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Amanda Bynes’ Twitter Playlist
We’ve noticed that actress Amanda Bynes uses her Twitter account frequently to post YouTube links of the latest songs she’s been listening to, so we decided to compile the last 15 into a Twitter playlist — Amanda’s commentary included. What is she listening to? Well, a lot of Lil Wayne, hip hop, some classic rock, and Passion Pit — an interesting mix. And this isn’t even a full representation of the last 24 hours.
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Here’s the playlist:
Boston, “Amanda”
Amanda says: i… More »
Pool Parties to Continue, Another Summer Park Show Announced
As many of you know, the infamous JellyNYC summer Pool Parties were yet again in danger of not happening. Last summer the mostly free concert series were in danger of being discontinued after the venue they had been taking place for 3 years, McCarren Park Pool, was going to be under going construction to become a functioning pool again. Just in the nick of time, the concerts were moved to Williamsburg’s East River Park, which proved to be a wonderful… More »
First Celebrate Brooklyn Show Announced: Passion Pit
Even though it’s freezing, concert promoters are already gearing up for summer shows. The first of the summer park shows has been announced: Passion Pit will be playing a Celebrate Brooklyn benefit (read: it’s not free) at Prospect Park on June 29. Tokyo Police Club are “very special guests.”
Image: Devorah Klein. Passion Pit at the much smaller Glasslands.
Tickets are on AmEx presale, as well as a radio presale (password = 1019RXP). They go on regular sale on Friday at noon…. More »
Rural Alberta Advantage Played Mercury Lounge
Alberta, Canada’s Rural Alberta Advantage was in town and played MAxwell’s Thursday night, opened for Passion Pit at Terminal 5 on Friday night, and then played two headlining shows at Mercury Lounge on Saturday night: one early and one late. Their debut album Hometowns was one of my favorites of 2009 and I’ve been waiting to see them live for months.
Although lead singer Nils Edenloff was under the weather so his voice was not at its best, the band played… More »
New Year’s Eve Concerts–That’s Tonight!
If you’re still fumbling around for NYE plans tonight, there are plenty of shows without advance tickets. And if you’ve got tickets to something already–good for you for planning ahead! Here’s a complete list of concerts tonight in NYC. At the top are ones that were not in my previous list and do not require advance tickets. If you’re going to a show tonight, let me know which one in the comments!
Team Robespierre and Violent Soho are at Bruar Falls
Surfer… More »
Top 25 Albums of 2009
2009 is almost over and boy was it a big one for music: Michael Jackson died, The Beatles became Rock Band legends, and dozens of bands reunited, including Blur, Blink-182, and The Jesus Lizard. It’s that time of year: to list my Top 25 Albums of 2009. Click through the gallery below to see my picks!
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New Year’s Eve in New York City–Musically
Of course there are dozens of options for New Year’s Eve 2010. Here’s a musical guide:
Patti Smith is at Bowery Ballroom (sold out).
Chuck Berry is at B.B. Kings at 8 pm and 11 pm.Tickets are $98.
Mariah Carey is at Madison Square Garden. Tickets starts at $20.10 and go way up from there.
Passion Pit DJ set plus “Special Guest Live Performance” at Piano’s. Tickets are $60 with a 3-hour open bar (10pm -1 am) and champagne toast.
Obits and Eli “Paperboy” Reed… More »
B. B. King, Talib Kweli, Phoenix, and More On Sale Now
Cast Spells and Good Old War. Images via: Dave Clifford, Us/Them
Lots of good stuff on sale today, including all of the shows for Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series, which will host Marianne Faithfull, St. Vincent, Dirty Projectors, and many others. Good Old War and Cast Spells (solo project of Dave Davison of Maps & Atlases), are releasing a split EP on Sargeant Records for their December tour and their show at the Knitting Factory is definitely one to see.
WRXP Presents… More »
Bon Jovi, Patti Smith, Cold War Kids, and More On Sale
On sale now:
A third Passion Pit show has been added at Terminal 5 after the first two sold out. This one is on January 10. Tickets
Rural Alberta Advantage, who are opening for Passion Pit at their January 8 show, have a show at Mercury Lounge on January 9. Tickets
Wolfmother added a smaller show at Music Hall of Williamsburg on November 9 to pump their latest release, Cosmic Egg. They’re at the much larger Terminal 5 the night before. Tickets
Arctic Monkeys… More »
Matisyahu, Arctic Monkeys, Phish, and More On Sale Now
Lots of holiday shows going on sale, including one more Halloween show at Brooklyn Bowl that has Deer Tick dressing up as and playing the songs of The Sex Pistols. Weird. Also Matisyahu’s Festival of Light Hannukah shows on sale, as well as a few New Year’s Eve shows. The following tickets are on sale now:
The Ghost of a Sabre Toothed Tiger (featuring Sean Lennon & Charlotte Kemp Muhl) at Mercury Lounge on November 1. Tickets
Deer Tick dress up and… More »
Interview with Phil & the Osophers
Image: via Sonicbids
Phil & the Osophers are a 3-piece band from Brooklyn. Their sixth full length album, Parellelo, came out this summer. They have played with the likes of Art Brut, Passion Pit, Les Savy Fav, and the Dodos and they played SXSW and the Northside Festival earlier this year. Now they’re playing a CMJ show (gotten through thir sonicbids account), on Saturday at Bruar Falls at 245 Grand Street in Brooklyn at the La Société Expéditionnaire showcase, along… More »
Sonic Youth, Gogol Bordello, Lenny Kravitz, and More On Sale Now
Sorry I’m a bit late with this update of whats on sale. Lots of interesting stuff, including Sonic Youth at Music Hall of Williamsburg, Devendra Banhart at Town Hall, and Passion Pit at the very large Terminal 5.
Lenny Kravitz and K’naan at Irving Plaza on October 11, 12, 14, 15, and 18. Tickets
Noah & the Whale at Mercury Lounge on November 2, 3, and 4. Tickets
Pappa Roach and Jet at Nokia Theater on November 12. Tickets
Bob Dylan at United Palace… More »
Diesel Show at Webster Hall
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M.I.A. and Pharrell Williams at Diesel’s 30th Anniversary Concert in New York, October 2008
Remember last year’s Diesel Party with M.I.A., etc.? Well they’re doing it again. This time it’s called Diesel:U:Music Tour and the NYC stop is at Webster Hall on Thursday, July 30 with The Roots (with a special guest), Drake, Cobra Starship, Passion Pit, Theophilus London, and contest winners (two bands won a contest to get on the bill) The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt! and Heartsrevolution. So,… More »
Phoenix and Passion Pit at Central Park and More on Sale
The following shows are on sale now:
Jet at Gramercy Theater on July 8. Tickets
Audrye Sessions and Paper Route at Mercury Lounge on July 14 and Maxwell’s on July 16. Tickets
The Spinto Band at Mercury Lounge on July 17. Tickets
Atmosphere at Webster Hall on July 27. Tickets
All Points West Kick Off with Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and Redman at Nokia Theater on July 30. Tickets
Joe Pernice (Pernice Brothers) at Bowery Ballroom on August 7. Tickets
Bat For Lashes at Webster Hall on… More »
What I’m Listening To Now
Image: Emily Rawlings via Pavement PR
Ann Courtney and The Late Bloomers
A lot of great songs have come out so far this year so I thought I would give you a heads up on some of my favorites that I’m currently listening to (in no particular order):
“Seven” by Fever Ray
“Don’t Be A Fading Bruise” by Ann Courtney and The Late Bloomers
“Lakeside” by Blk Jks
“Andrew” by Crystal Antlers
“Fake IDs” by Deleted Scenes
“Evangeline” by Handsome Furs
“Bits & Pieces” by Junior Boys
“Sleepyhead” by Passion… More »
The Shins, Art Brut, Metric and More On Sale
Lots of great shows going on sale tomorrow (Friday), including a 5-night Art Brut residency at Mercury Lounge and two Passion Pit shows. All the details are below:
Ben Harper and the Relentless 7 on May 5 at Webster Hall and May 8 at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Tickets
Kate Voegele at Highline Ballroom on May 13. Tickets
The Shins at Wellmont Theatre on May 17 and Terminal 5 on May 18. Tickets
Mos Def and Talib Kweli (under the name Black Star) will… More »
TOP 15 ALBUMS OF 2008
I know you have all been waiting with bated breath, so I will keep you waiting no longer. Forthwith are my Top 15 Albums of 2008.
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Lykke Li, Youth Novels
14.
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Clark, Turning Dragon
13.
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Gnarls Barkley, The Odd Couple
12.
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Jamie Lidell, Jim
11.
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Shearwater, Rook
10.
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The Dodos, Visiter
9.
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Fleet Foxes, Fleet Foxes
8.
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Girl Talk, Feed the Animals
7.
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Thao Nguyen, We Brave Bee Stings And All
6.
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Hot Chip, Made in the Dark
5.
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Magnetic Fields, Distortion
4.
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Cut Copy, In Ghost Colors
3.
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M83, Saturdays=Youth
2.
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Top 15 New York Concerts 2008
Well, I suppose it is time for a Top 10–or 15–list, right? Let’s start with my Top 15 New York concerts from 2008. Of course, these are only culled from concerts that I attended so I’m sure everyone has their own list. Post yours in the comments!
Runner-Up. Man Man and Yeasayer at Brooklyn Masonic Temple on 4/11. I couldn’t leave this show off my list because it really was a great night. Man Man were entertaining and energetic as always… More »
Tickets on Sale Friday
Some great shows are going on sale on Friday:
M. Ward at the Apollo Theater on February 19
Beirut at BAM on February 6
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at BAM on February 13
Ben Kweller and the Watson Twins on February 25 at Town Hall
Dar Williams and Joshua Radin on January 23 at Webster Hall
The Pretenders at Roseland Ballroom on January 30
Modeselektor on January 24 at Bowery Ballroom
Robbers on High Street at Music Hall of Williamsburg on January 31
Passion Pit on February 4… More »
Passion Pit
I had the privilege of seeing Cambridge, MA boys Passion Pit at Glasslands on Saturday night. While they still only have 6 songs to play, they reported that they are currently working on recording their full length album, due next year on French Kiss. The place was extremely crowded and the band performed superbly, as usual.
The good news is, if you missed them, or if you were there and want to experience the joy again, they will be playing the… More »