Broken Social Scene played Brooklyn Steel

Defying a state-of-emergency and flood warnings across the city, Broken Social Scene weathered the storm and played a rapturous set to a soggy, yet dedicated crowd at Brooklyn Steel.

Slowdive played Webster Hall (Night 1)

Slowdive came to Webster Hall on Wednesday night for their first of two sold-out shows in support of this year's great new album, everything is alive.

Janelle Monáe played Radio City Music Hall

Janelle Monáe brought their lavish The Age of Pleasure Tour to Radio City Music Hall and proved they're one of the best in the game.

Armand Hammer - "The Gods Must Be Crazy"

On Friday, Armand Hammer will release their new album We Buy Diabetic Test Strips and today they've shared a final single ahead of the record, the EL-P produced "The Gods Must Be Crazy."

Chappell Roan - "Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl"

The debut album from Chappell Roan, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, is finally here and "Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl" is its shining centerpiece. 

Chat Pile played (le) Poisson Rouge

Striking with the incredible heat of their still recent and fresh full-length debut, Oklahoma's Chat Pile came to (le) Poisson Rouge and absolutely destroyed it.

The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie played Madison Square Garden (Night 1)

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of both Transatlanticism and Give Up, Ben Gibbard brings his two biggest records to life in one night with back-to-back rundowns of each classic album.

Bar Italia - "my little tony"

Months after releasing their debut full-length, Bar Italia have announced its follow-up, The Twits, and shared the new song, "my little tony."

Pavement played Brooklyn Steel (Night 3)

Night three of Pavement's four night run at Brooklyn Steel was a sublime medley of deep cuts and all-time classics.

Yumi Zouma - "KPR"

Yumi Zouma are back with their first new song of 2023, "KPR."

Beck / Phoenix / Weyes Blood played Madison Square Garden

The co-headlining Summer Odyssey Tour featuring Beck and Phoenix came to New York City's Madison Square Garden on Saturday night and feature a compelling opening set by the wonderful Weyes Blood in addition to the two indie rock titans.

Olivia Rodrigo - "get him back!"

Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album GUTS is here and "get him back!" is the record's best take on getting that sweet, sweet revenge.

Shabazz Palaces - "Woke Up in a Dream" (ft Lil Tracy)

Shabazz Palaces have shared the second offering from their upcoming mini-LP, Robed in Rareness.

Kylie Minogue - "Tension"

Dance-pop icon Kylie Minogue will release her new album, Tension, at the end of September and today she's dropped the record's title track.

Jlin - "Paradigm"

At the end of September, Jlin will release a new mini-album called Perspective and today she dropped the second single, "Paradigm"

Oneohtrix Point Never - "A Barely Lit Path"

Following last week's announcement of a new album, Oneohtrix Point Never has now shared the record's lead single, "A Barely Lit Path."

The Strokes and Angel Olsen played Forest Hills Stadium

New York's very own The Strokes brought Angel Olsen to Queens for the a hometown show at Forest Hills Stadium on a perfect summer evening and delivered a set of the hits.

The National and Patti Smith played Madison Square Garden

In front of their biggest New York crowd to date, The National delivered a set of their best material with an opening set from living legend Patti Smith.

Irreversible Entanglements - "Our Land Back"

Jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements recently announced they'd signed with legendary label Impulse! for their new album, Protect Your Light, and now they're back with the second single, "Our Land Back."

Sufjan Stevens - "So You Are Tired"

Sufjan Stevens has announced his next album, titled Javelin, and shared the moving new single, "So You Are Tired."

Gojira and Mastodon played Coney Island Amphitheater

Metal titans Gojira and Mastodon have linked-up for a co-headlining tour and brought their epic powers to Coney Island for a night of true havoc.

Death Grips played Terminal 5

On their first tour since 2019, Death Grips barreled into New York City's Terminal 5 for a show of absolutely ruthless aggression. 

Slowdive - "the slab"

Next month, Slowdive will release they second album since reuniting and today they've shared the record's third single, "the slab."

Carly Rae Jepsen played Pier 17

After a lightning storm cancelled her Monday night show, Carly Rae Jepsen made up for it with a double-header on Tuesday and had Pier 17 dancing like a psychedelic switch.

MJ Lenderman - "Knockin (Single Version)"

MJ Lenderman turns up the fuzz on the single version of his track "Knockin."

Sheer Mag - "All Lined Up"

Sheer Mag have signed to Third Man Records and dropped a new single, "All Lined Up."

Armand Hammer - "Trauma Mic" (ft Pink Siifu)

The new album from Armand Hammer is out next month and today they dropped the first single, "Trauma Mic" feating Pink Siifu.

Wilco - "Evicted"

Beloved alt-country heroes Wilco have announced their third album since 2019 and thirteenth record overall. It's called Cousin and it's out this fall.

BEYONCÉ played MetLife Stadium

One of the year's hottest tours came to MetLife Stadium on Saturday for the first of two sold-out shows.

The Mooney Suzuki played Union Pool

The garage rock revivalist revived themselves to play their album Electric Sweat in-full at Brooklyn's Union Pool.

Carly Rae Jepsen - "Psychedelic Switch"

On her new album, The Loveliest Time, Carly Rae Jepsen releases her inhibitions and gives in to life's best pleasures.

Irreversible Entanglements - "Free Love"

Free-jazz quintet Irreversible Entanglements have signed with the iconic jazz label Impulse! and announced their new album and it's lead single, "Free Love."

Mitski - "Bug Like an Angel"

Following last year's Laurel Hell, Mitski is back with a new album called The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We and it's lead by the single "Bug Like an Angel."

Patio - "Sixpence"

After releasing a new single earlier this year, Patio have announced their sophomore record and shared another new track.

Panda Bear / Sonic Boom and Braxe + Falcon played The Knockdown Center

In support of last year's excellent Reset, Panda Bear and Sonic Boom brought the album to Queens with a special opening set from Braxe + Falcon.

Julia Jacklin played Central Park's SummerStage

As part of the free concert series in Central Park, Julia Jacklin headlined an impressive show featuring opening sets from Y La Bamba and Black Belt Eagle Scout.

Big Thief - "Vampire Empire"

Big Thief have shared the studio recording of their recent live favorite "Vampire Empire."

Molly Burch - "Physical"

Molly Burch has announced a new album called Daydreamer that will be out in September and today she's shared the lead single, "Physical."

Explosions in the Sky - "Ten Billion People"

Explosions in the Sky have announced their new album End will be out in September and shared the lead single "Ten Billion People."

Mutual Benefit - "Little Ways"

Jordan Lee, best known as Mutual Benefit, has announced his first new album in five years, Growing At The Edges, and shared the lead single, "Little Ways."

Jamila Woods - "Tiny Garden"

Jamila Woods has announced a new album called Water Made Us and shared its lead single, "Tiny Garden."

Bonnie "Prince" Billy - "Crazy Blue Bells"

Bonnie "Prince" Billy has shared "Crazy Blue Bells," the latest single from his upcoming album, Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You.

The Smile played Forest Hills Stadium

The Smile are in the midst of their second-ever North American tour and brought their dazzling show to Forest Hills Stadium in Queens on a splendid summer evening.

Munya - "Un Deux Trois"

MUNYA has announced Jardin, her sophomore record, and shared the album's lead single, "Un Deux Trois."

Best of 2023 (so far)

As we hit the halfway mark fo 2023, I'm sharing my favorite releases of the year so far.

Songs of 2023: Q2

A lot of great songs from April - June 2023.

Hearts of Animals - "Crepe Myrtle"

Hearts of Animals has shared a new song, "Crepe Myrtle."

Diana Ross played Radio City Music Hall

Undisputed icon and all-time diva Diana Ross brought her greatest hits to Radio City Music Hall for a night of jubilant superstardom and unrivaled star power.

Tears for Fears played Madison Square Garden

Following 2022's The Tipping Point, the first new album from Tears for Fears in eighteen years, the band has continued to tour in support of the record and made their first-ever appearance at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.

Animal Collective - "Defeat"

Animal Collective go the distance on their sprawling new single, "Defeat."