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Live Show Round Up 2/16 – 2/22

Maddie Breeden February 16, 2026

Mon. 2/16:  TV EYE: CS Cleaners, Eraser, Chronophage CS Cleaner’s new single Come & Go is a hypnotic breed of post-punk. The guitars dance, the

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Live Show Round Up 2/9 – 2/15

Maddie Breeden February 9, 2026

Monday 2/9:  Nightclub 101: Yes Ma’am, Ken Park, Victoryland  NYC nugazers Yes Ma’am are playing their EP release show for What Do They See at

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Live Show Round Up 1/12 – 1/18

Maddie Breeden January 12, 2026

Monday: 1/12  Nightclub 101: Or Best Offer, Vangas, Gavin Sultan Good English Records starts their series at Nightclub 101 off with Or Best Offer, Vangas,

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This Week: Live Music Show Roundup 6/16 – 6/22

Maddie Breeden June 16, 2025

Do you live in NYC, love music, and want to see a cool show this week? Look no further – Music journalist Maddie is bringing

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Downtown Dispatch: Ray Bull Unleashed

Charlotte Dulany February 19, 2025

With just one listen, Ray Bull’s music sparks an immediate conversation of movement — foot tapping, finger snapping, head bobbing, side-to-side swaying.  I got my

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Premiere: Cindy Cane’s Heart Is on Fire

Charlotte Dulany February 14, 2025

Faster, hotter, stronger. Cindy Cane’s latest single, “Hearts on Fire,” is an endless dance between the peculiar and the provocative, pulsing with flashy synth sensations.

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SUO Serves Romance and Heartbreak with “Arms of an Angel”

Charlotte Dulany February 13, 2025

Photo by Mochi Robinson. “Arms of an Angel,” the latest release from SUO, explores the fleeting nature of emotion. On Instagram, she wrote, “[Love] always

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Listen: Alex Orange Drink “Queen Victoria” featuring Conor Oberst

Charlotte Dulany February 7, 2025

We have something to satisfy your sonic thirst: Alex Orange Drink’s latest single, “Queen Victoria,” featuring Conor Oberst. The first release from Alex Orange Drink

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Feb. 6: Alex Hall “Drown” Opening Reception + Interview

Charlotte Dulany February 6, 2025

Alex Hall is always in motion, jetting off to Los Angeles, Berlin, and beyond at a moment’s notice. For the New York-based portrait photographer, constant

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Jan 19: Party Girls Never Die “Special Guests” Residency @ Jean’s Night 1

Charlotte Dulany January 18, 2025

A new nightlife experience has arrived at Jean’s – Party Girls Never Die “Special Guests.” Party Girls Never Die is a boutique event company specializing

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Jan. 19: Elias Rønnenfelt is “Off Right” at Roxy Cinema

Charlotte Dulany January 17, 2025

Danish musician and artist Elias Rønnenfelt, best known as the frontman of Iceage, is showcasing his creative range once again, this time with a special

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January 14: world premiere of Boy Harsher’s film ‘The Runner’

Lauren Khalfayan January 3, 2022

Musical duo Boy Harsher have decided to go in a different direction for their next release — making a feature film. The Runner came from a

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April 29: Alt Citizen social hour @ The Sultan Room

Lauren Khalfayan April 22, 2021

You’re invited to socialize with us IRL! It’s been a minute, but we’re having a social hour next Thursday, April 29th at The Sultan Room,

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Feb 29: Patti, Eyes of Love, Flexi, Starla Online @ Lola

Lauren Khalfayan February 26, 2020

End this month right at Lola this Saturday for one of the coolest shows to hit Manhattan in a minute. I’ve just recently been introduced

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December 6: Twin Peaks @ Webster Hall

Lauren Khalfayan December 2, 2019

Photo by by Lauren Khalfayan, find more of her work here.  As we’re coming to the end of the decade, there’s been a definite shift in attention

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Nov 16: Isolation Society, Garcia People, Cramm, Rob Mayson, Drumstool @ The Glove ($10)

Lauren Khalfayan November 14, 2018

It’s supposed to snow on Thursday and if the commercial Christmas outpouring hadn’t already alerted you, winter is coming. Before it gets too cold to

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Alt Citizen’s June Show Forecast

Hannah Burke May 31, 2018

Art by Ava East. It’s summer in New York which doesn’t change much for the show attending hordes other than many of the gigs have

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May 25-26: The Elsewhere Rooftop Opening with NOBUNNY & Branko ($10-$20)

Brett Myers May 22, 2018

Summer has (finally) fucking arrived and besides the blistering humidity and a pervasive smell of warm urine, it also means it’s rooftop season. And to

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Photo Diary: Sunflower Bean @ Bowery Ballroom

Brett Myers May 2, 2018
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April 6: McLovins @ Gramercy Theater, 7pm ($12)

Brett Myers March 5, 2018

Just before festival season gets started, April is a busy, busy month for live music. To get the rainy month started, McLovins are headed to

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Feb 25: Jacuzzi Boys, The Muckers, Gnarcissists @ Baby’s All Right, 8pm ($12)

Brett Myers February 23, 2018

For some reason, the weather shot up to almost 70 degrees this week. Maybe it’s because Jacuzzi Boys are bringing the heat this Sunday to

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Aug 26: AdHoc presents Surf Curse, Lala Lala, Navy Gangs @ Trans-Pecos, 8PM ($12)

Tamim Alnuweiri August 25, 2017

I was going to go to Long Island this weekend for a barbecue until I realized how far it is—three hours roundtrip guys, that’s halfway

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Premiere: Monograms “OK Promises”

Elena Childers April 5, 2017

This dreamy, yet chaotic psych-garage band will get your mind wondering and your blood pumping. Monograms is a Brooklyn-based band that started as a solo project

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Sept 25: MØ @ Webster Hall 7:30pm ($21)

altcitizen September 25, 2014

MØ @ Webster Hall 7:30pm ($21) MØ may be a relatively new artist, but she’s got the skills to be as big a pop star

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Sept 23-27: Laurie Anderson and the Kronos Quartet @ BAM 8pm ($20)

altcitizen September 23, 2014

  Laurie Anderson and the Kronos Quartet @ BAM 8pm ($20) Laurie Anderson is a God Damn New York staple, and if you aren’t sure

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Sept 19: The Replacements, The Hold Steady, Deer Tick @ Forest Hills Stadium 6pm ($59.50)

altcitizen September 19, 2014

The Replacements, The Hold Steady, Deer Tick @ Forest Hills Stadium 6pm ($59.50) We don’t recommend too many stadium shows but, c’mon, the Replacements are

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Sept 17: How To Dress Well @ Irving Plaza 7pm ($18)

altcitizen September 17, 2014

How To Dress Well @ Irving Plaza 7pm ($18) Tom Krell brings his unique brand of R&B to Irving Plaza. He recently released a mix

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Sept 17: Islands, Teen @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($16)

altcitizen September 17, 2014

Islands, Teen @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($16) We’ve been loving TEEN for a while now, and now that they’ve embraced their R&B influences head-on

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Sept 12: Sylvan Esso @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm ($15)

altcitizen September 12, 2014

Sylvan Esso @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm ($15) We already mentioned how interesting and genre bending Sylvan Esso are, so why not catch them with an

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Sept 6: Special Guests, Evian Christ (DJ set), Sophie, Forest Swords @ MOMA PS1 3pm ($18)

altcitizen September 5, 2014

Special Guests, Evian Christ (DJ set), Sophie, Forest Swords @ MOMA PS1 3pm ($18) Mix up an afternoon of exploring modern art with sets from

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Sept 4: Mr. Twin Sister @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($12)

altcitizen September 4, 2014

Mr. Twin Sister @ Baby’s All Right 8pm ($12) The recently named Twin Sister (that’s MR. Twin Sister to you) will be gracing New York with

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Aug 29: Joanna Gruesome, Big Ups @ South Street Seaport 7pm (FREE!!)

altcitizen August 29, 2014

Joanna Gruesome, Big Ups @ South Street Seaport 7pm (FREE!!)  Joanna Gruesome, they of the great band name. Big Ups, they of the self styled

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