Concerts

CMJ Descends Upon New York City.

Have no fear, readers, I have not forsaken thee. As some of you may know, and as some of you may not know, CMJ has taken over New York City. What’s CMJ, you ask? (If you don’t ask this, feel free to skip ahead to the next paragraph). CMJ stands for College Music Journal, which...

(Insert Name of NWA Song Here)

I first heard about this on Sunday night, and wanted to write about it right then and there, but I’ve been in the process of moving. I’m aware that it’s gotten considerable press since then, but this is something that I feel very strongly about, so, as per usual lately, I’m going to laugh in...

I Know it’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll, but I Like it…

When I’m trying to recall something from my life thus far, there are generally two points of reference that I use: 1) what band I was listening to the most and 2) who I had a crush on at the time. As I’ve gotten older, it’s become harder to categorize things this way, because my...

2 Nights at Madison Square Garden.

I know, I know. It’s been ages, my friends. I was on a good roll there, too. But there is this whole interning thing, and looking for a job thing, and looking for an apartment thing. Then I got ambushed by a sinus infection. I know everyone hates an excuse-giver, but I couldn’t help but...

Debut of Rock Shows at McCarren Park Pool

Brooklyn’s McCarren Park Pool has been opened for rock shows for a little while now, but Sunday marked my first opportunity to see the drained pool in its new role as an indie rock venue. I went in with very low expectations, because outdoor venues usually have such shitty sound. However, I was pleasantly surprised...

Like A (Retrospective On) Rolling Stone

I know it’s old news at this point, but I am going to write a brief description of the Rolling Stone 1000th issue party, because there were a few points of interest. They were: 1. I saw Marilyn Manson, Moby & Andre 3000. Apparently Ethan Hawke (who, once upon a time met me and said...

April Music, Part 2.

This past Monday night, I went to see personal favorites Two Gallants (official, myspace) at New York’s Bowery Ballroom. They put on what was probably one of the best shows I’ve ever seen – including a segue from “Steady Rollin'” into “Two Days Short Tomorrow” (my favorite song from What The Toll Tells and my...