June 16, 2025 at 1:18 pm
This Week: Live Music Show Roundup 6/16 – 6/22
Do you live in NYC, love music, and want to see a cool show this week? Look no further – Music journalist Maddie is bringing a live ...
February 19, 2025 at 2:57 pm
Downtown Dispatch: Ray Bull Unleashed
With just one listen, Ray Bull’s music sparks an immediate conversation of movement — foot tapping, finger snapping, head bobbing, ...
February 14, 2025 at 9:57 am
Premiere: Cindy Cane’s Heart Is on Fire
Faster, hotter, stronger.
Cindy Cane’s latest single, “Hearts on Fire,” is an endless dance between the peculiar and the ...
February 13, 2025 at 12:11 pm
SUO Serves Romance and Heartbreak with “Arms of an Angel”
Photo by Mochi Robinson.
“Arms of an Angel,” the latest release from SUO, explores the fleeting nature of emotion. On Instagram, ...
February 7, 2025 at 2:45 pm
Listen: Alex Orange Drink “Queen Victoria” featuring Conor Oberst
We have something to satisfy your sonic thirst: Alex Orange Drink’s latest single, “Queen Victoria,” featuring Conor Oberst.
The ...
February 6, 2025 at 12:07 pm
Feb. 6: Alex Hall “Drown” Opening Reception + Interview
Alex Hall is always in motion, jetting off to Los Angeles, Berlin, and beyond at a moment’s notice. For the New York-based portrait ...
January 18, 2025 at 1:52 pm
Jan 19: Party Girls Never Die “Special Guests” Residency @ Jean’s Night 1
A new nightlife experience has arrived at Jean’s – Party Girls Never Die “Special Guests.”
Party Girls Never Die is a ...
January 17, 2025 at 12:33 pm
Jan. 19: Elias Rønnenfelt is “Off Right” at Roxy Cinema
Danish musician and artist Elias Rønnenfelt, best known as the frontman of Iceage, is showcasing his creative range once again, this ...
January 3, 2022 at 9:00 am
January 14: world premiere of Boy Harsher’s film ‘The Runner’
Musical duo Boy Harsher have decided to go in a different direction for their next release — making a feature film. The Runner came ...
April 22, 2021 at 12:00 pm
April 29: Alt Citizen social hour @ The Sultan Room
You’re invited to socialize with us IRL! It’s been a minute, but we’re having a social hour next Thursday, April ...
February 26, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Feb 29: Patti, Eyes of Love, Flexi, Starla Online @ Lola
End this month right at Lola this Saturday for one of the coolest shows to hit Manhattan in a minute. I’ve just recently been ...
December 2, 2019 at 12:00 pm
December 6: Twin Peaks @ Webster Hall
Photo by by Lauren Khalfayan, find more of her work here.
As we’re coming to the end of the decade, there’s been a definite ...
November 14, 2018 at 5:00 pm
Nov 16: Isolation Society, Garcia People, Cramm, Rob Mayson, Drumstool @ The Glove ($10)
It’s supposed to snow on Thursday and if the commercial Christmas outpouring hadn’t already alerted you, winter is coming. ...
May 31, 2018 at 9:02 am
Alt Citizen’s June Show Forecast
Art by Ava East.
It’s summer in New York which doesn’t change much for the show attending hordes other than many of the gigs have ...
May 22, 2018 at 8:30 am
May 25-26: The Elsewhere Rooftop Opening with NOBUNNY & Branko ($10-$20)
Summer has (finally) fucking arrived and besides the blistering humidity and a pervasive smell of warm urine, it also means it’s ...
May 2, 2018 at 8:00 am
Photo Diary: Sunflower Bean @ Bowery Ballroom
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March 5, 2018 at 7:07 pm
April 6: McLovins @ Gramercy Theater, 7pm ($12)
Just before festival season gets started, April is a busy, busy month for live music. To get the rainy month started, McLovins are ...
February 23, 2018 at 8:26 am
Feb 25: Jacuzzi Boys, The Muckers, Gnarcissists @ Baby’s All Right, 8pm ($12)
For some reason, the weather shot up to almost 70 degrees this week. Maybe it’s because Jacuzzi Boys are bringing the heat this ...
August 25, 2017 at 8:00 am
Aug 26: AdHoc presents Surf Curse, Lala Lala, Navy Gangs @ Trans-Pecos, 8PM ($12)
I was going to go to Long Island this weekend for a barbecue until I realized how far it is—three hours roundtrip guys, that’s ...
April 5, 2017 at 12:12 pm
Premiere: Monograms “OK Promises”
This dreamy, yet chaotic psych-garage band will get your mind wondering and your blood pumping. Monograms is a Brooklyn-based band ...
September 25, 2014 at 8:00 am
Sept 25: MØ @ Webster Hall 7:30pm ($21)
MØ @ Webster Hall 7:30pm ($21)
MØ may be a relatively new artist, but she’s got the skills to be as big a pop star as any of her ...
September 23, 2014 at 8:00 am
Sept 23-27: Laurie Anderson and the Kronos Quartet @ BAM 8pm ($20)
Laurie Anderson and the Kronos Quartet @ BAM 8pm ($20)
Laurie Anderson is a God Damn New York staple, and if you aren’t sure ...
September 19, 2014 at 8:00 am
Sept 19: The Replacements, The Hold Steady, Deer Tick @ Forest Hills Stadium 6pm ($59.50)
The Replacements, The Hold Steady, Deer Tick @ Forest Hills Stadium 6pm ($59.50)
We don’t recommend too many stadium shows but, ...
September 17, 2014 at 8:00 am
Sept 17: How To Dress Well @ Irving Plaza 7pm ($18)
How To Dress Well @ Irving Plaza 7pm ($18)
Tom Krell brings his unique brand of R&B to Irving Plaza. He recently released a mix ...
September 17, 2014 at 8:00 am
Sept 17: Islands, Teen @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($16)
Islands, Teen @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($16)
We’ve been loving TEEN for a while now, and now that they’ve embraced their ...
September 12, 2014 at 8:00 am
Sept 12: Sylvan Esso @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm ($15)
Sylvan Esso @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm ($15)
We already mentioned how interesting and genre bending Sylvan Esso are, so why not catch them ...
September 5, 2014 at 9:00 am
Sept 6: Special Guests, Evian Christ (DJ set), Sophie, Forest Swords @ MOMA PS1 3pm ($18)
Special Guests, Evian Christ (DJ set), Sophie, Forest Swords @ MOMA PS1 3pm ($18)
Mix up an afternoon of exploring modern art with ...
September 4, 2014 at 8:00 am
Sept 4: Mr. Twin Sister @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($12)
Mr. Twin Sister @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($12)
The recently named Twin Sister (that’s MR. Twin Sister to you) will be gracing ...
August 29, 2014 at 8:00 am
Aug 29: Joanna Gruesome, Big Ups @ South Street Seaport 7pm (FREE!!)
Joanna Gruesome, Big Ups @ South Street Seaport 7pm (FREE!!)
Joanna Gruesome, they of the great band name. Big Ups, they of the ...
August 22, 2014 at 8:00 am
Aug 22: Arcade Fire @ Barclays Center 8pm ($30)
Arcade Fire @ Barclays Center 8pm ($30)
Look, I know you know who Arcade Fire are. How can you not. Their latest album
has some ...
August 19, 2014 at 8:00 am
Aug 19: Basement, Pity Sex, Superheaven, Ovlov @ Webster Hall 8pm ($13)
Basement, Pity Sex, Superheaven, Ovlov @ Webster Hall 8pm ($13)
I’m pretty sure Basement and Pity Sex should combine to create the ...
August 15, 2014 at 8:30 am
Aug 16: Blood Orange, Moses Sumney, Sean Nicholas Savage @ Central Park Summerstage 7pm (FREE!!)
Blood Orange, Moses Sumney, Sean Nicholas Savage @ Central Park Summerstage 7pm (FREE!!)
This is a free show. It’s Blood Orange. ...
August 14, 2014 at 8:00 am
Aug 14: Twin Peaks @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($12)
Twin Peaks @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($12)
There’s a lot of expectation when your band shares the same name as David ...
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 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 ...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ...