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Scottish band WOMPS share video from Steve Albini-recorded debut 7", playing CMJ (dates, streams)

Glasgow, Scotland’s WOMPS are well-named, making pummeling pop that hits as hard as it hooks. The group went to Steve Albini for their debut album which he recorded at his Electrical Audio studios in Chicago…

What's going on Sunday? (Nick Lowe, Crocodiles, Nude Beach, Justin Timberlake, Wrekmeister Harmonies, more)

Nick Lowe in Chicago in 2011 (more by Matt Ziegler) You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight’s shows, but here are some highlights…

CBGB Music & Film Fest 2014 initial lineups announced

As mentioned, the CBGB Music & Film Festival is back for a third year, going down October 8 – 12 at venues across NYC. The initial lineup for this year was just announced and includes Jane’s Addiction, Devo, Billy Idol, Macy Gray, The Muffs, Upset, Duff McKagan, and more…

What's going on Sunday? (Jock Club, Honduras & more)

You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight’s shows, but here are some highlights… Jock Club, Bookworms, Soren, Encapsulate @ Bossa Nova Civic Club This free show is part of Ascetic House’s long Independence Day Weekend in NYC…

Slackfest happening this weekend in Bushwick with 50 bands (Turnip King, Honduras, Sharkmuffin, Grand Resort & more)

Grand Resort @ Sound Bites Series 2014 (more by Chris La Putt) Mentioned briefly before, The Slackgaze zine is throwing a three-day festival in Bushwick this weekend (June 20 – 22) at 94 Evergreen Ave dubbed “Slackfest” with 50 or so bands, mostly local, playing…

Still Corners playing NYC before NXNE (dates & updated lineup)

As mentioned, Still Corners‘ new album, Strange Pleasures, is out next month (5/4) on Sub Pop. Reduced to a duo of core members Greg Hughes and Tessa Murray, the band embrace synthesizers which gives their sound an Air-y feel…