Celebrating the fortieth anniversary of their debut record, Inflammable Material, Belfast’s Stiff Little Fingers are touring the United States and playing the album in its entirety. Joining them on the road are San Francisco’s Avengers and the tour arrived in New York for a show at Warsaw in Brooklyn on …
Read More »Live Review: Mitski and Lucy Dacus at in New York, NY (09.07.19)
In early June, Mitski announced she would be taking a live performance hiatus and announced a final show in New York. After the first one on Saturday, September 7th quickly sold out, a second date was added for the following night. Mitski would be joined for both of these final …
Read More »Gallery: Bomba Estéreo and Delsonido at Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY (08.10.19)
On Saturday, August 10, 2019, the 41st season of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival came to an end at Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY. The final show of 2019 featured live performances by Bomba Estéreo (of Bogotá, Colombia) and Delsonido (of Brooklyn, NY). The free concert had perfect weather and …
Read More »Gallery: Bad Religion and The Explosion at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY (08.03.19)
Touring in support of their newest album, Age of Unreason, California’s Bad Religion performed two dates in the New York City area on Friday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 3rd. They were supported by Boston’s The Explosion for both shows. Since it was the 30th anniversary of their album, No Control, they …
Read More »Gallery: Nosaj Thing, Kimbra and Bells Atlas at Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY (08.02.19)
On Friday, August 2, 2019, the 41st season of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival continued with performances by Bells Atlas (of Oakland, CA), Kimbra (New Zealand/NYC), and Nosaj Thing (Los Angeles, CA) who did a DJ set. Bells Atlas: Kimbra: Nosaj Thing:
Read More »Gallery: Jidenna, Anik Khan and DJ MOMA at Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY (07.26.19)
On Friday, July 26, 2019, the 41st season of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival continued at Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY. The evening’s lineup featured free performances by acts with ties to New York City: DJ MOMA, Anik Khan, and a headlining set by Jidenna, who entered the stage by …
Read More »Gallery: Broken Social Scene and Nilüfer Yanya at Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY (07.26.19)
On Thursday, July 25, 2019, the 41st season of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival continued at Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY. The evening’s lineup featured free performances by Canada’s Broken Social Scene and London’s Nilüfer Yanya. Yanya kicked the show off at 7:35PM after headlining Music Hall of Williamsburg on …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Robyn at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY (07.19.19)
Returning to the New York City area for the second time in 2019, Robyn headlined Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Opening the show with a 7PM set were legendary New York band, ESG, who are celebrating their 41st anniversary this year. The South Bronx band which stands for Emerald Sapphire …
Read More »Gallery: Belle and Sebastian and Barrie at Brooklyn Steel (07.10.19)
On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, Scotland’s Belle and Sebastian headlined an intimate Brooklyn Steel (especially compared to their previous show in New York City a year ago at Forest Hills Stadium) with support from local band Barrie.
Read More »Gallery: Los Campesinos! and Nervous Dater at Brooklyn Bowl (07.09.19)
Cardiff, Wales’ Los Campesinos! are finishing up their four date “Save America!” US summer tour and headlined a sold out show at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Tuesday, July 9th. They were joined by local act, Nervous Dater, who were added to the bill via a suggestion on Twitter. …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Mick Jenkins, Leikeli47, Leven Kali, and Joy Postell at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at Prospect Park Bandshell (07.05.19)
On Friday, July 5, 2019, the 41st season of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival continued at Prospect Park Bandshell in Brooklyn, NY. The evening’s lineup featured free performances by Baltimore’s Joy Postell, Santa Monica, California’s Leven Kali, Brooklyn’s Leikeli47, and a headlining set by Chicago’s Mick Jenkins. R&B singer Joy Postell …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Liz Phair, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, and Caroline Rose at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at Prospect Park Bandshell (06.29.19)
On Saturday, June 29, 2019, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival continued with a free concert featuring performances by Liz Phair, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, and Caroline Rose. Thunderstorms were predicted to occur in the New York City area but luckily, it rained lightly for a brief period of time and …
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