New York Music News

Spacehog at Mercury Lounge | February 26, 2013

Christina Rumpf — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:27:59 PDT

Every time I mentioned to someone (including my mother) that I was going to see Spacehog at Mercury Lounge, they said, “I loved that song they had! What was it called again?” The song in question, of course, is the mid-90s super-hit, “In the Meantime,” from their debut album Resident Alien (1995). Spacehog represented a 90s reinvention [...]

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Announce NYC Residency at Beacon Theater | New York Music News

Alexander Jordan — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:26:42 PST

It’s been almost three years since Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers have played a gig in New York City. Someone must have recently them, “hey, YOU DON’T COME AROUND HERE NO MORE!” because the band has announced that they will be playing at the Beacon Theatre on May 20, 21, 23, 25, and 26th! That’s [...]

The Reinvention of Trent Reznor | How to Destroy Angels Releases Album, NIN to Tour

Christina Rumpf — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:00:20 PST

Today, How to Destroy Angels releases their first full-length album, Welcome oblivion, on Columbia Records. HTDA—the collaboration of Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor, his wife Mariqueen Maandig, composer Atticus Ross and art director Rob Sheridan—has already sold out their April show at New York’s Apollo Theatre. But it sounds like Reznor fans will have many more opportunities to see [...]

Mix Tape | Wolf Parade, “Yulia”

Christina Rumpf — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:40:11 PST

I think we should start a petition to get Wolf Parade back together. Who’s with me? After three celebrated albums—Apologies to the Queen Mary (2005), At Mt. Zoomer (2008) and Expo 86 (2010)—the Canadian indie rockers went on indefinite hiatus. Until our petition gets them back into the studio and out on tour, you can get your [...]

Mix Tape | Ben Howard, “Only Love”

Christina Rumpf — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:56:46 PST

Post by Courtney Love British singer-songwriter Ben Howard, who supported fellow Brits Mumford and Sons on their recent East Coast tour, including two sold-out shows at Barclays Center this month, has something else to add to his growing list of achievements. After taking the awards both for Best British Male Solo and British Breakthrough Act [...]

Mix Tape | “We Belong,” Pat Benatar

Christina Rumpf — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:44:52 PST

A white blazer…a waterfall…a choir of candlelit children…not to mention Ed Grimley’s cousin on percussion. What more do you need? I hope you’re out rocking your weekend as much as Pat Benatar is rocking those green gloves.

Goldfields Interview (Video) | NEW YORK MUSIC NEWS

Patrick Andrews — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:41:24 PST

Mix Tape | Das Racist, “Who’s That? Brooown”

Christina Rumpf — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:37:40 PST

Photek Interview | New York Music News

Patrick Andrews — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 09:17:15 PST

NYMN recently talked to LA-based British DJ, Photek, to find out more about the art of remixing and his Grammy-nominated remix of Moby’s “Lie Down in Darkness.” Here’s what we learned. Tell me about “Lie Down In Darkness.” It’s amazing that’s 2 years in a row for me now. I really thought that this year [...]

55th ANNUAL GRAMMY ROUND-UP | NEW YORK MUSIC NEWS

Alexander Jordan — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:06:46 PST

Get ready! This Sunday, February 10, is the 55th Grammy Awards, where Grammys from all over the country receive awards in the categories of cookie baking, mitten knitting, and bingo calling… wait, sorry, those are the Gram-Grams. The GRAMMYS are the annual awards ceremony hosted by The Recording Academy, who state on their website that [...]

Matt and Kim with Passion Pit | 2013 Tour Dates and Documentary

Patrick Andrews — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:22:04 PST

Matt & Kim will join Passion Pit on tour this month, including a stop at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night (Feb 8). The Brooklyn duo is hitting the road in support of their fourth album, Lightning, released in 2012 from Fader. Passion Pit’s second full-length, Gossamer, came out last summer. After their final show together on March 7th, [...]

Mix Tape | Frightened Rabbit Releases New Album

Christina Rumpf — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:28:53 PST

Frightened Rabbit released their latest album, Pedestrian Verse, earlier this week, following September’s State Hospital EP. It is the fourth full-length for the Glasgow rockers, whose other records include 2008′s The Midnight Organ Fight and 2010′s The Winter of Mixed Drinks. This album marks their first release on Atlantic Records. Check out the video for “The Woodpile”–a masterpiece of slow-motion trickery–or the three-part documentary [...]

Graveyard at The Bowery Ballroom | January 25, 2013

Christina Rumpf — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:30:11 PST

If you have the chance to see a Graveyard show, go. I know, I know—70s-rock-inspired Swedish heavy metal isn’t for everyone. But if you’re a fan of music—period—you owe it to yourself to see this band live. The original members of Graveyard joined forces in Gothenberg in 2007. Despite a change to the lineup midway [...]

RIP Reg Presley of The Troggs, 1941-2013

Benny Paul — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:30:20 PST

Reg Presley of The Troggs died Monday at the age of 71 after a battle with lung cancer. Though in recent years he became known for his UFO-watching expeditions—a hobby he took very seriously—he and his fellow Troggs are most famous for their iconic 1966 recording, “Wild Thing.” The song, written not by a Trogg, but [...]

Top 5 Iconic Soundtrack Moments | An NYMN Countdown

Christina Rumpf — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:18:10 PST

Guest Post by Matthew Di Paoli With the Oscars looming and Les Miserables making everyone remember why we hate the French, there’s no better time to look back at the greatest soundtrack moments in the history of film. This isn’t a list of greatest musicals or Will Smith classics; this is all about unforgettable tracks [...]

Mix Tape | Ramona Falls, “I Say Fever”

Christina Rumpf — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 14:55:27 PST

Take a moment to live inside this twisted, Victorian paper-doll nightmare. The track is from Ramona Falls‘ 2009 debut Intuit. The video, directed by Stefan Nadelman, turned the experimental, Portland-based indie rockers into superstars of internet virality. The band, whose latest album, Prophet, was released in 2012, will be at Brooklyn’s Glasslands tonight at 8:30 PM, tickets here.

CAT POWER AT TERMINAL 5 | JANUARY 29, 2013

Alexander Jordan — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:55:42 PST

I’m not exactly sure when it happened, but somewhere along the way people started referring to popular musicians as “artists.” It did not matter if the “artist” in question was a country singer, rapper or pop princess, nor did it matter how deep their talent well was. The word “artist” seems to have lost a [...]

What Happened to the Crotch Grab? | Op Ed

Christina Rumpf — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:05:06 PST

Guest Post by Doug Smith, AKA The Waspy Wigger In this current era of pretty motherfuckers, good kids and yellow wolves, there’s not a whole lot of macho male posturing in hip hop anymore. Sure, there’s still plenty of braggadocio and verbal big dick contests, but remember the good old days when MTV Jams was [...]

Mix Tape | Local Natives, “Breakers”

Christina Rumpf — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:55:20 PST

Local Natives released their sophomore album, Hummingbird, earlier this week. The follow-up to debut Gorilla Manor promises another set of inviting orchestrations, charged with pure electric rock power and other-worldly vocals. Check out “Breakers” here, or try to snag some last minute tickets to this weekend’s sold out shows at Music Hall of Williamsburg and Bowery Ballroom.

The Weeks at the Knitting Factory | January 22, 2013

Christina Rumpf — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:31:40 PST

Southern gentlemen of indie rock invaded Brooklyn’s Knitting Factory last Tuesday, as Mississippi band The Weeks headlined, with Junior Astronomers opening. Amid the pre-show buzz and the sound of PBRs cracking, one fan said, “I’ve never heard another band that sounds like them.” She’s right. Though The Weeks could claim kinship with forefathers of southern [...]

Mix Tape: One Thing

Patrick Andrews — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:38:28 PST

Mix Tape: A Love Supreme

Patrick Andrews — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:26:10 PST

You can listen to this on your iphone while eating tacos at your favorite taqueria.

Mix Tape: Tame Impala’s “Elephant”

Christina Rumpf — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:32:29 PST

Ever wonder what might have happened if George Harrison and John Lennon had continued taking psychadelics and making music? Check out the single “Elephant” from Tame Impala‘s latest LP Lonerism to get an idea. Now get out there this weekend and shake your trunks just for the hell of it.

2013 GOVERNOR’S BALL LINEUP ANNOUNCED | NEW YORK MUSIC NEWS

Alexander Jordan — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:27:10 PST

Go to Duane Reade right now and buy some sunscreen. You’re going to need it. Three days in the hot, New York City sun will leave you redder than a lobster. Why spend all that time outdoors subjecting yourself to UV rays and increasing your risk of skin cancer? The Governor’s Ball is back! New [...]

Mix Tape: Don’t Sh** Where You Eat

Patrick Andrews — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:14:45 PST

NY person installs toilet in the middle of his dining room/entire apartment resulting a major flood and harsh re-plumbing work. Person said “he regrets the mistake and is in this plumbing game”

Mix Tape: Crossroads

Patrick Andrews — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 03:44:42 PST

From Wikipedia, “Most musicians who knew Johnson well, such as Johnny Shines, never heard him claim that he had sold his soul to the Devil. Different accounts give contradictory information in this regard, but there is no conclusive evidence one way or another.”

Mix Tape: Caribou – Irene

Patrick Andrews — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:27:34 PST

Take your mind off of your late night work and listen as Caribou makes it all look good.

Mix Tape: Fake Palindromes and Just a Nervous Tic Motion

Patrick Andrews — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:58:37 PST

If Mister Mxyzptlk was a palindrome he would never die. #blackdiamond

Mix Tape: Block Party

Patrick Andrews — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:40:21 PST

Dave Chappelle’s Block Party happened on a quiet side street at the bottom of the Clinton Hill hill in Brooklyn where the once famed Broken Angel house stood before it caught fire fire on October 10, 2006.

Bad Religion’s “True North” Is Almost Here

Christina Rumpf — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:13:27 PST

Here’s something to warm your little punk rock hearts. In less than a week (Jan 22), Bad Religion will release True North, their sixteenth album, following 2010′s The Dissent of Man. The next day, the band will launch a tour in support of the album. They’ll be hitting New York on March 26th (ticket presale here) at [...]