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 Mountain man Justin Vernon, who performs as Bon Iver, quickly packed the Sound Fix performance space last night for a cozy, record-release celebrating affair. The previously non-official availability of his debut album For Emma, Forever Ago apparently hadn’t stopped the word from spreading – thank you internet buzz. With a wacky salsa music rhythm dripping [...]

Far from your typically loud, sweaty concert event, Joanna Newsom played gorgeously last night at the Howard Gilman Opera House at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). The formality of seeing her play in a classy theatre with symphonic stature makes just as much sense as if she were booked at a dingy club, because [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Oh Webster Hall, why do I keep coming back to you when I know you’re bad for me? This question and others plagued me as I attended the Tegan and Sara show there last night. Another was “Why don’t I have earplugs?” I almost purchased some from the kindly bathroom attendant, embarrassingly neon orange though [...]

How is Neko Case so amazingly awesome? I suppose her power as a head-turning artist lives in the simple combination of kindly cuteness and of course, her stunning voice. Although Kathryn Calder, who sings when Neko can’t make it, certainly does a fine job, it’s really something excellent to see a New Pornographers show with [...]

Ears ringing. Knees aching. Body confused. I’ve been thoroughly rocked.Here are my pictures from the last day of CMJ 2007. It was cool to check out the new Music Hall of Williamsburg (though I think they should have kept the name North Six – it’s just better in so many ways). The place was really [...]

Hey Kids,Still alive, somehow, after staying late at shows all week and still holding down the ‘ol 9-5. Friday at Union Pool was a real kicker, what with it being the start of the weekend and all. The crowd let loose (got drunk), and I was right along there with them. I had to be [...]