The five best NYC concerts for the week of February 3, 2020

Looking for something entertaining in New York City? There’s nothing better than checking out some live music! We’ve displayed five great shows taking place all over the Big Apple from Monday, February 3 through Sunday, February 9. Tickets for these shows are on sale right now to the general public.

Thursday, February 6

Sons of Apollo, Tony MacAlpine @ Gramercy Theatre

Metal supergroup Sons of Apollo arrive to Gramercy Theatre with a new record in hand. Released last month, MMXX was produced by Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian a.k.a. The Del Fuvio Brothers. Instrumental rock musician Tony MacAlpine, whose last album was 2017's Death of Roses, and Ethan Weissman's Mass Extinction Event will open.

Friday, February 7

The Jungle Giants, Little Image @ Bowery Ballroom

Australian indie rockers The Jungle Giants head to Bowery Ballroom to promote their new single "Sending Me Ur Loving." Their last studio album was 2017's Quiet Ferocity, which won for Album of the Year at the 2018 Queensland Music Awards. Dallas' Little Image, who are working on the follow up to their 2017 studio album Musings, will also perform.

Ripe, Phony Ppl @ Webster Hall

While tickets for Ripe's Webster Hall performance on Saturday are gone, there's still some left for their Friday gig. The funk rock outfit unveiled their debut studio album Joy in the Wild Unknown back in 2018. Their Friday show will feature support from Brooklyn hip-hop group Phony Ppl, who recently released their new song "Fkn Around (feat. Megan Thee Stallion).”

Charlotte de Witte, Enrico Sangiuliano @ Avant Gardner

Belgian producer Charlotte de Witte will take over Avant Gardner for a night of techno in celebration of KNTXT's five year anniversary. Last year, the artist unveiled the Pressure and Selected EPs. Fellow techno producers Enrico Sangiuliano, Monoloc, and ONYVAA will join in the festivities. The show is nearly sold out, so be sure to grab tickets ASAP.

Saturday, February 8

The Ludlow Thieves, Brian Dunne @ Mercury Lounge

After some time away, New York folk rock group The Ludlow Thieves will reunite at the Mercury Lounge. The show will have the band performing some brand new tunes along with fan favorites. Their last release was 2017's "Weight." Brian Dunne, who will release their new studio album Selling Things on April 10, will open the show.

The Front Bottoms announce headlining show at Hammerstein Ballroom

New Jersey indie rock outfit The Front Bottoms have revealed plans to headline Hammerstein Ballroom on April 17.

Pre-sale tickets for this performance will go on sale tomorrow (January 22) at 10 a.m. EST. Remaining tickets after pre-sale ends will go on sale to the general public this Friday (January 24) at 10 a.m. EST. On May 3, the band will perform at Atlanta’s Shaky Knees, which also features performances from The Smashing Pumpkins, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Guided By Voices.

The Front Bottoms are currently working on the follow up to Going Grey, which peaked at number six on the Top Alternative Albums and number eight on the Top Rock Albums. The new album is slated to be released later this year. Last month, the band unveiled their new single “Camouflage.”

The Front Bottoms tour dates

Apr 17 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom

May 03 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees

The five best NYC concerts for the week of January 20, 2020

In the mood to discover your new favorite music act? Well, New York City is packed with a ton of concerts for your pleasure. We’ve picked five amazing shows taking place across the city from January 20 through January 26. Tickets for these concerts are on sale to the general public right now.

Wednesday, January 22

Bad Waitress @ Mercury Lounge

Last week, Canadian punk group Bad Waitress unveiled their new single “That’s Sedative.” On Wednesday, the band will play an early show inside the Mercury Lounge with support from Castle Rat and Old Lady. Bad Waitress have been seen touring with acts such as Rise Against and The Bronx in support of their debut EP Party Bangers Volume:1.

J Roddy Walston, Parker Gispert @ Bowery Ballroom

J. Roddy Walston will give some fan favorites from J. Roddy Walston and the Business a new feeling with some synthesizers and pianos. Aside from the re-imagined tunes, the singer will also introduce some new songs during this special performance. The Whigs frontman Parker Gispert, who unveiled their solo debut album Sunlight Tonight in 2018, will open.

Thursday, January 23

Ider, Raia Wes @ Rough Trade NYC

U.K. alternative rock duo Ider will arriving inside Rough Trade NYC to promote their debut album Emotional Education. The act have been earning mileage in Europe with tours alongside Tegan and Sara and Oh Wonder. Songwriter Raia Was, who is supporting their new EP titled Angel I'm Frightened (Side A), will open.

The Sadies, Cliff Westfall @ Union Pool

Canadian rock band The Sadies will have a two night stint inside Union Pool on Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24. Their Thursday performance will feature special guest Cliff Westfall, who is supporting their album Baby You Win. On January 24, the band will release their split with King Khan. The Sadies’ last studio album was 2017’s Northern Passages.

Friday, January 24

Samantha Urbani, Sedona @ Elsewhere

Last fall, Samantha Urbani made their return with the electric track “Made in Love.” The artist will have a special headlining show inside Elsewhere to test some new material. Joining them as support are Sedona, who will release their debut EP this year, and Tara, who unveiled their new single “Nine to Five” last month.

Missy Elliott, Vampire Weekend announced for Governors Ball 2020

After a ton of teasing on social media, Governors Ball Music Festival have finally unveiled the lineup for their 2020 installment.

Released today, the festival will have headlining sets from Missy Elliott, Vampire Weekend, Flume, and Tame Impala. Other noticeable acts performing include Madeon, Girl Talk, and Foals. You can check out the full lineup below.

Tickets for the music festival go on sale to the general public tomorrow (January 17) at noon EST. Aside from general admission tickets, two tiers of VIP packages will be available. Newly released for the 2020 installment is the VIP Luxe package, which includes a luxury suite for main stage viewing and a private caterer.

Governors Ball 2020 will take place at Randall’s Island Park in New York City from June 5 through June 7.

The five best NYC concerts for the week of January 13, 2020

As the City That Never Sleeps, there’s always something going down in New York City. For music lovers, there’s always a concert for their live experience needs. We have five of the best concerts taking place in New York City from Monday, January 13 through Sunday, January 19. Tickets for these concerts are on sale to the general public right now.

Friday, January 17

Cashmere Cat @ Webster Hall

Grammy-nominated producer Cashmere Cat will arrive at Webster Hall to promote their latest studio album Princess Catgirl. The seven track album, which includes the singles "Emotions" and "For Your Eyes Only," peaked at number 12 on the Dance/Electronic Albums charts. Joining Cashmere Cat as support are Zora Jones and Sinjin Hawke. Tickets for Cashmere Cat's postponed December 4th performance will be honored here.

Emily Claman, Nathan Brouillet @ Mercury Lounge

New York City-based singer Emily Claman takes the stage at Mercury Lounge for an early performance. Claman's first single "Gone" gained some buzz through Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist. They're slated to release their debut EP soon. Joining Claman is Nathan Brouillet, who spent 2019 releasing the singles "I Follow A Light" and "Angels In America."

Lovelorn, Reduction Plan @ Gold Sounds Bar

Featuring former members of Philadelphia psychedelic-punk group Creepoid, Lovelorn will make their way to Brooklyn's Gold Sounds Bar for a night of new music. Forming in 2018, the band have unveiled a handful of songs so far, including "Chains" and "Candle." Joining them as support are Reduction Plan, Kissed by an Animal, and Dismal Stars.

Saturday, January 18

The Smithereens (feat. Marshall Crenshaw) @ Sony Hall

Following the death of singer Pat DiNizio in 2017, New Jersey rock group The Smithereens have been using guest vocalists to continue DiNizio's legacy. Their performance inside Sony Hall will feature Marshall Crenshaw, who is best known for his singles "Someday, Someway" and "Whenever You're on My Mind." In 2018, the band was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

Sunday, January 19

Virginia Plain, Plates of Cake @ Union Pool

Union Pool will be the place for a double record release show from glam pop group Virginia Plain and psychedelic rockers Plates of Cake. Virginia Plain, which was formed in 2012 by Alfra Martini, unveiled their debut studio album Strange Game last month. Plates of Cake also unveiled their fifth studio album Decline and Fall in December. Indiepop Pale Lights, whose last studio album was 2017's The Stars Seemed Brighter, will open.

Paul Kalkbrenner, Schwarzmann to perform at Cityfox Live 2020 inside NYC's Avant Gardner

After the success of last year’s Cityfox Live, Reynard Productions are heading back to Brooklyn’s Avant Gardner for round two next month. Today, they finally unveiled the first slew of performers for this one night event.

Paul Kalkbrenner, Schwarzmann (Innervision’s Frank Wiedemann & Henrik Schwarz), and Tim Engelhardt are among those slated to perform. Cityfox Live 2020 will also include some major B2B sets from Mathew Jonson and Agents Of Time as well as Tim Green and Justin Marchacos. You can check out their newly announced lineup below. More names will be announced soon.

Tickets for Cityfox Live 2020 can be purchased here. The 21+ event takes place on Saturday, February 29 from 10 p.m. - 6 a.m.

Cityfox Live 2020 lineup

Paul Kalkbrenner
Schwarzmann (Frank Wiedemann & Henrik Schwarz)
Mathew Jonson B2b Agents Of Time
Tim Engelhardt
Midas 104
Tim Green B2b Justin Marchacos
Jon Charnis
Seth Schwarz

The five best NYC concerts for the week of January 6, 2020

In the mood for a great concert in the Big Apple? Fortunately, there’s something going on every single day in the city! We’ve put together a list of five events worth checking out from January 6 through January 12. Tickets for these shows are on sale right now to the general public.

Thursday, January 9

The Unlikely Candidates, The Orphan The Poet @ Mercury Lounge

Texas indie rockers The Unlikely Candidates have been putting in mileage in support of their latest single "Novacaine," which has nearly 10 million streams on Spotify. The group's music has been featured on programs such as American Idol and the Super Bowl playoffs. The band will have an early show inside Mercury Lounge with support from The Orphan The Poet, who are plugging their Queen Cobra EP.

Cimafunk @ Webster Hall

Erik Iglesias Rodríguez, who is better known as Cimafunk, will bring his Afro-Cuban funk to Webster Hall. In 2017, the artist unveiled their debut album Terapia, which led to accolades and festival appearances around the world. 2019 found the artist collaborating with talent such as Nube Roja ("Estás Pa' Mi"), Tony Succar ("El Tren del Sabor"), and Omara Portuondo ("El Potaje").

Saturday, January 11

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Jake Shimabukuro @ Sony Hall

Swing revival group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy got their big break thanks to the 1996 film Swingers. During their 25+ year career, the band have found themselves performing on the Super Bowl halftime show, Dancing with the Stars, and the Capital One Bowl. Their last studio album was 2017's Louie, Louie, Louie. Joining them as support is ukulele maestro Jake Shimabukuro, who released their latest album The Greatest Day in 2018.

Rén with the Mane, Tiger Darrow, Eleni @ Elsewhere

A trio of NYC rising female artists will join forces for an electric night inside Elsewhere. Headlining the event is Rén with the Mane, who spent 2019 releasing the singles "Just Wanna Lie," "Burnin," and "Fool For You." Last March, Tiger Darrow unveiled their five-song Ugh EP. The artist also collaborated with Elizabeth P.W. on the song "Not Today." Eleni will kick things off.

Sunday, January 12

Epica, Starkill @ Webster Hall

Dutch metal outfit Epica return to NYC to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Design Your Universe. Released in 2009, the record, which became their first to land on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, earned universal acclaim. Last year, Epica unveiled a Gold Edition of the album, which includes five acoustic songs. Joining them as support are Starkill, who are supporting their fourth studio album Gravity.

Bauhaus announce performances in London and New York City

Following a trio of sold out performances in Los Angeles, Bauhaus have announced a pair of 2020 shows.

Revealed today, the band will head to London for a performance inside Alexandra Palace on April 8. Bauhaus will head back to the United States for a gig inside New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on June 26. Tickets for both performances will go on sale this Thursday (December 19) at 10 a.m. local time.

Bauhaus tour dates

April 8 - London, UK - Alexandra Palace

June 26 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall

Failure to perform first three albums in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City

Alternative rockers Failure will perform their records Comfort, Magnified, and Fantastic Planet in a trio of residencies in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City.

Announced today, the band will perform inside Chicago’s Thalia Hall (July 9 to July 11), Los Angeles’ Echoplex (July 16 to July 18), and New York City’s Bowery Ballroom (July 23 to July 25). This will be the first time Failure has performed Comfort and Magnified in their entirety. In 2016, the band performed Fantastic Planet in its entirety to commemorate its 20th anniversary.

Tickets for the Chicago shows are on sale this Friday (December 20) at 11 a.m. CST. Tickets for the Los Angeles shows are on sale tomorrow (December 17) at noon PST. Tickets for the New York City shows are on sale this Friday (December 20) at noon EST.

These show announcements come alongside the reveal of a vinyl box set called Failure 1992-1996. Releasing on April 7, this box set includes their three aforementioned albums including some unreleased material. Pre-orders for this release can be made here.

Failure tour dates

July 9 Chicago, IL Comfort at Thalia Hall

July 10 Chicago, IL Magnified at Thalia Hall

July 11 Chicago, IL Fantastic Planet at Thalia Hall

July 16 Los Angeles, CA Comfort at The Echoplex

July 17 Los Angeles, CA Magnified at The Echoplex

July 18 Los Angeles, CA Fantastic Planet at The Echoplex

July 23 New York, NY Comfort at Bowery Ballroom

July 24 New York, NY Magnified at Bowery Ballroom

July 25 New York, NY Fantastic Planet at Bowery Ballroom

Five panels to catch at Anime NYC 2019

The third annual Anime NYC will arrive at the Javits Center this weekend, and anime fans are gearing up for three days of anime cheer. Guests such as Avery Smithhart, Vofan, and Abby Denson will arrive to meet their biggest fans. We bring to you five panels worth checking out while attending the convention. Online tickets are still available here. Prices will go up if you buy tickets at the door. More information on Anime NYC can be found on their website.

The Z2 Comics Panel Featuring Poppy

Friday, November 15

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Special Events Hall

Internet sensation/singer Poppy will discuss their new Z2 Comics graphic novel Genesis One. Poppy has been selling out venues across the country with her electric live shows. Last month, they continued their relationship with WWE NXT with a live performance. On January 10, Poppy will unveil their third studio album I Disagree.

Anime Cabaret Improv Jam

Friday, November 15

9:00 PM to 10:00 PM

1E15

Voice actor Lisa Ortiz (Revolutionary Girl Utena, Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy) will turn your favorite anime into song at the Anime Cabaret Improv Jam. As expected, some audience participation will be needed.

Cosplayers Getting Coffee LIVE!

Saturday, November 16

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

1E06

Youtube channel Cosplayers Getting Coffee has been gaining attention in the convention circuit since its launch in 2017. The concept is simple: cosplayers get together for a cup of joe while having a chat. The team behind the channel will be on hand with a special interactive version of the show. A Q&A session will also be held.

Anime NYC 2019 Masquerade Featuring Bang Dream!

Saturday, November 16

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Special Events Hall

The annual Anime NYC Masquerade will bring some of the best performances on stage. Only one act can take home the title of Best In Show. Aside from the Masquerade contest, there's a Bang Dream-only cosplay contest taking place. Fans can also expect a concert from Miku Ito and a live performance from Suzu Momoi.

Ramen: Illustrated

Sunday, November 17

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

1E13

Ramen lovers won't want to miss Ramen: Illustrated, which is about the new cookbook Let's Make Ramen! Released back in July, this book features a slew of ramen recipes in the form of a comic book. Author Hugh Amano and artist Sarah Becan will discuss how the book was created and what makes ramen so delectable. After the panel, Amano and Becan will sign copies of the book at the Anime NYC autographing area.