February 4, 2014 at 11:44 am
Review: +/- (Plus/Minus) ‘Jumping The Tracks’
Albums about emotional trauma are always about the end. If it’s a relationship, the album usually deals with the problems that ...
January 31, 2014 at 1:21 pm
Listen: BANKS “Brain”
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jillian Banks, better known as Banks, exudes mystery. And it’s this brooding mystique ...
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 12:00 pm
Listen: Wye Oak “The Tower”
“The Tower” is the first song we’ve heard from Baltimore duo Wye Oak’s recently announced album, Shriek. The ...
January 30, 2014 at 11:42 am
Watch: Trust “Rescue, Mister”
We told you about “Rescue, Mister” earlier this month along with the announcement of Joyland, the second album from ...
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 1:53 pm
Listen: Habibi “I Got The Moves”
If you’re looking for a song to get your foot tapping, “I Got The Moves” is right for you. Brooklyn’s own ...
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 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 1:24 pm
Review: Dum Dum Girls ‘Too True’
When a band changes their style in a dramatic way, people are bound to take notice. Sometimes the simple act of the change completely ...
January 24, 2014 at 5:20 pm
Mixtape: House Party
Ah, the house party. Getting food and drinks is usually no problem. Creating the perfect playlist to keep everyone entertained, ...
January 24, 2014 at 4:44 pm
Why You Will End Up Watching The Grammys
The Grammys have always teetered on the edge of ridiculous. When Jethro Tull is winning Best Metal Album and a Steely Dan reunion ...
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 23, 2014 at 10:23 am
Listen: Nothing “Bent Nail”
Philadelphia shoegaze merchants Nothing have been slowly leaking info on their upcoming album, Guilty of ...
January 22, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Listen: Eagulls “Possessed”
Wailing punks Eagulls have been on our radar for awhile. In fact, their upcoming album was included on our list of the most exiting ...
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 12:00 pm
Review: Warpaint ‘Warpaint’
The L.A. based Warpaint have released their eponymous second studio album following the successful release of their first full-length ...
January 22, 2014 at 10:24 am
Watch: Future Islands “Seasons (Waiting On You)”
Cowboys, rodeos and open plains aren’t exactly the first thing you think of when you hear the Baltimore based band Future ...
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 1:35 pm
Listen: Mac DeMarco “Passing Out Pieces”
We already knew that gap toothed prankster Mac DeMarco had an album coming out this year, we were just waiting on the details. Today ...
January 21, 2014 at 11:57 am
Listen: Chuck Inglish (feat. Chromeo) “Legs”
Find me something more infectious than this Chromeo-assisted disco beat from the labs of Chuck Inglish, and I’ll drop ...
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 1:00 pm
Listen: Bass Drum Of Death “Black Don’t Glow”
When the news of a new Bass Drum Of Death song hit us, we hoped that it meant a new album would be on the way. Sadly, it’s only ...
January 16, 2014 at 11:14 am
Listen: Perfect Pussy “Driver”
Perfect Pussy’s I Have Lost All Desire For Feeling exploded through the music world last year, and it was only a cassette ...
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 14, 2014 at 5:00 pm
Listen: Eternal Summers “Gouge”
Last we heard from Eternal Summers, they had announced their new album, The Drop Beneath, would be released on Kanine Records in ...
January 10, 2014 at 3:01 pm
Watch: Wild Beasts “Wanderlust”
It’s been virtually three years since we’ve heard something new from Wild Beasts. Luckily, the wait is finally over. The ...
January 10, 2014 at 12:52 pm
Listen: Trust “Rescue, Mister”
Trust’s 2012 album, TRST, really breathed new life into the darker side of electro music. Trust now returns with Joyland, out ...
January 8, 2014 at 2:09 pm
Watch: King Krule “A Lizard State”
King Krule has quickly become one of our favorite artists. Up until now, his music videos had been simple affairs. For “A ...
January 7, 2014 at 4:59 pm
A Few of Our Favorite Things: Carbon Tigers
Chicago’s Carbon Tigers recently released The Wars at Home, which starts out with the sound of blowing wind as the backdrop for ...
January 7, 2014 at 12:12 pm
Listen: St. Vincent “Digital Witness”
St. Vincent’s upcoming self titled album made our list of most anticipated releases of 2014. We also brought you the excellent ...
January 6, 2014 at 1:09 pm
Review: Angel Haze ‘Dirty Gold’
Angel Haze really wanted you to hear Dirty Gold. She even leaked it herself in order to force her label’s hand. I appreciate the ...
January 6, 2014 at 11:41 am
The Music We’re Most Excited for in 2014
2013 has come and gone. We’ve already told you what we thought were the best albums of the year. Now we’d like to tell you what ...
January 2, 2014 at 1:58 pm
Listen: Vampire Weekend ft. Danny Brown, Heems and Despot “Step” Remix
Perhaps grateful for coming out on top in 2013, Vampire Weekend is ushering the new year in with a “wintertime ...
December 26, 2013 at 3:30 pm
Mixtape: The Essential Songs of 2013
This year’s treasure trove of musical gems made curating a 40-song list both effortless and hard as hell cause it could’ve ...
December 18, 2013 at 9:50 am
The 30 Music Releases That Captured (And Kept) Our Attention In 2013
Last year, I carried the lone task of rounding up 50 of my favorite albums for Alt Citizen. This year, we’ve narrowed it down to ...
December 16, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Listen: +/- “Young Once”
“Young Once” is the moody return by +/- (Plus/Minus), a band we haven’t heard anything new from in more than five ...
December 12, 2013 at 2:55 pm
Listen: EMA “Satellites”
EMA, of 2011’s excellent Past Life Martyred Saints, will be releasing a new album in 2014. We don’t have a ...
December 10, 2013 at 1:48 pm
Listen: Gap Dream “Sister Ray”
Many of us at Alt Citizen are still mourning the death of Lou Reed. One of his albums with Velvet Underground, White Light/White ...
December 10, 2013 at 12:22 pm
Listen: St. Vincent “Birth In Reverse”
Guitar virtuoso and David Byrne collaborator Annie Clark, AKA St. Vincent, announced her first proper album since ...
December 6, 2013 at 2:48 pm
Watch: Awkwafina “Queef”
We’ve been loving Awkwafina ever since we saw her “NYC Bitche$” video. Now, she’s back with an even more ...
December 6, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Watch: Angel Olsen “Forgiven/Forgotten”
You may remember when we brought you news of Angel Olsen’s new song, “Forgiven/Forgotten.” Needless to say we were ...
December 6, 2013 at 11:35 am
Mixtape: Let’s Make Out
We’ve probably all been there — you’re with that special someone and things are heating up until you’re like, ...
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 5, 2013 at 12:56 pm
Listen: The War on Drugs “Red Eyes”
It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from The War on Drugs. If you’ve forgotten, they released the ...