DJANGO DJANGO PLAY WEBSTER HALL
Waves of technicolor beats ricocheted off the walls at Webster Hall when Seattle-born synth-bop Beat Connection and future-focused Django Django infused the night air…
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COLOR WAR TRANSPORTS THE MERCURY LOUNGE CROWD TO A DIFFERENT STRATOSPHERE
The Mercury Lounge is darker than I’ve seen it before. Lindsay Mound grabs the mic and says, “This song is ‘SOS’.” She wastes no…
ROCK STEADY 38TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW WITH BIG DADDY KANE + WHODINI
For their 38th Rock Steady anniversary concert, hip-hop legends, Big Daddy Kane and Whodini put on an incredible show at Central Park Summerstage. For…
SECRET SUMMER 2015 WAS A HIT
Sunday afternoon brought us a taste of what we love about summer. Between the beauty of the outdoors, refreshing cocktails, fresh food, a little theater…
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…
AMY HELM + DR. JOHN COOL DOWN SUMMERSTAGE
Central Park has a way of getting on your good side, even when the weather is scorching. But not a soul could complain about…
IMAGINARY PEOPLE DO IT RIGHT AT ROUGH TRADE
There is something to be said for a well-constructed set list. You can’t come out too strong or you risk the set falling flat…
SUNFLOWER BEAN SPREADS ITS SEEDS
Sunflowers are happiness. Sunflowers are peace. Sunflowers are sunshine and light. But the packed house filing into Rough Trade in Brooklyn this past week…
PJ MORTON SERVES UP A HUGE HELPING OF SOUL AT HIGHLINE BALLROOM
There’s something to be said for artists with natural born talent that seems to emanate from them effortlessly, and that is how I classify…
RYN WEAVER BLOWS THE DOORS OFF THE BOWERY BALLROOM
Wednesday night in New York City, unbeknownst to tourists and visitors alike, it’s arguably the best day of the week for locals. The bars…