Sleater-Kinney's five night run in New York drew out hardcore fans and Fred Armisen as the band played off their "comeback" album No Cities to Love and other classics.
Down home duo the Mike + Ruthy Band who invite family and friends to play with them (as they will at Rockwood) and entice music fans to participate in something bigger with their Hoot.
Marina's star shines bright and her iridescent pop shines brighter. Froot is her most solid album yet. Her tour continues into the new year throughout Europe.
The artist BOOTS made his name producing tracks for Beyoncé and others. Now he's pushing his career forward and releasing a dark, industrial solo album AQUARIA.
Fierce female Héloïse Letissier, mastermind of Christine and the Queens, headlined Webster Hall following two nights opening for Marina and the Diamonds.
John Mark Nelson is a promising young singer-songwriter from Minnesota and a listen to his new album I'm Not Afraid should add you to his growing pile of fans.
Blur's bi-coastal arena shows beckoned fans far and wide as the band performed songs from The Magic Whip and lots of other hits and rarities. Their documentary New World Towers is part of the DOC NYC festival this Sunday.
Chris Cornell has an illustrious career in rock and his solo tour distills the power of his work, with bands like Soundgarden and Audioslave and solo, to two elements, his voice and his guitar.