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The Brooklyn/NYC DIY scene is replete with talented bands and artists that offer a plethora of genres for anyone’s taste. Stuyedeyed stands out with their psychedlic, desert-esque facet of punk rock. It’s almost as if Jimi Hendrix, Danzig…

Big Gigantic commenced their Spring tour to a sold-out crowd at Terminal 5 this past Friday, March 11th. The performance was chock full of familiar samples, super funky sax, meticulous drumming and a new and unique stage setup that appeared…

Way back when on Friday February 5, Ether Band took their fans and the patrons of Brooklyn Bowl on an improvised auditory journey like no other. This experience is extremely unique as the audience is invited to aid in the style of music the…

On Sunday February 28, Bell brought their tranquil sounds to an eager crowd at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. The southern-bred, NYC-crafted folk group is comprised of Caitlin Marie Bell (guitars/vocals), Gab Bowler (bass), Harper James…

Gramatik kicked off his Epigram Tour at PlayStation Theater this past Saturday, Feb. 20th, 2016. Those lucky enough to snag a ticket to the sold out performance were gifted an amazing live show and the chance to experience the new album,…

On Saturday, February 6, Lotus played Terminal 5 in NYC and brought some serious funk and covers for this stop on their Winter tour. Arriving at the venue, the line stretched almost the entire length to the West Side Highway. Faces of…

On the heels of a memorable 2015, Slovenia-born producer Gramatik kicks off his 2016 tour at PlayStation Theatre in Times Square on Saturday, February 20. Expect funk-infused hip-hop beats and bobbing heads all around; Gramatik’s…

On Thursday, January 21, Umphrey’s McGee took the stage for their first night of a three night run at Beacon Theatre. 18 years to the day of their first performance ever, they brought the heat immediately. Opening with “Gooneville,”…

NAP is a three piece, post-punk New York City band.  With Pat Glass on drums, Nate Cepis on guitar and vocals, and Andy Cush on bass and lead vocals, they have a dynamic unlike anything else.  The first time I saw NAP play was when they…

Boston-based death-funk trio lespecial released their first, full-length studio album titled Omnisquid on November 20. It invites listeners to follow on a sonic voyage of nautical proportions. lespecial is Luke Bemand (bass, vocals, synth)…