Concert Review: Angel Olsen Sings For Those With “Attitude” At Town Hall NYC

Angel Olsen has “attitude problems”; her declaration, not mine. As she smiled and marveled at “the sitting crowd”, her gold, jumpsuit reflected how she felt;…

Concert Review: The Weather Station Measure The Temperature of Humanity

The Weather Station, led by Tamara Lindeman, might as well be a group dedicated to taking social temperature of human congregations. Lindeman’s voice echoes the…

Concert Review: Alice Merton Is Challenging “No’s” At Baby’s All Right

There she was touring the U.S. with only one single released, and her Baby’s All Right show was PACKED. Merton opened up about the thousands…

Concert Review: NVDES Turns Mercury Lounge Into A Discotheque

NVDES turned Mercury Lounge into a discotheque of sorts; where lead singer, Josh Ocean, became more intrigued with people watching each other than him. For…

Concert Review: Hoodie Allen Turns Playstation Theater Into A Cake Party

With Post Malone’s recent remark that Hip Hop is, in essence, not where you go for depth, I have to say I completely 100% disagree.…

Concert Review: Snoh Aalegra Goes All Whitney Houston At MHOW

It is no secret that I love Snoh Aalegra’s music. Her ability to capture the heartbreak of a good woman that gives all of herself…

Concert Review: Sheppard Guide Through The Fields of Life At Bowery Ballroom

It is official! Not only does Australia hold one of my fave soap operas, Home And Away, but also some of the most exuberant bands.…

Concert Review: Romes Builds A Tower of Sound At Bowery Ballroom

I saw Romes at Bowery Ballroom a few months ago. Back then, I marveled at their star quality, and patiently awaited their debut. As I…

Concert Review: Bishop Briggs Is Like Champagne At Terminal 5

It is always heartwarming to see a star you have followed rise, but with Bishop Briggs it was inevitable. Absolutely NO ONE sounds like her.…

Concert Review: Hockey Dad Smash Their Songs Like Pucks At Bowery

Hockey Dad: the titular image of a man WAY too invested in his son’s sports game, and turning beet-red as he treats his every move…

Concert Review: Halfnoise Shows A Good Crowd Equals A Great Show

If Wes Anderson and Stan Lee created a music artist, I am CONVINCED it would be Halfnoise. There is something incredibly Life Aquatic/ Moonrise Kingdom…

Concert Review: Mikey Mike Is One of The Most Exciting Acts At Highline

I do not know what I was expecting with Mikey Mike, but it was not what I got at his Highline Ballroom show. He feels…

Concert Review: Stars Leaves Me Seeing Sky At Rough Trade NYC

When it comes to rising fascism, Stars has a pretty solid, counter plan: make a band. The only way to crush the blandness of hate…

Concert Review: Robyn Hitchcock Sings Like Fine Wine At City Winery

There are moments when an artist meets a location, perfectly. It is as if the space was made to represent and elevate their sound. City…

Concert Review: Angus And Julia Stone Are Music Yoga At Warsaw

When Angus and Julia Stone played Warsaw NYC, I could have snuggled into my feelings like they were a stack of warm blankets on a…