Seven years ago this weekend, this website started in a basement in my parent's house on the South Shore of Long Island. It has grown in ways I never ever thought possible. Gaining access to gigs, shaking hands with some of my musical heroes, landing a blogging gig at Huffington Post and at one point, the world's oldest magazine - The Spectator in England. This site has been like a child of mine and watching it grow and it being a passport to my passion has been incredible. From the bottom of my heart and all of my soul, thank you for reading and coming back. It really means the world to me and the small staff we have, we appreciate it.
Thank you again and here is to another year in the books!
Here is what some of our favorite artists have said about us in the past:
“One of the most fun-loving and forward-thinking blogs in the world, and run by one of the nicest guys in the business. Thank you Sal and Officially a Yuppie for getting in there so early with your support." Love from Chapel Club
"Best thing I've seen on the internet since the panda that sneezes.” - Matthew Whitehouse, The Heartbreaks
"Sal and his peeps at OfficiallyAYuppie.com are doing an amazing job of covering fresh, creative music and the entire NYC scene! They're not too hip for the room, but definitely have hip taste." - Doug Wimbish, Living Colour
“I read www.officiallyayuppie.com every week. Sal has his finger on the pulse of both commercial and independent music and entertainment. His blog has something for everyone and his interviews are always insightful. Plus, Sal's a great dude!” – Elliot Jacobson
“Thanks for these great questions” – Mary Foresberg Weiland
“So, does this make me a Yuppie now?!” – Mickey Leigh, Joey Ramone’s brother
“Thank you for the interview. I really appreciate the interest in my project. Be well” –Ben Kenney of Incubus
“It was good speaking with you. All the best.” Ian Mackaye
“No Crap Questions” – Rab Allen, Glasvegas
"Officially a yuppie! Thanks a great name for a site!" - Andrew W.K.
"Thank you for taking time out to speak with me and caring about us and what we do," - Anthony Green, Circa Survive
"It was a pleasure," - Peter Hook, Joy Division / New Order
"Really enjoyed this interview," - Photographer Natalie Curtis, Ian Curtis' daughter
"Best thing I've seen on the internet since the panda that sneezes.” - Matthew Whitehouse, The Heartbreaks
"Sal and his peeps at OfficiallyAYuppie.com are doing an amazing job of covering fresh, creative music and the entire NYC scene! They're not too hip for the room, but definitely have hip taste." - Doug Wimbish, Living Colour
“I read www.officiallyayuppie.com every week. Sal has his finger on the pulse of both commercial and independent music and entertainment. His blog has something for everyone and his interviews are always insightful. Plus, Sal's a great dude!” – Elliot Jacobson
“Thanks for these great questions” – Mary Foresberg Weiland
“So, does this make me a Yuppie now?!” – Mickey Leigh, Joey Ramone’s brother
“Thank you for the interview. I really appreciate the interest in my project. Be well” –Ben Kenney of Incubus
“It was good speaking with you. All the best.” Ian Mackaye
“No Crap Questions” – Rab Allen, Glasvegas
"Officially a yuppie! Thanks a great name for a site!" - Andrew W.K.
"Thank you for taking time out to speak with me and caring about us and what we do," - Anthony Green, Circa Survive
"It was a pleasure," - Peter Hook, Joy Division / New Order
"Really enjoyed this interview," - Photographer Natalie Curtis, Ian Curtis' daughter