The five best NYC concerts for the week of March 2, 2020

Trying to find something to do in New York City this week? A concert is always a great way to spend a night in the city! These are the best five concerts taking place in the city from Monday, March 2 through Sunday, March 8. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.

Thursday, March 5

Anna Shoemaker @ Mercury Lounge

Philadelphia singer-songwriter Anna Shoemaker will perform inside the Mercury Lounge to promote their new EP Everything Is Embarrassing, which is the follow up to their 2018 release East Side. The artist turned heads with their 2017 mashup Kendrick Lamar’s "Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe" and Chance the Rapper’s "Cocoa Butter Kisses."

Silversun Pickups, The New Regime @ Brooklyn Steel

While tickets for Silversun Pickups’ Brooklyn Steel performance on Friday, March 6 are gone, there's still some left for their Thursday gig. The band are in tour plugging their latest studio album Widow's Weeds, which includes the charting single "It Doesn't Matter Why." The New Regime, who will release their new album Heart Mind Body & Soul on Friday, will also perform.

Saturday, March 7

Tchami, DLMT @ Terminal 5

Last week was a major week for French producer Tchami. They recently co-produced Lady Gaga's new single “Stupid Love," and they unveiled two tracks from their debut studio album. Tchami’s Elevation Tour comes to Terminal 5 with support from DLMT, who topped the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart with their collaboration with Mahalo and Lily Denning called "So Cold."

Sunday, March 8

1Team @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Rising K pop group 1Team will head to Brooklyn on their first U.S. tour. Debuting last year, the act have been burning the charts with three EPs to their name so far. Their latest EP titled One was released back in November.

Sky-Pony, Lakes @ Mercury Lounge

Brooklyn indie pop outfit Sky-Pony, which includes husband-and-wife couple Lauren Worsham and Kyle Jarrow, will take over Mercury Lounge following a hiatus. In 2015, the outfit unveiled their debut studio album Beautiful Monster. The following year, they delivered the stage show The Wildness. NYC grunge pop band Lakes will open.

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 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 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 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.