Song premiere: The Ophelias “General Electric”

June 8, 2018 at 9:00 am

Song premiere: The Ophelias “General Electric”

After playing the token girl in numerous bands of guys, bassist Grace Weir, guitarist and lyricist Spencer Peppet, percussionist ...

June 7, 2018 at 9:00 am

Hop Along at Brooklyn Steel

Philadelphia indie band Hop Along feels very grounded. It isn’t just the simplicity with which they present their music, lead ...

June 5, 2018 at 9:00 am

Starcrawler and Yaasss wreaking havoc at Elsewhere

Photos by Daggers For Eyes, find her on ...

May 14, 2018 at 8:00 am

Live review: Varsity @ Mercury Lounge

The Chicago garage-pop band Varsity makes music that isn’t restricted by nostalgia for or the sound of a specific ...

January 19, 2018 at 8:00 am

Interview: Dream Wife dreams of New York City

Photos by Sonya Mezhericher. The three members of Dream Wife, Rakel, Alice, and Bella sat huddled around a table in Williamsburg ...

January 4, 2018 at 10:22 am

Premiere: The Muckers “Suspended For A Long Time”

Photo by Michael Younker. Text by Tamim Alnuweiri. Have you ever seen a band live, spoken to them and just been so enthralled by ...

December 18, 2017 at 8:00 am

Premiere: Moonwalks “Sequins”

If you’ve ever come across Moonwalks then it will only seem fitting and on the nose obvious that their singles carry names like ...

November 13, 2017 at 8:00 am

5 questions with Warbly Jets

I first saw Warbly Jets sometime last year (or maybe it was 2016) at the now shuttered Shea Stadium alongside The Mystery Lights. ...

October 23, 2017 at 8:00 am

Interview: Black Kids

After almost a ten year hiatus, Black Kids are back on the scene! Having received huge success surrounding their debut album Partie ...

October 20, 2017 at 8:00 am

Interview: Cowgirl Clue

Images courtesy of Cowgirl Clue. Listening to Cowgirl Clue often feels as though you have ripped open a Barbie car, and out of which ...

October 19, 2017 at 8:00 am

Five British bands you should be listening to

Editor’s Note: Lallie Doyle is Alt Citizen’s new European Features Editor! We asked her to compile a list of British ...

October 10, 2017 at 8:00 am

Interview: Reduction Plan

Album cover by Alan Huck, photo by Dalton Patton. Reduction Plan is the passion project of Daniel Manning. Born out of a love affair ...

August 30, 2017 at 8:27 am

Interview: Spaceface

Interview by Lallie Doyle. Hailing from Memphis, Spaceface are bringing back psychedelia with their debut LP Sun Kids. I talked ...

August 13, 2017 at 5:40 pm

Aug 29: Cult Citizen presents Puzzle, Junk Boys, YAASSS @ Baby’s All Right ($10)

The next Cult Citizen is happening Aug 29 and features headliner Puzzle (1/2 of The Garden) with support from local favorites Junk ...

August 12, 2017 at 9:00 am

Wanna Meet The Wants?

Photos by Devon Bristol Shaw. Yeaaaaah, you do. In the words of Cheap Trick, “I want you to want me. I need you to need ...

July 27, 2017 at 9:00 am

Interview: Moonwalks

When I last saw Moonwalks at Sunnyvale about a month ago alongside Sun Abduction, the Deadly Vipers and the Junk Boys, I was so ...

July 10, 2017 at 12:38 pm

Jul 25: Cult Citizen presents Weeknight, Blond Ambition, Kyle Avallone @ Baby’s All Right ($10)

Our summer Cult Citizen series are here! Next one is July 25 and features pop sensations Weeknight, Blond Ambition, and Kyle Avallone. ...

July 5, 2017 at 10:35 am

Interview: Palm

Photos and interview by Stasia de Tilly. I was put onto Palm a few weeks ago by a friend and die-hard fan. When I hear they were a ...

June 27, 2017 at 9:00 am

Meet The Nude Party

Photos by Alec Castillo (bassist for The Nude Party) Disclaimer: some “facts” in the following article are ...

June 23, 2017 at 9:00 am

Interview: Pom Pom Squad

Photos by Stasia de Tilly & Mia Jacobs. Words by Stasia de Tilly NYC-based by way of Orlando, FL, Mia Berrin, mastermind behind ...

June 15, 2017 at 10:00 am

Franz Ferdinand at Warsaw

Photos on expired film by Alatz Ortega. The last time Franz Ferdinand played NYC was back in 2013 for their Right Thoughts, Right ...

May 22, 2017 at 4:54 pm

Jun 7: Cult Citizen presents Alexander F, Promiseland, & Heartsrevolution @ Baby’s All Right, 10PM ($10)

Hey guys! Save the date.. this one is going to be a legendary Cult Citizen. Details and tickets ...

March 27, 2017 at 9:00 am

Interview: Soccer Mommy

Photos by Stasia de Tilly Sophie Allison, better known as Soccer Mommy released a two song 7 “, Last Girl / Be Seeing You on ...

March 13, 2017 at 9:00 am

Interview: Dolly Spartans

Photos by Tino Zhang and Stasia de Tilly. Dolly Spartans kicked off their mini-east coast tour with last Thursday’s SXSW ...

February 22, 2017 at 9:00 am

Interview: The Cutouts

Album cover by Madison Carroll, photos and feature by Tamim Alnuweiri. Sometimes you get in on the ground floor while a band is ...

February 6, 2017 at 1:04 pm

Band Crush: LVL UP and Cloud Nothings @ Webster Hall (2/1)

Story and photos by Devon Bristol Shaw Music for me is based on how it makes me feel in the moment I’m present to it. Sure, I have ...

February 4, 2017 at 3:28 pm

Cult Citizen Recap: Palm Springsteen, The Wedge, The Pizza Boys @ Baby’s (2/2)

A crowd of fresh faces and repeat offenders to the locally-coveted spot “Baby’s All Right” rounded up on a chill Thursday night ...

September 13, 2016 at 2:00 pm

Sep 14: Mild High Club, Cut Worms, Lord Youth @ Baby’s All Right, 8 PM ($10)

Baby’s All Right is always a sure thing, especially on weekdays when their stacked line ups bring a glimmer of hope to especially ...

September 7, 2016 at 7:05 pm

Album Review: Noname ‘Telefone’

I still remember the first time I heard Noname (FKA Noname Gypsy). It had been a long August day at work in New York and I, along with ...

August 30, 2016 at 4:44 pm

Oct 3: PopGun x Alt Citizen present Summer Cannibals, Sharkmuffin, Washer @ Baby’s All Right, 8pm ($10)

SUPER STOKED to be co-presenting this one with our friends PopGun Presents. Portland rockers Summer Cannibals are joined by Brooklyn ...

August 25, 2016 at 2:50 pm

Aug 27: Raccoon Fighter EP Release Party @ Vulcan Room Roof, 7pm (FREE!)

The amazing Queens-based trio Raccoon Fighter have struck again! If you heard their last EP Spiral Flag then you must be very ...

August 18, 2016 at 6:37 pm

A Few of Our Favorite Things: The Walters

Photo by Kristina Pedersen. The Walters, comprised of Luke Olson, Walter Kosner, Michael Tirabassi, Danny Wells and Charlie ...

August 15, 2016 at 5:23 pm

Aug 17: High Waisted Rock’n’Roll Booze Cruise ($25-$40)

It’s that time of the year again, y’all! Get your sea legs ready, because High Waisted is getting together the best of the ...

August 3, 2016 at 7:45 pm

Aug 9 & Aug 14: Alt Citizen Presents ‘Sweet Like Honey’ Summer Show Series!

We’re putting on some shows! Come hang! SWEET LIKE HONEY (NEW YORK) Aug 9 @ IDIO Gallery Miza Coplin solo show (upstairs) ...

August 2, 2016 at 3:42 pm

Photo Diary: Girl Band & Greys @ Baby’s All Right (Cult Citizen) 7/14

A few weeks ago, Alt Citizen and Cult Records held the July edition of Cult Citizen at Baby’s All Right. Girl Band, Greys, and ...

July 28, 2016 at 6:48 pm

Song Premiere: Beat Club “Wasteland”

Jeff Kite, keyboardist for Julian Casablancas + The Voidz, has a side project and it’s effing amazing! They’re called Beat ...

July 20, 2016 at 2:07 pm

Jul 22: Breanna Barbara (Record Release Show), Roya, Boytoy, Casey Hopkins Trio @ Berlin, 8pm ($7)

Well, this bill is stacked. Pretty much everyone is a shredder. Breanna Barbara‘s stunning voice and ...

July 7, 2016 at 8:43 pm

Stoop Sessions: Getting to know NAVY GANGS

Story & Photos by Jackie Green. Find her online at @thefinestgreen. Navy Gangs is a Brooklyn based band consisting of Matt ...

July 7, 2016 at 7:58 pm

Jul 15: High Waisted, Total Slacker, Lionlimb @ The Knitting Factory, 7pm ($10)

It’s so freakin’ hot and sweaty in NYC right now, you’d think things couldn’t possibly get any hotter, right? WRONG. High ...

July 7, 2016 at 7:57 pm

Jul 9-10: Wild Honey Pie presents Beehive feat Maybird, Glassio, Surf Rock is Dead + more @ RIIS Park Beach Bazaar, 12PM (FREE!)

Honey Wild Pie is throwing a sweet beach fest this weekend featuring some awesome bands including Maybird (check out their video for ...

June 30, 2016 at 2:00 pm

Band Crush