Articles by Liz

Most display a great love unabashed, For potatoes in the form of mashed. I prefer solid food, Though to no host I’m rude, And all’s good when in butter splashed.

Who to choose in an election, May involve lots of bullshit detection. Our system, in summary, Allows for much flummery, As the hopefuls expound their perfection.

It felt a bit insane to walk into the Bowery Ballroom last night and remind oneself that this sold-out show would feature a band who’ve just barely put out an album. Vampire Weekend have earned seemingly endless waves of attention for their hot sound, and now at this, their official record release event, it was [...]

Though the burning makes me scream “my gosh!” We all know the good of mouthwash, And it’s not all just mental, There’s real benefit dental, As through gums not so fresh it does slosh.

If you’re through with your boss’ hellfire, And with wearing that stuffy attire, Don’t feel down on your luck, Life won’t forever suck, ‘Cause in thirty years you can retire.

Much excitement was in the air this evening as Kate Nash arrived back in NYC for her first show here (besides a flirt with the Virgin Megastore) since her popularity has gone from minor to insane-o wowy. Many adorable teenage girls piled into the Bowery Ballroom for this 18-and-over affair, and it was precious when [...]

8. Of Montreal – Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer? Yes I am. No, but seriously, this jubilant yet immensely depressing album really did something big for Of Montreal this year. Never before has intense personal drama been so much damn fun to witness, and it seems lots of ravey youngsters have discovered this truth, [...]

Harlem Shakes and White Rabbits played a sold-out show at Bowery Ballroom last night to an lively young crowd that contained a healthy mix of fans for each band. Harlem Shakes have been playing some big shows this year, including having opened for Tokyo Police Club at this same venue a few months ago. This [...]

Everyone knows that besides the promise of eating pie to the point of bursting, the best part about finally reaching the end of the year is that it marks the gift giving season. While the holidays are excellent for all the feasting and togetherness that come along with them, not to mention the time off [...]

Well kids, I’ve now officially attended my first show at the gargantuan Terminal 5, located far, far away on the outer reaches of the exotic West Side. Well, sort of attended. I noted that my ticket said the doors opened at seven, so I called the venue and asked them if there were any opening [...]