The five best NYC concerts for the week of February 17, 2020

Trying to find something to do while in New York City? Concerts are the way to go for a thrilling time in the city. We picked five exciting concerts worth checking out from February 17 to February 23. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.

Wednesday, February 19

While She Sleeps, He Is Legend @ Gramercy Theatre

English metalcore group While She Sleeps hit up Gramercy Theatre on their first headlining tour through North America. The band will be promoting their latest studio album So What? Joining the band as support are He Is Legend, who are supporting their sixth White Bat, and Savage Hands, who are promoting their debut album The Truth In Your Eyes.

Friday, February 21

Elohim, Bahari @ Elsewhere

Electropop artist Elohim will kick off her North American tour in Brooklyn, and they're doing it with a new single in hand. "Group Therapy" will be unveiled on the same day. The artist has been turning heads with performances at Coachella, Governors Ball, and Hangout Music Festival. Elohim will be joined by Bahari, who are promoting their latest single “Gameboy.”

Saturday, February 22

The Shivas @ Mercury Lounge

Portland rock band The Shivas plug their new studio album Dark Thoughts with a late show inside the Mercury Lounge. For their Tender Loving Empire debut, they teamed up with producer Cameron Spies, who worked with acts such as The Saxophones and Moon By You. The Advertisers and High Wasted will join them as support.

Refused, Youth Code @ Brooklyn Steel

Refused make their way to Brooklyn Steel to promote their new studio album War Music, which peaked at number four on the Heatseekers Albums chart. The band will lend original tunes for the forthcoming video game Cyberpunk 2077, which arrives on September 17. Joining them as support are Youth Code, whose last studio album was 2016's Commitment to Complications, and Racetraitor, who are plugging their 2018 studio album 2042.

Baynk, Austin Millz @ Webster Hall

Baynk takes over Webster Hall for a Saturday evening of electronic madness. The producer has been releasing material from their four-song visual EP titled A Study In Movement. The first single from the release titled “Down” features Golden Vessel and Akurei. Austin Millz and Nolie will also lay down some tracks.

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.

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.

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.