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Singer songwriter Ariel Pink seeks to redefine his previous work in a series of three installments. (Via Twitter)

‘Ariel Archives Vol. 1’: Ariel Pink Exhumes His Poltergeists in Three-Album Re-Exploration of His Career

The singer-songwriter sets out to recontextualize his Haunted Graffiti era in the modern day.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Contributing Writer November 3, 2019

Musician Ariel Pink’s fixation with having to constantly reinvent his image has always pointed to him being troubled by the potential constraints of each new persona moments...

Clive Davis juniors Nico Brunstein and Nando Dale pose in a photo anticipating their song "Fitzgerald." (Via Instagram)

Club Soccer Bandmates Give Each Other Space to Innovate

The Clive Davis duo’s unique style extends beyond sound and into the songwriting process.
Claire Jones, Contributing Writer October 30, 2019

Cohesion is far from a priority for Club Soccer. The musical duo, made up of Clive Davis juniors Nico Brunstein and Nando Dale, straddles the line between retro Beatles-like tunes...

Shintaro Sakamoto played the greatest hits from his discography in a dreamlike performance at Elsewhere. (Via Bandcamp)

Shintaro Sakamoto Dazzles a Swarm of Fanatics at Brooklyn Concert

Japanese psychedelic rock artist Shintaro Sakamoto delivered a characteristically groovy performance in Brooklyn on Sunday night.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Contributing Writer October 29, 2019

Describing Shintaro Sakamoto’s performance at Elsewhere Sunday night is as futile as attempting to reify a dream.   Sakamoto’s show was prefaced by Brazilian soul singer...

Quavo and Offset from Migos perform the final set of the night at Powerhouse 105.1 on Saturday night. (Photo by Julia Mao)

Powerhouse 105.1 Exhausts and Rewards Fans in 5-Hour Marathon

Between Megan Thee Stallion’s opener and Cardi B’s guest appearance during Migos’ set, there was more than enough intensity to go around.
Julia Mao, Staff Writer October 28, 2019

Screams, singing and hit rap songs echoed off the walls of the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday night. Audience members danced and screamed “I love you” to the artists...

Shura performed at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Wednesday Oct 23 for her “forevher” album tour. Her dynamic performance reflected both optimism and love through her personal story. (via Secretly Canadian)

Shura Celebrates All Kinds of Love at Music Hall of Williamsburg

The singer swapped between upbeat bops and slow romantic spells from her latest album.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer October 25, 2019

In a sea of flashing multicolor lights and vigorously dancing bodies, English singer-songwriter Shura fashioned a highly energetic and atmospheric concert experience for the last...

IDLES, an English rock band from Bristol, performed on stage at Terminal 5 on Oct 17. (Via Twitter)

Concrete to Leather: IDLES at Terminal 5

The British post-punk band brought joy and catharsis to the crowd in their largest show to date.
Sophia Letson-Ettin, Staff Writer October 24, 2019

An IDLES show checks every box for a a punk performance. The music is loud, the crowd is aggressive and the stage is merely a suggestion. The band performed on Oct.17 at Terminal...

Frank Ocean released his new single, DHL, on October 19. (Via Twitter)

Frank Ocean’s New Song Has All of His Style With None of His Substance

If “DHL” is any indication of what’s to come in his prospective album, listeners can expect a shift from Ocean’s usual grounded social commentary to a listless focus on endless money, drugs and sexual partners.
Izzy Salas, Staff Writer October 23, 2019

Musician Frank Ocean dropped his new single “DHL” on Saturday via his podcast-esque series “Blonded Radio 008.” Infamous for his reticence and lengthy breaks between new...

Foy Vance performed at NYU Skirball on Oct 15. After a two-year break from the road, Vance is back on tour in North America and UK. (Via Facebook)

Foy Vance Makes Tour Stop at Skirball

The Irish singer offered a fiercely captivating performance.
Destine Manson, Staff Writer October 20, 2019

Veteran musician Foy Vance continued his triumphant return to live touring with a stop at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts stage. After two years off from touring, the...

Lauv performing on stage at Terminal 5. His performance emphasized on mental health awareness as his upcoming album "How I'm Feeling" will focus on his own experience with mental illness. (Photo by Dani Herrera)

Lauv Emphasizes Mental Health at Terminal 5

The singer-songwriter and NYU grad is using his sold out tour to talk about how he’s feeling, and he wants fans to do the same.
Dani Herrera, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

Pop musician and Steinhardt grad Lauv has emphasized that his upcoming album, “How I’m Feeling,” will focus on his personal experience with mental illness. It’s only appropriate...

A$AP Rocky greets a sea of fans at his first show back in NYC since his arrest in Sweden. (Photo by Iffat Nur)

Rolling Loud Festival Pulls up to NYC for the First Time

The hip-hop mega-event hosted two days' worth of unforgettable, high-energy chaos.
Iffat Nur, Contributing Writer October 14, 2019

“OPEN THAT SH-T UP! OPEN UP THAT MOSH PIT!” These words rang throughout the entire weekend as Rolling Loud, billed as “the largest Hip-Hop festival in the world,” made...

“Ghosteen” is an avant garde poetic epic recounting the trials of grief and mourning, created and released in the wake of the death of Nick Cave's son. The album focuses on grief in the long term, rather than an immediate reaction. (via Nick Cave)

Nick Cave’s ‘Ghosteen’ Is a Heartbreaking Lesson in Musical Mourning

“Ghosteen,” Nick Cave’s first album since the death of his 15-year-old son, is as poetic as it is avant-garde.
Sophia Letson-Ettin, Contributing Writer October 11, 2019

Nick Cave has done it again. The conclusion to his trilogy that also includes 2013’s “Push the Sky Away” and 2016’s “Skeleton Tree,” “Ghosteen” is a poetic epic...

Sabrina Claudio’s new album, “Truth Is” has a distinct tonal shift from her debut album.  (via Atlantic Records)

Sabrina Claudio’s ‘Truth Is’ Goes To Dark Places

The R&B singer solidifies her style and signals experimentation ahead with an unprecedentedly dark project.
Destine Manson, Staff Writer October 8, 2019

Sabrina Claudio’s new album “Truth Is” paints a picture of true love, but its ambiguity makes it more Mona Lisa's smile than lovers embracing. Romance has been the primary...