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,
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
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,
Written by Alex Arthur Two weeks ago, Sam Wilkes was the last-ever artist to headline Music Hall of Williamsburg on the date of April 3rd, as
Dr. Now is a physician of many artistic practices, including making music, performing, painting, and making playlists. We discovered the Doc at the most recent
Cian O’Meara is a 25 year old Dublin born, Harlem based selector with a background as a live sound engineer for rock bands. Torture, also
Ezri Appel is a NYC-based filmmaker and photographer drawn to the unclean and unresolved. Working across directing, editing, cinematography, and photography, Appel moves instinct-first —
Article by Jerid Gooding It all started in Rockaway. For my new music and arts discovery app (in—yc), I partnered with Max Power Presents for
Fresh off new releases, Sam Quealy and Jack Powers sit down to talk New York City, dinner party do’s and don’ts, and what it takes
Nothing’s wrong. In fact, the kids are more than all right. This past Saturday, Party Girls Never Die staged “Nothing’s Wrong” inside Tom Fruin’s legendary
Hailing from Orange County, CA, The Flytraps have crash-landed in NYC with a freshly sharpened lineup: Kristin Cooper’s wailing, feral vocals and bass front and
Alex Arthur & Cole Spike shot by Alex Beh / Alex Arthur shot by Gallery by Geve / Delaney Rowe shot by Gallery by Geve
Article by Alex Arthur Photos by Matt Licari As the breakout bands of 2025 played their final shows before fielding, “How’s that music thing going?”
Rising New York City chanteuse Chloé French got our attention with her debut single “Angels,” introducing her as a hot-on-the-scene artist with equal parts grit
We’re teaming up with the cool kids of sweetychat to deliver an unusual Halloween party in the city. That’s all the info you get for
15 years of ALT CITIZEN. In case you need a refresher, ALT CITIZEN is an independent music publication, live show promoter, and zine – and
Mix by Beatriz Castro A playlist for when you are at the bodega, a little hungover, waiting for your BEC, and the music from last
Nasa, ALT CITIZEN founder and editor in chief has a new party series called Party Girls Never Die w/ Special Guests centered around live performances
Article by Calla Selicious. Mary Shelley photos by Carlos Ramos. Trophy Wife photos by Tori McGraw There are a lot of good bands in New
No Holds Barred is a new column by Sophie Abeles featuring unfiltered interviews with your favorite indie bands. Photos by Bianca Garza. I meet my
Words by Sophie Abeles / Photos by Matt Weinberger If I told you New York’s underground alt-rock scene is back, you might ask who’s responsible.
Mixtape by Eddie Dark Photos by Bimbos Against Capitalism Dance music strictly for vampires and other nocturnal beings, keep it way from the sunlight… +
Article by Lauren Dalban For the past couple of years, the sharp, gritty sound of New York City’s The Down & Outs has lingered in
photo by Justin Buschardt Shari Page, the charming former drummer of Thick who we know and love, is currently working on new solo music with
Mark your calendars, get your tickets. Heart Wrench Collective’s summer residency at Studio 8 continues with EXPENSIVE IMAGINATION: THE GOLIGHTLY STUDIES, a play directed by Kelsey Bennett
Words by Aria Cabello Photos by Liliet Reyes Born and bred on the debaucherous streets of New York City, HOMADE invites you into their gritty
Words by Noah Berghammer Featured Photo and Photo 4 by Madeleine Thomas (@madthomas_) Photo 2 by Matt Weinberger (@mweinbergerr) Photo 3 by Marcus Maddox(@marcus.xoxo) If
Story by Izzy Capulong. Photo by Matt Weinberger It’s hot. Con Ed sent out their annual “don’t use electricity” text. It’s 80 degrees, but that
Interview with Eric Cabello of Drughoney by Aria Cabello Flyers by Jason Sandbach Videos by Danny Monzon Photos courtesy of Jaime Monzon In the
@gritoexclamacion Interview by Angélica Victoria (@angelicodiablo) / Entrevista por Angélica Victoria @angelicodiablo) Photos 1 & 2 by Valerio (@yoshimi_b__) / Fotos 1 & 2 por Valerio (@yoshimi_b__)
Johann Rashid (AKA Promiseland) has directed the new music video for Ringo Starr and we need this right now. A sincere message of peace and
Playlist by Morgan Bobrow-Williams (SUM1) “River me a cry. I’m a river crying. I’m crying rivers out of my eyes like waterfalls If you look through
