May 27: Blush ‘Jackal’ Release Show @ Gabriela + Interview
Blush, the new music project by Alex Tepper, has been slowly world-building behind closed studio doors over the last few years, and its debut has finally arrived. Last week saw
mary in the junkyard releases “New Muscles”
mary in the junkyard recently released “New Muscles,” the third single off of the South London rock trio’s anticipated debut album, Role Model Hermit. A culmination of inspirations, which include
Exclusive Premiere: Rare DM Drops New Video for “LA Traffic”
Are you on the list, baby? NYC-based signature cool-girl Rare DM heads West in her new video for the single “LA traffic,” directed by MALLEN. Direct from her new album
Live Show Round Up 5/25 – 5/31
Mon. 5/25: Elsewhere: sunflwr, veggi It might be raining and fifty degrees, but Elsewhere’s rooftop is still open for business. Nothing will stop sunflwr and veggi from playing their house
June 2: A NYC Showcase in Paris featuring Jaie Gon + Valley Latini Live presented by Party Girls Never Die x ALT CITIZEN
June 2 — You’re invited to a NYC showcase in Paris. A late-night transmission from downtown New York landing in Paris for one night only, presented by Party Girls Never
Watch: SUO “Lightning Strikes”
SUO’s “Lightning Strikes” turns heartbreak into a cartoon fever dream wrapped in shimmering power pop and downtown New York attitude. Written by Saara Untracht-Oakner and recorded in Mexico City with
face of ancient gallery talks “Like Kites”
Photos by Roeg Cohen You may know Jeremy Mock as the guitarist of the NYC rock band bloodsports or Wesley Wolffe. But, Mock’s innate state exists outside of distortion and
Live Show Round Up 5/18 – 5/24
Mon. 5/18 Nightclub 101: Caution, Theadoore, Recuse rocknite returns with Caution headlining. Before the show, make sure to check out the band’s new album Peripheral Vision; it’s a ripping LP
May 16: BABY DANCE Presented by Alt Citizen
Everyone’s favorite Brooklyn venue, Baby’s All Right, has been hosting a weekly series – BABY DANCE – every Saturday for some good time now. It’s always free(!!!), runs late, and
Where Are Your Friends Tonight?: Mar ’26
Where Are Your Friends Tonight? By Marc Giuffre Where Are Your Friends Tonight? is a photo column documenting parties, music, nightlife, and more through the lens of Marc Giuffre’s camera
mādar, an Iran Relief Exhibition, opens Friday
Opening this Friday, Melika Abikenari and Golnar Adili bring “mādar,” a benefit exhibition held at the CUE Art Foundation to raise emergency funds for people in Iran. Although a fragile
Chalk talks Crystalpunk with Alt Citizen
Crystalpunk, the first full length album from Belfast duo Chalk, is a call for unity. Growing up in Northern Ireland, Chalk bandmates Ross Cullen and Benedict Goddard have spent their
The Healing Power of Horses Release “i wait, i sink”
East Anglian duo The Healing Power of Horses recently signed to Partisan Records’ sister label section1 and released their debut single “i wait, i sink.” The Healing Power of Horses
Live Show Update 5/11 – 5/17
Mon. 5/11: Elsewhere: Touching Ice, Peace Thru Strength, Windy 500 LA based electro-industrial trio Touching Ice is kicking off Elsewhere’s summer series of rooftop shows. Before the show make sure
ALT CITIZEN Digital Cover: Valley Latini
Valley Latini has moved relentlessly through New York City’s underground—from punk bands to DJ booths to showcase stages. This year, she unveils Putx Princesa, a concept album rooted in
RIP Magic Releases “Screwdark”
RIP Magic is back. Today, the London four piece — made up of members Marco Pini, Felix Bayley-Higgins, Beth Boswell-Knight and Pedro Takahashi— released their new single “Screwdark” and announced