In Your Ear: Seriously?!

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04/30/25 • 6 min

Everything and nothing in synchronicity. Because a music centered life doesn't mean one or the other.

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Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan

Everything and nothing in synchronicity. Because a music centered life doesn't mean one or the other.

Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan

Previous Episode

Live Shows and a Life in Music: Josh Caffé

From his formative years to those now spent electrifying stages worldwide, Josh Caffé’s life has been one immersed in music. Decadently so. As a rare artist who’s mastered production, singing/songwriting, performing and DJing, Josh is a jack of all trades- who will jack your body to boot. But though his predilection and fascination with music were apparent from the jump, his path to becoming an artist wasn’t quite as clear.

Tune in to this episode to hear Josh’s unique perspective as to why live performances are of crucial importance at parties. And more essential than ever in an era when DJing is pervasive and live shows are far lesser so.

And check out Josh Caffe's music on: joshcaffe.bandcamp.com & soundcloud.com/josh-caffe

Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan

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The Ebbs and Flows of Nightlife: Connie Girl, Eric De La Cruz and Shawn Dickerson

Connie Girl, Eric De La Cruz and Shawn Dickerson join host Tovah Feinberg for a live panel discussion recorded at Libera in NYC on March 13, 2025. These esteemed and legendary luminaires- each in their own right, shed light through their lenses of experiences and wisdom to guide, inspire- and perhaps help steady worries during these turbulent times. Because though they can seem unprecedented, dancefloors over the decades have weathered crises of similar scale- such as the AIDs epidemic, the Reagan era and NYC Giuliani nightlife laws.

Just how can we better tap into music at parties? Those essential escape hatches to release and recharge. Because when each of us translates sound into movement, we collectively vent bottled up energy, anxieties, dreams and fears; feeding directly into the delicate ecosystem of nightlife.

Connie Girl: A trailblazing icon whose indelible influence began as an 80's club kid, fashion model and muse for designers such as Thierry Mugler and Vivienne Westwood. Today, Connie’s far-reaching impact also extends to visual arts and mentorship further evolving global culture. @therealconniegirl

Eric De La Cruz: An international nightlife veteran with a career spanning over four decades in event management, promoting and booking. Eric has been there, done that- has stories in spades...and continues to shape queer nightlife. @the_real_ericdlc

Shawn Dickerson: Longtime NYC nightlife gatekeeper and forever dancer extraordinaire. Shawn’s unmistakable twirls, enigmatic energy and distinctive laugh take just about any dancefloor from meh to magical. @akamrdickerson

Music x Claude Young Jr / Logo x Michael Magnan