Hunter Valentine at Bowery Electric
by Sky Disco Inspired by the rock fury of Hunter Valentine at Bowery Electric on Friday night, I resorted to researching historic female warriors for comparisons. As it turns out, women […]
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Torn Shorts @ XPO 929
by Freya Wilcox While the rattle of the JMZ tears a hole in the conversations of lingering deli-goers and derelicts, a growing handful of Bushwick DIY bars are breaking the
Bartók in New York
When I visited Budapest earlier this month, the last stop I made on my way back to Vienna was Béla Bartók's residence, high up in the Buda hills. The house,
James Morrison at Dominion
by Melissa Caruso UK singer-songwriter, James Morrison, the kid who grew up on his parents' record collection of soul, funk and country, surprised New Yorkers with an exclusive free showcase
A New Director For the Phil
by FoM (Photo: Bloomberg) Talk about a recess appointment: while I was out of the country last week, the NY Phil went ahead and announced their new choice to replace Zarin
Consider the Source at Sullivan Hall Tonight
by Brian Weidy Tonight, Consider the Source brings their unique "Sci-Fi Middle Eastern Funk" to Sullivan Hall. This should be a special show for a number of reasons, starting out with
Christmas Rock Show
By FoM Fun show by my friend's band Id Life Crisis at Arlene's tonight: smart and sassy pop, courtesy of a Rivers Cuomo lookalike, hot Pacific Islanders in Santa hats
!!! (Chk Chk Chk) at 285 Kent Ave
by Sky Disco The !!! (Chk Chk Chk) Showpaper benefit at 285 Kent Ave Sunday night was an adrenaline-pumping time. Upon entry, I witnessed several audience hopefuls get turned away by security
New Madrid at Bowery Electric
by Sky Disco The Brooklyn-based Latin rock trio New Madrid, who played Bowery Electric on Thursday night, have a way of really drawing the audience in and injecting them with their explosive sensitivity