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 12:07 pm
Interview: Speedy Ortiz
There have been innumerable comparisons of Speedy Ortiz to Pavement. Sure, there are musical and vocal similarities, as singer and ...
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 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 1:28 pm
Watch: Walking Shapes “Horse”
Walking Shapes’ video for “Horse” is truly something you need to see. The Eamon O’Rourke directed video ...
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 12:37 pm
Listen: Majical Cloudz “Savage”
As big fans of Majical Cloudz, we were pretty excited to find out they released a new song this week. “Savage” is a ...
November 15, 2013 at 1:38 pm
Mixtape: Weekend Warriors
Look, there’s a reason why R. Kelly saying “It’s the freakin’ weekend baby, I’m about to have me some ...
November 15, 2013 at 12:20 pm
Listen: Angel Olsen “Forgiven/Forgotten”
Angel Olsen’s Half Way Home, was in this humble writer’s opinion, one of the best albums of last year. This week, She ...
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 1:15 pm
Watch: Lily Allen “Hard Out Here”
Brit-pop darling Lily Allen is back with her first single in three years, “Hard Out Here.” The accompanying video arrived ...
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 1:33 pm
Review: Blood Orange ‘Cupid Deluxe’
Dev Hynes as Blood Orange has always leaned toward a more classic sound. 2011’s Coastal Grooves had the energy of a synth pop ...
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 11, 2013 at 1:34 pm
Watch: Teengirl Fantasy “Nun”
Electronic wunderkinds Teengirl Fantasy have a new EP out this month. The EP is titled Nun, and the duo have released a video for ...
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 12:13 pm
Mixtape: Real Talk
These songs transcend all the multiple meanings and definitions of #realtalk. You can drop the hashtag if you want, I don’t ...
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 1:41 pm
Interview: Rocket & The Ghost
The week of CMJ is crazy — not just for us fans, struggling with earplugs and lack of sleep night after night. Those who have ...
November 6, 2013 at 12:41 pm
Watch: Ty Segall “The Man Man”
If you hadn’t heard, DIY rocker Ty Segall released Sleeper in August of this year. This week Segall released a video for one ...
November 6, 2013 at 12:05 pm
Review: First Rate People ‘Everest’
Befitting its title, Everest is the ambitious debut album from the talented young members of Toronto music collective (there have ...
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 5, 2013 at 12:47 pm
Review: Swearin’ ‘Surfing Strange’
I don’t know if an album has started out as strongly as Surfing Strange this whole year. “Dust In The Gold Sack” ...
November 4, 2013 at 12:48 pm
Ride or Die: An Interview w/ HeartsRevolution
I must admit I was somewhat nervous about meeting with HeartsRevolution. If you’ve listened to their music (which you should) ...
November 1, 2013 at 1:52 pm
Watch: Dum Dum Girls “Lost Boys And Girls Club”
Dum Dum Girls have finally announced their much anticipated new album, Too True. To coincide with this, the band premiered a new ...
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 11:31 am
Watch: Bleached “Love Spells”
The power of Bleached compels you! Bleached’s video for “Love Spells,” directed by the two sisters in the band ...
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 2:51 pm
Listen: Ing “Dogs Are Aliens”
If there ever was a case for keeping it simple, it’s Ing’s “Dogs Are Aliens.” Formerly known as Plaid Dragon, ...
October 30, 2013 at 1:59 pm
Watch: The So So Glos “All Of The Time”
The So So Glos are busy on their tour with Desaparecidos, but they still had time to release a video for “All Of The ...
October 30, 2013 at 1:43 pm
Watch: Los Campesinos! “Avocado Baby”
Los Campesinos!, whose new album came out this week, have also released a video for “Avocado Baby” (the lyrics go ...
October 29, 2013 at 1:54 pm
Mixtape: Halloween
Happy ...
October 28, 2013 at 12:19 pm
R.I.P. Lou Reed
I am pretty sure the first full Velvet Underground album I heard was Loaded. But I had definitely seen the image synonymous with the ...
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 1:11 pm
Strange Powers: An Interview with Xenia Rubinos
“She’s doing some R&B sounding vocals with weird keyboard stuff,” is the not too far from accurate description an onlooker ...
October 24, 2013 at 11:43 am
Listen: Mr. Dream – Fringy Slider
“Fringy Slider” is the first glimpse into tongue-in-cheek punks Mr. Dream’s new album, The Ultimate In Luxury. ...
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 21, 2013 at 4:16 pm
Review: From a Fountain ‘Milky Mile Two’
From a Fountain, AKA Douglas Kirby isn’t satisfied with just releasing one album in a year. Milky Mile premiered back in August, ...
October 21, 2013 at 11:18 am
Watch: Upset “You and I”
Also featured: Pizza
There is a lot to unpack in Upset’s video for “You and I”. There is a bunch of young ...
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 12:04 pm
CMJ Crush: Seasick Mama @ Studio at Webster Hall
Review: Seasick Mama @ Studio at Webster Hall (10/15)
As Seasick Mama told me herself in an interview a couple months ago, her new EP, ...
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 11:14 am
Watch: James Blake and Chance The Rapper’s Video for “Life Round Here (Remix)”
One of the most interesting and promising collaborations in these last few months was Chance the Rappers’ appearance on the ...
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 ...