About Eric Shapiro
Eric Shapiro
I am a lifelong New Yorker who spends a good portion of my time gorging on and regurgitating big meaty hunks of culture, musical and otherwise. I try my best to avoid the cliches that come along with wearing skinny jeans and flannel shirts in a cosmopolitan locale, but I'm writing for a website called Indie Shuffle, so it's probably useless. My life has its own personal soundtrack, but feel free to borrow a few tunes. Feedback is always welcome.
Scabby the Union Rat Stands Vigil Over Two Trees Management in Flatiron District
May 9, 2013 | Eric ShapiroDespite rumors early this year that Scabby the labor union rat might be on the verge of retirement, it turns out the activist animal is alive and well. In fact, the inflatable rodent has taken up residence right here in … Read More
Game of Thrones Season 3 – “The Climb” Recap
May 6, 2013 | Eric ShapiroWelcome to our weekly Game of Thrones recap feature. It includes full spoilers from Season 3, Episode 6 “The Climb” and the HBO series as a whole, based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels.
Game of Thrones “Kissed by Fire” Recap
NY Mets Struggle to Drive in Runs at Start of 2013 Season
April 29, 2013 | Eric ShapiroThe New York Mets made a statement on Opening Day with 11 runs and 13 hits. Six players had multiple hits, including Colin Cowgill, who delivered a grand slam. Opening Day inspired momentary hope for the 2013 season, but devout … Read More
Game of Thrones “Kissed by Fire” Recap (Season 3, Episode 5)
April 29, 2013 | Eric ShapiroWelcome to our weekly Game of Thrones Season 3 recap feature. It includes full spoilers from Season 3 Episode 5 “Kissed by Fire” and the HBO series as a whole, based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels.
Game of Thrones: “Dark … Read More
Flatiron Social Media Startup Romio to Showcase All Your Neighborhood Has To Offer
April 23, 2013 | Eric ShapiroOn the internet, quality content does not necessarily translate into a high number of hits. For hyper-local bloggers just getting their foot in the door, social media outlets like Twitter and Facebook can often amount to a whole lot of work with very little payoff. Although both websites boast many users, they’re just not designed to spread the word about the kinds of neighborhood events and locales that are our stock and trade. As a blog dedicated in part to highlighting what the Flatiron District has to offer, we understand this better than anyone.
For every 5,000 Twitter followers you cultivate, perhaps a handful will bother to click on your link. For better and for worse, conventional social media platforms cater to casual conversation, at the expense of those looking for in-depth and/or specific information on, say, local pawn shops or concert venues. The end result? Lots of wasted hours promoting articles that may not receive the attention they deserve. That’s where Romio comes in. Read More
Artist Orly Genger’s “Red, Yellow and Blue” to Grace Madison Square Park
April 23, 2013 | Eric ShapiroHot on the wings of William Ryman’s Bird sculpture, New York City’s Flatiron District will be graced with the work of another renowned artist in the spring and summer months ahead.
From May 2 – September 8, Madison Square Park will serve as a canvas for Orly Genger’s latest creation: Red, Yellow and Blue. Genger’s stock in trade is using commonplace materials in unique and unexpected ways. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Madison Square Park Conservancy‘s Mad Sq Art, park visitors will have the privilege of viewing her latest colorful work right here in the Flatiron District. Read More
Game of Thrones Season 3 – “And Now His Watch Is Ended” Recap
April 22, 2013 | Eric ShapiroWelcome to our weekly Game of Thrones recap feature. It includes full spoilers from Season 3 Episode 4 “And Now His Watch Has Ended” and the HBO series as a whole, based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and … Read More
HAP Combines British Invasion Vibe With Indie Rock Sounds on Debut Album “Corners”
April 22, 2013 | Eric ShapiroOn their debut album, Corners, indie band HAP possesses a wonderfully cheerful quality, which shines through in guitarist and lead vocalist Ned Porter’s bubbly streams of consciousness and even more so in the band’s quirky, carnivalesque arrangements.
Music Review: With Self-Titled 2013 Album, Paramore & Hayley Williams Reshape Alternative Rock In Their Own Image
April 11, 2013 | Eric ShapiroOriginally published on indieshuffle
You hear that? That’s the sound of indie rock band Paramore tearing apart the vague entity that we call “punk rock” apart, only to stitch itself back together into something familiar, yet utterly unique. Nowhere … Read More
In the Wake of Manchin-Toomey, Why NRA’s “Good Guys with Guns” is a Bad Idea that Won’t Prevent Another Sandy Hook
April 10, 2013 | Eric ShapiroThe Manchin-Toomey bill may be the most significant gun control legislation to come before Congress in years, but it falls well short of what is needed. An assault weapons ban and a limit on clip sizes are not even on … Read More