John Butler Trio Coming to NYC this Summer | A Must See Show
John Butler Trio will begin the North American leg of their 2014 tour on June 5th in Boulder, Colorado. On June 17th, JBT will be arriving in New York City to play the Central Park Summerstage with special guest Allen Stone. Once we heard about this show, we knew it was one you wouldn’t want …
New Band To Watch: Jungle, Music’s Latest Mystery
If you read last week’s post about the 13 coolest must-see NYC concerts in the first half of March, 2014, you may have noticed a name that sounded unfamiliar: Jungle. This eerie, yet groovy London-local band has upheld quite the mysterious identity despite their growing and fervent fanbase, made possible by the production of two share-friendly and …
Miley Cyrus Kissing Girls and Flaming Lips
“I hope I could inspire you guys as much as The Flaming Lips have inspired me and encouraged me to always be myself and to make music because I love it.” That’s a quote from Miley to her fans at at Los Angeles’ Staples Center on the third American stop of her new tour on …
Our Best of Bonnaroo Playlist
Alright alright alright so you probably know by now that the Bonnaroo lineup will be releasing tonight. We’ve been talking it up for a while now, and while we hope it lives up to our expectations, Kanye could probably throw feces at us and ruin the whole festival like last time and we’d still jabber …
The 5 Best Bonnaroo Moments Of All Time
Tomorrow, Bonnaroo is scheduled to announce its 2014 lineup. Needless to say, we’re screaming. In honor of this most glorious of occasions, we thought we’d reminisce on fond memories of Bonnaroos past. Here’s a rundown of our top 5 favorite Bonnaroo moments of all time. 1. 2010: Jay-Z Earns Hip-Hop Its Place In the …
The Day The Music Changed: A Beatles Tribute
50 years ago today, The Beatles touched down in JFK and changed the music world forever. And 50 years this Sunday, The Beatles made their first U.S. performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. To celebrate the anniversary, all week long CBS ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ has been inviting other musicians to perform their …
WFAN’s “Big Hello to Brooklyn” | Red Hot Chili Peppers to Headline at Barclays
It was announced yesterday on CBS Radio’s all sports station WFAN that the Red Hot Chili Peppers will be headlining WFAN’s “Big Hello To Brooklyn” at Barclays Center on February 1, 2014. The announcement was made by acclaimed drummer of the Chili Peppers, Chad Smith. The show is taking place the night before Super Bowl …
What to Wear to a Concert - Rock, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Country
There are three things that go through my mind the night of a concert: How early should I get to the venue, how am I going to get there, and what am I going to wear. Though a lot of people find it silly to “dress up” for a concert, concerts are still special occasions! …
Arcade Fire as “The Reflektors” | Surprise Show in Brooklyn
A review of Arcade Fire’s concert in Bushwick—a night of costumes, Congos, and cutting the lights This past weekend, the Grammy award-winning indie rock band Arcade Fire played two intimate shows in Brooklyn under another name, “The Reflektors”. The shows took place at 299 Meserole St. in Bushwick, Brooklyn. This location has hardly been used …
Vampire Weekend at Barclays Center, A Hometown Show
This past Friday at Barclays Center, Vampire Weekend was set to headline the stage, following opening acts Sky Ferreira and Solange. It was nearing 10PM when the lights went down and blaring trumpets filled the arena. The stage was adorned with Corinthian half columns suspended from the ceiling with a white sheet backdrop (which would …
John Mayer’s “Paradise Valley” | The Tour of Redemption
John Mayer’s latest album, Paradise Valley (2013), mixes elements of soft rock, country, and folk music. On the album, Mayer collaborates with singer-girlfriend Katy Perry, and R&B artist Frank Ocean. The album, according to Mayer, marks a new chapter in his life. But what makes the album worth listening to—and seeing live—is the transformation of …
Pearl Jam North American 2013 Tour Dates - Pearl Jam Tickets and Prices
Pearl Jam kicks off it’s North American Tour with it’s first scheduled show in Pittsburgh on October 11th. The tour hits major North East stops including two Pearl Jam shows at the Barclays Center and two at the Wells Fargo Center to start. Pearl Jam horseshoes from the northeast to the southeast after that with …
Goodbye, Jeff Hanneman
Jeff Hanneman, guitarist for the legendary Slayer, passed away yesterday in California at age 49. The heavy metal world is mourning the loss to liver failure of Hanneman, known for his screeching, wailing, atonal guitar sounds, aggressively controversial lyrics, and devil-may-care attitude. Once a pillar of stability for Slayer, performing with the band consistantly for …
#MusicMonday 4/22 - Dropkick Murphys
Today marks the second release of our #MusicMonday artist bio and playlist release, and this week we’re featuring the Dropkick Murphys. This week’s playlist reflects and complements Dropkick Murphy’s sound, featuring bands like The Pogues, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Everclear, and more. And remember — You tell us what you want us to write, who you …