New York – The recent BestNewBands.com Presents showcase was an impressive reflection of the grittier, noisier side of the city, with GHXST, Ceramics, Maquina Supervium, and Skull Practitioners all with their own distinct takes on rock in the local scene. Now that we’re also into the cold and rainy purgatory of Spring, it was also
New York – The first real signs of Spring are finally beginning to emerge for us here in the city that never sleeps, but just because the nights are getting shorter and the sun’s rays are getting longer doesn’t mean we’re easing up on our monthly showcase. This round we’ve got some great bands with
New York – Record Store Day is just a week away! Marked as a day of record store culture celebration, and when hundreds of artists release special vinyls, CDs, and cassettes, rarities and splits, to remind us why physical stores need to exist. Every year there is also an ambassador who acts as the spokesperson
New York – The wide sonic spectrum continues on this mix, with a lil somethin’ to suit any mood you may be in. In recent coverage, our Austin-based Ilyse caught up with Autry Fulbright (known for his work with …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead) to talk about his other
New York – We switched it up this showcase, widening our musical lens to feature artists of the electronic variety. This was also a lineup of solo artists, each with their own highly individual styles on beat wielding and performance art. First up was Quitzow, who was like a human octopus, with a hand on each
New York – Swinging 60s, beach parties, spaghetti westerns, The Village People, and Pretty in Pink are just a few cultural signifiers that French electro-pop band La Femme seem to emblematize in their live show. When the first band member came out dressed like a Hollywood cowboy, I was immediately reminded of that recent photo
New York – Post-SXSW, most of us are either in recovery or sick of hearing about it, but whatever your stance on the validity or value of the festival, you can’t argue that there’s still worthwhile artists at the festival to experience. Yes, it’s a corporate world out there, and for struggling bands that don’t
New York – Up until their recent NYC shows, I had no idea what London-based electronic soul band Jungle looked like. I don’t think it was any coincidence that Jungle didn’t include images of the actual band in any of their media. Not knowing who the artists were behind it, the music spoke for itself,
New York – The last BestNewBands.com Presents show of March is upon us! For those in the NYC area, you are invited to come get lost in some experimental soundscapes from a handful of emerging electronic artists. Wednesday, March 26 at 8pm Dreamboat Crusaderz Clapperclaw The Wendigo Quitzow Bar Matchless Doors @ 8pm / Music
New York – This was a special showcase, as it was a co-presented with MySocialList at the awesome DIY venue Shea Stadium, and also a certain BNB.com writer’s birthday. This was a showcase, a party, and a gathering of interesting and creative people. Not a bad way to spend a birthday, surrounded by friends and