Notable Releases of the Week (4/9)
This week's Notable Releases include Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble's bold, lively protest album, Spirit of the Beehive's anti-genre album, Brockhampton's psychedelic step forward, and more...
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Damon Locks & Black Monument Ensemble announce new album ‘NOW,’ share new song
Damon Locks and Black Monument Ensemble (Angel Bat Dawid, Ben LaMar Gay, Dana Hall, and Arif Smith) have announced a followup to their excellent 2019 debut album, and shared a sprawling new song...
Indie Basement (1/29): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more
This week in Indie Basement: reviews of new albums The Besnard Lakes, The Notwist and Goat Girl, plus a vinyl reissue of Lilys' A Brief History of Amazing Letdowns, and more.
The Notwist announce first LP in 7 years, share “Where You Find Me”
‘Vertigo Days‘ will be out in January and features contributes from Juana Molina, Tenniscoats, Angel Bat Dawid, and more.
The Notwist prep new album, share Ben LaMar Gay collab, “Oh Sweet Fire”
The Notwist returned in August with the Ship EP, their first new music in six years. They're already back with more, having just dropped this new collaboration with jazz innovator Ben LaMar Gay...
Angel Bat Dawid releases new two-song single (listen)
The genre-defying, experimental Chicago jazz musician follows last year's 'The Oracle' with two excellent new songs.
John Maus, Boy Harsher, Katie Gately & more played Outline: Winter @ Knockdown Center (pic…
The inaugural edition of Knockdown Center's seasonal Outline series happened on Saturday, bringing together synth-heavy lineup of disparate acts under one big roof...
John Maus & more @ Knockdown Center on BrooklynVegan presale (password here)
The inaugural show in Knockdown Center's "Outline" series includes Maus, Ben LaMar Gay, DEBBY FRIDAY, Patience (Veronica Falls' Roxanne Clifford) and more. Get tickets early with our presale.
John Maus, Ben LaMar Gay, Patience & more playing “Outline” series @ Knockdown Center (BV …
"Outline" is a new event series happening seasonally at Knockdown Center, combining live music, art installations and performance art. The debut event also features DEBBY FRIDAY, Don Slepian, Katie Gately and more.
Winter Jazzfest updates (Chris Dave, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Messthetics, more)
The schedules for the 2019 Winter Jazzfest marathons are out, along with some lineup additions. The marathons also include James Poyser + Bilal, Makaya McCraven, Meshell Ndegeocello, Ezra Collective, Mary Halvorson, Nellie McKay, Kassa Overall, Nubya Garcia, and more.