Unsound New York: Memoir, Grief & Music: Matthew Schnipper in conversation with Emily Witt — live event on Oct 30, 2026
Unsound New York: Memoir, Grief & Music: Matthew Schnipper in conversation with Emily Witt at Public Records, Brooklyn on Fri, Oct 30, 6:45 PM. Free entry. Lineup, start time and tickets on Ckord.
In his recently published memoir *Rise Above*, Matthew Schnipper writes a searing account of the sudden death of his son and his subsequent attempt to find meaning in a world where music, a lifelong North Star, has ceased to resonate. In conversation with Emily Witt, author of Health and Safety, a memoir about techno, political upheaval, and personal transformation, the authors will discuss art, trauma, and whether writing can make sense of loss. Matthew Schnipper is the culture editor of WNYC/Gothamist and writes the newsletter Deep Voices. Emily Witt is a contributing writer at The New Yorker and the author of the books *Health and Safety* and *Future Sex*. \- RSVPs are good for one per person but do not guarantee entry. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to capacity. Public Records aims to provide a safer space. We reject all forms of discrimination, including racism, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia, sexism, and other aggressive behavior. Consent is paramount. Please exist with respect for yourself and those around you. Anyone found in violation of our rules or safer space policy will be removed from the venue. To share feedback about an incident, please email [email protected] or alert a member of our team. Tickets may be available at the door based on capacity. A ticket does not guarantee entry; Public Records reserves the right to deny entry to guests that appear intoxicated or do not meet the dress code. All large bags and coats must be checked. Doors close one hour before end time.
Starts: Fri, Oct 30, 6:45 PM
Ends: Fri, Oct 30, 8:00 PM
Where: 233 Butler Street, Brooklyn, New York 11217, United States
Price: Free
Venue: Public Records
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