Kae Tempest announces 2022 East Coast shows
Tickets on sale this Friday.
Read MoreThe 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 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 Juliana Theory and Mae announce anniversary shows for 'Emotion Is Dead' and 'The Everglow'
The Juliana Theory and Mae will join forces this summer to celebrate the releases of two beloved albums.
Announced yesterday, the bands will embark on a two date trek to commemorate the 20th anniversary of The Juliana Theory’s Emotion Is Dead and the 15th anniversary of Mae’s The Everglow. This special event will only take place in New York City (Music Hall of Williamsburg on Saturday, June 13) and Los Angeles (The Roxy Theatre on Saturday, June 27). Each show will find both bands performing their respective albums in their entirety.
Tickets for these shows will go on sale to the general public this Friday (February 14) at 10 a.m. local time.
Released in 2000, Emotion Is Dead includes the song “We’re At The Top Of The World (To The Simple Two)”, which was featured in the Disney Channel film Motocrossed, Dawson’s Creek, and Smallville. This was the band’s final studio album with Tooth & Nail before signing with Epic Records. The group reunited to perform the album in full during its 10th anniversary.
The Everglow was Mae’s first album to appear in the Top 200 chart with its debut at number 51. Their last studio album was 2018’s Multisensory Aesthetic Experience.
The Juliana Theory, Mae tour dates
June 13 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY
June 27 - The Roxy Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
The five best Valentine's Day 2020 events in NYC
Trying to find something to do on Valentine’s Day with your significant other? Fortunately, there’s plenty of activities to keep you both entertained. We’ve picked five events worth checking out with your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Tickets are on sale right now to the general public.
Anna Of The North, Dizzy Fae @ Bowery Ballroom
Norwegian electropop Anna Of The North has been gaining momentum with features on Tyler, The Creator, G-Eazy, and Honne tracks. In October, they unveiled their sophomore studio album Dream Girl, which includes the singles "Leaning On Myself" and "Used to Be." They'll be rocking Bowery Ballroom with special guest Dizzy Fae, who unveiled their NO GMO Mixtape last summer.
Juliana Hatfield, Will Dailey @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Last year, Juliana Hatfield kept busy with the release of their 17th studio album Weird and their covers album Juliana Hatfield Sings The Police. Unlike their 2018 covers album Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John, Hatfield chose to incorporate more obscure Police songs in the final cut. The artist returns to Brooklyn with support from Will Dailey, who's supporting their 2018 studio album Golden Walker.
American Nightmare, Ceremony @ Brooklyn Steel
If the mosh pit is your desire, American Nightmare will arrive to Brooklyn Bowl for their 20th anniversary tour. The group recently re-released their 2001 compilation Year One, which includes their 2000 self-titled EP and their 2001 EP The Sun Isn't Getting Any Brighter. Their last studio album was their 2018 self-titled release, which was their first album in 15 years. Joining them as support are Ceremony, who are plugging their latest studio album In the Spirit World Now.
Carnegie Hall Citywide: Pistolera @ Flushing Town Hall
Brooklyn's own Pistolera will perform a special set at Flushing Town Hall. Since their formation, the Latin group have performed alongside acts such as Los Lobos and Vieux Farka Toure. Their last studio album was 2011's El Desierto Y La Ciudad. This special event, which is part of the Carnegie Hall Citywide series, is free to the public.
BE MINE: Improvisers & Their Real-Life Valentines @ UCB At SubCulture
For Valentine's Day, several improv gurus will join forces for an exciting show. They won't be performing with each other, though. They'll be doing improv scenes with their significant other. Amanda Breen, Brian Faas, Dan Glaser, Shane Nielsen, Joey Price, Billy Soco, and Sophie Yalkezian will take part in probably one of the best ways to spend time with their partner on this special day.