The five best NYC concerts for the week of February 24, 2020

Looking for something to do while in New York City? There’s nothing better than an exciting concert to check out your favorite band or discover a new one. Here are some of the best concerts taking place in the Big Apple from February 24 through March 1. Tickets for these gigs are on sale to the general public right now.

Thursday, February 27

American Authors & Magic Giant @ Webster Hall

American Authors & Magic Giant end their Band of Brothers Road Show inside Webster Hall. This trek finds both bands joining forces as one with a set filled with hits from both acts. Both bands teamed up for the 2019 single “Rocketman.” American Authors are supporting their latest studio album Seasons, which features the hit single “Bring It On Home.” Magic Giant’s last studio album is 2017’s In the Wind. Public, who went viral with the track “Make You Mine,” will open.

Parlor Walls, Lutkie @ Union Pool

NYC duo Parlor Walls will hold the record release show for their new album Heavy Tongue inside Union Pool. The seven track release was co-produced by the band and Kevin McMahon, who worked with acts such as Titus Andronicus, Frightened Rabbit, and The Mooney Suzuki. Lutkie and Activity will open.

Machine Girl, Kilbourne @ Saint Vitus Bar

Before hitting the road with Code Orange this spring, NYC digital hardcore outfit Machine Girl will have a record release show inside Saint Vitus Bar. Earlier this month, they gave fans a treat with MG Demo Disc, which includes a slew of demos from over the years. Joining them as support are Kilbourne, .gif from god, LustSickPuppy, and Versus.

Saturday, February 29

Chelsea Cutler, Alexander 23 @ Terminal 5

Pop singer Chelsea Cutler kicks off a two night stint inside Terminal 5 (night two takes place on Tuesday, March 3). Last month, they released their debut studio album How to Be Human, which debuted at number 23 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Fellow pop acts Alexander 23, who recently unveiled their new single “I Hate You So Much,” and X Lovers, who are supporting their debut EP Virgin, will join as support.

Sunday, March 1

Cult Of Luna, Emma Ruth Rundle @ Gramercy Theatre

Swedish metal act Cult of Luna head to Gramercy Theatre to promote their new studio album A Dawn to Fear. Joining them as support are Emma Ruth Rundle, who is supporting their latest record On Dark Horses, and Intronaut, who’ll release their new studio album Fluid Existential Inversions on Friday.

The five best NYC concerts for the week of January 27, 2020

Trying to find a way to say goodbye to the first month of 2020 and ring in February in New York City? You can do this with a concert! Here are five of the best concerts taking place from January 27 through February 2. Tickets are on sale to the general public right now.

Wednesday, January 29

The Austerity Program, Statiqbloom @ Saint Vitus Bar

New York City noise rock duo The Austerity Program will have a special headlining gig in support of their recent studio album Bible Songs 1. The highlight of the night are fellow New Yorkers Fliege, who will be celebrating the release of their upcoming album The Invisible Seam. Metropolis Records artist Statiqbloom and Member will also perform.

Thursday, January 30

The Wood Brothers, Kat Wright @ Webster Hall

Folk rock act The Wood Brothers will take over Webster Hall for a two night stint (night two is Friday, January 31). The band are touring in support of their new studio album Kingdom In My Mind. Towards the end of February, The Wood Brothers will be supporting The Avett Brothers in the Dominican Republic. Opening for their Webster Hall gigs is Kat Wright, who is working on the follow up to their 2016 debut album By My Side.

The Lox @ Sony Hall

Late ‘90s hip hop fans are in for a treat with a special headlining performance from NYC’s own The Lox. Forming in 1994, the hip hop trio, which consists of Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch, broke onto the mainstream with their 1998 debut album Money, Power & Respect, which includes the singles “If You Think I’m Jiggy” and the title track. Following the release of 2000’s We Are the Streets, all three members embarked on solo careers. In 2016, The Lox unveiled their first album in 16 years with Filthy America... It's Beautiful.

Saturday, Feb 1

QRTR, Aly Jump @ Elsewhere

Brooklyn artist collective .Wavcave will bring some of their favorites artists to Elsewhere. Headlining the event is QRTR, who has been busy performing in the Big Apple with acts such as Flosstradamus and Phantoms. Aly Jump and some other special guests will also take the stage. This event is free to the public with RSVP (click link above).

Sunday, Feb 2

Nada Surf, Bwahaha @ Bowery Ballroom

While tickets for Nada Surf’s Music Hall of Williamsburg show are gone, there’s still some left to catch the alternative rock band live. The group will be promoting their upcoming studio album Never Not Together, which will be released on February 7. This is the follow up to their 2016 studio album You Know Who You Are. Bwahaha, which features Ryan Miller of Guster and Arc Iris, will also perform. The act recently debuted their live project iTMRW: A Sci-Fi Ballet, which is based on their forthcoming studio album.