Michael Rother played Knockdown Center

As an original member of Kraftwerk, one half of the great Krautrock band Neu, and a member of Harmonia, Michael Rother was a pioneer of experimental music in the 1970s and brought his catalogue to Knockdown Center for a night of total wonder.

Tortoise - "Oganesson"

For the first time in nearly a decade, there's new music on the way from Tortoise.

People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith at Carnegie Hall

A murderer's row of special guests paid honor and tribute to the Godmother of punk and poetry, the one and only Patti Smith, at the world's greatest venue, Carnegie Hall.

Julien Baker & TORRES - "Dirt"

The collaborative album between Julien Baker and TORRES arrives next month and they've shared a fourth single, "Dirt," ahead of its release.

Model/Actriz - "Doves"

The New York post-punk group shared the second single from their upcoming album, Pirouette.

DARKSIDE played Brooklyn Steel (Night 2)

For the first time in eleven years, electro-psych group DARKSIDE played in New York City in support of this year's great new album Nothing and played two dazzling shows at Brooklyn Steel.

Yasuaki Shimizu played National Sawdust (Early Show)

For the first time in nearly four decades, Yasuaki Shimizu is touring the United States and stopped by Williamsburg's National Sawdust for three intimate sets.

caroline - "Total euphoria"

caroline have shared their first new, original tune since their debut full-length in 2022 and it's called "Total euphoria."

Lizzo played Irving Plaza

 

Lizzo's comeback is underway and she treated a small crowd in New York City to her big time rock and roll persona even in the most intimate of vibes.

Chappell Roan - "The Giver"

The new single from Chappell Roan has arrived!

billy woods - "Misery"

The greatest rapper on the planet has announced his new album and shared its first single, "Misery."

feeble little horse - "This is Real"

After releasing their breakthrough sophomore album in 2023, feeble little horse took a bit of a break, but have returned with the new single "This is Real."

James Brandon Lewis played Public Records

To celebrate his new record Apple Cores, James Brandon Lewis threw an album release party at Brooklyn's Public Records.

Panda Bear - "Praise"

Panda Bear's latest solo album has arrived and the opening number is one of his strongest in years.

Model/Actriz - "Cinderella"

Noisy post-punkers Model/Actriz have announced their sophomore album, Pirouette, and shared the lead single "Cinderella."

SPRNG VLVT played Purgatory

To celebrate the one year anniversary of her album, When the Beauty of the World Fixes Nothing, SPRNG VLVT debuted the full band performance of the record's songs and introduced some new ones as well.

Floating Points played Knockdown Center (Early Show)

Floating Points played two sets at Knockdown Center. Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore opened the early show.

Bartees Strange played Bowery Ballroom

In support of the new album Horror, Bartees Strange rocked Bowery Ballroom.

Wishy - "Fly"

Wishy have announced a new EP called Paradise on Planet Popstar and shared a new song, "Fly."

billy woods and E L U C I D played Night Club 101

As an opener for a solo set by Andy Morin of Death Grips, billy woods and E L U C I D linked up as Armand Hammer for a benefit show with proceeds going to Win NYC.

Bon Iver - "Everything is Peaceful Love"

After announcing a new album, SABLE, fABLE, would be coming this spring, Bon Iver has shared a new song from the record called "Everything is Peaceful Love."

Jack White played Brooklyn Paramount

For his third and final headlining shows across New York City in just as many days, Jack White once again turned it up for a sold-out show and rocked Brooklyn Paramount with unparalleled force.

Fievel is Glauque played Music Hall of Williamsburg

Fievel is Glauque played their first of only two planned shows this year and their first U.S. concert since 2022.

DARKSIDE - "Are You Tired? (Keep Singing)"

The build-up to DARKSIDE's new album, Nothing, continues with their new single, "Are You Tired? (Keep Singing)."

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "Earth 1"

Unknown Mortal Orchestra have announced a new album, IC-02 Bogotá, and shared the lead single, "Earth 1."

Waxahatchee - "Mud"

Katie Crutchfield, aka Waxahatchee, follows-up her phenomenal Tigers Blood with another new single, "Mud."

Soccer Mommy played Brooklyn Steel

In support of last year's album Evergreen, Soccer Mommy swung into Brooklyn and enlisted L'Rain to open the night, making for stellar double billing.

Black Country, New Road - "Besties"

Black Country, New Road have announced their new studio album, Forever Howlong, and first since the sudden departure of their singer Isaac Wood in 2022 and they've shared the lead single, "Besties," as well.

Deafheaven - "Magnolia"

Deafheaven have announced their sixth studio album, Lonely People with Power, and shared the lead single "Magnolia."

SUMAC / Moor Mother - "Scene 1"

An unexpected collaboration between SUMAC and Moor Mother should make for one of the more unconventional record releases of 2025.

E L U C I D played Baby's All Right

In support of last year's great album REVELATOR, E L U C I D played a record release show at Baby's All Right.

Marshall Allen - "New Dawn"

Sun Ra Arkestra leader Marshall Allen has announced his debut solo record, New Dawn, and shared a new single and title-track that features vocals from Neneh Cherry.

NYC Winter Jazzfest - Brooklyn Marathon

The annual New York City Winter Jazzfest is underway for 2025 and I caught some sets during the Brooklyn Marathon on Saturday that ran across Williamsburg.

James Brandon Lewis Trio - "Prince Eugene"

Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis has a new album out early next month and today he's shared the latest single, "Prince Eugene."

DARKSIDE - "S.N.C."

Last fall, DARKSIDE shared a new song and announced a U.S. tour, now they're back with another new track and an album, Nothing, due next month.

Mogwai - "Fanzine Made of Flesh"

Later this month, Mogwai will release their new studio album The Bad Fire and today they've shared the record's third single, "Fanzine Made of Flesh."

Panda Bear - "Ferry Lady"

Next month, Panda Bear will share his first solo record since 2019's Buoys and today he's dropped the album's second single, "Ferry Lady."

Widowspeak played Stone Circle Theatre

Widowspeak kicked off 2025 with a stunning and intimate performance at Stone Circle Theatre in Ridgewood, Queens.