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The Smiths

The Smiths are, or were, Mike Joyce, Johnny Marr, Steven Morrissey and Andy Rourke. In an intense 5 years Between 1983 and 1987 The Smiths released almost 20 singles and 7 albums, and are recognized by the critics as one of the most significant bands of the 1980's. It is difficult to believe that Morrissey has been a solo artist longer than 2 lifetimes of The Smiths, but his impact on the music industry declined significantly after 1987.

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The Story of Punk

The Story of Punk is a 2-hour documentary (produced for ITV4 in the UK) chronicling the advent of the most powerful cultural and musical shift in the USA and Britain from its outset. Featuring archival performance footage from The Sex Pistols, The Slits, The Ramones as well as interviews from other pivotal players of the scene, its producers aren't shy in making a bid to present the closest thing to a definitive piece on punk.

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Thelonious Monk

Recognized as one of the most inventive pianists of any musical genre, Monk achieved a startlingly original sound that even his most devoted followers have been unable to successfully imitate.

His musical vision was both ahead of its time and deeply rooted in tradition, spanning the entire history of the music from the “stride” masters of James P. Johnson and Willie “the Lion” Smith to the tonal freedom and kinetics of the “avant garde.”

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Tod Seelie

Tod Seelie is a prolific photographer who's spent the last decade documenting Brooklyn’s underground band and bike culture.

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Todd P

Todd P is the moniker of Indiana born, Todd Patrick, an organizer and promoter of underground DIY and indie rock shows and parties in and around Williamsburg, Bushwick, Greenpoint and the Lower East Side. Before relocating to the New York City area in 2001, Patrick founded and ran a successful all-ages rock club and art space in Portland, Oregon called Seventeen Nautical Miles.

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Tortoise

Tortoise is a Chicago based post-rock band known for their instrumental genre bending music that incorporates elements of Krautrock, dub, jazz, rock and experimental.

In addition to their own recordings on the Thrill Jockey label, the band has contributed to albums by Bright Eyes and Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. In 2004 they helped curate an edition of the legendary, All Tomorrow's Parties festival.

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Tropicalia In Furs

Tropicalia In Furs is a boutique record shop in Manhattan's East Village.

The store specializes in rare Brazilian music, rock, 60's, blues, punk, funk, psychedelic and soul from around the world.

The Vinyl only store is a peek into the amazingly curated record collection of Brazilian transplant, Joel Oliveira. Apparently, Joel possesses a Beatles collection second only to Michael Jackson.

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Turntable Lab

Turntable Lab is the premier DJ equipment store in New York City. No more shady salesmen, no inflated or hidden costs, no grey market goods. No longer will you be forced to deal with Canal Street / Midtown rip-off stores. Turntable Lab carries strictly the finest equipment at competitive prices.

In addition to DJ equipment, the store carries a top notch selection of records, cds, videos and accessories from their online catalog.

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University of the Streets

The University of the Streets was incorporated in 1969 as a non-profit educational organization, spearheaded by Muhammad Salahuddeen. Over the past 40 years U.O.T.S. has been committed to addressing the educational, vocational and cultural needs of the community. Initially, U.O.T.S was launched to help "deprived" youngsters break out of a hopeless poverty-cycle, although, the target population has expanded with respect to age and diversity over the years due to historical and economic impact.

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Veronica Vasicka

Veronica Vasicka is a photographer, musician, DJ and founder of the epic record label and on-line music resource Minimal Wave.

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