Category Archives: Music
Andrew Bird: Alien or Not?
Before I even ask the question again, the answer is: alien. My New Years’ Resolution last year was to stop reading commentary on websites, most notably refraining from delving into the murderously offensive and obtuse comments on Youtube. But if … Continue reading
Local Natives at The Beach on Governor’s Island
Like a father to a son, I feel like I have tacitly watched Local Natives grow into themselves. Every so often, you find a band that you wish you were in. You wish you were friends with the guys, writing … Continue reading
Delta Spirit at Music Hall of Williamsburg
It’s amazing what working full time will do to your midweek affairs. New York may be the city that never sleeps, but that rule doesn’t apply to everyone. Regardless, Southern California rockers, the Delta Spirit, took every advantage of the … Continue reading
Dosh w/ White Hinterland at Union Hall
Martin Dosh at Union Hall in April. Park Slope welcomes the electronic master to one of its best bars. Continue reading
The Grates at Brooklyn Bowl
I have always wanted to have a friend in a band. Naturally, I am always envious of VIPers with passes, smuggily having drinks with the band after the show. So when I met Alana Skyring, the drummer for The Grates, … Continue reading
Ruby Suns and Toro y Moi at Brooklyn Bowl
It was another frigid night in New York City. The chill of the East River winds blew down the streets of Williamsburg like a repo man on a mission. Turning the corner onto Wythe, you could see the line in … Continue reading
Miike Snow at Webster Hall w/Delorean
It may not come easy, but no one in the band Miike Snow, is actually named Miike Snow. The members are Andrew Wyatt, Christian Karlsson, and Pontus Winnberg, who formed the band in 2007. With the success of their self-titled … Continue reading
Man Man at NYU (w/Born Ruffians)
The month of March is always accompanied with madness. The NCAA Tournament rouses the spirits of the nation, evoking crowds of painted faces, and mustachio’d fans. But this year, it’s not just the tournament that is bringing forth the face … Continue reading
Akron/Family and Warpaint – Music Hall of Williamsburg
As the final stop of their recent tour, Akron/Family doted their good ol’ indie sound on the hip denizens of Brooklyn. The sold out show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg was everything one could dream of with the grouping … Continue reading
