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Recommended Friday Show: Thomas Function, PC Worship, and Knight School at Monster Island Basement

Quick, how many current bands do you know from Alabama?  Not that many, right?  Maybe one of the reasons I like Thomas Function so much is their exotic locale, but I think they’ve got the scuzzy garage punk down almost better than anyone else today.  If you listen, their songwriting and structure is pretty clever, [...]

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Recommended Saturday Show: These Are Powers, Grooms, The Smith Westerns, Knight School at Under the Tracks (High Line)

Sometimes does it feel like we need some new blood in this Brooklyn scene?  Even with so many bands, I’m starting to feel like I’m posting about the same ones over, and over.  Eh, who cares?  It’s because they’re good.  These Are Powers are weirdly awesome, with a great live presence.  Their music may be [...]

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Photos: Knight School, Let's Wrestle, and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart played to a sold-out crowd at the Bell House this past Friday night.  I wasn’t sure what to expect, especially since these guys were unknown just a few months ago.  They seemed really, really thankful and a bit staggered by their sudden popularity.  As soon as they picked [...]

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Recommended Friday Show: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Let's Wrestle, and Knight School at The Bell House

There is so much going on this pre-SXSW weekend!  Lots of bands play in NYC to get ready for the big week ahead.  This Friday there’s tons of great bands to choose from: Les Savy Fav at Brooklyn Masonic Temple and even Titus Andronicus and The Wrens on one bill.  But, I have to whole-heartedly [...]

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