Next we headed back to the Knitting Factory to check out Home Video who are also a new favorite of mine. They have this really cool radiohead vibe mixed with dance beats that locks you in a trance. [nggallery id=21] Home Video – The Smoke
CMJ Day 1: @Gold_Streets
Gold Streets, hailing from the BK, was the next act. They had an this shoegaze, indie dance vibe to them that included an interesting set equipped with a microphone mic’d through a telephone receiver, really fun stuff. Definitely downloading their new EP, GO. [nggallery id=20] Gold Streets – Billy’s Dead
Music Video: Afrojack & Eva Simons – Take Over Control
The wait is over – Afrojack and fellow Dutch artist Eva Simons have released the video to their hit song, “Take Over Control”. While the song is amazing (especially its extended version), the video leaves much to be desired. The songs great lyrics provided enough visuals for the director to go on: “Let’s go take […]
CMJ Day 1: @MeYouUsThem
Next, we hit up Triple Down trio, Me You Us Them, who were playing at Spike Hill. Once again,we have another band that really needs to be heard alot more. They rock out hard. [nggallery id=19] Me You Us Them – Any Time
CMJ Day 1: @killQuilty
The festival known as CMJ has descended upon NYC for 5 days of music, parties and good times. Day 1 had all that. Quilty, who played at the Knitting Factory, rocked out with dirty guitars, wicked solos, and a trombone that mimicks a bass. It’s very raw and intimate sound, especially on stage. Their live show gets […]
Concert: Escape the Fate @ Roseland
Interscope Records rock band, Escape the Fate, have announced that their major label debut will be a self-titled beast unleashed on November 2nd. The album was produced by Don Gilmore (Bullet For My Valentine, Linkin Park) and bassist Max Green explains, “We’re making our mark on the world 100% through blood sweat and tears and […]
Esperanza Spalding’s “Chamber Music Society” Tour
Esperanza Spalding‘s latest record, Chamber Music Society, lives up to the intimate, experimental and assemblage mood alluded by the record’s title. This is no more apparent than seeing Esperanza and her band performing live. We had the opportunity to attend the final rehearsal of the show before Esperanza and the band head out on their […]
@Luisamaita Announces North American Tour
Brazilian chanteuse Luisa Maita has announced a North American tour in November! Fresh off of the heels of her eponymous debut, Maita’s album has received critical and commercial acclaim, reaching the #1 spot on iTunes Latino the week after the album was released. We’re excited to see her perform live in the US! Here are […]
@PreciousWeapons Begin Headlining Tour
Semi Precious Weapons is on a roll. The band has spent the last nine months on tour with Lady Gaga and decided that rather than taking a break between the N.A. leg of the tour and the European part, they would hit the road to play their own 13-city “Dirty Showbiz” headlining tour. I got […]
Roppongi’s Ace: americana refreshed
Tampa country-rock group Roppongi’s Ace have once described themselves as “mustache rock”. The distinction of this genre (real or not) is carried with them to every show they play, their moustaches very real and their rock nostalgically alive. Full-throated wails, thumping bass, and a rawness that could make a hock of beef blush are what crowds and the […]
Follow @boomboomchik for Electric Zoo NY Coverage!
PEEPS! We will be at Electric Zoo NY this weekend covering the event for those of y’all who can’t make it as well as tweeting live from the event!!! If you have any questions for us about the event, use this hashtag: #boomboomzoo. Next week we’ll have pictures and reviews of BOTH days at Electric […]
Concert/Photos: The Stationary Set @JellyNewYork Rock Yard
Finally got to check out Jelly’s new party, Rock Yard, on Saturday when I went to see The Stationary Set. Heard about these guy through the grapevine and had to check them out. They did not let down. Not to mention that this is probably gonna be my new favorite place to come on Saturdays. […]
Bravo @JellyNewYork
Damn was the last pool party ever (?) off da hook. The people at Jelly couldn’t have ended it any better than with a day of old/nu skool hip-hop. By that I mean DMC, Doug E Fresh, The Cool Kids, Andrew WK and Gucci Mane. Enough said. Check out pics below. enjoY! [nggallery id=14]
@AdamsCastle Show at @TheRockShopBK Tonight
Come one come all to what is gonna be an awesome show tonight at The Rock Shop. Adams Castle, who have just finished putting together their new album, Vices, are playing there with Elk City and Animal Hands. If you haven’t heard Castle’s version of instrumental rock yet then I suggest you check out their […]
Photos: @Chromeo at @JellyNewYork Pool Party
Chromeo rocks, that’s all. enjoY! [nggallery id=13] Chromeo – Night By Night (Midnight Conspiracy Remix)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s “hitRECord”
Inception and (500) Days of Summer actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt started the hitRECord project five years ago, which has since evolved into an open collaboration production company. Anyone can join hitRECord, which runs in the form of a social network. It’s not as intuitive as Twitter or Facebook, but after spending the better part of the […]
Photos/Concert: @MeYouUsThem and The Forms @ The Knitting Factory
Like usual, Me You Us Them put on a great show with so much energy. Its pretty cool to see how the songs from their new album, Post-Data, progress as time goes on. Also shout out to the new Forms who put on an entertaining electronic show. Make sure to check out their new EP, […]
Neon Indian Playing Live Show Tonight in NYC
Neon Indian is performing at Webster Hall tonight in NYC. If you are not in the city that never sleeps, you can stream it online at MTV. enjoY! Neon Indian – Sleep Paralysist
Introducing Blitz the Ambassador
Upon listening to Blitz the Ambassador‘s album, Stereotype, you can almost swear you are listening to a modern rendition of Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound” method. You are hit with live instruments including a brass section (!); certainly, there are emcees out there that utilize musicians in their albums, but something needs to be said […]
Photos: Cut Copy @ Jelly Pool Party
First time seeing Cut Copy ever and I was not disappointed at all. They had all the kiddes, me included, jumping, dancing around making a sweaty mess with the skyline behind us. They played new and old material, including their new single, “Where I’m Going.” What a fun day indeed. enjoY! [nggallery id=11] Cut Copy […]