Chief Magazine was a free, monthly online arts and culture magazine based in Brooklyn. The magazine consisted primarily of interviews with underground musicians, artists and writers. Chief hosted parties and events,[1] operating a music venue, Chief Bodega,[2] and a record label, Chief Records.[3]
| Publisher | Andy P. Smith |
|---|---|
| Categories | Arts & Culture Magazine |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Circulation | 50,000 unique daily visitors |
| First issue | September 11, 2006 |
| Final issue | 2009 |
| Company | Chief Creative, LLC |
| Country | US |
| Based in | New York City |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
Chief Magazine, under Andy P. Smith's direction, published content and hosted events from 2006 through 2009.
History
editChief Magazine was founded by Andy P. Smith on September 11, 2006.
For the second issue, Smith partnered with Ed Zipco to run the project. Zipco and Smith originally became friends while attending the Pratt Institute of Art and Design. Smith went on to work for COLORS Magazine while Zipco went to work for Vice, until the two decided to launch their own independent magazine in 2006.[4] Jacqueline Lewis, former writer of Gawker's now defunct "Bloghorrea NYC" column, became managing editor of chief in 2007.
In 2009, Zipco, Lewis and Smith ended Chief Magazine and went on to work on other projects.
Content
editChief interviewed George Saunders, Paper Rad, The Death Set, Brad Neely, Eugene Mirman, MGMT, Matt and Kim, Wham City, Man Man and Japanther.
Chief also has a continuing series called PenPals, which consists of celebrity photographs as well as their post addresses.
Chief Bodega
editChief Bodega,[5] an underground music venue in Brooklyn, New York opened in the spring of 2008[6] in a two-level former grocery store (also known as "bodegas" in NYC)
Bodega hosted shows and parties with Japanther, The Death Set, Ninjasonik, Danger, DJ Dirty Finger, Smarts, Hidden Power, The Hood Gang, and dozens of other local and touring acts.
In October 2008, The Chief Bodega hosted a secret Street Fighter IV release party for Capcom.[7]
In 2009, Bodega closed down indefinitely.
Chief records
editChief Records (2007-2009) released albums and singles from artists including Ninjasonik, DJ Dirty Finger and Andersonic.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Free Beer, Carousels, Audio Assaults, and Bad Comedians". Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "Brooklyn, a Place to Impress Strangers". Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "NEW YORK - NINJASONIK IN BROOKLYN". Vice. July 10, 2008. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "Two Years of Chief". Chief. October 1, 2008. Archived from the original on October 10, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2008.
- ^ "Bodega". NYMag.com. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "New Bodega Sells Hipness Instead of Jamaican Beef Patties – Free Williamsburg". freewilliamsburg.com. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "Street Fighter Club takes over Brooklyn dive in underground fight night". Joystiq. October 27, 2008. Retrieved November 11, 2008.
- ^ "Chief Records Official Website". Chief. July 29, 2008. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2008.
External links
edit- Chief Magazine – Portfolio site
- Andy P. Smith