February 12, 2014 at 6:59 pm
Video Premiere: Brian Lopez “Crossfire Cries”
Need something for that biting, bitterly cold start to your work week? Don’t worry — Brian Lopez has you covered. This ...
February 12, 2014 at 8:00 am
Feb 12: Total Slacker, Honduras, Life Size Maps, Perfect Pussy @ Baby’s All Right 7pm ($10)
Total Slacker, Honduras, Life Size Maps, Perfect Pussy @ Baby’s All Right 7pm ($10)
We are stoked for Perfect Pussy’s new ...
February 11, 2014 at 2:49 pm
11 Soundtracks That May Be Even Better Than The Movie
We all know how important music is to a film. Unlike the film score the soundtrack is usually an altogether different thing; to curate ...
February 11, 2014 at 8:00 am
Feb 11: For & About: Art & Reactions to Superstorm Sandy @ BAC 3pm (FREE!)
For & About: Art & Reactions to Superstorm Sandy @ BAC 3pm (FREE!)
Ditch work early to immerse yourself in some accidental ...
February 10, 2014 at 11:30 am
Band Crush: Mutual Benefit @ Knitting Factory (2/08)
Mutual Benefit @ Knitting Factory (2/08)
On a subfreezing, black-iced February night in New York, Mutual Benefit was imagining a more ...
February 10, 2014 at 8:00 am
Feb 10: Night Train with Wyatt Cenac @ Littlefield 7:30pm ($8)
Night Train with Wyatt Cenac @ Littlefield 7:30pm ($8)
It’s been a while since we’ve seen you smile. We apologize. Come ...
February 7, 2014 at 3:00 pm
Watch: Jorge Elbrose “Called to Ring”
The video for “Called to Ring” offers a new twist on the term “hair band.” In this case, it’s a cast of ...
February 7, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Feb 8: Mutual Benefit, Leapling, Norwegian Arms @ Knitting Factory 8pm ($12)
Mutual Benefit, Leapling, Norwegian Arms @ Knitting Factory 8pm ($12)
Mutual Benefit, whose Love Crushing Diamond, released back ...
February 7, 2014 at 10:30 am
Feb 8: Shirin Neshat “Our House Is on Fire” @ Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Project Space 12pm (FREE!)
Shirin Neshat “Our House Is on Fire” @ Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Project Space 12pm (FREE!)
The Iranian born artist ...
February 7, 2014 at 10:00 am
Feb 7: ‘Ms. 45’ @ BAM Rose Cinemas 9:30pm ($13)
Ms. 45 @ BAM Rose Cinemas 9:30pm ($13)
Ms.45 is part of BAM’s series, Vengeance is Hers, and with good reason. Ms.45 is ...
February 7, 2014 at 8:00 am
Feb 7: Laura Stevenson, Shellshag, Upset, Nude Beach, Worriers @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 7pm ($14)
Laura Stevenson, Shellshag, Upset, Nude Beach, Worriers @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 7pm ($14)
I’ve been kicking myself for ...
February 6, 2014 at 1:53 pm
Watch: HASINA “Feel You”
New York based HASINA released As We Are last summer (remember warmth?). She just shared the video for “Feel You” from ...
February 6, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Listen: Kelela “The High”
Los Angeles based singer Kelela is back with a bass infused track that is sure to turn any unbeliever into a fan. The song, which is ...
February 6, 2014 at 8:00 am
Feb 6: Big Ups, Ovlov, Frankie Cosmos, LVL UP @ Silent Barn 8pm, $7
Big Ups, Ovlov, Frankie Cosmos, LVL UP @ Silent Barn 8pm, $7
You already know that we love Big Ups but the rest of this line up is ...
February 5, 2014 at 11:28 am
Listen: Anamanaguchi feat. Bianca Raquel “Prom Night (2K14 Remix)”
Anamanaguchi’s Endless Fantasy has been on repeat with us — which makes sense as Anamanaguchi are headlining our showcase ...
February 5, 2014 at 8:00 am
Feb 5: Nobunny, The Hussy @ Baby’s All Right 8pm, $12
Nobunny, The Hussy @ Baby’s All Right 8pm, $12
Nobunny! This show is going to rule. Tickets ...
February 4, 2014 at 8:00 am
Feb 4: Bass Drum of Death, Shadow Walker, Low Fat Getting High @ Union Pool 9pm ($10)
Bass Drum of Death @ Union Pool 9pm ($10)
This is Bass Drum of Death’s first night of a two night stand at Union Pool. So if ...
February 3, 2014 at 11:12 am
Feb 3: ‘The Act of Killing’ on Netflix
The Act of Killing on Netflix
We’ve already reviewed the Oscar-nominated “The Act of Killing,” calling it ...
January 31, 2014 at 12:56 pm
Watch: Bleeding Rainbow “So You Know”
Our favorite PBS-inspired lo-fi quartet just released a video for the darkly catchy “So You Know,” a track off of their ...
January 31, 2014 at 8:00 am
Jan 31: Nancy Whang (DJ Set) @ Brooklyn Bowl 11:30pm ($10)
Nancy Whang (DJ Set) @ Brooklyn Bowl 11:30pm ($10)
Why wouldn’t you want to shake yr ass to some tunes provided by Miss Whang ...
January 31, 2014 at 8:00 am
Jan 31: Drowners, Ski Lodge, Honduras @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm ($13)
Drowners, Ski Lodge, Honduras @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm ($13)
Drowners and Ski Lodge on the same bill? Dreams do come true! Tickets ...
January 30, 2014 at 8:00 am
Jan 30: Alejandro Cartagena’s “The Car Poolers” @ United Photo Industries 5pm (FREE!)
Alejandro Cartagena’s “The Car Poolers” @ United Photo Industries 5pm (FREE!)
Ditch work a little early to catch ...
January 29, 2014 at 8:00 am
Jan 29: Habibi, The Mystery Lights, Hector’s Pets, Jonathan Toubin @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($10)
Habibi, The Mystery Lights, Hector’s Pets, Jonathan Toubin @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($10)
Come celebrate Habibi’s ...
January 28, 2014 at 3:00 pm
Review: Quilt ‘Held in Splendor’
Picture a kaleidoscopic, lazy Sunday. There’s an abundance of friends, sun, time. Responsibility is a concept left intentionally ...
January 28, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Watch: Potty Mouth “Black and Studs”
Justin Owlett reviewed Potty Mouth’s Hell Bent last year and loved it. Though I liked the album, it’s catchy punk ...
January 28, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Watch: Simian Mobile Disco “Snake Bile Wine”
Simian Mobile Disco have released a new music video that’s just as special as the delicacy they named their song after. The ...
January 28, 2014 at 8:00 am
Jan 28: Marnie Stern, Torres, Porches @ Baby’s All Right 8pm (FREE!)
Marnie Stern, Torres, Porches @ Baby’s All Right 8pm (FREE!)
A ladies night of sorts at Baby’s All Right. Kick ass ...
January 27, 2014 at 1:50 pm
Listen: Cloud Nothings “I’m Not Part Of Me”
Cloud Nothings cut loose the surprisingly perky single “I’m Not Part of Me” today, the first offering from their ...
January 27, 2014 at 10:59 am
Jan 27: Fidlar, Big Ups, and Amanda X @ Baby’s All Right 8pm (FREE!)
Fidlar, Big Ups, and Amanda X @ Baby’s All Right 8pm (FREE!)
Fidlar and Amanda X are definitely going to put on a show, and ...
January 24, 2014 at 11:29 am
Watch: RiFF RAFF “Let Me Drive”
Houston’s very own RiFF RAFF, unlikely hip-hop phenom and inspiration to James Franco, has released a video for his – ...
January 24, 2014 at 10:51 am
Listen: Bishop Nehru “You Stressin”
New York rapper Bishop Nehru is back with his latest track that is sure to grab your attention. The song, which was produced by mega ...
January 24, 2014 at 9:00 am
Jan 25: Robert Mapplethorpe’s “Saints and Sinners @ Sean Kelley Gallery (FREE!)
Robert Mapplethorpe’s “Saints and Sinners @ Sean Kelley Gallery 2pm (FREE!)
The story of Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti ...
January 24, 2014 at 8:30 am
Jan 25: Hippy, The Hairs, Dead Painters, Rad Dreams @ Muchmore’s 8pm ($5)
Hippy, The Hairs, Dead Painters, Rad Dreams @ Muchmore’s 8pm ($5)
Catch Hippy’s glitchy lo-fi at the awesome ...
January 24, 2014 at 8:00 am
Jan 24: Trust @ Glasslands 11:30pm ($15)
Trust @ Glasslands 11:30pm ($15)
We are really stoked for Trust’s new album here at the Alt Citizen office. Here’s your ...
January 23, 2014 at 1:00 pm
A Few of Our Favorite Things: Big Ups
Brooklyn’s Big Ups, who recently released Eighteen Hours of Static, were more than game to share some of their favorite, ...
January 23, 2014 at 8:00 am
Jan 23: Waxahatchee, All Dogs, Cayetana @ Glasslands 8:30pm ($12)
Waxahatchee, All Dogs, Cayetana @ Glasslands 8:30pm ($12)
If you haven’t heard Waxahatchee’s Cerulean Salt yet, get on ...
January 22, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Listen: MØ “Don’t Wanna Dance”
Electro Pop singer MØ is back with her latest track that is filled with fun pop beats and killer vocals. The Danish singer, who has ...
January 22, 2014 at 8:00 am
Jan 22: Lo-Fang @ Mercury Lounge 9:30pm ($10)
Lo-Fang @ The Mercury Lounge 9:30pm ($10)
Catch Lo-Fang’s smooth crooning over tinkling electronics and strings at Mercury ...
January 21, 2014 at 11:41 am
Jan 21: Watch – ‘Life Is Beautiful’ On Netflix
Snow is falling like crazy and we doubt you really want to trek out into the vast unknown to find that your train has been rerouted ...
January 20, 2014 at 10:00 am
Oscars Musings: Mourning Llewyn; Welcoming King McQueen
Studying at a university in Rome, my brother took an American History course in which the Italian professor firmly believed in a ...
January 20, 2014 at 8:00 am
Jan 20: Watch – ‘SherryBaby’ on Netflix
Watch – ‘SherryBaby’ on Netflix
Feel a little better about your fuck ups by watching Maggie Gyllenhaal continuously ...
January 17, 2014 at 3:00 pm
Watch: Portugal. The Man “Modern Jesus” (Charli XCX Remix)
The psychedelic indie veterans Portugal. The Man have just received a makeover a la Charli XCX for their single “Modern ...
January 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Listen: Eternal Lips featuring Sharon Van Etten “Dream Hesitate”
Brooklyn indie pop musician Grey Gersten, better known as Eternal Lips, is back with a beautiful track. The song, which features ...
January 17, 2014 at 10:00 am
Jan 18: Jessy Lanza @ Mercury Lounge 10:30pm ($12)
Jessy Lanza @ Mercury Lounge 10:30pm ($12)
We know we’ve been overwhelming you with guitars lately. Here’s some ...
January 17, 2014 at 8:00 am
Jan 17: Bleeding Rainbow @ Death By Audio 8pm ($8)
Bleeding Rainbow @ Death By Audio 8pm ($8)
It would be cool if Bleeding Rainbow’s intro music tonight were this, right? See you ...
January 16, 2014 at 8:00 am
Jan 16: Butter The Children, Mannequin Pussy, Desert Sharks, Gym Shorts @ Shea Stadium 8pm ($8)
Butter The Children, Mannequin Pussy, Desert Sharks, Gym Shorts @ Shea Stadium 8pm ($8)
We love Butter The Children. Now, when the ...
January 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Band Crush: Cloud Control @ Baby’s All Right (1/11)
Review: Cloud Control @ Baby’s All Right (1/11)
This past Saturday was pretty terrible weather-wise, so Brooklyn’s fairly new ...
January 15, 2014 at 10:58 am
Listen: Quilt “Tie Up The Tides”
Summer may be months away but get into that warm weather groove with the latest release from Quilt. Their latest single, “Tie ...
January 15, 2014 at 8:00 am
Jan 15: Watch – Netflix Double Feature With ‘Into The Wild’ and ‘The Virgin Suicides’
Netflix Double Feature With ‘Into The Wild’ and ‘The Virgin Suicides’
Two movies based on books about people ...
January 14, 2014 at 3:40 pm
Listen: Dum Dum Girls “Rimbaud Eyes”
Dum Dum Girls are back with their latest single “Rimbaud Eyes.” The track, which is the second single off the anticipated ...