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Big Thief expand tour, playing 4 NYC shows (one is tonight with Yuck)
They also open for Lucius in Central Park in September and play two smaller headlining shows.
Halifax, NS' Nap Eyes released 'Whine of the Mystic' (stream it), playing 3 NYC shows this week (1 free w/ Porches)
Nap Eyes hail from Halifax, Nova Scotia and make frayed, somewhat shambolic indie rock that, at times, recalls bands like The Clean, The Modern Lovers or even ’90s-era Halifax bands like The Inbreds or Jale…
What's going on Wednesday? (Joell Ortiz, Garrett Klahn, Ttotals, Hoferlanz, Infinity Girl, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, more)
You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight’s shows, but here are some highlights…
Joell Ortiz & Illmind @ The Wick
Joell Ortiz and Illmind teamed up for the very good collaborative album Human this year, and they’ve been supporting it with a number of local sh…
Chastity Belt played BV-presented show at Rough Trade, expand tour, playing Baby's in June (updated dates)
After opening for Courtney Barnett’s three sold-out shows at Bowery Ballroom, Seattle’s Chastity Belt stuck around NYC to play a late show at Rough Trade on Friday night (5/22) with Nail Polish and Mega Bog, which was presented by BrooklynVegan and also sold out…
Battle Ave -- song streams & upcoming shows (2 in NYC)
Upstate NY’s Battle Ave put out their debut record back in 2011, and they’re just now getting around to giving it a followup. It’s called Year of Nod, will be out May 5 via Seagreen (pre-order), and features contributions from Frankie Cosmos, Nick Corbo of Crying and LVL UP,…
Turn to Crime announce new album (stream a track); NYC shows are this week
Detroit’s Turn to Crime will release their new album, Actions, on April 28 via frontman Derek Stanton’s own Mugg & Bopp Records. The album ranges from claustrophobic post-punk to more sprightly pop (the title track) but all filtered through Stanton’s unique point of view…
What's going on Friday? (Jack White, Hamilton Leithauser, Torres, Beverly, Tombs, John + Jehn, Voice Coils & more)
You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight’s shows, but here are some highlights…
Jack White, Run The Jewels @ Madison Square Garden
Former White Stripe, blues lover, and guitar-rock devotee Jack White returns to MSG (where The White Stripes played in 2007) for his first headlining show here as a solo artist…
