NYC music

NYC music

What began as casual rehearsals in a basement has evolved into a polished, high-energy sound that blends the city's grit with a fearless approach to experimentation. Pan Arcadia is a five-piece band that has grown from high school jam sessions to one of New York's most exciting rising acts. Hailing primarily from New York, with drummer Brian representing Connecticut, the group's members met in middle and high school and have been making music together ever since.

A pane of glass plummeted more than 400 feet from a Midtown skyscraper, crashing down onto the sidewalk and street below early Sunday morning, city officials said. The 4-foot-by-6-foot pane fell from 1345 Sixth Ave., a 50-story, 2 million-square-foot tower at W. 54th St., around 7 a.m., according to the city's Department of Buildings. No one was injured by the glass, though police blocked off the sidewalk as first responders gathered.

Toni Cornell, daughter of late Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, has released the new song "Campari," the latest stand-alone single from the young singer-songwriter (stream below). Upon first listen, "Campari" gives off vibes of M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes" and Lorde's "Royals." A press release describes the song as "a slow-burn with a propulsive chorus that fuses eloquent penmanship with glittering art-pop."

Mike Amadeo took over Casa Amadeo, the oldest continuously operating Latin music store in New York City, in 1969. The shop has a rich history in Latin music.

Diego Pavia, the 24-year-old quarterback at Vanderbilt, remarks on the changing perception of the city, citing his own rise and the new wave of enthusiasm for Vanderbilt football.

The 33rd Annual Coney Island Sandsculpting Competition showcased extraordinary sand creations, featuring two narwhals, two cats, and an elephant, all crafted from sand.