{"id":35791,"date":"2014-09-02T12:15:59","date_gmt":"2014-09-02T12:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wonderlandmagazine.com\/?p=35791"},"modified":"2014-09-02T12:54:38","modified_gmt":"2014-09-02T12:54:38","slug":"tei-shis-guide-brooklyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandmagazine.com\/2014\/09\/02\/tei-shis-guide-brooklyn\/","title":{"rendered":"Tei Shi’s Guide to Brooklyn"},"content":{"rendered":"

Desire another snippet of Brooklyn life? Sultry goddess Tei Shi takes us on a tour of\u00a0New York\u2019s answer to Hackney \u2013 Bushwick<\/p>\n

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Desire another snippet of Brooklyn life? New York\u2019s answer to Hackney, Bushwick has undergone some serious gentrification over the last few years. A hotbed of musicians, sultry goddess Tei Shi is in her element.\u00a0Come with us as we venture into her subconscious and around a neighbourhood that most describe as magical.<\/p>\n

If you need an injection of the unfamiliar in your music library, described endlessly as addictive, Tei Shi provides a much-needed musical fix. Having lived a life that some would say surpasses transient, it\u2019s hard to pin down what musical genre the singer falls under or decipher her musical influences. It is next to impossible to categorize Tei Shi\u2019s unique sound and lines have never been so blurred: her eclectic mix of R&B, electronic and left-pop is a winning formula. One half of an alt-pop power couple, the sea siren steps out with her drummer Luca who is also in folk rock band Yellerkin. Let the journey begin.<\/p>\n

Beacon\u2019s Closet<\/b><\/p>\n

Proudly locally owned and operated, this female founded chain has three stores in Brooklyn and one in Manhattan.\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking for the most diverse range of second hand gear, this is your pit stop.<\/p>\n

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Mr Kiwi\u2019s<\/b><\/p>\n

For those in the know, this unassuming Bodega makes juice of the Gods. Just approach the lovely ladies at the front of the convenience store and choose from a rainbow of exotic fruits and veggies.<\/p>\n

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Little Skips<\/b><\/p>\n

This darling of a caf\u00e9 supplies Bushwick with some of the best sandwiches in the area. Once thought of as a hidden gem, the eatery is now packed from dawn till dusk. Tei Shi always plumps for a vegan BLT: it\u2019s all about the cilantro-lime aioli.<\/p>\n

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Human Head<\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been an eventful year and a half for this curious record store. Having opened the time Tei Shi moved to NYC, Human Head has become a hub for the singer and her friends. Owner Travis ensures there\u2019s always something on from World Cup showings and shows to Tei Shi\u2019s EP release party.<\/p>\n

Campbell\u2019s Cheese and Grocery<\/b><\/p>\n

Introduced to this foodie heaven by her music video filmmaker, Tei Shi says this delicatessen is a must if you\u2019re in the mood for weird cheese.<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Capris<\/b><\/p>\n

Allegedly the best iced coffee in NYC, this little spot serves coffee and pastries amongst other weird and wonderful paraphernalia. Run by a local celebrity husband and wife, the duo has been churning up iced coffee chips since 1974. Tei Shi adores the similar vibe to her grandma\u2019s house.<\/p>\n

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Your childhood was transient. How did you adapt to moving from place to place?<\/b><\/p>\n

From earlier on I developed a personality that allowed me to adapt to different environments because it\u2019s such a part of my family. The biggest move I made from Columbia to Canada was at eight years old so it went over my head. When you\u2019re that young you could be anywhere. I adapted unknowingly at that time.<\/p>\n

Tell us what you love about life in Brooklyn.<\/b><\/p>\n

I love the laid back nature especially of having lived in both Brooklyn and Manhattan. Brooklyn seems less intense than the city and it\u2019s all very residential. I like walking around, playing with my band, writing and collaborating with people.<\/p>\n

And you stay with your boyfriend Luca who is part of your band\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n

He\u2019s helped produced all of my stuff until now and he\u2019s one of the first people I showed my songs to and encouraged me to take them more seriously and pursue music more interestingly. He plays in a band called Yellerkin along with my friend Adrian so he\u2019s involved in a lot of different projects.<\/p>\n