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…
Music Review
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…
CIVIL TWILIGHT PLAY THE BOWERY BALLROOM
With a slight South African accent and humbled shyness, lead singer and bassist/guitarist Civil Twilight’s Steven McKellar stepped up to the mic at Bowery…
FICTIONIST, COIN & NEON TREES SELL OUT IRVING PLAZA
I must say, this show felt like a celebration for all the bands to get a chance to look back at all they have…