Monthly Archives: July 2011

Feature: Ash Fox


The Fantastic Miss Fox

Written & Photographed by Ky DiGregorio

New York City is where the “creative souls” live. The smart girls who listened to The Cure in high school, and the lost boys in thrift store suits that dreamed of them. Maybe the entirety of the city is not this romanticized and cinematic, but the artistic life of photographer Ash Fox is… very much so.

As a fixture in the New York rock ‘n roll nightlife scene, Fox is more than just a powerhouse party photographer, but also a fashion blogger, clothing designer, multitalented media artist, and advocate of the art of the “rock n’ roll confidence”.

“When you’re working nine to five in a cubicle, picking yourself apart, held back by fear of living the life you wish you had,” Fox says, “the ‘rock star’ who seems to live life outside of normalcy is like a superhero. It seems like a life like that is out of reach, but it doesn’t have to be.”

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Playlist: Fourth Of July!

If Miley Cyrus’s “Party in the USA” made it onto your Fourth Of July Playlist this year, you hate America. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. Turn off the radio, because no one wants to hear that godawful Katy Perry song about her firework boobs anymore (If you’re looking for a pop music fix, though, let me direct you to Marina & the Diamonds’ “Hollywood” as the only acceptable choice). So, here it is, your new favorite Patriotic Playlist, accompanied by the image of The Boss’s nice tight jeans: Continue reading

Upcoming Show: Love Bullet

Our friends Love Bullet will be playing Bowery Electric next Wednesday with Brothers of Brazil, Triple Cobra, and Spirit Animal. Check it out!

News: Former Belle drops debut EP

One of our favorite bands, Philadelphia’s Former Belle, have officially dropped their new debut EP, Sounds From The Ground. Former Belle has recently played at New York City venues such as Rockwood Music Hall and have three upcoming shows in the city. Listen to, buy, and download the 6 tracks of folk bliss on the group’s BandCamp profile.

Former Belle NYC Schedule:
Wednesday, July 2nd – Fat Baby NYC, 8pm
Saturday, July 23rd – Bowery Poetry Club, 8pm
Tuesday, August 2nd – Knitting Factory, 8pm

Click here for more info on Former Belle

Guest Blog: Ash Fox talks Scott Weiland


Scott Weiland

Gramercy Theater
May 18th
By Ash Fox

Our favorite fashion maven/nightlife photographer/blogger, Ash Fox, is now also our newest writer. Check back for more from Ash on rock n’ roll style and New York experiences. Below is Ash’s first blog on Scott Weiland’s May show at the Gramercy Theater: Continue reading