Ever heard of Ben Howard? I hadn’t, but apparently I’m in the minority on that one, since about half of his tour dates are completely sold out. What’s the big deal about him, he’s just another singer/songwriter dude from West London, yeah? That was my question. At his sold out show at Webster Hall Wednesday
There’s no shortage of things to do New Year’s Eve, especially in NYC, but if you’re looking for wild rock n’ roll mayhem, then let us recommend Deer Tick’s show at Brooklyn Bowl 12/31. This show is in support of their new album, Divine Providence, and will no doubt be another example of their raw
Here we are up to Day 4 of CMJ Music Marathon, and Friday night is no different from the other days, if not busier. Once again, there are plenty of options for either finding one great showcase to hang out at all night, or skipping around the city like a wild music fiend. How to
I’ve never been bored at a Death by Audio show, and last night was no different. Perpetual Ritual, Grave Babies, Ganglians, and Xray Eyeballs all played great sets. These were all bands I had not seen live yet, and I was especially stoked for Seattle’s Grave Babies and Brooklyn-based Xray Eyeballs. Also, I have to
This past Friday, May 13th (yes, Friday the 13th) I caught The Twilight Singers and Margot & The Nuclear So and So’s at the ballroom in Webster Hall. This is a bigger venue that I don’t frequent often, since it usually falls outside the realm of where new and emerging bands play, but tonight it
In what has to be the most elaborate stage setup I’ve ever seen executed in New York with a venue NOT named Madison Square Garden, The Joy Formidable took the stage at Webster Hall Friday evening, complete with antique furniture, a full-length mirror, candlelight, 15 life-sized plastic cats and a gong. Yes, a real gong.
If you were a teenager in the mid- to late 90s, you probably remember The Get Up Kids in their heyday, before the genre “emo” became so distorted with the cringe- worthy connotations it has now. After making music for about a decade, they called it quits as a band but many members went on
It’s a rare thing to get to glimpse into the evolution of a new artist. Twin Sister’s recent release on Double Six Records, which pairs the band’s very first EP, Vampires With Dreaming Kids, with its newest effort, Color Your Life, offers a glimpse into how their sound has changed, while offering up some of