August 10, 2014 at 8:12 pm
Lifehacks: How to cure your hangover
How to cure a hangover
That’s me again. Woke up pretty hungover after this…
Oh Lawd Jesus, why do you never answer my ...
August 8, 2014 at 8:30 am
Aug 9: St. Vincent, San Fermin @ Prospect Park Bandshell 7:30pm (FREE!!)
St. Vincent, San Fermin @ Prospect Park Bandshell 7:30pm (FREE!!)
Mourn the culmination of BRIC’s Celebrate Brooklyn concert ...
August 6, 2014 at 8:00 am
Aug 6: The Presidents Of The United States Of America @ Irving Plaza 7pm ($25)
The Presidents Of The United States Of America @ Irving Plaza 7pm ($25)
Millions of peaches, peaches for me. Millions of peaches, ...
August 5, 2014 at 4:42 pm
Watch: Deers “Trippy Gum”
Deers, a garage pop duo hailing from Madrid, released a video for “Trippy Gum,” which is exactly one half off of their ...
August 5, 2014 at 11:57 am
5 Podcasts To Listen To This Week
So, we figured at Alt Citizen that it was time to make a list of our favorite podcasts. Now, these are my own favorites, and I have ...
August 4, 2014 at 6:46 pm
Watch: Alvvays “Archie, Marry Me”
Have you and your significant other recently put hideous orange traffic cones on your heads and gleefully giggled at how ...
August 4, 2014 at 2:06 pm
Listen: Lil Silva feat. BANKS “Don’t You Love”
TJ Carter, known to most as Lil Silva, created a masterpiece with his latest release “Don’t You Love.” The track starts off ...
August 1, 2014 at 2:32 pm
Watch: Mac DeMarco “Chamber Of Reflection”
In his new video, Bedstuy’s own Mac DeMarco has taken his song “Chamber Of Reflection,” slowed it down to a hazy ...
August 1, 2014 at 1:50 pm
Mixtape: Lazy Days of Summer
Ah, yes, summertime — the euphoric and magical, highly anticipated three-month vacation from having to double-up on socks and ...
July 31, 2014 at 12:34 pm
Listen: NehruvianDOOM “OM”
A beat that is a throwback to vintage Wu Tang, hardcore flow and lyrics that could narrate an urban Kung Fu movie all come together to ...
July 30, 2014 at 4:04 pm
Watch: Banks “Beggin For Thread”
Black and white? Check. Dark, mysterious, strange? Check, check, and check. Beautiful bodies touching and/or grinding up on ...
July 30, 2014 at 8:00 am
July 30: Larry Clark’s “they thought i were but i aren’t anymore…” @ Luhring Augustine 5pm (FREE!!)
Larry Clark’s “they thought i were but i aren’t anymore…” @ Luhring Augustine 5pm (FREE!!)
Larry ...
July 29, 2014 at 7:50 pm
Listen: SOPHIE “Lemonade”
Sophie makes weird electronic music with names like “Bipp” and “Elle,” and most recently “Lemonade.” His music ...
July 29, 2014 at 6:50 pm
Watch: Karen O “Rapt”
Front woman extraordinaire Karen O has just released “Rapt,” the first single from her upcoming solo album Crush Songs, a ...
July 29, 2014 at 1:22 pm
Interview: Fiona Burgess of Woman’s Hour
In early 2013, a confident four-piece emerged from London with an arsenal of haunting, skeletal dream-pop. In less than a year, they ...
July 29, 2014 at 12:38 pm
Throwback Review: Plastics ‘Welcome Plastics’
I have a recurring dream where I am a Rōnin Samurai: traveling through the countryside of ancient Japan, usually drunk, dressed ...
July 29, 2014 at 8:30 am
July 29: Conor Oberst, Dawes @ Central Park Summerstage 6pm ($39.50)
Conor Oberst, Dawes @ Central Park Summerstage 6pm ($39.50)
Look, I know this is pretty dad rock of me to recommend. But dad rock in ...
July 28, 2014 at 2:02 pm
A Few of Our Favorite Things: Silent Kid
As the DIY story goes, Sebastian Nehen recorded, mixed, and mastered Silent Kid’s recently released, self-titled debut ten ...
July 28, 2014 at 1:02 pm
5 Films to Watch When Things Are Getting Weird
Sometimes life is boring. Sometimes things get weird and you need a fresh new perspective. So I have compiled a list of films that ...
July 28, 2014 at 12:15 pm
Listen: Rustie feat. Danny Brown “Attack”
Scottish DJ Rustie AKA Russell Whyte – not to be confused with the fictional drug kingpin Walter White – teamed up with Detroit ...
July 28, 2014 at 12:01 pm
Review: Michel Gondry ‘Mood Indigo’
I’m starting to get that itch of obsession that comes after watching an irrationally beautiful Gondry film, and ends with me ...
July 28, 2014 at 8:00 am
July 28: Louis C.K.’s ‘Chewed Up’ on Netflix
Louis C.K.’s Chewed Up on Netflix
It’s hot as hell outside. We recommended staying in with ice cream, Netflix, and more ...
July 25, 2014 at 7:01 pm
Watch: Chance The Rapper “I Am Very Very Lonely”
Last week Chance The Rapper dropped a teaser video for his latest single “I Am Very Very Lonely.” The video covers barely a third ...
July 25, 2014 at 2:00 pm
July 26: The Antlers @ Webster Hall 7pm ($20)
The Antlers @ Webster Hall 7pm ($20)
These Brooklyn boys grace Webster Hall on what will surely be the positive vibes of
the ...
July 25, 2014 at 1:17 pm
July 27: Boytoy, Pizza Time, Original Sin, All Blood @ Cake Shop 8pm ($6)
BOYTOY, Pizza Time, Original Sin, All Blood @ Cake Shop 8pm ($6)
All of these band names are fucking amazing, therefore it’s ...
July 25, 2014 at 1:16 pm
July 26: Out In The Streets After Party @ Radio Bushwick ($7)
Out In The Streets After Party @ Radio Bushwick ($7)
Do you think you’ll be worn out after a full day of music? Maybe. But, ...
July 25, 2014 at 1:15 pm
July 26 & 27: Out In The Streets @ The Onderdonk House 1pm ($20)
Out In The Streets @ The Onderdonk House 1pm ($20)
Get tickets now for this festival that features headliners like A Place To Bury ...
July 25, 2014 at 8:30 am
July 26: ‘The Kill Team’ @ Film Society Lincoln Center 7:15pm ($13)
The Kill Team @ Film Society Lincoln Center 7:15pm ($13)
This documentary focuses on one of the largest war-crime investigations in ...
July 25, 2014 at 8:00 am
July 25: Torres @ South Street Seaport 7pm (FREE!!)
Torres @ South Street Seaport 7pm (FREE!!)
Torres put out one of our favorite albums last year. Hopefully she’ll play some new ...
July 24, 2014 at 1:32 pm
Watch: The Underachievers “Metropolis”
In their latest music video The Underachievers (AK and Issa Dash) give listeners a visual and lyrical tour of their personal rap ...
July 24, 2014 at 8:00 am
July 24: ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ @ Brooklyn Bridge Park 6pm (FREE!!)
Fantastic Mr. Fox @ Brooklyn Bridge Park 6pm (FREE!!)
Wes Anderson’s movie based off the Roald Dahl tale is screening ...
July 23, 2014 at 3:41 pm
Listen: The Rentals “1000 Seasons”
The Rentals have just released “1000 Seasons,” the second single from their upcoming album Lost in Alphaville. The track ...
July 23, 2014 at 1:54 pm
Watch: No Weather Productions ‘Delivery’
So, the coolest pizza delivery guy in America works in NYC, at Best Pizza in Brooklyn. He’s 52, has a beard, and rides a ...
July 23, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Listen: Phantogram “Black Out Days (Future Islands Remix)”
Phantogram and Future Islands put out two of our favorite albums so far this year (Voices and Singles, respectively). Those ...
July 23, 2014 at 12:04 pm
Review: Linklater’s ‘Boyhood’ transcends its terrestrial limits
Richard Linklater is a multifaceted Hollywood talent. While he’s probably best known for writing, directing, and producing the ...
July 22, 2014 at 1:08 pm
Five Vacation Films To Watch When You Can’t Afford One
Since you’ve obviously spent the first half of the summer tackling Tim’s list of vacation books, we’ve decided to ...
July 22, 2014 at 8:00 am
July 22: ‘She’s All That’ On Netflix
She’s All That On Netflix
Let’s go back to the days when all it took was removing your glasses to be beautiful. Those ...
July 21, 2014 at 1:08 pm
Watch: Alt-J “Hunger Of The Pine”
English indie band Alt-J recently released the video for “Hunger Of The Pine,” the lead single of their second studio ...
July 18, 2014 at 12:21 pm
Listen: Vaults “Lifespan”
Electro-pop trio Vaults emerged from the Internet ether last year with “Cry No More,” a glistening track worthy of ...
July 18, 2014 at 9:30 am
July 20: The Macaulay Culkin* Show @ Shea Stadium 7pm ($5)
The Macaulay Culkin* Show @ Shea Stadium 7pm ($5)
No, this isn’t Macaulay Culkin performing pizza-themed Velvet Underground ...
July 18, 2014 at 9:29 am
July 19: Bevy, The Naked Heroes, Balk, Beyond @ Rippers 6PM (FREE!!)
Bevy, The Naked Heroes, Balk, Beyond @ Rippers 6PM (FREE!!)
The weather is perfect, this lineup is perfect. Get your butt to ...
July 18, 2014 at 8:30 am
July 19: Drowners @ The Surf Lodge 5pm (FREE!!)
Drowners @ The Surf Lodge 5pm (FREE!!)
Hopefully the weather cooperates with yet another killer free show at the Surf ...
July 18, 2014 at 8:00 am
July 18: Brian Rose’s “Meatpacking District 1985 + 2013” @ Dillon Gallery 4pm (FREE!!)
Brian Rose’s “Meatpacking District 1985 + 2013” @ Dillon Gallery 4pm (FREE!!)
Brian Rose’s never before seen ...
July 17, 2014 at 5:12 pm
Watch: Hot Sugar “Your Nails Look So Pretty”
Experimental, multi-talented artist Nick Koenig (AKA Hot Sugar) has just released a trippy video for “Your Nails Look ...
July 17, 2014 at 5:09 pm
Listen: The Drums “Magic Mountain”
The Drums return after a brief radio silence with the edgy single “Magic Mountain.” For a band that was almost ...
July 17, 2014 at 3:04 pm
Listen: Mirel Wagner “The Dirt”
Mirel Wagner. The queen of stark. She’s back! Returning for the first time since her excellent self titled album in 2011. ...
July 16, 2014 at 2:33 pm
Interview: The Crookes bring new pop sensibilities to classic brit pop sound
“Would you like a veggie crisp?” guitarist Daniel Hopewell asks me, sucking on an E-cig as the blue tip lights up, “We’re ...
July 16, 2014 at 12:39 pm
Listen: Bishop Allen “Why I Had To Go”
Bishop Allen have returned after five years without any new bright, upbeat pop songs to accompany us in our headphone escapades. We ...
July 16, 2014 at 10:52 am
Listen: Perfume Genius “Queen”
It’s easy to describe a song, artist, or album as simply beautiful. It’s a catch all term at this point. But some artists ...
July 16, 2014 at 8:00 am
July 16: ‘Zoolander’ @ SummerScreen 6pm (FREE!!)
Zoolander @ SummerScreen 6pm (FREE!!)
Get your Blue Steel ready and head to McCarren Park to watch the campy, now classic Ben ...