new and old, like the Colgate Clock, Central Railroad Terminal, Goldman Sachs building, Loews Theater, […]
The Real Kärma
I am a 90s R&B/Hip Hop era kid, and when I first heard Kärma sing, I was transported back to my era. Kärma performs a lot with local band (one of my faves) Conundrum and I saw them perform together at the Central Ave car show a few months ago. I was completely mesmerized by her […]
“Americana” Art Show at LITM
One of America’s most highly-contentious election weeks is upon us, and Jersey City’s LITM has transformed into a space for political conversation. Its latest show, “Americana,” features the works of 28 different artists reflecting on various topics facing our nation. LITM, which stands for “Love is the Message,” is a cocktail bar, restaurant, and art […]
Boys and Girls Clubs of Hudson County – Lyricism 101
Lyricism 101 is a class available at Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County that focuses on the elements of Hip Hop culture and music, while infusing literacy skills – the art of writing rhymes, poetry, and freestyling. The class has entered a national BGC contest where they had to submit an original rhyme about 1 of three topics. […]
Derek Tunia
Derek is an extremely talented, full-time pop artist who lives in the Lafayette neighborhood in Jersey City. I first heard about him through my friends at Sneaker Room. He had a show there with another talented artist, Jeff Rose. Derek is one of the lucky artists who’s figured out a way to make his art into a […]
Hilarious Hoboken Halloween from Not Quite
Happy Halloween! Not Quite, the Hoboken-based web series, has just released their Halloween Special to coincide with the launch of their new website notquiteashow.com “You’ve heard of the Blair Witch, now meet the “Hair Witch,” a Halloween treat from Not Quite. Shot and edited in Hoboken and starring all Hoboken residents. Not Quite S2 E2 “The […]
Victoria Miritello
There are way too many talented people living in and working in Jersey City, it’s almost astounding to me. Victoria Miritello is an abstract art photographer, and she is the first female photo I interviewed for ChicpeaJC. I know there are many others!! Victoria’s photos look like they are paintings, she is extremely talented. I […]
“Your Move” Opening Night Recap
“Your Move: New Jersey’s Modern Dance Festival” is held every October, presented by Art House Productions in partnership with DeBaun Performing Arts Center. “Your Move” presents Jersey City and Hoboken residents with the opportunity to experience high-caliber, boundary-pushing dance without crossing the Hudson. Thursday’s opening night performance featured ten pieces, each under ten minutes in length. […]
ANRK
I’ve been following Ruben Cedeno aka ANRK’s work for almost two years now. He seemed like this elusive and out-of-reach artist that keeps his life off the grid. I started learning more about him through the local fashion brand DEAD SINCE, as he is part of the crew and also designed some of their shirts. […]
JAYE GEMS
Jaye Gems and I met through the local Jersey City rap scene and show circuit a few years ago. We shared the same bill many times, last being the Unlimited Everything Chilltown tour with June And The Pushas that benefitted JC’s Sacred Heart Elementary. Jaye opens up about his past as a wild child […]
Alan Walker
I never really know what to expect when I walk into the home of someone I am about to interview. Sometimes, things are very simple, the interview is easy and straight to the point. I get to know them, take a bunch of photos, give them a hug goodbye, and that is the end of […]
Babraham Lincoln
The Babes have been a band I’ve been hearing about a lot lately. They came up many times during my interview with the always awesome Desir Decir, they just released an amazing record and played killer show at everyones favorite new hot spot The Pet Shop. So, I decided to drop by a practice where […]
Nothing But The Locals V. 4
We kept it short and sweet this month! Thanks to everyone for their submissions. If you want to send us music, be sure to email us at chicpeajchq@gmail.com! 1. Own Thing ft. Kärma (prod. by Dez Wright) – PeteyxKraze [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/283731784″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Twitter Instagram 2. Ride for Me – […]
Breanna Gutierrez
When I hear people of my age group (30-40) talk negatively about the younger generation of today, saying things like “The younger people are self consumed because of social media, have no aspirations,and have a sense of entitlement,” I get angry and tell them to read my blog, particularly the stories covering the young artists […]
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