Zoinks, yo. Jason Molina and Daniel Bejar descend upon NYC. It seems there are still tickets available for $14. Both have recently released excellent albums. Good mellow rock for a lazy Tuesday. This is going to be a good show.
The Magic Numbers with The Elected at Webster Hall
This is a half recommendation. I’m sure […]

Ah Americana. And pissed off at that. Their pieces are typically upbeat and fueled by a generally irate tone. Truth be told, singer/songwriter Alex McMurray has a bone to pick with pretty much everything. They often make fans cry and have been known to incite brawls in the crowd (which they’re not above joining). What’s […]

Named for an youth group who unsuccessfully challenged the Nazi regime. Tonight they’ll be bringing from London their very danceable electronic art rock to NYC. They’re slated to release their debut album Kick in April. You can hear them on Myspace.
stellastarr* at the Bowery Ballroom
They play mellowed indie rock with clear ties to the […]

This Portland band arrives in NYC riding on the success of last year’s With a Cape and a Cane. I like these guys quite a bit. They’re Zeppelin-esque in many ways. Show starts at 11PM with a $10 cover.
Animal Collective at Bowery Ballroom
This would be the top recommendation, but, of course, it’s sold out. […]

Nine Times That Same Song was one of the best albums of 2005. So good, in fact, this show is completely sold out. Of course I had to taunt you anyway.
Kristin Diable at the Living Room
If you’re looking for a reason to go to this, see our interview below. Tonight she’ll be supported by Brandon […]

This will be on my “Things to do: NYC” Friday edition, but I wanted to give you all a heads-up today. I suspect tickets will sellout, so I suggest you head to Ticketweb and purchase your passes for $15 now. The show will be hosted by Charles Bissell of The Wrens and will feature comedian […]

Motion City Soundtrack at Irving Plaza
This is a soldout show, but I just wanted to let you all know that it’s happening. If you have tickets, enjoy! If not, read below.

Decoder Ring at Mercury Lounge
Bella Union recording artist from Down Under. They play mellow experimental electronic rock. Decoder Ring puts on a unique live […]

Gym Class Heroes at S.O.B.’s
I hope you’re up for some hiphop tonight, because these guys are awesome. This quartet from upstate have defined themselves with actual music rather than the traditional looped samples that pervades hiphop. They perform with instruments and supporting musicians. A lot of their music is tongue-and-cheek. “Taxi Driver,” for instance, […]

The Go! Team at Bowery Ballroom
I was reading “Howl” for the millionth time the other night, using a different book. When Ginsberg writes, “at the muddy bottom of the riverr of Bowery,” there was a footnote on “Bowery.” The note said, “A typical hangout for drug addicts and delinquents. Unreleated sure, but it made me […]

Silver Jews with Beans at Webster Hall
We reported last week that the Silver Jews had begun their first ever tour. Well, here is your chance to experience it first hand. Tonight and tomorrow night, they’ll be playing the Webster Hall for an undoubtedly full house. Go experience a bit of history in progress.

Elysian Fields at […]