Dying To Go

Mint Field, Iceblink, Shearing

Bleachers

Bleachers

Friday, May 22 • 6:00 PM

Get ready to shed those ironic detachment layers because Bleachers is about to kick your ennui to the curb. Jack Antonoff's sonic brainchild is rolling into town like a high-speed train packed with nostalgia and synth-soaked anthems that could make even the most cynical hipster croon along. This isn't just another gig—it's a pilgrimage. Whether you're a basement show purist or someone who swears by their vinyl collection like it's 1993, Bleachers promises a night of gritty euphoria and cathartic sing-alongs. You’ll find yourself drenched in neon lights and feels, with tracks that resonate like your favorite coming-of-age movie soundtrack—and trust us, you’ll want to stay till the very last encore. Miss this and risk being the one who "almost" saw history in the making.

Rough Trade Below
30 Rockefeller Center Concourse Level
New York 10112

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Mint Field, Iceblink, Shearing

Mint Field, Iceblink, Shearing

Friday, May 22 • 7:00 PM

Clear your calendar and cancel your plans—your social life just found its raison d'être. Mint Field, Iceblink, and Shearing are converging for a night that promises to be the sonic equivalent of having your brain rewired. Mint Field’s ethereal soundscapes will drench you in a lush dreamstate, as if Slowdive and Mazzy Star had a transcendent jam session in a parallel universe. Iceblink, the enigmatic synthpop wizards, will have you dancing like you'd somehow stumbled into a secret Depeche Mode afterparty in '87 but with a 2023 twist. And then there's Shearing, who are known for their hypnotic blend of post-punk and shoegaze that feels like Joy Division and My Bloody Valentine decided to raise a lovechild on a steady diet of rare vinyl and existential poetry. This isn't just a gig; it's a pilgrimage for those who wear their record collection like a badge of honor. Miss it at your peril—your future self will never forgive you.

Night Club 101
101 Avenue A
New York 10009

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Leire

Leire

Friday, May 22 • 8:00 PM

Leire is about to electrify your ennui this Saturday night, taking over the sonic sanctuary of Elsewhere's Zone One. Hailing from the neon-lit shadows of the underground, this quartet spins a web of ethereal shoegaze and synth-laden dreamscapes that’ll make your heart beat like the bassline at a warehouse rave. Imagine My Bloody Valentine crashing a party with Beach House, and you’re halfway there. Fresh off their latest EP that sounds like it was recorded in an intergalactic bedroom, Leire’s live show promises a blend of swirling guitars and lush vocals that are as intoxicating as a late-night dive bar confession. This is one of those shows where you’ll want to say you were there before they headline festivals and become the band on everyone’s lips. Don’t sleep on it—unless it’s to dream of their next celestial chord.

Gramercy Theatre
127 East 23rd Street
New York 10010

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Matt Kelley & The Big Reveal | David Bays | Sam Behr

Matt Kelley & The Big Reveal | David Bays | Sam Behr

Friday, May 22 • 8:00 PM

This Friday night, dive headfirst into a sonic whirlpool that promises to shatter your blasé exterior and make your Spotify Wrapped look embarrassingly basic. Matt Kelley & The Big Reveal are set to detonate the stage with their signature blend of gritty guitar riffs and vocals that could melt steel—think early Strokes but with a dash of existential dread. Joining them is David Bays, the enigmatic synth wizard whose latest EP sounds like it was recorded in a haunted arcade, and Sam Behr, the indie-folk troubadour whose lyricism cuts deeper than your ex's parting words. This triple bill is the clandestine catnip your jaded soul has been craving, the kind of night where the room feels alive, the PBRs taste better, and your Instagram stories finally make your followers double-tap. Miss it at your own peril.

Bowery Palace
327 Bowery
New York 10003

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Frankie Cosmos: 10 Years of Next Thing

Frankie Cosmos: 10 Years of Next Thing

Friday, May 22 • 8:00 PM

It's a rare, cosmic alignment when an album that defined your existential twenties gets a deserved victory lap. Frankie Cosmos is celebrating a decade of *Next Thing*, and it's a pilgrimage back to the tender, lo-fi landscapes where greyscale introspections somehow sparkled. Whether you were scribbling lyrics in the margins of your zine or just getting lost in the gentle whirlpool of Greta Kline's bedroom pop, this is the night to reconnect. Joining forces with Gabby's World, expect a sonic journey that feels like paging through an old journal filled with sun-faded Polaroids and half-remembered dreams. Don't sleep on snagging an advance ticket because this $25 time capsule is destined to be the night indie Twitter won't shut up about. Doors at 8pm, and let's be real—your playlist isn't cool enough to skip this one.

Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey St.
New York 10002

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Flight By Nothing

Flight By Nothing

Friday, May 22 • 8:00 PM

Dive headfirst into the sonic kaleidoscope that is Flight By Nothing, the indie powerhouse that's been buzzing through the underground circuit like a well-kept secret finally finding its way to the surface. This isn't just another band night—it's an initiation into a dimension where shoegaze swirls meet synthpop sparkle, and every chord feels like a shared secret. Imagine a world where the nostalgia of 90s alt-rock crashes headlong into future-facing electronica—a collision of sound so electric it practically rewires your brain. Their live set is less a performance, more a siren call for the disenchanted and the dreamers alike. The kind of gig where you'll leave drenched in sweat and euphoria, heart full and ears ringing. Miss it, and risk being left out of the whispers about that time everyone saw them *before* they exploded.

Berlin
25 Avenue A
New York 10009

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Stan Society x Livies HQ: SOUR PROM (18+)

Stan Society x Livies HQ: SOUR PROM (18+)

Friday, May 22 • 8:30 PM

Hey there, sonic explorers and culture vultures. If you've been feeling the existential dread of another Friday night drowning in Spotify's algorithmic abyss, let me throw you a life raft. Stan Society and Livies HQ are joining forces for SOUR PROM, a night that's set to rip the seams of your musical expectations. Imagine the visceral rawness of a basement show colliding with the kaleidoscopic chaos of a synthpop wonderland. This isn't just an event—it's a rite of passage.

Grab your General Admission ticket if you crave a night where accessible accommodations come with a side of care and community. Trust me, this is the kind of gig that transforms the disenchanted into the devoted. So, dust off your limited-edition vinyl, ditch the Netflix queue, and prepare for a sonic baptism that promises to leave you more alive than you ever thought possible. See you in the crowd—if you can handle it.

Irving Plaza Powered By Verizon 5G
17 Irving Place
New York 10003

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Monic

Monic

Friday, May 22 • 9:00 PM

Heads up, sonic thrill-seekers and late-night revelers: Monic is about to shake the rafters and your very perception of indie rock. When the doors swing open at 9 pm, you'll want to be front and center, swaying amid the crowd of kindred souls who crave more than just the mundane grind. Monic's sound—a potent cocktail of shimmering riffs and lyrics that linger like your last existential crisis—will make the $15 advance ticket feel like a heist, and even the $20 day-of price will seem like the best decision of your week. This is your siren call to the dance floor, a place where age is just a number (bring a cool parent if you're under 16), and the night promises to unfold with the kind of electric intimacy you won't find on your roommate's well-curated vinyl collection. Don't be the one scrolling through stories, wishing you were part of this; grab your ticket and prepare to be blissfully consumed by Monic's magic.

Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston St.
New York 10002

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Telescreens

Telescreens

Friday, May 22 • 9:00 PM

If your playlist has been feeling a little too 'been there, spun that', it's time to dive headfirst into the kaleidoscopic soundscape of Telescreens. This isn't just a band; it's an audible art installation where each synth burst and guitar riff paints vivid hues in the sonic atmosphere. Picture yourself squeezed between the exposed brick and a throng of ecstatic bodies, where the only thing thicker than the basslines is the palpable energy of a crowd on the edge of musical transcendence. Telescreens is the next wave in electro-dream-pop, and missing this show might just be the biggest regret of your cool-kid curriculum vitae. Doors at 9pm, but trust us, you'll want to be there early enough to snag a prime spot for the sonic journey that awaits. At $15, it’s cheaper than your daily cold brew habit and way more exhilarating.

Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston St.
New York 10002

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Lauren Auder, Richard Orofino

Lauren Auder, Richard Orofino

Friday, May 22 • 10:30 PM

Clear your calendar and dust off your coolest band tee because this gig's about to flip your indie cred. Lauren Auder and Richard Orofino are set to light up the stage in a way that’ll make your Spotify algorithm weep with jealousy. Auder’s haunting baritone and orchestral pop vibes are the lovechild of a David Lynch fever dream and a Gen Z poetry slam, while Orofino’s lo-fi charm and synth-laden serenades feel like stumbling into a 3 AM Brooklyn loft party you weren’t cool enough to be invited to. This isn’t just another show—it’s the secret handshake of the music world, and if you miss it, you might as well retire your tote bag collection. Be there or be the only one who wasn’t.

Night Club 101
101 Avenue A
New York 10009

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Belle & Sebastian

Belle & Sebastian

Saturday, May 23 • 7:00 PM

Cancel your plans and dust off that thrift store cardigan, because Belle & Sebastian are gracing the stage this weekend, and it's your one-way ticket out of ennui-ville. The Scottish indie pop legends are back, and they're ready to make you swoon harder than the first time you heard If You're Feeling Sinister on your vintage turntable. Expect their signature blend of jangly guitars and literary lyricism that'll have your heart in a twee spiral faster than you can say "Tigermilk." Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual listener, this gig promises an experience as rich and textured as a Wes Anderson film soundtrack. Grab your tickets, rally your cool crew, and prepare for a night of melodic nostalgia that even your most ironic friends will admit is actually pretty life-affirming.

The Rooftop at Pier 17
89 South Street
New York 10038

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Belle & Sebastian

Belle & Sebastian

Saturday, May 23 • 7:00 PM

Cancel your plans and dust off that thrift store cardigan, because Belle & Sebastian are gracing the stage this weekend, and it's your one-way ticket out of ennui-ville. The Scottish indie pop legends are back, and they're ready to make you swoon harder than the first time you heard If You're Feeling Sinister on your vintage turntable. Expect their signature blend of jangly guitars and literary lyricism that'll have your heart in a twee spiral faster than you can say "Tigermilk." Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual listener, this gig promises an experience as rich and textured as a Wes Anderson film soundtrack. Grab your tickets, rally your cool crew, and prepare for a night of melodic nostalgia that even your most ironic friends will admit is actually pretty life-affirming.

The Rooftop at Pier 17
89 South Street
New York 10038

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Jiwon | Solo Kei | Sally Boy

Jiwon | Solo Kei | Sally Boy

Saturday, May 23 • 8:00 PM

Brace yourself for an electrifying night that’ll have you questioning how you ever survived on mainstream Spotify playlists alone. Jiwon, the enigmatic dream-pop prodigy, will transport you with melodies that feel like they’ve been sent from a parallel universe where shoegaze reigns supreme. Solo Kei, the secret lovechild of a synth and a skateboard, promises to turn the venue into a kaleidoscope of sound with their glitchy beats and celestial vocals. And if that’s not enough, Sally Boy will be there to shatter your existential ennui with narratives so raw, they make your favorite sad bangers look like nursery rhymes. Miss this, and you're missing the very pulse of what makes music matter right now. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Bowery Palace
327 Bowery
New York 10003

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Guhts | Blak Emoji | Laryssa Birdseye

Guhts | Blak Emoji | Laryssa Birdseye

Sunday, May 24 • 6:30 PM

Prepare to have your world sonically flipped inside out at this genre-bending trifecta of a night. Guhts, the doomy offshoot of post-metal luminaries Hull, are here to swaddle you in their brooding, atmospheric embrace. Think of it as a sonic hug from the apocalypse—comforting yet unsettling. Blak Emoji, the electro-pop maestros notorious for turning dance floors into existential crises with their glitchy, infectious hooks, will make sure your feet and mind are equally restless. And then there's Laryssa Birdseye, Portland’s very own melancholic siren, whose voice feels like a late-night heart-to-heart over whiskey and secrets. It’s the lineup you didn’t know you desperately needed, the kind of gig that leaves your ears ringing with the possibility of what music can be. Miss this, and you'll be left scrolling through Instagram stories, regretting every life choice that led you to a night at home.

Berlin
25 Avenue A
New York 10009

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Pinc Louds, Grooblen, Tea Eater featuring live burlesque by Desdemona Kinkade and drag by Baby Blue

Pinc Louds, Grooblen, Tea Eater featuring live burlesque by Desdemona Kinkade and drag by Baby Blue

Sunday, May 24 • 7:00 PM

Saturday night in Brooklyn is about to get a lot less predictable. Pinc Louds, the band known for turning subway platforms into whimsical wonderlands, is headlining a lineup that promises to be as eclectic as your Spotify Discover Weekly on acid. Joining them is Grooblen, whose psychedelic grooves will make you question why you ever needed a reality check, and the riotous Tea Eater, who shreds the rulebook on punk artistry.

But this isn't just a music gig—it's a full-blown sensory feast. The captivating Desdemona Kinkade will serve burlesque realness with enough flair to make the Moulin Rouge look like amateur hour. And if that's not enough to get you off your vintage couch, Baby Blue is set to deliver a drag performance that could out-glitter a meteor shower. This is the kind of night that makes your more mainstream friends feel like they're living in black and white. So grab your coolest friends, your most ironic band tee, and prepare to bask in an unforgettable kaleidoscope of sound, sight, and sass. Who needs Netflix when Brooklyn nightlife is this alive?

Night Club 101
101 Avenue A
New York 10009

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The Montaines

The Montaines

Sunday, May 24 • 8:00 PM

Clear your calendar and dust off your best vintage band tee because The Montaines are set to blow the roof off somewhere suitably dingy and delightful. This isn’t just another night out; it’s an initiation into the kind of scene that makes you grateful for earplugs and existential angst. With their shimmering guitars and lyrics that swing between poetic and perfectly cryptic, The Montaines are the soundtrack to our collective indie daydreams. Opening the night are Maysuns, who weave synths and melancholy into a tapestry that's as evocative as your favorite coming-of-age film. This is one of those nights you'll brag about to your grandkids—or, for now, just your followers. Snag your advance ticket for $15 and secure your spot in the coolest corner of the universe, if only for a night. Doors at 8, but show up early—because being fashionably late is so last season, and you won’t want to miss a single note.

Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston St.
New York 10002

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Troublemakers

Troublemakers

Sunday, May 24 • 9:00 PM

Brace yourselves, because Troublemakers are about to hijack your weekend plans and your playlist. This isn't just a gig; it's a sonic rebellion rallying at the heart of the indie underbelly. Imagine the raw energy of early Sonic Youth meeting the lyrical sharpness of a post-punk poetry slam—yeah, it's that kind of magical chaos. These renegades have been crafting their noise in the dim-lit sanctuaries of the city’s basement venues, and their live shows? Pure catharsis for the disillusioned.

Whether you're a disciple of distortion or just hunting for the next sound to brag about discovering before your friends, Troublemakers are the cure to your indie ennui. Their riffs are relentless, their beats infectious, and their stage presence? Let’s just say the front row isn’t safe for the faint of heart. Get ready to lose yourself in a soundscape where every note feels like a rebellion and every lyric a manifesto. Miss this, and you'll be hearing about it from everyone who was cool enough to be there.

Night Club 101
101 Avenue A
New York 10009

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