NYC music

NYC music

The heavy bass and synths from a loud DJ were quickly building tension, and dozens of people, most of them of Iranian descent, knew the beat drop was coming.

Los Thuthanaka, who made Pitchfork's 2026 Album of the Year, will play Brooklyn's Elsewhere on June 4, showcasing their acclaimed music to a live audience.

Dubbed 'The Death of Mayhem: The Final Mayhem Ball Afterparty,' the event will be a full-blown farewell ritual, inviting Little Monsters to gather in mourning and celebration of Gaga's most chaotic chapter.

This isn't your average Sunday market. It's a collision of style, sound, and subculture - where rare finds live next to handmade pieces, streetwear legends post up beside emerging creatives, and the DJ keeps the whole thing moving.

Out now, this track captures the spirit of escapism amid emotional chaos, expertly produced by NKLAI, known for his work with Haven Everly and FLASCH, and mixed by Justin Hergett, a name synonymous with the sounds of superstars like Beyoncé and P!nk. It's an anthem for those who desire to dance through the turmoil, overflowing with the angst of recession-pop and the sensationalism of early-2000s tabloid culture.

South Korean president Lee Jae Myung warned at a cabinet meeting this week that the issue is safety and urged heightened vigilance by the interior ministry and emergency services to prepare for every possibility. He described the concert as an important occasion to reaffirm the country's global cultural standing.

Sadly, on Nov. 1, 2023, the Nuyorican Poets Cafe closed its location at 236 E 3rd St. to undergo a three-year Nuyoricanstruction project aimed at renovating its 100-year-old building, with plans to reopen in 2026. During that time, the cafe has partnered with the Bowery Poetry Club to host a Nuyorican Poets Cafe Slam every Monday night beginning at 7 p.m.

You could go anywhere in America and argue with some success for the cultural impact wrought by most of the once-subcultural stars of Lizzy Goodman's oral history of New York's post-9/11 rock scene, 'Meet Me In The Bathroom.' Or, for God's sake, Jeff Chang's history of hip-hop, 'Can't Stop Won't Stop.' But to explain this era to someone who hasn't devoted their psyche or youth to 'indie rock,' you'd need to spend a whole dinner, and maybe a few drinks afterwards, justifying why the tentpole events that 'Us v. Them' returns to multiple times in its 300-page run mean anything.

Coney Island USA is facing a serious financial crisis after a harsh winter and an exhausting fight to protect the neighborhood from a proposed casino development. Without urgent support, the 2026 Mermaid Parade may not happen.

Netflix is currently negotiating with concert promoters to stage an arena concert tour in venues that hold 10,000 to 20,0000 fans. At the moment, plans have not been solidified and the entire thing could fall through if Netflix decides to scrap the plan to save cash or some of the creative ideas don't work out.

Imagine getting access to your favorite bands' most personal possessions: private photos, posters, notebooks, tour laminates, equipment, clothing, booking schedules. There are even bus tickets, a hospital birth certificate and snaps of pet dogs. Imagine a dizzying array of their entire career, covered indelibly with their own mucky fingerprints, as well as their greatest glories and messiest misbehavior.

The Pickled City takes readers on a tangy journey through four centuries of New York's pickle history, from the kitchens of early Dutch settlers to the salt-soaked barrels of the Lower East Side to the artisan jars gleaming on today's Brooklyn shelves, showing how pickles connected immigrants to their roots, brought communities together, and became one of the city's most beloved foods.

Indie veterans of Montreal have announced an expansive 2026 North America tour set for June through August. Cormae and Sloppy Jane will serve as openers on select dates for the Kevin Barnes-led band. Spanning 36 dates, the summer run kicks off on June 19th in Athens, Georgia, with subsequent stops in major cities including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC.

At only 10-yes, 10-years old, this Vallejo artist is already taking the Yay by storm with her flow. She's already impressed LaRussell, who saw her singing along to every word of his track, "Sprinkle Me," four years ago when she was six. This kid has got T-A-L-E-N-T!

Gangstagrass occupies a lane that sounds unlikely on paper and surprisingly natural in practice. The collective blends bluegrass instrumentation with hip-hop rhythms, pairing banjo rolls and fiddle runs with sharp lyricism and boom-bap backbone.

The wildly talented Bérubé has played violin with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Death Cab for Cutie. From touring nationally with the Broadway musical Hamilton to touring the world, Bérubé is in search of new experiences and challenges.

This past weekend I stepped into a real live Fairytale and married my longtime sweetheart! It was the happiest, most magical wedding a bride could dream of. I can't thank my family and my tremendous circle of friends enough!

I don't even think words can describe it, but it was beautiful. I've been working on myself and my music for a really long time, so to finally just be heard and seen, it feels surreal.

Celebrated by the BBC as one of the city's top 8 literary destinations, The Urbane Arts Club is more than just a venue-it's a vibrant hub for culture and creativity. Through an eclectic mix of literary launches, musical showcases, and theatrical performances, it fosters an environment rich in conversation and artistic expression.

It makes me feel proud, simply because of the specific time we're in right now. It definitely takes a lot of courage for kids my age to represent their culture. Anthony Benitez, an 18-year-old violin student born in the United States to Mexican immigrants, expressed how the academy provides a meaningful outlet for cultural expression amid punitive immigration enforcement affecting Latino and immigrant families across the country.

Zach Bryan is the proud new owner of Jack Kerouac's original manuscript after submitting the winning $12.1 million bid at auction this week. Previously owned by Jim Irsay, the iconic 120-foot typed scroll was offered as part of a major Christie's auction that also included David Gilmour's "Black Strat" and Jerry Garcia's "Tiger" guitar.