Monday Sept. 15th:
- Night Club 101: Ada Lea, Molly Murphy
- Ada Lea’s newest album is titled “when i paint my masterpiece.” Drop the “when,” because Ada Lea already did; Lea’s LP is her masterpiece. Head to Night Club 101 to hear Ada Lea’s folksy acoustic indie, with lyrics straight from the soul.
Tuesday Sept. 16th:
- Central Park SummerStage: Soccer Mommy, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Dummy
- In high school I was obsessed with Clean. Yes, I learned Your Dog on guitar, and yes, I posted a full 3 minute cover on my Instagram… Sophie Allison’s released three albums since Clean, the most recent being Evergreen. Make sure to listen to Changes (my favorite song off the new album) before the show.
- Radio City Music Hall: Morrissey
- You can always count on Morrissey to be dramatic. Last week, Morrissey announced he is planning to sell his financial stake in The Smiths, including his rights to the band’s name, artwork, songs, merch, and publishing because he is “burnt out by any and all connections to Marr, Rourke, Joyce” and has “had enough of malicious associations.” Who knows what will come out of Morrisey’s mouth at Radio City Music Hall. Maybe, Morrissey’s unpredictability and erratic nature is just all part of the fun.
Wednesday Sept. 17th:
- Central Park SummerStage: Wet Leg, mary in the junkyard
- The cover art for Wet Leg’s new album moisturizer freaks me out. It’s straight out of the uncanny valley. But, the album cover does not detract from the fact that Wet Leg made a great album. The LP keeps the band’s classic post punk feel while expanding into novel sonic territory. Shoegazy guitars and soft synths are a new, and welcome addition, to the Wet Leg discography.
- Rough Trade: Frost Children Performance + Signing
- Frost Children’s new album SISTER inspires me to hit the club. The duo’s show at The Warsaw on November 14th is already sold out, so this might be your last chance to see SISTER live in the city before they head on tour.
Thursday Sept. 18th:
- Elsewhere: Warmduscher, NODEGA, Pop Music Fever Dream
- In German, Warmdusher translates to “hot showerer,” colloquially used to describe individuals who have difficulty stepping outside of their comfort zone. Warmdusher’s post punk is exploratory, and far from safe. Hear how misleading the band’s name is: listen to Disco Peanuts or Midnight Dipper.
- National Sawdust: Wolf Alice
- Wolf Alice’s sound has shifted from the infamous Don’t Delete the Kisses. Front woman Ellie Rowsell is no longer yearning. Instead, in Wolf Alice’s new album The Clearing, Rowsell exhibits a confidence in herself and sound acquired through years in the music industry. Wolf Alice is all grown up.
- Night Club 101: Colin Miller, thanks for coming
- thanks for coming is Rachel Brown’s (one half of Water Your Eyes) solo project. Their sweet, simple indie songs like Yr kind of cool or Losing Touch (NYC) expose the inner thought train I face when confronted with extended empty hours; fleeting ideas pure and existential.
- The Sultan Room: Ayegy, My Transparent Eye, Bedridden, bbpue
- This bill has everything one could want: shoegaze + electronic music. If you’re unfamiliar with Ayegy, his music is similar to Snow Strippers or Bassvictim. Each track is a layered collage of samples. The same goes for bbpue, but he takes more of a twee, Worldpeace DMT route.
Friday Sept. 19th:
- Transpecos: Knifeplay, Mint Field, Euphoria Again, Superfan
- Knifeplay recently released a collection of B-Sides and Rarities. In titling this album, the band did not lie. Songs like Guitars or Skate or Die are treasures. Trust me, the B-Side is always better.
- Le Poisson Rouge: Joanne Robertson + Elias Rønnenfelt
- Elias Rønnenfelt has hype. That’s why this show is sold out. Rønnenfelt just released his first single, USA Baby, since lucre. The track is lustful with a touch of the western frontier (at least that’s how my brain processed it) and with an abrupt ending, USA Baby leaves Rønnenfelt’s audience wanting more. Let’s hope that he delivers.
- Baby’s All Right: The Thing Is..! Live Music Session No. 1
- The Thing Is… that Alex Arthur and Cole Spike’s staple variety show is now showcasing live music! On Friday, The Thing Is will feature three performances celebrating NYC’s musical artists with a focus on the “downtown scene.”
Saturday Sept. 20th:
- Baby’s All Right: Moin, Dagmar Zuniga
- Last winter, You Never End was my soundtrack. Gloomy and brooding, it’s clear this music was made in the UK. Moin’s new EP, Belly Up, is more experimental than their previous work, but still manages to create space. Listen to See for a taste of what Moin’s been working on before the show.
- Baby’s All Right: Epoxy, German Suplex, Zachshots.
- Stay at Baby’s All Right for the late show. urmyeverlovin presents Zachshots, German Suplex, and Epoxy. I saw Epoxy play last night and still have Superexploder stuck in my head.
- Market Hotel: Death Becomes Her, Mildred, Washed, Murderpact, Warmachine, Fortress
- Skramz season!!! This show will be loud, so make sure to grab some free earplugs from Market Hotel’s bar.
- **DM for Address** : Broom, Early Worm, My Guitar is Trying to Kill Me
- Backyard show baby. Prepare to be washed in a slowcore soundscape and to leave drenched in reverb. My Guitar is Trying to Kill Me hasn’t released music since 2021, the only way to find out what they’ve been up to is heading to this gig.
Sunday Sept. 21st:
- Baker Falls: Uncle Skunk, Debris Bardot, Verna Codeine, Jewel Thief
- Take every opportunity you can to see Debris Bardot live. Their new EP All It Takes for Evil to Prosper is my favorite type of lofi rock music. I’m not too familiar with Uncle Skunk, but kudos to them for an awesome band name.
- Bowery Ballroom: Fazerdaze
- Everyone remembers Lucky Girl. In the years since 2017, Fazerdaze’s moved away from 2010s indie pop to a more current grungy/shoegaze sound. Check out her latest single Motorway before the show at Bowery Ballroom.
