December 6, 2013 at 8:00 am
Dec 6: Anna von Hausswolff, Noveller @ Union Hall 9pm ($10)
Anna von Hausswolff, Noveller @ Union Hall 9pm ($10)
Anna von Hausswolff’s Ceremony is an enchanting and haunting album. ...
December 4, 2013 at 8:00 am
Dec 4: Ida Maria @ Rough Trade 8pm ($10)
Ida Maria @ Rough Trade 8pm ($10)
I saw Ida Maria at like, 3 in the afternoon at Coachella back in 2009 and never looked back. Catch ...
December 3, 2013 at 8:00 am
Dec 3: Big Snow Farewell Party with Twin Sister, Leapling, Ava Luna + More @ Silent Barn 8pm ($10)
Big Snow Farewell Party with Twin Sister, Leapling, Ava Luna + More @ Silent Barn 8pm ($10)
Bid so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, ...
December 2, 2013 at 10:56 am
Band Crush: Grooms @ Knitting Factory
Band Crush: Grooms @ Knitting Factory (11/23)
Last week, Grooms played a short set at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. It was the ...
November 29, 2013 at 9:00 am
Nov 30: Phosphorescent, Marissa Nadler @ Rough Trade 1pm (FREE!)
Phosphorescent, Marissa Nadler @ Rough Trade 1pm (FREE!)
Phosphorescent’s “Song For Zula” is one of the most ...
November 29, 2013 at 8:00 am
Nov 29: A Place To Bury Strangers, Dawn of Midi, Pontiak, Woodsman @ Brooklyn Night Bazaar 8pm (FREE!)
A Place To Bury Strangers, Dawn of Midi, Pontiak, Woodsman @ Brooklyn Night Bazaar 8pm (FREE!)
I’m curious to see how people ...
November 26, 2013 at 8:00 am
Nov 26: Danny Brown @ Rough Trade 6pm (FREE!)
Danny Brown @ Rough Trade 6pm (FREE!)
Get crazy, psycho, deranged with Detroit’s finest tonight FOR FREE. Details ...
November 25, 2013 at 1:23 pm
Nov 25: Temples, Ex Cops, Dead Heart Bloom @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm ($15)
Temples, Ex Cops, Dead Heart Bloom @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm ($15)
Start your week off a little psychedelic with Temples, and get a ...
November 22, 2013 at 9:00 am
Nov 23: Cymbals Eat Guitars, Grooms, Daniel James @ Knitting Factory 7:30pm ($12)
Cymbals Eat Guitars, Grooms, Daniel James @ Knitting Factory 7:30pm ($12)
This is a really solid indie-rock leaning lineup for your ...
November 21, 2013 at 8:00 am
Nov 21: Angel Haze @ Webster Hall 10pm ($15)
Angel Haze @ Webster Hall 10pm ($15)
Angel Haze is quickly becoming one of the most interesting figures in hip hop, and yes I’m ...
November 20, 2013 at 8:00 am
Nov 20: Cold Cave, Bad Girlfriend, Young Boys, Nothing @ Tammany Hall 8pm ($3)
Cold Cave, Bad Girlfriend, Young Boys, Nothing @ Tammany Hall 8pm ($3)
This show is only three bucks thanks to Red Bull. Last time I ...
November 18, 2013 at 12:16 pm
Nov 18: A Show For The Yellow Dogs with Nada Surf, Shirin Neshat, Hamish Kilgour, Kyp Malone, Luke Temple, Habibi + More @ Brooklyn Bowl 6pm ($15)
A Show For The Yellow Dogs with Nada Surf, Shirin Neshat, Hamish Kilgour, Kyp Malone, Luke Temple, Habibi + More @ Brooklyn Bowl 6pm ...
November 15, 2013 at 8:30 am
Nov 16: Jon Hopkins, Clark, Nathan Fake @ Santos Party House 7pm ($10)
Jon Hopkins, Clark, Nathan Fake @ Santos Party House 7pm ($10)
Jon Hopkins has lost the much revered Mercury Prize twice. ...
November 15, 2013 at 8:00 am
Nov 15: Quilt, LODRO, Happy Jawbone Family Band @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($10)
LODRO, Quilt, Happy Jawbone Family Band @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($10)
Quilt’s summery vibes are the perfect contrast to ...
November 14, 2013 at 4:02 pm
Band Crush: Moonface @ Le Poisson Rouge
Review: Moonface @ Le Poisson Rouge (11/9)
Leave the tambourine at home — you won’t need it where we’re going. Put ...
November 14, 2013 at 8:00 am
Nov 14: Cat Power @ Brooklyn Masonic Temple 11pm ($45)
Cat Power @ Brooklyn Masonic Temple 11pm ($45)
Cat Power’s Sun is still one of my go-to albums from last year. This is her ...
November 13, 2013 at 8:00 am
Nov 13: Deptford Goth, Noosa, AKUA @ Glasslands 8:30pm ($12)
Deptford Goth, Noosa, AKUA @ Glasslands 8:30pm ($12)
The awesome Deptford Goth may be headlining but make sure you don’t miss ...
November 12, 2013 at 8:00 am
Nov 12: My Bloody Valentine @ Hammerstein Ballroom 8pm ($56.50)
My Bloody Valentine @ Hammerstein Ballroom 8pm ($56.50)
This is the second night of MBV’s stay at Hammerstein Ballroom. DIIV ...
November 8, 2013 at 8:30 am
Nov 9: Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, Ski Lodge, Pearl and the Beard @ Brooklyn Night Bazaar 8pm (FREE!)
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, Ski Lodge, Pearl and the Beard @ Brooklyn Night Bazaar 8pm (FREE!)
I just saw Lady Lamb perform at Tinderbox ...
November 8, 2013 at 8:00 am
Nov 8: Widowspeak, Pure Bathing Culture, Spires @ Bowery Ballroom, 8PM ($18.50)
Widowspeak, Pure Bathing Culture, Spires @ Bowery Ballroom, 8PM ($18.50)
Widowspeak’s “Minnewaska” from this year’s Almanac ...
November 7, 2013 at 8:00 am
Nov 7: Japanther, The So So Glos, Unstoppable Death Machines + more @ Silent Barn 7pm ($10)
Japanther, The So So Glos, Unstoppable Death Machines + more @ Silent Barn 7pm ($10)
Holy shit! Japanther and The So So Glos on the ...
November 6, 2013 at 8:00 am
Nov 6: James Blake, Nosaj Thing @ Terminal 5 7pm ($32)
James Blake, Nosaj Thing @ Terminal 5 7pm ($32)
It’ll be interesting to see how Blake’s bleakness and beautiful voice translates ...
November 1, 2013 at 8:00 am
Nov 1: Deerhoof, Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, Elizabeth & The Catapult, Awkwafina + More @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 5pm ($20)
Deerhoof, Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, Elizabeth & The Catapult, Awkwafina + More @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 5pm ($20)
Awesome art ...
October 31, 2013 at 8:00 am
Oct 31: GHE20G0TH1K Halloween Rave @ 1040 Metropolitan 10pm ($15)
GHE20G0TH1K Halloween Rave @ 1040 Metropolitan 10pm ($15)
Halloween and raves go together like costumes and candy. Tickets for this ...
October 30, 2013 at 8:00 am
Oct 30: Your Favorite Halloween Covers Show @ 285 Kent 8pm ($10)
Your Favorite Halloween Covers Show @ 285 Kent 8pm ($10)
Butter The Children play the Pixies, Dead Stars do Nirvana, Le Rug is At ...
October 29, 2013 at 8:00 am
Oct 29: Thee Oh Sees, The Blind Shake, OBN IIIs @ Irving Plaza 8pm ($18)
Thee Oh Sees, The Blind Shake, OBN IIIs @ Irving Plaza 8pm ($18)
Thee Oh Sees’ Floating Coffin, released earlier this year, ...
October 28, 2013 at 10:45 am
Oct 28: Lee Ranaldo @ Other Music 8pm (FREE!)
Lee Ranaldo @ Other Music 8pm (FREE!)
Sonic Youth’s guitarist wants to teach you guitar — for free! Head out to Other ...
October 25, 2013 at 10:00 am
Oct 26: MEN @ Union Pool 9pm
MEN @ Union Pool 9pm
This is sold out, but worth staking out Union Pool to finagle your way in. Why would you miss out the ...
October 24, 2013 at 8:00 am
Oct 24: Little Dragon, SZA @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 8pm ($25)
Little Dragon, SZA @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 8pm ($25)
Add some dance to your week with Little Dragon and SZA ...
October 22, 2013 at 8:00 am
Oct 22: Weekend, Disappears, Nothing @ Glasslands 8pm ($12)
Weekend, Disappears, Nothing @ Glasslands 8pm ($12)
Here’s a very original thing to say: don’t forget yr earplugs! ...
October 21, 2013 at 12:00 pm
Oct 21: A Tribute to Elliott Smith with Cat Power, Zachary Cole Smith, Sky Ferreira, Yoni Wolf, The Low Anthem + More @ Glasslands 8:30pm ($50)
A Tribute to Elliott Smith with Cat Power, Zachary Cole Smith, Sky Ferreira, Yoni Wolf, The Low Anthem + More @ Glasslands 8:30pm ...
October 18, 2013 at 8:00 am
Oct 18: Black Taxi, Walking Shapes, LOVESKILLS, Seasick Mama @ Cameo Gallery 2pm (FREE!)
Black Taxi, Walking Shapes, LOVESKILLS, Seasick Mama @ Cameo Gallery 2pm (FREE!)
Black Taxi always puts on a show. When I saw them ...
October 17, 2013 at 12:14 pm
CMJ Crush: Lucius @ Brooklyn Bowl
Review: Lucius @ Brooklyn Bowl (10/15)
“Scary good” is my take on what’s been hands-down the main attraction of my ...
October 17, 2013 at 8:00 am
Oct 17: Pity Sex, DADS, Greys, Ovlov, Kal Marks + More @ The Grand Victory 4pm ($5)
Pity Sex, DADS, Greys, Ovlov, Kal Marks + More @ The Grand Victory 4pm ($5)
Today, get a little emo, a little shoegaze, a little ...
October 16, 2013 at 10:00 am
Oct 16: Schoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, DJ Sliink, Bishop Nehru @ Webster Hall 8pm ($20)
Schoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, DJ Sliink, Bishop Nehru @ Webster Hall 8pm ($20)
Schoolboy Q is part of Compton’s TDE (Top Dawg ...
October 16, 2013 at 8:00 am
Oct 16: Yuck, Eagulls, Courtney Barnett, Theo Verney @ Glasslands 8:30pm ($15)
Yuck, Porcelain Raft, Eagulls, Courtney Barnett, Theo Verney @ Glasslands 8:30pm ($15)
Yuck’s Glow & Behold is considered ...
October 15, 2013 at 8:00 am
Oct 15: The Happy Hollows, Supercute!, Juliette Commagere, Son of Stan @ The Grand Victory 7pm ($10)
The Happy Hollows, Supercute!, Juliette Commagere, Son of Stan @ The Grand Victory 7pm ($10)
Check out LA band The Happy Hollows ...
October 10, 2013 at 8:00 am
Oct 10: LVL UP, Kal Marks, Palehound, Frankie Cosmos @ Shea Stadium 8pm ($7)
Palehound
LVL UP, Kal Marks, Palehound, Frankie Cosmos @ Shea Stadium 8pm ($7)
A pretty fuckin’ stellar line-up brought to you ...
October 9, 2013 at 8:00 am
Oct 9: Child Actor, Suā, Grand Resort, Met City, Arc Waves @ The Paper Box 8pm ($8)
Child Actor, Suā, Grand Resort, Met City, Arc Waves @ The Paper Box 8pm ($8)
Child Actor’s dreamy electronic glitches will ...
October 7, 2013 at 8:00 am
Oct 7: Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis, Vince Staples @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm ($20)
Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis, Vince Staples @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm ($20)
Earl Sweatshirt’s Doris is undoubtedly a breath of ...
October 4, 2013 at 10:00 am
Oct 5: The Growlers, Cosmonauts, Gap Dream, Habibi + more @ Bowery Ballroom 7pm ($15)
The Growlers, Cosmonauts, Gap Dream, Habibi + more @ Bowery Ballroom 7pm ($15)
This lineup is brought to you by Burger ...
October 3, 2013 at 10:00 am
Oct 3: Wavves, King Tuff, Jacuzzi Boys @ Irving Plaza 7pm ($20)
Wavves, King Tuff, Jacuzzi Boys @ Irving Plaza 7pm ($20)
Wavves and King Tuff make for a pretty sweet snotty punk concoction. ...
October 2, 2013 at 10:00 am
Oct 2: Colleen Green, White Fang, The Memories, Hector’s Pets @ Death By Audio 8pm ($8)
Colleen Green, White Fang, The Memories, Hector’s Pets @ Death By Audio 8pm ($8)
Colleen Green put out one of my favorite ...
October 1, 2013 at 3:03 pm
Our Must See CMJ Acts
The onset of Autumn not only ushers in a new school year and cooler weather in NYC, it bestows upon us the musical magic that is CMJ ...
September 30, 2013 at 10:23 am
Sept 30: Bouncing Souls, Brian Fallon, Aye Nako, Nude Beach @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 6:30pm ($3)
Bouncing Souls, Brian Fallon, Aye Nako, Nude Beach @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 6:30pm ($3)
Yes this show will cost you all of $3. ...
September 26, 2013 at 10:00 am
Sep 26: Not Blood Paint, Yellow Dogs, O Paradiso @ Shea Stadium 8pm ($8)
Not Blood Paint, Yellow Dogs, O Paradiso @ Shea Stadium 8pm ($8)
Not Blood Paint has garnered a reputation for some pretty intense and ...
September 25, 2013 at 10:00 am
Sept 25: Local Natives, Lucius @ Terminal 5, 7pm ($27.50)
Local Natives, Lucius @ Terminal 5 7pm ($27.50)
Very few bands are worth the trek to what is arguably everyone’s least favorite ...
September 23, 2013 at 10:00 am
Sept 23: Frankie Rose, Tamaryn, Weeknight @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm ($15)
Frankie Rose, Tamaryn, Weeknight @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm ($15)
Frankie Rose’s 2012 release Interstellar was one of my favorite ...
September 19, 2013 at 10:00 am
Sept 19: Yeah Yeah Yeahs @ Barclays Center 7pm ($29.50)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs @ Barclays Center 7pm ($29.50)
Karen O and her boys are having a giant homecoming of sorts tonight at Barclays Center. ...
September 17, 2013 at 10:00 am
Sept 17: Fancytramp, Fielded, Flown @ Death By Audio 8pm ($7)
Fancytramp, Fielded, Flown @ Death By Audio 8pm ($7)
Enjoy a poppy comedown with Fielded’s dreamy, ethereal pop after ...