Music Sites:
Pitchfork Media -- A favorite site for breaking music news and great multimedia content.
Stereogum -- Another favorite site for up to the minute music news and content.
Brooklyn Vegan -- A music blog with a New York slant; a favorite site to find out every show that's going on in New York.
NME -- My first stop each morning for music news, all the way from the UK.
Hypebot -- Great digital music marketing news. As someone who has worked in this capacity, this is my favorite source to stay on top of what's going on in the digital music world.
Bowery Presents -- Get New York City concert news the second they're announced, and buy tickets.
My Secret Playlist -- A self described "music discovery website" invites bands, DJs, musicians, and producers to compile a playlist of their 8 current favorite songs. A truly innovative and great way to discover new tunes.
Blogs Worth A Read (Or Two):
Oh Hay, It's KK -- My favorite person to live tweet Gossip Girl with, KK's blog is relevant, well written and truly funny.
Ribbon + Redcups -- Social media junkie (and expert), Rebecca blogs anecdotes from life, as well as great photography, impeccable music, and the best college memories you didn't have.
Domestic Bliss Done Differently | Jordan Reid -- My favorite installment of the NonSociety franchise, Jordan's lifecast is at once informative, relatable, and really, really good.
Living With My Parents - It may be everyone's fear - moving back home with the parents after graduation, but LWMP shows the funny anecdotes of having parental roommates.
Helpful Resources:
Lifestyler -- A great guide to living in NYC on a budget, as well as savvy financial tips for young New Yorkers.
UrbanDaddy -- Find out the next NYC hot spot before it opens.
Up & Coming Things and People to Check Out:
The Melissa Cole Show -- Friend, former co-worker and blogger, Melissa Cole, has a great public access program. Watch online!
Mike Posner -- Mike's already played Austin City Limits, gotten press from MTV, Billboard, Perez Hilton and more, and has a record deal... and he's still a Duke senior.
Smooch -- One of my favorite parts of senior year was seeing Smooch play. Now they're living in Brooklyn and playing all over the city, and they're a band truly worth checking out.
Chris Bryant -- "Nice guy, good music" is such a true tag line. Another friend from Duke is making strides in music, check it out!