January 15, 2017 at 8:52 pm
BRIAN’S LIST: WEEK OF 1/9/17
BRIAN’S LIST: SHOWCASING THE BEST DEALS AND INTERESTING FINDS IN MUSICAL EQUIPMENT IN NEW YORK CITY.
1960 Harmony Rocket – ...
January 14, 2017 at 2:17 pm
EP Review: Tropical Skin Byrds, “S/T”
“From the moment we met / I was destined to feel your pain.” The first words from Tropical Skin Byrds heavy new EP, S/T, drag us ...
January 11, 2017 at 3:19 pm
Listen: Insecure Men – Karaoke For One
Karaoke For One sounds like the name of a subterranean Chinatown karaoke bar, always empty save for an omnipresent perpetually drunk ...
January 8, 2017 at 7:57 pm
Listen: David Bowie — No Plan
Almost exactly a year ago we lost Starman, the gender defying, the effervescent and ethereal David Bowie. Blackstar, which was ...
January 4, 2017 at 3:28 pm
BRIAN’S LIST: WEEK OF 1/2/17
BRIAN’S LIST: SHOWCASING THE BEST DEALS AND INTERESTING FINDS IN MUSICAL EQUIPMENT IN NEW YORK CITY.
Here were are in a new year ...
January 2, 2017 at 9:30 am
Album Review: Puzzle – Laying In The Sand
Puzzle, the solo project of Fletcher Shears (one half of post-everything Vada Vada group The Garden), has released a stellar new ...
December 30, 2016 at 5:16 pm
BRIAN’S LIST: WEEK OF 12/26
BRIAN’S LIST: SHOWCASING THE BEST DEALS AND INTERESTING FINDS IN MUSICAL EQUIPMENT IN NEW YORK CITY.
Holidays can be a wonderful ...
December 27, 2016 at 11:00 am
Staff Picks: Best Music Releases of 2016
Our favorite albums, EPs, singles and music releases of 2016!
Porches – Pool
This album was recorded in Aaron Maine’s ...
December 21, 2016 at 9:30 pm
Video Premiere: Jonny Couch “Really Wanna Touch”
Aaaaand here’s the latest from the Jonny Couch rock n roll show! An emotionally charged music video for “Really Wanna Touch.” ...
December 19, 2016 at 3:00 pm
Lost in 2016: NYC Music Venues
New York used to be the redeeming modicum of American culture but it has slowly turned into a haven for fratty Murray Hill ...
December 14, 2016 at 3:43 pm
Brian’s List: Week of 12/12
BRIAN’S LIST: SHOWCASING THE BEST DEALS AND INTERESTING FINDS IN MUSICAL EQUIPMENT IN NEW YORK CITY.
Hope everyone enjoyed last ...
December 9, 2016 at 5:24 pm
Listen: The Jesus and Mary Chain “Amputation”
The last time the Jesus and Mary Chain released a new album Seinfeld was on it’s last season, Google had just launched and Bill ...
December 8, 2016 at 8:23 pm
Brian’s List: Week of 12/5
BRIAN’S LIST: SHOWCASING THE BEST DEALS AND INTERESTING FINDS IN MUSICAL EQUIPMENT IN NEW YORK CITY.
BANJO BONANZA!
In an ...
December 8, 2016 at 12:00 pm
King Krule Raps A Children’s Story in “How To Escape From A Wasp”
An odd new children’s story-turned-video featuring narration from King Krule, words by Micachu, and illustrations by Kirsty Whiten ...
December 6, 2016 at 4:19 am
Brian’s List: Wurlitzer Woes
BRIAN’S LIST: SHOWCASING THE BEST DEALS AND INTERESTING FINDS IN MUSICAL EQUIPMENT IN NEW YORK CITY.
Deeply apologize folks ...
December 1, 2016 at 6:01 pm
Song Premiere: BIRDS “See It All”
There are people who support music and there are people who make music. Duane Lauginiger does both. Aside from running studio and ...
November 28, 2016 at 6:44 pm
Interview: Miniature Tigers
When I was in 11th grade a friend introduced me to Miniature Tigers. At the time they had just come out with their debut LP Tell It To ...
November 28, 2016 at 6:33 pm
Dec. 14: Honduras, Stuyedeyed, Navy Gangs, Retail @ Baby’s All Right, 8pm ($10)
Take a break from your weird obsession with listening to holiday music during the month of December and come on down to Baby’s ...
November 28, 2016 at 6:32 pm
Dec. 9: Plastic Pinks, Tall Juan, Pink Mexico, Monograms @ Shea Statdium, 8pm ($10)
The west coast band Plastic Pinks is making their way to the east coast to melt some faces and wreck some souls! Their new ...
November 23, 2016 at 6:45 pm
Brian’s List: Week of 11/20
BRIAN’S LIST: SHOWCASING THE BEST DEALS AND INTERESTING FINDS IN MUSICAL EQUIPMENT IN NEW YORK CITY.
Brian’s List came into ...
November 17, 2016 at 7:13 pm
Review: Fat Heaven ‘Tough Luck’
This November hasn’t been the greatest, but that’s about to change. NYC/Brooklyn based punks Fat Heaven are releasing their first ...
November 17, 2016 at 6:59 pm
Nov 18: The Britanys, Navy Gangs @ Rough Trade, 10:30pm ($12)
The fantastically catchy band, The Britanys, and the chaotic garage/pop group, Navy Gangs, have finally come together to put on a show ...
November 14, 2016 at 6:52 pm
EP Stream: Vivienne Eastwood ‘Shook’
In the last few weeks the only thing that has become clear is our complete lack of clarity. Shit’s hit the fan so bad it’s hard ...
November 14, 2016 at 6:50 pm
EP Premiere: Beat Club ‘New Age Kid’
You know how every 80’s movie that predicted what the future would look like was completely off? While we’ve yet to find ourselves ...
November 4, 2016 at 10:22 pm
Dinowalrus (Record Release) w/ Sharkmuffin, Dead Leaf Echo, Drawing Boards @ Rough Trade (9/25)
This show was not set-up for the mosher at heart–it seemed like it was meant more for someone who was dying for an upgrade to ...
November 1, 2016 at 7:01 pm
Interview: Heyrocco
Heyrocco spent the last few months touring with So Pitted and the Garden on the Big Shot Jackpot Tour. Before hitting the road the ...
September 21, 2016 at 4:33 pm
Lord Youth, Cut Worms, Mild High Club @ Baby’s All Right 9/14
Last night Lord Youth, Cut Worms and Mild High Club played a sold out show at Baby’s All Right. I arrived at the venue on time ...
September 21, 2016 at 4:31 pm
Enjoy Returns With Real Life Like Cold Ice
Wyatt Shears returns to his solo project Enjoy with a fuzzy three song EP, Real Life Like Cold Ice. The EP is compromised of three ...
September 19, 2016 at 6:23 pm
Mixtape: Is this the stage?!
Happy Metal Monday! Here’s a playlist of some of my favorite headbangers. Enjoy, cuz these ones go to 11
Mixtape by Jackie ...
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 ...
September 7, 2016 at 6:48 pm
King Krule Reemerges As The Return Of The Pimp Shrimp
Archy Marshall has more musical monikers than is really possible to keep track of but this is the basic set up. He first emerged as ...
September 7, 2016 at 4:17 pm
Listen: Mannequin Pussy “Romantic”
Falling off the release of their August single“ Emotional High,” Philadelphia’s, Mannequin Pussy drops their bass- heavy ...
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 24, 2016 at 2:30 pm
Mixtape: That Sweet Sweet 70’s Love
The 70’s were a perfect time for falling in love, making love, and singing about love. We made the perfect playlist of love ...
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 11, 2016 at 7:47 pm
Aug 14: Brooklyn Women in the Arts Launch @ Sunnyvale, 3pm ($10)
Are you a woman? No? Are you in the arts? No?
…well that’s ok! ALL ARE WELCOME. Come celebrate women in the arts ...
August 4, 2016 at 3:24 pm
The Last Shadow Puppets @ Terminal 5 (8/2)
The reason people go to concerts is to have their personal space violated right? Well yes – also to see a live performance but ...
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 27, 2016 at 7:26 pm
A Few of Our Favorite Things: Night Helix
Night Helix, aka Ben Ross Davis, is an audio project influenced by dark disco, industrial, and house. From vamp tracks to strong ...
July 25, 2016 at 7:14 pm
Mixtape: Surfs Up!
The week is riding in on a heat wave and it’s going to be a scorcher! So, we have created the gnarliest playlist for you to cool ...
July 20, 2016 at 5:28 pm
10 Movie Soundtracks to Stream Online!
A good soundtrack can make a bad film seem great. A good soundtrack is there to clog holes in a leaky ship. I know we do not like to ...
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 19, 2016 at 8:15 am
Video Premiere: BOURGEOIS EARTH “Terrible Taste”
Bourgeois Earth’s new video for “Terrible Taste” is a micro virtual reality. The watcher is the protagonist – ...
July 18, 2016 at 8:00 am
Video Premiere: CHILLEMI “Debbie”
Ditch the woes of 2016 and venture into the past with the music of CHILLEMI—the solo project of Brian Chillemi from Junk Boys and ...
July 13, 2016 at 3:00 pm
Album Review: The Avalanches ‘Wildflower’
Review by William Lehrer.
The musical world looked a lot different in the year 2000. Radiohead ended rock music with Kid A while it ...