Radiohead played Madison Square Garden

Radiohead released their great new album A Moon Shaped Pool this past spring and dropped by New York City as part of a very limited U.S. tour.

Panorama | 2016

For years, it felt as if there was a festival drought in the North Eastern part of the country. Now, after a few years of success with Governor's Ball, the people who bring you Coachella have thrown their hat into the mix with Panorama.

Wilco - "If I Ever Was a Child"

Wilco have announced a new album and in true dad-rock fashion it's called, wait for it, Schmilco. It's the follow-up to last year's great return-to-form sounding Star Wars.

Dinosaur Jr played House of Vans

Dinosaur Jr surprised NYC with a free, same day show at House of Vans in Greenpoint. Debuting some new material as well as their standard jams, it was a classic night for some diehard fans.

Albums of 2016.5

The first half of 2016 has been a rather iconic time for music. Some of our biggest stars have released some of their best work and we've mourned the losses of two giants many thought would out-live us all. 

The Stone Roses played Madison Square Garden

The Stone Roses played their first NYC show in twenty years and first with their original line-up ever. It was madness.

Bill Callahan played Baby's All Right

Bill Callahan played six shows in three nights during his residency at Baby's All Right. He wrapped things up with a great set followed by an encore that begged the question "Ok, what do you want to hear?'

Aphex Twin - "CIRKLON3 [ Колхозная mix ]"

Aphex Twin has released his first music video in 17 years and it was directed by a 12 year-old from Dublin.

Vatican Shadow - "More of the Same"

Dominick Fernow has released his latest Vatican Shadow record Media in the Service of Terror. It's a solid album of post-industrial techno noise.

Brian Wilson played Pet Sounds at McCarren Park

To celebrate 50 years of Pet Sounds, Brian Wilson is touring the album in full with the help of high school friend and other former Beach Boy, Al Jardine and a great live band. They helped close out Northside with a beautiful show in McCarren Park.