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Monday
RNDM @ Gramercy Theatre – Touring off their newest album, Ghost Riding, RNDM will bring their alt-rock show to the city for some Monday fun. Featuring Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament, NYC singer/songwriter Joseph Arthur and master percussionist Richard Stuverud, RNDM has a unique style that combines indie tones with straight up rock to create a wall of groovy sound.
Drive-By Truckers @ MHOW – Shake up the start of your week with some alternative Southern rock, brought to you by Drive-By Truckers. Known for their nonstop touring and classic analog recordings, these guys first came together in ’96 with a shared culture – all based in Georgia, with close ties to Alabama. You can catch them at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Monday.
Tuesday
Nada Surf @ Bowery Ballroom – Alternative rock fans are pretty stoked that Nada Surf is coming to the Bowery Ballroom this Tuesday. They’ve been doing their thing since they first formed in New York back in 1992, and this show finds them fresh off their release of You Know Who You Are.
Wednesday
Hinds @ Bowery Ballroom – We can’t wait to see Hinds at the Bowery this Wednesday! Madrid’s Spanish indie rockers blend elements of garage rock and lo-fi to create their unique sound, and will be performing new material from their January release, Leave Me Alone.
Antibalas @ Brooklyn Bowl – This Brooklyn-based afrobeat band was inspired by Fela Kuti’s Africa ’70 band, and the wide range of cultures across the group makes for an awesome blend. They’re sure to be playing the classics this Wednesday, so don’t miss them at Brooklyn Bowl.
Thursdsay
Is Tropical @ Rough Trade – London’s much-loved electronic rockers have been living up to their own success ever since the video for their 2011 single, “The Greeks” quickly went viral on YouTube, earning them a loyal following. You can check them out this Thursday at Rough Trade.
French Horn Rebellion @ MHOW – We always enjoy the groovy, marching band vibes of French Horn Rebellion, brought to us by Wisconsin brothers Robert and Dave Perlick-Molinari. These guys have the classical chops and can really get funky, so head to Music Hall of Williamsburg this Thursday to see what they’re all about.
Friday
Big Gigantic + Hermitude @ Terminal 5 – This Friday, Terminal 5 will be popping thanks to Australian electronic hip-hop duo Hermitude. Not to mention Colorado’s Big Gigantic, who combine live saxophone and drums with electronic beats for a dynamic stage performance.
Metric + Joywave @ Hammerstein Ballroom – Fans are pretty pumped for Metric and Joywave, who will be hitting Hammerstein Ballroom this Friday. Metric hails from Toronto and rocks to the sound of synthpop and new wave. And you won’t want to miss Joywave, the much-loved American indie rockers who will be co-headlining with Death Cab For Cutie this spring.
Cut Chemist @ Output – Cut Chemist, aka Lucas MacFadden, is an American DJ and record producer who is known for his work on the turntables and his trip-hop sound. Fun fact: Cut Chemist made an appearance in the film Juno in 2007, fittingly enough, as the chemistry teacher. (“Well, there’s nothing like experimentin’!”)
Saturday
Bag Raiders + Plastic Plates @ Bowery Ballroom – Wrapping up the week are popular Australian electronic band, Bag Raiders, who just released their newest album, Checkmate, last month. They’ll be joined by Plastic Plates, aka Felix Bloxsom, the songwriter, DJ, and record producer who digs in deep with drums and percussion.
Great Good Fine Ok @ MHOW – Saturday’s are made for dancing, right? Put on your best outfit and some comfy shoes, then head over to the Music Hall to dance the night away with one of NYC’s premier synth-pop bands.
Article: Olivia Isenhart