Death trax: Cynthia Alfonso
Play This At My Funeral is a new mixtape series where people (somewhat obviously) curate music for their own funerals. This week artist and animator Cynthia Alfonso shares her death trax. I imagine my...
View ArticleJuly: Summer with CHILLEMI Residency, Every Wednesday @ Berlin, 21+ ($10-$25)
Think Alan Vega style beats over Neil Young guitars. For his upcoming residency at Berlin, CHILLEMI will have a full backing band to bring his debut LP to life. From local heroes to a down right rock...
View ArticleGnarcissists premiere first single “We All Just Wanna”
Photo by Jin Kay Lee. The sounds of New York punk’s past feel instilled into the gritty garage jams of the Gnarcissists, the newest addition to the city’s ever-evolving genre. The four-piece, made up...
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Interview: Rey Pila and the journey into no man’s land
Caught in a downpour during a bus ride to Philadelphia a few months ago, I wanted to take the storm in from the safety of my seat, to bask in the mood of a dark thunderstorm before I actually had to...
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A night of strange sensations at Full Moon Festival 2018
I have a very severe love-hate relationship with music festivals. On the one hand, I love live music, and festivals provide the opportunity to enjoy several of my favorite bands all at once. I can...
View ArticleMixtape: Cancer season
Dear Cancer, you are one of the three zodiac signs ruled under the water element, alongside Scorpios and Pisces. But since Cancer is the first water sign of the zodiac, it’s the fluid river that get...
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Photo Diary: Phoenix @ Brooklyn Steel
Photos by Lauren Khalfayan, find more of her work here.
View ArticleTicket giveaway & video premiere: Little Junior @ Irving Plaza w/ Calpurnia,...
Photo by Tamara Léger The rad queer-fronted power pop-punk band Little Junior from Toronto is premiering with Alt Citizen their new lyric video to angsty heartbroken jam “Buzz Off.” Everyone’s...
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Amyl and the Sniffers’ first big whiff of punk fame
Photos by Daggers For Eyes. Amyl and The Sniffers are ferocious. From the speakers, their EPs are sharp, fast, and undeniably punk, such as the brilliant “I’m Not A Loser.” Live, however, things take a...
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YAASSS premiere first single “Full Moon Junkies”
Photo by Rachel Cabitt. If you haven’t been treated to the gift of a YAASSS show, I don’t know what you’re waiting for. Despite running, jumping, and screaming around Brooklyn for a while, these kooky...
View ArticleDama Scout releases new video for “Milky Milk”
Dama Scout, the Glasgow/London-based trio has just released their video for “Milky Milk.” It’s been months since they put out their self titled debut EP, and this dreamy, vaguely surreal video is a...
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In The Green Room with Post Animal
Text and interview by Lola Pistola. Photos by Lauren Khalfayan. Oh, the electricity of sharing your music and promoting an album. Going on the road for the first time can be either the most exciting...
View ArticleSong Premiere: GYMSHORTS “You Blew It”
There’s truly no better feeling than telling someone who has wronged you, just how little you care.”You Blew It”, the latest track from stoner punks, GYMSHORTS, wraps all those vindictive feelings into...
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Photo Diary: The Mary Vision, CHILLEMI, Justin Dean Thomas @ Berlin
Pics by Sophie Hur from last week’s show at Berlin The Mary Vision CHILLEMI Justin Dean Thomas
View ArticleJuly 25: David Johansen, Hennessey, CHILLEMI @ Berlin ($25)
On July 25 the legendary David Johansen will headline the final night of CHILLEMI’s residency, with support by Hennessey. Only a few tickets left, get yours here.
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David Johansen and Leah Hennessey (of Hennessey) Interview Each Other
photo by Mara Hennessey In anticipation of their show tomorrow night at Berlin (also the last night of CHILLEMI’s summer residency), Leah Hennesey (of Hennessey) – singer songwriter/underground web...
View ArticleWatch: DENA shares vhs visuals for “So Wrong”
Berlin rapper, DENA has released visuals for her latest track, “So Wrong” off her upcoming album, If It’s Written. The low-fi, hazy music video triggers every late 80’s alt-rock bone in my body....
View ArticleWatch: Princess Nokia Stages a Cyber Goth Dance Party With her Friends in...
Princess Nokia is living her best life this summer. A few weeks ago, the East Harlem latinx rapper gave everyone Orchard Beach dreams with her irresistible boogaloo moves for Salsa Sundays wearing a...
View ArticlePremiere: Eyes of Love “Elevator”
If you don’t yet know the Brooklyn band Eyes of Love, the single “Elevator” is a good introduction to their post-punk instrumental alien music. The voice of Andrea Schiavelli slow dances with...
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