Seems like the year is in full throttle now, even with the handbrake turn that is a leap year, and here we are in March already. This weekend sees multiple bands with new records, anniversaries and one of my favourite artists of the last few years. If there isn’t something to love here then we […]
Top 5 Shows of the Weekend
5) Washer, Patio, Doubting Thomas Cruise Control and Spit at Palisades If you’re in the hunt for some good ol’ fashioned indie rock, then Palisades has the show for you this weekend. Washer don’t really sound anything like Slint, but in my mind, they take their name from the hushed Spiderland track of the same […]
Exploding In Sound's "Thank You For Being A Friend" extended weekend
Brooklyn-based record label Exploding In Sound offer a veritable oasis of talent on their roster, and they want to say “thank you for being a friend” in the form of a series of shows in New York and Boston this week. Details are below the jump along with ticket links.
Over the Counter : This Week in New and Interesting Music
“Over the Counter” is a column by our music editor focusing on new and interesting music that isn’t featured prominently on the blog-o-sphere. This edition examines new releases from Freak Heat Waves, Big Dick, Limbs Bin and Two Million Tons of Shit and recommends Washer’s show at The Grand Victory.
Our can't miss artists at CMJ 2014
It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve been to the dance – CMJ Music Marathon is always a wild week of musical excess. This year’s fest (the 34th installment!) which begins next Tuesday, October 21, will be no different, with over 1,300 artists playing sets in 80 of the city’s venues. I know what you’re […]