Arroyo Seco 2018

In recent years, smaller festivals have been popping up over the summer across the country to compete with destination mega-players like Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Lollapalooza. Arroyo Seco in California is one such event that draws mainly on nostalgia in lieu of rising sensations. Fittingly, I went with my dad for the ultimate father-son rock experience.

Grizzly Bear and Spoon played Prospect Park

Grizzly Bear and Spoon brought their fantastic co-headlining tour to Brooklyn's Prospect Park as part of the annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival that has now taken place at the bandshell for over forty years.

Deafheaven - "Canary Yellow"

Following the epic "Honeycomb," Deafheaven have shared the second single from their upcoming record Ordinary Corrupt Human Love out July 13 via ANTI-.

Spiritualized - "I'm Your Man"

Spiritualized are back! Jason Pierce has announced And Nothing Hurt, the group's first new record since 2012, and it's out September 4.

Nothing - Zero Day

Philly Shoegazers Nothing have announced a new record. Dance on the Blacktop is the follow-up to 2016's Tired of Tomorrow and is out August 24 via Relapse.

Leon Bridges - "Beyond"

Earlier this year, Leon Bridges dropped his great new album, Good Thing. Today, he shared the video for the album highlight "Beyond."

Liars - "Liquorice"

On July 20, Liars are set to release their first score for the film 1/1. Recorded in 2014 prior to the departure of Aaron Hemphill, it's their first piece of new music since last year's TCFC.

Nine Inch Nails - "God Break Down the Door"

Nine Inch Nails will release Bad Witch on June 22. It's the third installment in a series following 2016's Not the Actual Events and last year’s ADD VIOLENCE.

Mitski - "Geyser"

Mitski's last release was her 2016 breakthrough Puberty 2. Now, she has announced it's follow-up, Be the Cowboy, and it's out August 17 via Dead Oceans.

Fever Ray played Brooklyn Hangar

Fever Ray debuted their new tour in support of last year's excellent album, Plunge, as part of the Red Bull Music Festival. It was their first US show in eight years.