The Lighthouse and The Whaler

What's Going on Friday?

Friday’s NYC-area shows include Kali Uchis, Saosin, Drive-By Truckers, Saves the Day, Avalon Emerson & The Charm, and more.

SXSW announces third round of 2015 showcasing artists

SXSW, which happens March 17-22 in Austin, TX, has announced its third round of 2015 showcasing artists. (Here’s round 1 and round 2.) It’s a big update, with over 500 new additions, including Amason, Frog Eyes, Palma Violets, Girl Band, Pity Sex, Sheer Mag, Kate Tempest, THEESatisfaction, Viet Cong, Matthew E…

Matt Pond PA celebrating 'Emblems' 10th anniversary on tour, launched a Pledge Music campaign for new LP (dates)

Matt Pond’s indie pop collective Matt Pond PA will be celebrating the tenth anniversary of their 2004 LP, Emblems, this year on an anniversary tour that hits NYC on May 4 at Rough Trade and May 5 at Bowery Ballroom…

Rachel's CMJ recap +++ pics from 2 Wednesday day parties

Well, another CMJ week has come and gone. How did you fare? Though Northside summoned a number of my favorite artists to town, the CMJ line-up was rather thin by comparison, so I made it my goal to catch as many new acts as possible this year…