Monday August 4th:
- Night Club 101: Lust Orchid, waaxgiirl, Blums, Paris Archives
- I have Lust Orchid’s song White Knuckle Tight on repeat. It’s reminiscent of The xx; soft synths, a pronounced bass line, sullen vocals. The rest of their new EP Surrender continues to play with industrial electronics and analog instruments. If you’re a fan of feeble little horse or Kassie Krut, check out this show.
Tuesday August 5th:
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- The Warsaw: Wunderhorse
- Head to The Warsaw and see for yourself why music journalists describe Wunderhorse’s gigs as “blistering” and “gritty.” Before exiting the G at Nassau Ave, listen to Wunderhorses’s new single The Rope.
- The Warsaw: Wunderhorse
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- Hang out with Alt Citizen at Jeans Tuesday night. Doors at 9:30pm for Party Girls Never Die. And… there will be live music. The artist who is playing is still under wraps, but I promise, it’s going to be good.
Wednesday August 6th:
- Music Hall of Williamsburg: NewDad, zackery
- Irish bands do it best. Galway based rock outfit NewDad balances a grunge sound with Julie Dawson’s existential lyricism and sweet voice. “You’re sickly sweet/you’re sweetly sick/A shiny thing, I want to pick/Take a bite and spit you out/ Done this so many times that I’ve lost count.” Poignant lyrics aren’t the only thing that make this band great.
Thursday August 7th:
- Brooklyn Steel: bôa, sweet93
Friday August 8th:
- Pioneer Works: Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Tashi Dorji
- Bonnie “Prince” Billy is one of Will Oldham’s many aliases, you might know him as Palace Music, or Palace Brothers. Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s sound is fuller than Palace, but the lyrics remain just as powerful. Oldham’s got that Drag City sound that sets everything askew straight.
- Night Club 101: Sister., My Wonderful Boyfriend, D.A. Crimson
- Ceci Sturman and Hannah Pruzinsky of Sister’s friendship spans over a decade. Their sophomore album, Two Birds, is a testament to their close relationship. The LP’s indie rock/folk is mature and polished, reflective of years of dedication. Stop by Night Club 101 for their album release.
- Brooklyn Paramount: Death Cab for Cutie, American Analog Set
- 20 years of Plans. 20 years of I Will Follow You into the Dark. Those who are truly Punk as Fuck understand the significance of Death Cab for Cutie’s opener.
Saturday August 9th:
- The Windjammer: Jimi Lucid, Ditch, Peanut
- Jimi Lucid’s two recent singles are textured. Layers of reverb, strings, and guitar culminate in a sound referencing Yves Tumor’s album Heaven to a Tortured Mind. Jimi Lucid brings both stage presence and production to his live performances, don’t miss it.
Sunday August 10th:
- Mercury Lounge: Curse Mackey, SINE, Void Palace
- Dark and lush, gothic and brooding, Mercury Lounge is hosting an electronic darkwave night. Although separate artists, Curse Mackey and SINE collaborate often. Listen to their tracks Drugs or Trauma Bondage.
- Union Pool: Editrix (Record Release), Landowner, Open Head
- Merriam Webster defines the word editrix as a female editor. I didn’t know what the word meant until I looked up Editrix (the band), an experimental rock group from the Western Massachusetts DIY scene. Touting a math rock/ post punk sound coupled with Satomi Matsuzaki-esque vocals, Editrix is sure to put on a lively performance of their new album The Big E at Union Pool.
