SZA - "Drive"

The deluxe edition of SZA's excellent album SOS has officially arrived and with it comes fifteen new tracks.

Albums of 2024

Presenting my favorite / the best albums of 2024, featuring: The Cure, Ka, Dummy, Nala Sinephro, Fabiana Palladino, Bill Orcutt, Beyoncé, The Jesus Lizard, Blood Incantation, Amaro Freitas, Mannequin Pussy, Cindy Lee, and more!

Songs of 2024

Presenting the best / my favorite songs of 2024 featuring: Doechii, Shellac, Jamie xx, Kim Deal, Ducks Ltd., Yaya Bey, and of course Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX.

Lightning Bolt played 1896 Studios

Lightning Bolt, the monumental noise band from Providence, Rhode Island were an unstoppable force at Brooklyn's 1896 Studios.

Julien Baker + TORRES - "Sugar in the Tank"

After making some appearances together over the year, the duo of Julien Baker and TORRES played their first ever show together this week at New York's Mercury Lounge and today they've shared their first joint single.

The Jesus Lizard played Brooklyn Steel

Earlier this year The Jesus Lizard released their first new album in over two decades and now they're on tour in support of the excellent record.

billy woods + Kenny Segal played Hiding Places at Warsaw

With an incredible onslaught of guests at the ready, billy woods and Kenny Segal headlined a Backwoodz Studioz homecoming affair.

Ride played Warsaw

After releasing a new album earlier in the year, Ride have made their way to North America to tour behind in support of the record.

Sky Ferreira - "Leash"

Sky Ferreira has shared her first new song since 2022 and it appears that her new album could actually be coming soon.

Jeff Parker and the ETA IVtet played Public Records (Early Show)

Jeff Parker and the ETA IVtet played their first ever NYC show to a sold-out crowd at Brooklyn's Public Records.

TV on the Radio played Webster Hall (Night 2)

The return of TV on the Radio has been deservedly met with open arms and their run on Webster Hall is sure to be one of the year's biggest highlights.

Wild Pink played Union Pool (Night 3)

Wild Pink wrapped up their latest tour with three sold-out shows at Brooklyn's Union Pool.

LCD Soundsystem played Knockdown Center (Night 1)

LCD Soundsystem season is officially underway in New York City as the band kicked-off their annual residency ahead of the holidays.

Al Green - "Everybody Hurts" [R.E.M. cover]

Soul legend Al Green has shared a cover of R.E.M.'s iconic tune "Everybody Hurts."

Robin Pecknold played Bowery Ballroom (Night 1)

On his first, and possibly last(?), solo tour, Fleet Foxes lead singer Robin Pecknold illuminated the Bowery Ballroom with a stunning performance of intimate magic and pure wonder.

Chat Pile played (le) Poisson Rouge

In support of their fantastic new album Cool World, Oklahoma City noise rockers Chat Pile came to New York City and decimated (le) Poisson Rouge.

Jack White - "You Got Me Searching"

Following his excellent new album No Name, Jack White has shared a new b-side that sounds just as explosive as anything from his latest record.

Yola played SOB's

Previewing her upcoming EP, Yola played an intimate, invite-only show at SOB's.

Sun June - "41 Dollars"

Indie folk group Sun June have shared a new single called "41 Dollars."

Squid - "Crispy Skin"

Squid have announced their third album, Coward, and shared the lead single, "Crispy Skin."

Leon Bridges played the Beacon Theatre (Night 3)

Leon Bridges capped-off his three night run at the Beacon Theatre with hits from across his catalogue and a focus on his new album, Leon.

Duran Duran played Madison Square Garden

'80s synth-pop legends Duran Duran sold-out Madison Square Garden for a Halloween show full of fun and surprises.

Cassandra Jenkins played Music Hall of Williamsburg

Earlier this year, Cassandra Jenkins released her excellent new album My Light, My Destroyer and on All Hallow's Eve she wrapped up her U.S. tour in support of the record with a hometown show at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg.

Mogwai - "Lion Rumpus"

Mogwai have shared a new single from their upcoming eleventh studio album, The Bad Fire.

MJ Lenderman played Music Hall of Williamsburg (Night 3)

MJ Lenderman wrapped up his weekend stint at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg with his third sold-out show in as many days at the venue.

André 3000 played Brooklyn Academy of Music (Night 2)

André 3000 continued his tour behind his debut solo album New Blue Sun at Brooklyn Academy of Music.

LCD Soundsystem - "X-Ray Eyes"

LCD Soundsystem have shared a new song, "X-Ray Eyes."

Air played Moon Safari at the Beacon Theatre (Night 2)

French pop duo Air played their 1998 classic debut album Moon Safari in-full to New York's Beacon Theatre for two sold-out shows of intergalactic wonder.

Joni Mitchell and the Joni Jam played the Hollywood Bowl (Night 2)

Joni Mitchell played concerts in Los Angeles, CA this weekend for the first time in nearly thirty years and it was an awe-inspiring return to the stage.

Remi Wolf played The Greek Theatre (LA)

In support of this year's albun Big Ideas, Remi Wolf played a hometown show at LA's Greek Theatre.

Ducks Ltd. - "Grim Symmetry"

Ducks Ltd. continue their hot streak with another brand new song.

Panda Bear - "Defense" (ft Cindy Lee)

Noah Lennox, aka Panda Bear, has announced his first solo album in five years and shared the lead single which features Cindy Lee on guitar.

KOKOROKO played Baby's All Right

On their second run of U.S. shows, KOKOROKO played an intimate show at Baby's All Right.

The Cure - "A Fragile Thing"

The Cure have shared the second single from their first new album in sixteen years.

Julien Baker played Brooklyn Steel

After having to cancel her Saturday night show midway through her set due to illness, Julien Baker played a make-up date at Brooklyn Steel and convinced her pal Lucy Dacus to join her for an opening set.

The Smile - "Bodies Laughing"

The Smile have shared one more single ahead of their new album, Cutouts.

All Things Go Festival - New York City

The inaugural edition of All Things Go in New York City was a rain-soaked affair that never really found its footing.

Idles played Forest Hills Stadium

Idles played their largest headlining New York City to date with support from the city's own The Walkmen.

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts played the Capitol Theatre (Night 2)

After Crazy Horse fell ill and had to cancel the remainder of their spring and summer tour, Neil Young has recruited a new backing band, The Chrome Hearts, and played two intimate shows at Port Chester's Capitol Theatre.

Astrid Sonne played Public Records

Earlier this year, Astrid Sonne released her excellent new album Great Doubt and now she's on tour supporting the release in North America.

Bon Iver - "S P E Y S I D E"

Bon Iver returns to his roots on the glorious new single "S P E Y S I D E."

Mogwai - "God Gets You Back"

Mogwai have returned with a new song, "God Gets You Back," their first new music in over two years.

Pan American & Kramer played (le) poisson rouge

Earlier this year, Pan American and Kramer teamed-up to release a collaborative record entitled Reverberations of Non-Stop Traffic on Redding Road. On Saturday night, the duo gave the piece its debut performance at New York's (le) poisson rouge.

The National + The War on Drugs played Forest Hills Stadium

The Zen Diagram Tour featuring The National, The War on Drugs, and an opening set from Lucius kicked-off this week and came to Forest Hills Stadium on a perfect late-summer evening.

Militarie Gun played Baby's All Right

Rising hardcore band Militarie Gun is currently on tour opening for Manchester Orchestra, but snuck away to play a free show at Brooklyn's Baby's All Right and brought the ruckus.

Weezer played "The Blue Album" at Madison Square Garden

 

Weezer's iconic self-titled debut record, forever affectionately known as "The Blue Album," turned thirty this year and the band are celebrating the occasion by playing it in-full. The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. have joined them for support.

Jane's Addiction and Love and Rockets played Pier 17

The classic line-up of Jane's Addiction is back on tour for the first time in fourteen years and they've teamed-up with Love and Rockets to serve as the opening act.

Jack White played White Eagle Hall

Over the summer, Jack White surprise dropped his new album, No Name, and now he's showing up in select cities with little notice to bring it to life.

Pearl Jam played Madison Square Garden (Night 2)

Long-standing grunge icons Pearl Jam played their second sold-out show at Madison Square Garden in support of this year's better than expected album Dark Matter.

Autre Ne Veut - "About to Lose"

Autre Ne Veut has announced his first album in nine years and shared a brand new song.