Only Son

Thursday’s NYC-area shows include The Menzingers, Robert Glasper, Colin Stetson, Artificial Brian, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, and more.

Plus: listen to Ben Gibbard, Anderson Cooper, Jack Black and more talk about Elliott's influence.

Regina's bass drum at LPR in May (more by Eric Townsend) Regina Spektor released her new album, What We Saw from the Cheap Seats, earlier this year and is continuing to tour in support of it...

At this point, you know the deal and the general cast of characters, but this year Dylan Fest, a tribute to the music of Bob Dylan, will go down over two nights at Irving Plaza in NYC:Featuring: The Cabin Down Below Band And Starring: Adam Green, Fabrizio Moretti of The Strokes, Nicole Atkins, Ryan Miller of Guster, Cory Chisel, Boz Scaggs, Jason Sudeikis, Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, Christopher Chu of POP ETC, Petter Ericson Stakee of Alberta Cross, Tyson Ritter of All American Rejects, Jody Porter of Fountains of Wayne, Danny Clinch and the Tangiers Blues Band, Sammy James, Jr...

Regina Spektor's upcoming LP, What We Saw From the Cheap Seats, has been given a release date (May 29) and album artwork (pictured above)...

Norah Jones at LPR w/ Doveman in 2011 (more by Vincent Cornelli) Stones Fest 2012, a tribute to the Rolling Stones similar to Petty Fest and Dylan Fest, is going down on February 22 at Webster Hall...

Manhattan Inn Piano Bar & Restaurant (632 Manhattan Ave at Bedford Ave in Brooklyn) continues presenting free music all summmer. Upcoming shows include James Chance, Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, Aaron Pfenning, The Shivers, Only Son, Miguel Mendez & more...

DOWNLOAD: Only Son - Magic (MP3) Ex-Moldy Peaches member Jack Dishel aka Only Son released Searchlight on January 18th. The new album features contributions from members of The Strokes, Robbers On High Street and Of Montreal, and includes a duet with his friend and past tour-mate Regina Spektor called "Call Them Brothers...

DOWNLOAD: Family Trees - Dream Talkin (MP3) Kimya Dawson will be in Brooklyn August 17th for an intimate show at The Pyramids (32D South 1st St), a space also known as South 1st Studios and formerly known as Glasshouse...

Like Dan Deacon, a band called the Bundles are playing the Cake Shop anniversary celebrations this month. Their show is on Wednesday, May 12th...