Shows of 2022

For the first time since 2019, I was finally able to experience a full year of live music and I did my best to make the most of it. I saw over 60 live shows this year, all in person, and some of them ranked among the all-time best. One in particular was life-changing to say the least.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "SB-10"

Unknown Mortal Orchestra are closing out the year with another installment of their annual ambient drones.

The Reds, Pinks and Purples - Dust in the Path of Love

Glenn Donaldson is closing out 2022 with yet another release, a new five-track EP exclusively on Bandcamp.

Yo La Tengo played The Bowery Ballroom (Hanukkah Night 3)

Per tradition, Yo La Tengo's 8 Nights of Hanukkah celebration at The Bowery Ballroom is a spectacular event that consistently lives up to its reputation.

Modest Mouse played The Lonesome Crowded West at Terminal 5 (Night 2)

In honor of the record's twenty-fifth anniversary, Modest Mouse played The Lonesome Crowded West in-full at Terminal 5.

Wet Leg played Elsewhere

Buzz-band of the year, Wet Leg, are wrapping up 2022 with four sold-out shows across New York City and night two brought them to Brooklyn's Elsewhere.

Albums of 2022

Presenting: The Best Albums of 2022 featuring Sharon Van Etten, Sudan Archives, Chat Pile, billy woods, Alvvays, Moor Mother, Kokoroko, The Smile, and more!

Songs of 2022

Presenting: The Best Songs of 2022 featuring Angel Olsen, SZA, Pusha T, Black Midi, Jessie Ware, Mitski, Steve Lacey, Björk, and more!

Lightning Bolt played The Brooklyn Monarch

The lords of noise, Lightning Bolt, decimated The Brooklyn Monarch with deafening power and brutal force.

LCD Soundsystem played Brooklyn Steel (Night 12)

For the second year in a row, LCD Soundsystem have descended upon Brooklyn Steel for their  (seemingly) annual end of year residency.

Caroline Polachek - "Welcome to My Island"

After a slew of singles over the past two years, Caroline Polachek has announced her new album and shared another tantalizing track, "Welcome to My Island."

Dinosaur Jr. and Guided By Voices played Terminal 5

'90s indie rock all-stars Dinosaur Jr. and Guided By Voices brought their fabulous hits to Terminal 5 for a night of loud nostalgia and an incredible double bill.

Cassandra Jenkins & Suhail Yusuf Khan - Chale Jaana

For a surprise Bandcamp Friday release, Cassandra Jenkins has shared a new collaborative EP with Suhail Yusuf Khan that reimagines tracks from last year's incredible An Overview on Phenomenal Nature.

The Men - "God Bless the USA"

The Men will release a new album called New York City in February 2023 and today they've shared the second single, "God Bless the USA."

ESG and Sister Nancy played Elsewhere Hall

The epic double billing of ESG and Sister Nancy brought immaculate and hard hitting vibes to Elsewhere Space for a grooving Friday night.

The Smile played Kings Theatre

One of the year's most exciting new bands, The Smile, cruised into Brooklyn's Kings Theatre for their first of three NYC shows and transcended all expectations.

Alvvays played The Bowery Ballroom

A night after playing the majestic Kings Theatre, Alvvays packed The Bowery Ballroom for a splendid, intimate performance that was pure spectacle.

Black Belt Eagle Scout - "My Blood Runs Through This Land"

Katherine Paul, who performs as Black Belt Eagle Scout, has announced her new record and shared the track "My Blood Runs Through This Land."

Chat Pile - "Tenkiller" / "Lake Time (Mr Rodan)"

Following their excellent debut from earlier this year, noise-rockers Chat Pile have announced a soundtrack to the upcoming film Tenkiller which is out this Friday.

Romy - "Stronger"

Romy Madley-Croft, of the xx, has teamed up with Fred again.. for her new single.

Plains and MJ Lenderman played Webster Hall

The fantastic double-billing of Plains, the duo of Waxahatchee and Jess Williamson, and MJ Lenderman made for an electric Friday night at Webster Hall.

Laser the Boy - "Don't You Know Who I Am"

After spending years as one-half of the nerd-folk duo The Doubleclicks, Laser the Boy has released his first solo song, "Don't You Know Who I Am."

Fever Ray - "Carbon Dioxide"

After releasing a new song last month, Fever Ray has officially announced a new album due in 2023 and shared another track, "Carbon Dioxide."

Fleet Foxes - "A Sky Like I've Never Seen"

Fleet Foxes return with a one-off single from an upcoming Amazon Prime documentary, Wildcat.

Babyfather - "1471" (ft Tirzah)

Over the weekend, Dean Blunt surprise-released a new track under his Babyfather moniker and it features Tirzah on guest vocals.

Orville Peck played The Greek Theatre (LA)

Orville Peck's 4th Annual Rodeo was a swinging hometown affair for the LA cowboy.

Yo La Tengo - "Fallout"

Indie rock icons Yo La Tengo have announced their sixteenth studio album and shared the lead single.

White Reaper - "Pages"

Heavy garage rockers White Reaper have announced a new album for 2023 and shared a new song.

The Comet is Coming played Bowery Ballroom (Night 2)

The Comet is Coming crashed into Bowery Ballroom on the final night of their North American tour and delivered a transcendent set of cosmic bangers and celestial moments of interstellar bliss.

Algernon Cadwallader played The Brooklyn Monarch

Philly's Algernon Cadwallader recently kicked off their first tour in ten years and brought their emo revival sound to Brooklyn for a night of epic nostalgia.

Kelela - "Happy Ending"

Kelela rediscovers her groove on the luscious new single, "Happy Ending."

Tom Skinner - "The Journey"

Tom Skinner has shared another track from his new album that's out next month.

Caroline Polachek - "Sunset"

Caroline Polachek returns with a new single that brings forth a change to her avant-pop sound.

Broken Social Scene played You Forgot It In People at Webster Hall (Night 1)

Twenty years to the day after releasing You Forgot It In People, Broken Social Scene played the album and a slew of other hits at Webster Hall.

Sasha and the Valentines played The Broadway

Sasha and the Valentines pulled into Brooklyn on night two of their latest tour.

Westerman - "Idol; RE-run"

Westerman has returned with his first new single in two years.

Stereolab played Brooklyn Steel (Night 1)

Stereolab brought their North American tour to New York with a pair of shows at Brooklyn Steel.

Sault - "Angel"

The U.K. band/project/group/collective Sault have returned with a new EP called 10.

Fever Ray - "What They Call Us"

Fever Ray is back with their first new song in five years!

Turnstile, JPEGMAFIA, and Snail Mail played The Brooklyn Mirage

The incredible triple bill of Turnstile, JPEGMAFIA, and Snail Mail kicked off The Turnstile Love Connection Tour at The Brooklyn Mirage and brought the hardcore energy to life through pouring rain.

Pavement played Kings Theatre (Night 3)

Pavement have returned to New York City for the first time since 2010 and their second reunion tour highlights their greatness and their enduring legacy that is still influencing bands to this day.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Japanese Breakfast, and the Linda Lindas played Forest Hills Stadium

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have returned with their first new album in nine years and celebrated with a thrilling show at Forest Hills Stadium with help from Japanese Breakfast and the Linda Lindas.

LCD Soundsystem - "new body rhumba"

LCD Soundsystem have shared their first new song in five years and it's part of the soundtrack to Noah Baumbach's new film, White Noise.

Carly Rae Jepsen played Radio City Music Hall

Carly Rae Jepsen will release her new album next month, but is already out on tour for promotion.

Björk - Fossora

On Friday, Björk will release her tenth studio album, Fossora, and today she's shared the title track.

The War on Drugs - "Oceans of Darkness" / "Slow Ghost"

The War on Drugs have shared new songs with the deluxe edition of last year's awesome I Don't Live Here Anymore.

Jamie xx, Four Tet, and Floating Points played Forest Hills Stadium

Fall weather descended upon New York City for the first official day of the season and really cooled things off, but the unstoppable combo of Jamie xx, Four Tet, and Floating Points brought the heat to Queens for an electric Friday night rave.

Alvvays - "Belinda Says" / "Very Online Guy"

Alvvays have shared two more singles from their highly-anticipated new album.

Iceage and Earth played The Brooklyn Monarch

Iceage and Earth kicked off their joint tour on Wednesday brining with them epic riffs and unbridled force to The Brooklyn Monarch for a night of extreme, but pleasing tunes.

Wild Pink - "See You Better Now"

The third single from Wild Pink's new album ILYSM features the one and only J Mascis and pushes the band's sound even further towards total heartland rock bliss.