Category Archives: Music

This Week in Concerts With Brian Capuder

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

By Brian Capuder This week’s concert roundup includes Stornoway who played last Monday at Music Hall of Williamsburg, Little Boots’s show on Tuesday at Music Hall of Williamsburg, Dragonette/The Presets on Wednesday at Terminal 5, Capital Cities Thursday at Irving … Continue reading →

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An Evening of Maxims with Erykah Badu

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

By Jake Folsom Erykah Badu is in training to become a midwife. For those who know Badu only as a 42 year old soul/R&B singer, this may come as a surprise. Those well acquainted with her persona will remember in … Continue reading →

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Little Boots Delivers Hooks and History on New Album “Nocturnes”

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

By Jake Folsom There was a moment in pop culture history when Little Boots and Lady Gaga were neck and neck. Back when blogger Perez Hilton was culturally relevant, he aggressively campaigned for both singers, and both were among the … Continue reading →

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Girl’s Night With Kate Nash and Supercute at Music Hall of Williamsburg

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Photos by Erin Kim, taken March 28th

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WNYU and WSN Present: Jacco Gardner

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

By Micah Loewinger   “Clear The Air” is the bright opener off Jacco Gardner’s (pronounced “Yah-Ko”) debut LP, “Cabinet Of Curiosities.” This track is a nice mix of what follows on the album—delicately painted soundscapes of a fantastical world, laden … Continue reading →

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Musical Influences: Justin Timberlake

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

By Christopher Feldsine In this column, writer Christopher Feldsine will trace the influences of today’s popular musicians to those of the past. The recent release of The 20/20 Experience solidifies the stature of the Man who Brought Sexy Back as … Continue reading →

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Mika Charms Fans With Intimate Concert at Le Poisson Rouge

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

By Breezy Smoak, photos by Antoine Combelles European pop singer-songwriter Mika graced NYC last Tuesday, performing zealously to the sold-out venue. The opening DJ included two of Mika’s band members, who performed the most random yet eclectically hipster sound ever. … Continue reading →

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WNYU and WSN Present: Acid Baby Jesus

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

By Micah Loewinger Acid Baby Jesus hail from Athens, Greece, where they discovered an eerie psyched-out ethos. Their most recent full-length album “LP” carries the dejected tone of Americana rock and the dirty, drunken character of classic garage punk intemperance. It … Continue reading →

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SKATERS Dominate Mercury Lounge With Post-Punk Performance

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

By Matthew Levine The Mercury Lounge last Thursday night was packed with a menagerie of people: a rockabilly couple, some Williamsburg trust funding leeches, and, surprisingly, even a few of suits and ties were seen kicking it with the crowd. … Continue reading →

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WNYU and WSN Present: Hellshovel

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

By Micah Loewinger Hellshovel are a truly peculiar band. When they visited WNYU with tour-mates Acid Baby Jesus, the guys had only played together once in over 3 months. Together they produce a rootsy brand of psychedelic rock. Hellshovel’s debut … Continue reading →

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