Good news, New York is now a blue state (Republicans have held the state senate almost without a break for fifty years). Also good news, it’s the weekend. Bonus good news, the following shows:
Top 5 shows of the weekend
Still processing the news that Chris Cornell died today, Soundgarden have always been a huge favourite. I’ll be in Lisbon this weekend on a much needed break but I’m still trying not to be disappointed at missing some of these. Anyway, I’ll console myself with seafood and wine and you enjoy yourselves with bass, guitars, […]
Ty Segall tickets are on sale now for his upcoming show at Warsaw
The annoyingly prolific Ty Segall — slow down Ty, we can’t keep up — has another LP coming out in January with Emmett Kelly, Mikal Cronin, Charles Moothart and more. He’ll be playing a show at Warsaw on May 7.
Top 5 shows of the weekend
It’s going to be a hot one this weekend. Drink responsibly, use sunscreen and maybe, just maybe, some good shows will be able to make us forget we’re melting, just for a few brief moments. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor options for you below.
Top 5 shows of the weekend
As the great moral philosopher Blain said, “I ain’t got time to bleed”, and so we’re skipping pleasantries today to get right down to it, you have a weekend to enjoy, so here are my recommendations.
Top 5 shows of the weekend
Looks like we’re in for a rainy weekend in parts, but that’s ok as you can spend plenty of time indoors at various concerts. If we don’t have anything blue (skies) then at least I can recommend something old, something new, and something borrowed, in this week’s column.
Listen: Ty Segall's 'Manipulator'
It’s annoying that Drag City isn’t on Spotify. Thankfully NPR is streaming Ty Segall’s latest, which is getting great reviews. We love it too: Manipulator also recalls the way some of the best ’90s bands captured that era while making their own timeless records for the canon. Segall’s upper register makes his voice a dead […]
Is Ty Segall Mellowing Out?
This teaser from his new record seems to suggest he could be. Sleeper is out August 20 on Drag City:
Ty Segall: "Thank God For Sinners"
Check him out next month with Mac Demarco! Fri. Feb. 1 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall Or with K-Holes and Ex-Cult Sat. Feb. 2 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
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