Summer Thunder

Union Pool Summer Thunder 2019 lineup: Sun Ra Arkestra, Magik Markers, L'rain, more

Summer Thunder moves to Sundays this year but otherwise remains the same free good time in Union Pool’s outdoor courtyard. More shows: Yo La Tengo’s cover band alter ego Condo Fucks, Sam Evian, Wreckless Eric, Ela Minus, and more.

Ryley Walker collabed w/ Running on new tape (listen); free Summer Thunder show w/ A. Savage this weekend

Ryley Walker and NYC band Running just released a collaborative cassette via Dull Tools. Across its two sides are longform tracks that encompass atmospheric soundscapes, noise and motoroik drone rock…

Antibalas played Prospect Park w/ Combo Chimbita, who were added to Summer Thunder

Check out pictures of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival show, which was opened by Nickodemus, who plays Brooklyn again tonight (7/13).

Union Pool adds more free "Summer Thunder" shows: A. Savage (Parquet Courts), Girl Ray, more

Union Pool’s Summer Thunder series brings free shows every Saturday.

Union Pool announces 2018 "Summer Thunder" lineup: Wand, Sun Ra Arkestra, Deradoorian, Songhoy Blues, more

One of the welcome warm weather constants in this ever-changing world in which we live in (here in NYC) is Union Pool’s Summer Thunder series, which offers free shows and good vibes every Saturday from June – August.

Sad13 on new benefit comp w/ Hand Habits, Sammus & more, playing shows

‘Evergreen: A Benefit Compilation for Hour Children’ also includes Fraternal Twin (covering Songs: Ohia), Free Cake For Every Creature (covering Daniel Johnston), La Neve (Joey DeFrancesco of Downtown Boys), Jock Club (Andrew Flores of Destruction Unit), and more; and there’s a release show at Silent Barn.

PILL releasing 'Aggressive Advertising' EP (stream it), playing shows

The band’s sharp, angular sound and prominent sax, immediately brings to mind no wave and post-punk, and the band carry on that tradition in fine, aggressive form.

Julie Byrne played a church with Your Friend (pics), added to Summer Thunder

Folk singer Julie Byrne released her gorgeous new album Not Even Happiness earlier this year, and she’s been playing a lot of shows in support of it. She just wrapped up a run with Kurt Vile, including a benefit show on Long Island (pics), and the day after that…

Japanese Breakfast shares "Boyish," added to Summer Thunder

After her tour with (Sandy) Alex G and Cende, Japanese Breakfast will celebrate her Dead Oceans debut at Union Pool’s free, daytime Summer Thunder series…
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