Here are some interesting neighborhood patterns in NYC, Brooklyn and Queens NY
Koreatown (Midtown Manhattan):
- Heavy emphasis on K-pop hits from groups like BTS and BLACKPINK
- Mix of Korean and English language songs
- More private room karaoke (noraebang style) than open mic
- Strong showing of Korean ballads and power vocals
East Village/Lower East Side:
- Alternative rock and indie hits dominate
- The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and LCD Soundsystem get frequent play
- More obscure song selections overall
- Strong showing of 80s new wave and punk
Williamsburg (Brooklyn):
- Indie rock and hipster classics
- Lots of David Bowie and Talking Heads
- Current indie pop hits
- Heavy rotation of 90s alternative
Chinatown:
- Mix of Mandarin and Cantonese pop songs
- Teresa Teng classics remain popular
- Jay Chou hits are frequent choices
- More traditional Chinese ballads in private rooms
Flushing (Queens):
- Similar to Chinatown but with more contemporary Chinese pop
- Higher proportion of Taiwanese pop music
- Popular among karaoke enthusiasts who specifically seek Chinese songs
Times Square/Midtown:
- Very tourist-oriented selections
- Broadway show tunes
- Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” is practically hourly
- Top 40 hits and classic rock staples
St. Marks Place:
- Eclectic mix reflecting its punk rock history
- Japanese songs due to proximity to Little Tokyo
- Younger crowd favoring current pop hits
- Rock and alternative from various decades
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