GLIMMER IN THE DARK: FRIGHTENED RABBIT DELIVERS A SCINTILLATING SET AT BK STEEL
There’s a hidden numerology of touring bands. Reset the odometer before the first gig and take a dashboard photo at the end. Stick your…
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MARIAN HILL ASTOUNDS AT BROOKLYN STEEL
The first time I discovered Marian Hill, I was at Gov Ball 2016, meandering from one stage to the next when I heard someone…
SYLVAN ESSO IS INFECTIOUS AT BROOKLYN STEEL
I remember the first night I ever saw Sylvan Esso perform live. It was here in NYC, at Webster Hall – they were the opening act…
FATHER JOHN MISTY WAS AWE INSPIRING AT BROOKLYN STEEL
Father John Misty finished a three night run in New York City on May 12 at Brooklyn Steel. Playing all three shows in Brooklyn,…
SLOWDIVE MAKES UP FOR LOST TIME AT BROOKLYN STEEL
Icons of shoegaze Slowdive came to Brooklyn for two nights soon after dropping their first album in 22 years. It’s hard to imagine how…
THE CULT GOES FULL-THROTTLE AT BROOKLYN STEEL
If you’re going to open up a new music venue, especially a larger-capactiy Bowery Presents destination, like the new and shiny Brooklyn Steel, you’re…
NAO ENDS HER TOUR AT BROOKLYN STEEL
There is a promo photo of NAO that embodies her and her music perfectly. She is standing against a red-orange backdrop, looking over her…
THE BLACK ANGELS TWIST MINDS AT BROOKLYN STEEL
The warning outside the doors of Brooklyn’s hot new music venue, Brooklyn Steel, read: “Warning: Strobe lights in use tonight.” What it really should’ve…
GOLDFRAPP CELEBRATE AT BROOKLYN STEEL
The new Bowery Presents venue, Brooklyn Steel, was buzzing in anticipation before Goldfrapp took the stage. Many in the crowd were discussing favorite tracks…
A CONVERSATION WITH THE CULT’S IAN ASTBURY
If you ask anyone about their first memory of music you will most likely hear answers of a mother’s lullaby or perhaps a nursery…