The five best NYC concerts for the week of March 9, 2020

Looking for something to do in NYC this week? There’s nothing beating a great concert by yourself or with friends. These are the best five concerts taking place in the Big Apple from Monday, March 9 through Sunday, March 15. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.

Wednesday, March 11

Wire @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

English rock group Wire perform back to back shows inside Music Hall of Williamsburg (night two is on Thursday, March 12). The band will be in town to promote their 17th studio album Mind Hive, which was released in January.

Thursday, March 12

KRS-One @ Sony Hall

Iconic rapper KRS-One will have a special headlining gig inside Sony Hall. Last November, the artist unveiled their new studio album Street Light (First Edition), which has guest appearances from Jade Hendricks, GSimone, and M.A.D. Mike. Released as a free download, the record was recorded in Los Angeles and Atlanta.

Friday, March 13

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs @ Saint Vitus Bar

U.K. rock act Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs will arrive at Saint Vitus Bar to promote their forthcoming studio album Viscerals. Set for an April 3rd release, the record includes the explosive opener "Reducer." This is a rare chance to catch the band stateside, so grab tickets now before they're gone.

Insomnium, Omnium Gatherum @ Gramercy Theatre

Finnish death metal band Insomnium will arrive at Gramercy Theatre for the early stages of their world tour. They'll be plugging their new studio album Heart Like a Grave, which is their second record to top the charts in their home country. Joining them as support are fellow Finnish group Omnium Gatherum, who are plugging 2018's The Burning Cold, and Boston's Seven Spires, who are supporting their new album Emerald Seas, will also perform.

Sunday, March 15

Body Count, Cro-Mags @ Webster Hall

Ice T's metal group Body Count will have a rare performance in New York City, and their venue of choice is Webster Hall. The band recently unveiled their seventh studio album Carnivore, which is their second release through Century Media. Joining them as support are Cro-Mags and END.

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 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 February 10, 2020

Trying to find something exciting to do in New York City? Fortunately, the city is packed with amazing venues full of live music. These are some of the best concerts taking place in the area from February 10 through February 16. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.

Wednesday, February 12

Pepper, Kash'd Out @ Gramercy Theatre

Reggae rock trio Pepper will hit up Gramercy Theatre to promote their latest album Local Motion, which topped the Reggae Albums chart. Florida's Kash'd Out, who released their latest album Undercover last summer, and The Elovators from Boston, who will release their Double Vision EP this spring, will open.

GosT, Destryur @ Knitting Factory

Metal/synthwave act GosT will headline the Knitting Factory to promote their latest album Valediction, which is out on Century Media Records. The act has been turning heads performing alongside acts such as Carpenter Brut, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Pallbearer. Brooklyn's own Destryur, who released their album Panic last year, will open.

Saturday, February 15

Throttle, Niko The Kid @ Webster Hall

Australian producer Throttle will rock Webster Hall on the tail end of their North American tour. The artist will be promoting their new Where U Are EP, which is out on Monstercat Records. While still in high school, Throttle went viral with their “Inspire” Launchpad video, which landed them an official remix for the late Avicii. Atlanta producer Niko The Kid, who worked with acts such as ODESZA and Stela Cole, will open.

Bridget Kelly @ Sony Hall

R&B singer Bridget Kelly will have a hometown performance at Sony Hall. Following their 2018 sophomore studio album Reality Bites, the artist has been steadily dropping music with their 2019 EP titled The Great Escape and standalone single "Single Player Game." In 2013, Kelly won a Grammy for writing Kelly Clarkson's album Stronger.

Sunday, February 16

Donuts Are Forever: J Dilla Tribute @ Brooklyn Bowl

Since 2007, Donuts Are Forever have been held annually to pay tribute to late producer J Dilla. This year's event features a headlining performance from Pete Rock, who release a collaboration album with Skyzoo titled Retropolitan. Other acts performing are Nina Sol, Tara, JADALAREIGN, and Hasan Insane.

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.