Marlon Bishop appears in the following:
Gig Alert: The Bangles
Monday, October 03, 2011
The group that made "Walk Like An Egyptian" a No. 1 hit is back with a new album. Catch The Bangles Monday at the Highline Ballroom and download a new song, "I'll Never Be Through With You," here.
Gig Alert: Asobi Seksu
Friday, September 30, 2011
In English and Japanese, Asobi Seksu combines playful melodies with outer-space guitars. Catch the group Saturday at Brooklyn Bowl, and download "Perfectly Crystal" here for free.
Controversy Grows Over Bob Dylan's Paintings at the Gagosian
Thursday, September 29, 2011
The first ever exhibition of Bob Dylan’s paintings in New York City is under scrutiny over the source materials behind the paintings included in the show.
Gig Alert: Jose James
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Jose James perfectly straddles the line between smart, minimalist jazz and baby-making R&B. Catch him on Thursday at the Jazz Standard, and download his "Save Your Love For Me" here.
Recent Class of American Nobel Laureates Honored on City Monument
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
As Brooklyn Museum Closes Indian Art Show, Met Opens 'Master Painters of India'
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
GIg Alert: Zee Avi
Monday, September 26, 2011
Zee Avi, the 25-year old Malaysian singer-songwriter, plays her lovely ukulele songs at the Highline Ballroom on Monday. Download her new "Swell Window" here.
Gig Alert: Tarana
Friday, September 23, 2011
Tarana, the jazz-world-electronica project of drummer Ravish Momin, performs at the Baruch Performing Arts Center on Friday. Download the as yet unreleased "Night Song" here.
Gig Alert: Beirut
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Combining indie rock cool with world music eclectica, Beirut presents its third album The Rip Tide at Terminal 5 on Thursday. Download the band's brand-new "East Harlem" here.
Gig Alert: tUnE-yArDs
Monday, September 19, 2011
Indie favorite tUnE-yArDs hits Le Poisson Rouge on Monday. Download a free track from her new album w h o k i l l here.
Gig Alert: Bilal
Friday, September 16, 2011
Neo-soul prince Bilal plays B.B. King's Blues Club and Grill Friday night in Midtown. Download his "Think It Over," from 2010's Airtight's Revenge here.
Gig Alert: Matthew Stevens
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Jazz guitarist Matthew Stevens plays the Jazz Gallery Thursday night. Download his a previously unreleased 12-minute version of "Iris" here.
Giant Bronze Elephant Stands Upside Down in Union Square
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Landmark Commission Votes to Approve Brooklyn Skyscraper Historic District
Monday, September 12, 2011
On Tuesday, the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission is expected to vote to approve the Borough Hall Skyscraper Historic District, which would give landmark status to 21 downtown Brooklyn buildings.
Gig Alert: Butch Morris
Monday, September 12, 2011
Gig Alert: Miami Horror
Friday, September 09, 2011
Miami Horror is a band from down under with a dance-oriented sound culled from classic house and disco. Catch the guys playing Saturday night at Brooklyn Bowl and download their single "Holidays" here.
Gig Alert: Broken Social Scene
Thursday, September 08, 2011
The Toronto indie band Broken Social Scene brings its cinematic sound to the Williamsburg Waterfront on Thursday alongside TV on the Radio. Download "World Sick" for free here.
Musicians Angered by Violence at West Indian-American Day Parade
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
A day after high levels of gun violence rocked the West Indian-American Day parade, musicians who march every year expressed frustration and anger.
Gig Alert: Aceyalone
Monday, September 05, 2011
Underground rap forefather Aceyalone plays the Mercury Lounge Monday night. Download "We Are" from his Freestyle Fellowship here.
Monster Island Moves Out of Williamsburg Art Space
Monday, September 05, 2011
Call it the end of an era. At the end of the month, tenants at one of Williamsburg's last communal art spaces will be leaving because their property manager has not offered to re-new their lease.