Detroit indie rock group Prussia has been getting a lot of attention recently, not the least from BestNewBands.com. Our very own Daniel Kohn interviewed lead singer Ryan Spencer back in January. They’re currently on tour, and stopped of at Brooklyn Bowl for a Wednesday night set. The musical offerings at Brooklyn Bowl were slim; Prussia
If you read my review of the Court Tavern show last week, you might remember that one of the opening bands was the oddly named Ball of Flame Shoot Fire (from here on out known as BoFSF), from Brooklyn. I said that they were weird, but in a creative way, and that they eventually won
Start your Friday off right with a selection of music from this week’s featured artists on BestNewBands.com “White Daisy Passing” – Rocky Votolato Laurel Kathleen caught the “truly gifted lyricist and vocalist” at the Troubador last Saturday. Laurel wrote, “Though I had never heard of the soft-spoken Rocky Votolato before last week, it was clear
Photograph by Johnny Leather While I’m super excited to see a highly anticipated show with High Highs tonight at Glasslands, I’m equally bummed to be missing Shilpa Ray and Her Happy Hookers playing their only show in New York on their current tour tonight. And although I can’t be there, I thought I’d do my
My Thursday night at Union Hall began perfectly – with a juicy hamburger. Turns out this classy bar in the heart of Park Slope doesn’t just have warm lighting, a library/lounge and (I kid you not) two bocce courts. It’s got great food too. And of course, live music. I ventured out to Union Hall
This is one of the best feelings ever: you’re rooting through a bargain bin in that favorite record store of yours – you know, the only one in town that still lets you sample records before committing to them – when you stumble upon the perfect buy. That underrated band from the early 80’s you’ve
Last night’s show at Envelope is the kind of thing that, as a music writer, warms my heart. Envelope is a newly opened (about four months old) all-purpose music space designed for everything from rehearsals and shows to recording sessions. Located somewhere in Bushwick, its address is kept secret until you buy a ticket. I had
Happy Friday! It felt like it would never get here, huh? Before you start your weekend, listen to the latest compilation of music from the artists we’ve featured last week on BestNewBands.com. “Hook, Line & Sinner” – Texas in July Lauren Novik started the weekend off by interviewing metal-based Texas in July. Here’s some of
Brad Oberhofer, the eponymous member and mastermind of the indie pop/rock force that is Oberhofer, is twenty years old. This young gun has already made a splash at CMJ and on the Blogosphere; plus, his music is really, really good. We chatted last week just before he departed on his latest tour, and he spilled
It was a great night for music at Cake Shop, a cozy little place on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. This small, dimly lit bar/café/venue presumably sells cake during the day, but on Friday night offered up one of the most exciting shows I’ve seen in a long time, hosting Emil & Friends, Ravens