BAD SOUNDS MAKE GREAT SOUNDS AT IRVING PLAZA
You’ve probably experienced this kind of surprise: showing up for a gig not really knowing what to expect, then getting a sweet first taste…
Music Review
NEW CAGE THE ELEPHANT ALBUM ‘SOCIAL CUES’: A HORROR-INSPIRED RIDE TO CATHARSIS
The evolving album art is fascinating when you put Cage The Elephant’s new record, Social Cues – due for release tomorrow (April 19th) – side…
NEW GARY CLARK JR. ALBUM ‘THIS LAND’ IS A KALEIDOSCOPIC TREAT
Once you hit play, you’ll want to keep it turned up and hear what’s coming next; that’s to be expected. But one unexpected thing…
ARKELLS & THE GREETING COMMITTEE START A PARTY AT IRVING PLAZA
“Who needs a doctor’s note right now? Anyone coming to an Arkells show should know they have to take the next day off!” laughed…
WELLES FIRES UP MERCURY LOUNGE WITH KATE DAVIS
“Good deal, good deal.” “Cool beans – cool, cool beans.” Quiet affirmations like these followed the pure-rock explosions set off by Welles at Mercury…
PREMIERE: MATT JAFFE’S PLYMPTON-ANIMATED VIDEO STARS CARRIE FISHER VS. TRUMP
Start your morning with an insanely catchy and satisfying fuck-you to a certain sniffing, corrupt U.S. president – the newest music video from Matt…
WALKING PAPERS’ PULSE-QUICKENING ROCK FLOODS MERCURY LOUNGE
If a twist of chords has ever made you catch your breath…if you’ve witnessed a moment of rock & roll so beautiful it scared…
ALBUM REVIEW: “BLOOD” BY LIANNE LA HAVAS
Lianne La Havas masterfully blends folk and soul in her new album, Blood. The British singer-songwriter follows up her more acoustic-based 2012 debut with…
PRINZE GEORGE SPARKLE & SHINE AT THE BOWERY BALLROOM
When I heard Prinze George was opening for Little Boots, I legitimately cheered and jumped at the chance to review them. I really, really…
WARREN HAYNES MESMERIZES AT THE TOWN HALL
With the Grateful Dead jamming their way into retirement earlier this month, it’s no secret that the number of legendary jam band acts still…
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