Lucky Break brings it home.

Upon entering Night Club 101 before the show, I immediately felt that this space was for someone looking to build community through music.

Not only were the Lucky Break fans in attendance that night so lovely and willing to talk to a stranger, hugging the wall, but it also felt like a space where new fans are made.

Night Club 101 is known for staging new artists and musicians who are still finding their sound, or artists who have already established their base and are looking to host a space a safe space for other user music lovers to land.

That's why this venue was perfect to host Lucky Break’s East village show ahead of her tour across the U.S. Lucky Break played an amazing show that indeed captured the vibes of nostalgia, family, hope and most of all fun.

Inside night club 101

Before attending the show, I sat down with Emma of Lucky Break to chat about her new album, her tour and what’s in store for this new creative chapter. 

Ann Tankersely: You came out with your new album, made it!— Why now (for this album)?

Lucky Break: This album is an accumulation of me (at ages) 19 to 23. So I really wanted to take my time, and I wanted to jump into the visual world of Lucky Break as a character first.

AT: Why did you take this album on tour?

LB: That’s what it’s all about for me. The live aspect is the most important part of the whole equation. My mom was a singer/songwriter, and I grew up watching her play bars around here (in the East village). Watching her connect with people live solidified for me that being in a room with people is really the center of the musical experience and the job of the musician.

AT: You grew up here (in the East Village). You're here tonight with your friends. How do you feel about tonight’s show versus the rest of the tour? 

LB: It does feel like a homecoming, and it’s celebratory being with my friends. I get really nostalgic coming to the East village, I know it by heart. I feel so connected to this place, and it’s so essential to who I am. It feels like coming home, it feels really good.

AT: Are you traveling with the band on this tour?

LB: It’s just me and my guitar. I started this by playing at SXSW with tracks. I realized I just like playing with my guitar, I have more direct access to people. I like how intimate it feel, and it’s so essential to the kinds of artists I listen to. I like the “no-frills” aspect; it’s so simple.

Lucky Break on stage

 The character of Lucky Break bleeds through every song from the album and provides an interactive yet transcendent experience for every listener.

If you have the chance to go see Lucky Break on their tour, don’t delay your plans. Not only are there sounds to blast all Summer long from a hyperpop idyllic landscape of their album, but there is also the awesome indulgence of the Lucky Break character in the world that has been built for them. 

Follow their journey at linktr.ee/imyourluckybreak, listen to their album made it! streaming now, catch them on tour with upcoming dates in Memphis and across the U.S. this Summer, and check out their super cute merch on Bandcamp or at the show!

Lucky Break CD, Stickers, and Post Card

Lucky Break T-Shirt

Electrix Vintage Builds Community and Defines Character at New Brooklyn Storefront

Danny Colon wants you to commit to the bit.

Last weekend, Founder and owner of Electrix Vintage, Danny Colon, opened a new store in a beautiful space located in the lovely community of Stuyvesant Heights. Colon, who has a background in the theater industry, which is evident in the stories he tells through his clothing, space, and business model, attracts long lines to the stores Brooklyn street.

Danny Colon, owner and founder of Electrix Vintage

Their new store, at 103 Stuyvesant Ave, offers racks of affordable curated collections, organized by clothing type and price points, along with vintage trinkets, digital cameras, accessories, and more. Electrix also offers fill-a-bag sales, where you can fill the provided tote bag full of clothes from their selection pile and only pay $10 for the whole tote and its contents.

While walking through the new store during their opening day, I saw families browsing, locals laughing, and friends gathering to support the new beginnings of Electrix’s Bed-Stuy location (needless to say, the vibes were immaculate).

After browsing and grabbing a bag myself, I sat down with Danny to chat about his inspiration behind the shop, the expectations of the new space itself, and the community he wishes to build through his growing business.

ANN TANKERSLEY: Electrix started selling in 2020. What do you think are the biggest changes you’ve made as a team to land you here 6 years later? 

DANNY COLON: Individualizing what we do rather than going with a group (in the industry). When we started our own independent pop-ups, that’s when we started to see results. There are logistics that can help us, but at the same time,

keeping the love for clothes number one always.

Prioritizing our curation, what we can get and where we get it, and keeping that all high quality at a fair price point.

For me, the joy of second hand is having “the find” without having to worry if you can afford “the find”. Changing our social media approach too… When I started being honest (on socials) and put myself forward, it built a bond with the customers and trust. People connect with us there and can see honesty and connect there. 

AT: You have a personal background in the theater industry and costuming. How do you think that manifests in the branding and processes of Electrix as a whole today?

DC: The throughline for costume was interesting because that’s how we started our rental business. That’s actually something that has grown our business too with promotion because people that pull those pieces will return for other (services) . Those things have led me to make more affordable choices for renters while maintaining our curation without having to pay $100 for a rental. Seeing what people make with that and their own art has not only pushed us forward artistically, creatively, and inspirationally, but sometimes you just see it and think, ‘wow, I love fashion’. This is why we do it, seeing how it’s used. There’s never not a benefit that has come out of connecting with other creatives in fashion and the arts. Art and fashion are so interconnected.

AT: Electrix offers many services from styling to costuming to sourcing, and of course, as a thrifting outlet. Did you start Electrix with all of these specialties in mind, or did one come from another? 

DC: Being a student [at] FIT and getting random changes bridged that, and sourcing just came from people asking. Finding our ways to aid the creative is what we’re always doing. The staff is all creatives, so we’re always finding ways we can open that door to someone and help someone out. Some seasons will be all costuming, others are all styling… I enjoy having it all and to play with it all.

AT: Your new storefront for Electrix Vintage opens today in Bed-Stuy. What do you want our readers and users to know about the new space and venture?

DC: We want creatives to connect with us and come to us with their creative ideas if they need a space. Hit us up people, we want you to be in here. Come in, talk, we are always here for it and open to collaborate.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Check out Electrix Vintage: 103 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn, NY. Open Fri-Sun 11 AM - 7 PM.

On Instagram at @electrixvintage, online at www.electrixvintage.com.

View upcoming events such as $10 Fill-A-Bag Sales, pop-ups and more events to come in the Summer at their linktree: Linktr.ee/shopelectrix.

Consume Everything, Synthesize Everything, Make Art: The Ideology of Zola Simone.

Zola Simone is a name you’re going to want to know in 2026. A Boston native turned Brooklyn local is bringing a completely new vibe to the queer music scene in New York City. Zola considers her genre of music to fall into the “Queer Pop” category, yet carries heavy notes of RnB in everything she creates. Zola has been perfecting her sound and musical platform since the age of 12, growing her foundations in Boston and carrying them with her back to NYC. I must say, they are doing an excellent job in showcasing their musical experience and tying it together with natural talent, creating something truly extraordinary. 

Photography by Isaac Wheatley

With over 20 singles, 4 EPs, and 2 full albums available on all streaming platforms, I asked Zola if she always knew music was something she was going to pursue career-wise. Her response is what all of us creatives hope to feel in one way or another: “I was recently asked this, what I would do if music wasn't an option, and I couldn't think of an answer. I can't see myself doing anything else but this”. In my opinion, this is what truly makes an unforgettable artist. Yes, you may hold love for other hobbies and niche interests, but someone who is entirely committed to the art they create and what they output into the world is one who deserves the recognition.

Photography by Isaac Wheatley

Luckily, Zola grew up around music and was surrounded by the encouragement of their loved ones to pursue music. This gave her an upper hand in getting involved in the music scene sooner than others. She mentioned that she had the opportunity to perform live at Boston’s top Pop radio station at the age of 10, just by being persistent with her need to perform. This then opened a door of opportunities for her. By 12, she was offered to be a part of Boston Music Project and their “Teen Empowerment” program. This gave young local artists a chance to collaborate with a recording company to record songs and music at no cost. This is what changed perspective for Zola Simone and reaffirmed her desire to pursue a career in music. 

New York City is home to millions of amazing artists and musicians, known and unknown, so why should we know Zola Simone? This is Zola’s response to that question: “Take away that you’re not alone, whatever you're feeling there is someone out there who understands you in some capacity. Music is needed and so important for mental health. I want them to know there is still hope and that human creativity is essential and inevitably inescapable. Music is about connection, community, and is a shared experience between the artist, music, and the audience. It is essential that we can all connect in some way and take away what we need from music.”  She carries this philosophy in her music and in how she writes her songs. When an artist can have the ability to create while also using factors of their environment to influence the art they produce, that is something to be paid attention to. 

Check out her two albums, Now You See Me and Kaleidoscope, available on all streaming platforms. My favorite song of hers is “Pirouette” off the Kaleidoscope album.Pirouette (Sped Up Version) be sure to give that a listen, I highly recommend! They have new music coming out this summer and are always finding ways to perform. Find them on all social media as @ZolaSimone.