The Golden Age of Hipster Karaoke
Not long ago, an outlandish, anarchic form of karaoke ruled New York’s nightlife scene.
- story: Nathaniel Adams
- photo: Elann Danziger
Not long ago, an outlandish, anarchic form of karaoke ruled New York’s nightlife scene.
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