Aerial East

“My writing process often begins with images in lieu of words” Kaya says. ”What if you’re tree-juice? How far along the stem do you have to ride before you get away from your parents and realize you’re the tear of this person and the blood of this person?”

Today's NYC-area shows include Brian Wilson, Robert Glasper, Fat Tony, Cadence Weapon, Okkervil River (solo), Damien Jurado, and more

Plus: Matishayu, Standing on the Corner, Vagabon, Wye Oak, Efterklang, Caribou, The Tallest Man on Earth, TNGHT, Amanda Shires, Thursday, and more tour-related news.

The Weather Station have been doing a ton of touring this year in support of last year's great self-titled album. Like when we caught them at our SXSW day party, they kept stage banter to a minimum and let their mesmerizing folk rock do the talking at NYC's Mercury Lounge...

Likeminds “brings together creative individuals from an array of disciplines for speakers during the day, music at night, incredible food, all you can drink beer/wine, yoga, swimming at the lake, and a site-specific pop-up shop.“

The NYC singer/songwriter also has some upcoming shows, including a release party in her hometown this weekend.

Yumi Zouma, Heron Oblivion, Joan of Arc, Dowsing, Fred Thomas, Anamanaguchi, Wireheads, Ex Cult, Mass Gothic & more NYC show options.

Another edition of The Hum, a series of unique all-women collaborative concerts, is returning to Brooklyn's Manhattan Inn this April. Artists playing this one include Kimbra, Mirah, Joan As Police Woman, The Julie Ruin's Sara Landeau, Kelsey Lu, White Hinterland, Okay Kaya and more, plus backing musicians for Cat Power, tUnE-yArDs, Here We Go Magic, and...

The late, great Lou Reed will be paid tribute by a number of quality musicians on January 10 at Manhattan Inn. The lineup includes Jolie Holland, Mirah, Sinkane, Pencil (mem Big Thief), Invisible Familiars, Cassandra Jenkins, Sam Owens (Celestial Shore), and Your ...

As mentioned last month, The Hum's Rachael Pazdan is now booking the Manhattan Inn, and the December schedule for the venue is now here. HIghlights include Tigue (who were also just announced for Ecstatic Music Festival) and Alpenglow on 12/3; Arc Waves, Katie Von Schleicher (who was also just announced for Invisible Familiars' Ace Hotel residency) and Cantina on 12/7, Psychic Twin and Jen Goma (ASDIG, TPOBPAH, People Get Ready) on 12/10; and Cuddle Magic, Booker Stardrum...