New York – Swerving in unexpected directions with each release, Bombay Bicycle Club is not an act that fears change. Never shy to switch up their sonic styling, this London-based alt-rock outfit has just released their fourth studio album. So Long, See You Tomorrow is predictably unpredictable in acutely profound ways. An all-star cast, the
New York – Channeling the breathy, seductive negative space of The XX and charged with the darker R&B vibes of The Weeknd, Marian Hill is the next best genre-blending act to emerge as of late. This band is brand spanking new, and has largely flown under the radar. With only three tracks released to date,
New York – If you can forgive a fair share of lewdness, ceo’s outlandish work will light up your life like surprise fireworks. Keeping in mind freedom of expression and sonic exploration, approaching this music with an open mind is essential. If you’re game, the payoff here is huge. Wonderland is ceo’s forthcoming album, and
New York – Radiating from The Bay in glossy and cascading lo-fi pop, Painted Palms’ sound will warm you straight through the teeth of winter. Vibing in sub-tropic atmospheres, their music teleports audiences to a warm, wild escape. Exotic like an imagined neon botanical garden, their sound is infused with 60’s-style psychedelic rock, yet anchored
New York – In our time, most people are unaccustomed to elevator operators. So when Best New Band’s CMO Greg Brodsky and I were greeted politely by one Thursday evening, on arrival at the Birdy Showcase in NYC, it was quite a shock (the elevator man does pushups to pass the time). The evening was
Brooklyn – With its indoor arcades, independent food and art vendors, multiple bars and live music, Brooklyn Night Bazaar is not unlike an adult playground. A festival of glittery indulgence that doesn’t feel so polished after an introduction to the restroom situation, this venue is a simple celebration of what makes life so pretty. The
New York – Southern solo artist Emily Reo is a weaver of fabricated tones and an artist in the realm of synthesized sonic structures. Imploding in reverb and ornate melodies, this Floridian’s work merits a bit more attention than it has pulled so far. As we transition into the New Year, Emily Reo deserves a
New York – Bridging the gap between folk and rock in a way that recalls the great masters of Americana, The War On Drugs need no real introduction. As it has been since the beginning with this band, their work is lyrical poetry of the most transformative sort and a speaker box for the times.
New York – Tuesday night at the Mercury Lounge in Brooklyn was an intimate affair. Following a dynamic set by Ski Lodge, the energy at the venue was ready to boil over as Brazos took the stage around 10:45 PM. Yet, the show Brazos was about to deliver scaled down the frenzied atmosphere and reassembled
New York – Lush is best way to describe Gardens & Villa. True to their name, these guys make music that is naturally striking, full of life and blissful to revel in. Their sound is one toxic indie-band cocktail. Start with all the crooning of Caveman, mix in the boundless energy of Generationals and add