Best New Bands » live shows http://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Howlin’ Rain Soaks Mercury Lounge http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/howlin-rain-soaks-mercury-lounge/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/howlin-rain-soaks-mercury-lounge/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:44:45 +0000 Is it just me, or does there seem to suddenly be a surge of classic epic rock song revivalists emerging? Not necessarily new bands, but bands that are just now starting to get wider recognition and appreciation; and sure, brand new bands too. Falling more into the former category is Howlin’ Rain, a San Francisco-based

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  1. Vetiver Dives Into New Songs at Mercury Lounge I realized last night that it’s quite possible that I see more shows at Mercury Lounge than anywhere else. I walked up to see Vetiver with Luke Rathborne, and the bouncer informed that he didn’t need to see my ID...
  2. Fences Fills The Mercury Lounge With Beauty When Christopher Mansfield and his band, the group known as Fences, stepped out of the dressing room to perform at The Mercury Lounge in New York on Friday evening and walked on stage, it’s as if it had been mere...
  3. Other Lives Create Dramatic Soundscapes at Mercury Lounge Early shows in the summer always feel strange to me, since it’s just so bright outside. Last night (or day), I checked out the early show at Mercury Lounge where Other Lives played, with Ravens & Chimes as support. Even...
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  1. We Barbarians and Superhumanoids: Eclectic Sets @ The Echo Last night We Barbarians (pictured) and Superhumanoids filled the Echo with sounds and people of all shapes and sizes. I thought the diverse crowd perfectly reflected the eclectic mix of the two groups’ styles, supporting both the soft, glow of...
  2. Black Breath, Keeping it Metal Seattle’s five-piece Black/Thrash Metal band Black Breath has recently announced their first European tour since forming in 2005. Their rush onto the international scene has a lot to do with the outstanding success of their 2008 EP Razor to Oblivion,...
  3. Concert Preview: Young the Giant with We Barbarians and Kittens at The Roxy Young the Giant Genre: Alt-rock If you’re looking for something to do on this potentially stormy Saturday night, head on down to The Roxy on Sunset to check out Young the Giant with We Barbarians and Kitten for an awesome...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/festivals/windish-agency-highlights-we-barbarians-purity-ring-small-black/feed/ 0 Secretly Canadian/Jagjaguwar/Dead Oceans Showcase at Union Pool http://www.bestnewbands.com/festivals/secretly-canadian-jagjaguwar-dead-oceans-showcase-at-union-pool/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/festivals/secretly-canadian-jagjaguwar-dead-oceans-showcase-at-union-pool/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:25:21 +0000 Last night Union Pool was the place to be for the Secretly Canadian/Jagjaguwar/Dead Oceans Showcase. The first band I caught was Parts & Labor who I’d been meaning to check out for some time. This was part of a string of shows they are playing as their final ones before the band goes on a

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  1. Cliffie Swan, Pablo Picasso and TEEN Will Work for Ears at Union Pool The Brooklyn tripod formerly known as Lights (not to be confused with the Canadian version, which can be found here: LIGHTS) reemerged as Cliffie Swan last night at Union Pool in Williamsburg(h), Brooklyn and brought some of Brooklyn’s Finest along...
  2. Apollo Run’s Last Night at Union Hall, Featuring Ravens And Chimes Last night was Apollo Run’s final show as the Artist in Residence at Union Hall, a luxuriant Brooklyn venue with bocce ball courts and a library/lounge. I guess in Park Slope it’s true that Thursday is the new Friday: the...
  3. On The Road With Drowning Pool Drowning Pool has been heavily involved in and around the music scene for about ten years now- and it’s no secret why they’ve remained such a hard rock staple.  Standing outside the Nokia Theater last night waiting to be ushered...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/festivals/secretly-canadian-jagjaguwar-dead-oceans-showcase-at-union-pool/feed/ 0 Blah Blah Blah Bring A Little Bit of Everything to Arlene’s Grocery http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/blah-blah-blah-bring-a-little-bit-of-everything-to-arlene-s-grocery/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/blah-blah-blah-bring-a-little-bit-of-everything-to-arlene-s-grocery/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:27:49 +0000 On this a rainy Wednesday night, Arlene’s Grocery was dead town. My best guess is that it was quiet all night up until Blah Blah Blah took the stage. I don’t know where  everyone came from, but Blah Blah Blah conjured them up from somewhere to get out on the floor. Not that it all

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  1. Red Datsun, Rock n’ Roll, Arlene’s Grocery Arlene’s Grocery is a great little venue on Stanton St., between Ludlow and Orchard. A cozy bar with plenty of tables (a big plus, compared to similar venues like Pianos) complements an equally inviting showroom with a great sound system....
  2. Man Man bring the Party to House of Van Vans Man Man’s Honus Honus Last night was another raucous party at House of Vans with Crystal Antlers, Glass Candy, and Man Man. It wasn’t quite as packed or sweaty as it has been for past shows, but it definitely still...
  3. The White Panda, Hoodie Allen, G.Riot Bring Heat To Frozen NYC’s Highline Ballroom It was only one day after the blizzard that chilled the Northeast, blanketing some boroughs of New York with upwards of 1 foot. But the kids arrived—and kids they were—at the Highline Ballroom for the 9pm doors, with opening performances...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/blah-blah-blah-bring-a-little-bit-of-everything-to-arlene-s-grocery/feed/ 0 All-Star Buzz Band Lineup at Bowery Ballroom http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/all-star-buzz-band-lineup-at-bowery-ballroom/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/all-star-buzz-band-lineup-at-bowery-ballroom/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:32:36 +0000 Woods It happens very infrequently that I go to a show that is a 4-band lineup of not only all bands I know, but all bands I like and/or really want to see live. For that reason, I was so pumped for this show Saturday night (8/13) at Bowery Ballroom that was just that; with

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  1. Washed Out Sold Out Bowery Ballroom Washed Out Monday night, and another sold out show at Bowery Ballroom. Nothing new, except that this time the lineup consisted of Blood Orange, Grimes, and headliner Washed Out. This show was in support of Washed Out’s new album (and...
  2. Fergus & Geronimo Play the Bowery Ballroom in NYC Tuesday night was just another night at the Bowery Ballroom, where some of the best music happens in NYC. I have yet to see anything less than a packed room there. First up was Fergus & Geronimo, already one of...
  3. Catch Zola Jesus at Bowery Ballroom this Saturday Zola Jesus is headlining Bowery Ballroom this Saturday, April 23rd. Support acts are Naked on the Vague and Cult of Youth. Zola Jesus’ dark and haunting electronic sounds are seeping into all underground radar, and all my friends who saw...
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  1. Friday: Fucked Up, Cro-Mags, Screaming Females, and Pissed Jeans at House of Vans Screaming Females This Friday night at House of Vans is going to be an all-out new generation punk rock party. There will also be beers a-plenty and tacos in the back outdoor patio, and…oh yeah – Fucked Up, Cro-Mags, Screaming...
  2. Marnie Stern and Tera Melos Shred at Santos Party House What I love about venues owned by musicians is that you know the sound will always be good. Santos Party House, owned by Andrew W.K., is no exception. Apparently he has the stage lined with custom-made monitors, and it seems...
  3. Diamond Rings Brings a Dance Party to The Independent in San Francisco Last night, The Independent was filled with the colorful stage performance of Canadian producer John O’Regan (Diamond Rings). I first arrived in the club after the doors had been open for over an hour and there were only a handful...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/man-man-bring-the-party-to-house-of-van-vans/feed/ 0 Marissa Nadler Plays an Intimate Set at Littlefield http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/marissa-nadler-plays-an-intimate-set-at-littlefield/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/marissa-nadler-plays-an-intimate-set-at-littlefield/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:21:03 +0000 Marissa Nadler Saturday night (7/30) Marissa Nadler played the 2nd to last show of her current tour at Littlefield in Brooklyn. Littlefield is another one of those Brooklyn venues that seem to appear out of nowhere; you’re on what looks like a strictly industrial street with nothing of interest on it, but then suddenly you

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  2. Nadler’s Third Solo LP Shows Great Promise As we discussed last week, Marissa Nadler is on the rise. The Boston-based singer/songwriter is releasing her third album, which is self-titled, independently. The album kicks off with “In Your Lair, Bear,” which is six minutes of skeletal chords and...
  3. Via Audio Playing an Intimate Set at Moscot on Saturday Hey guys, remember that review I wrote back in December of Via Audio at Brooklyn Bowl? Probably not, but that’s ok. Basically, I talked about how awesome the Brooklyn-based band is, how their sassy funk sound is immediately infectious, and...
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  1. Concert Review: NewVillager and Okkervil River Wow the Wiltern, While Titus Andronicus Fails To Impress Okkervil River I found myself back at The Wiltern last night to check out yet another of the venue’s repeatedly rocking lineups.  On the bill for last night were NewVillager, Titus Andronicus, and Okkervil River.  So, I paid too much...
  2. Deadmau5 Rocks Victoria Park, London! Normally in L.A. the indicative sign that a show will be amazing- and PACKED- is the lack of parking available.  Apparently in London, it’s lack of available subway space and underground canals that in one feel swoop becomes akin to...
  3. Horse Feathers and Y La Bamba Give LA a Taste of Portland Horse Feathers Everything about last night’s show at The Echo was Portland-esque, from the intimate, nondescript venue; to the good (and cheap) tap selection and flannel clad band and audience members. If I hadn’t known better, I would’ve sworn that...
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  1. Behind the Nostalgic Sounds of Dirty Beaches Dirty Beaches, the one-man band of Alex Zhang Hungtai, is quite possibly one of the most intriguing artists that I’ve recently come across. There’s something mysterious in his music that sounds like nostalgic echoes from decades ago. After I caught...
  2. Dirty Beaches Rolls Into Mercury Lounge With Attitude Last night I once again had a reason to race to an early show at Mercury Lounge: Dirty Beaches. This one man band of Alex Zhang Hungtai had peaked my interest after I had heard about his cinematic lone traveler-themed...
  3. Shooting The Breeze In The Shade With Lower Dens An hour into FYF- meaning two and some odd hours in or around the festival itself and Laurel and I are on our way to meet up with Will and Abe from Lower Dens (Jana Hunter, Geoff Graham, Abram Sanders,...
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  1. Via Audio LIVE @ Brooklyn Bowl Via Audio has been getting a bit of press at BestNewBands recently. Their song “Babies,” was nominated for the site’s Best Song of 2010. We’ve got live footage of them playing “Wanted” at the NX25 2010 conference. And our very...
  2. Via Audio Playing an Intimate Set at Moscot on Saturday Hey guys, remember that review I wrote back in December of Via Audio at Brooklyn Bowl? Probably not, but that’s ok. Basically, I talked about how awesome the Brooklyn-based band is, how their sassy funk sound is immediately infectious, and...
  3. BackStory Bonus!: Via Audio’s “Babies” Our readers selected Via Audio’s “Babies” as the number one song of 2010, which peaked our curiosity. We wanted to know more about the song, and we figured you might, too, so here’s Tom Deis from Via Audio’s story behind...
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