#live-performance

#live-performance

"Sorry for fog, I feel self-conscious," Maria Manow of Bassvictim giggles in her slightly broken English, swirls of theatrical smoke obscuring her silvery blue hair, dark top, and thigh-high socks. Her bandmate, the producer Ike Clateman, is somewhere else onstage, cloaked in the haze. The galloping bass of the phonk tribute track "Canary Wharf Drift" kicks off, and a blitz of white lights flashes across hundreds of people jumping so hard the floor wobbles.

What began as casual rehearsals in a basement has evolved into a polished, high-energy sound that blends the city's grit with a fearless approach to experimentation. Pan Arcadia is a five-piece band that has grown from high school jam sessions to one of New York's most exciting rising acts. Hailing primarily from New York, with drummer Brian representing Connecticut, the group's members met in middle and high school and have been making music together ever since.

This new series, "The Hang," promises to explore the music of exciting artists and examine the music that inspired them to take it up. The first show features one of the Bay's best and most versatile saxophonists, Howard Wiley, who incorporates elements of funk and a whole lotta soul into his playing. Wiley has toured or played with a plethora of artists like Miss Lauryn Hill, Christian McBride, and Sheila E.

Big Thief performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night, breaking out the Double Infinity single " Grandmother." Backing the nonchalant trio were multiple percussionists on wind chimes, congas, shakers, and more, as well as backup singers, a bassist, and an additional guitarist. Watch a replay of the performance below. If that live rendition of "Grandmother" has you itching to see Big Thief live, then act soon. They're currently on tour in support of their new album.

Tickets go on sale at 10 am unless otherwise noted. MUSIC Alan Doyle Aladdin Theater (May 16, 2026) On sale at noon Alice Phoebe Lou - Oblivion Tour Aladdin Theater (Apr 27, 2026) Atmosphere: Winter Carnival Tour Roseland Theater (Feb 16, 2026) Berner Hawthorne Theatre (Feb 19, 2026) Colony House - The 77 Tour Aladdin Theater (Mar 18, 2026) Del Water Gap - Chasing the Chimera World Tour Crystal Ballroom (Feb 11, 2026)

"With 'Artist In Residence,' Ms. Hill continues to push the boundaries of live performance, bringing her distinctive sound and uncompromising artistry to the stage with renewed force," reads a press statement. "The tour stands as a continuation of her evolution, an intimate and immersive experience that connects audiences across Canada through the unmistakable presence of one of music's most enduring voices."

Singer/songwriter/musician Sylvia Black may have moved away from NYC a while ago, but she left at least part of her heart in the East Village specifically at Nublu, where she played a seasonably spooky set last week. With a fine band that included Ari Bortnik (guitar), Yusuke Yamamoto (vibes), Jacquelene Acevedo (percussion) and Kevin Shea (drums), Black filled out two sets with a mix of originals and covers that was perfect for the days leading up to Halloween.

Parcels does not shy away from abundance. The Australian quintet's songs often feature a myriad of guitars, rivaling piano and synths, slinky basslines, pulsing drums and four (yes, four) vocalists. But the group opens its Tiny Desk concert with a secret weapon: hauntingly bare harmonies, backed only by gentle keys and guitar, that transform a snippet of the irresistibly catchy "Leaveyourlove" into a solemn oath of devotion.

Straight out of Inglewood, Katalyst is a nine-piece, jazz driven collective, who for the last decade has been redefining, refining and putting their thumbprints all over the future of West Coast jazz.

For her live debut of "Nobody's Son" on , Sabrina Carpenter is reminding us of her namesake; she will be handling some wood planks. In a sparkly gi with a matching black belt and high heels, Carpenter answers the age-old question posed by Eras Tour dancer Jan Ravnik just a few short weeks ago:

The best live musicians figure out a the best sort of spectacle-oriented musicians, Madonna being among them, figure out a way to incorporate the new material with the old material and have them all be of a piece. Beyonce has figured that out. Yes. I feel like the surprise of this show I mean, I knew she had that in her. The musicianship is clear.

I observed from the venue's balcony as the Atlanta rapper strutted onstage, pleading for mosh pits and making devil horns with his fingers. "Open that shit up!" Che snarled, over and over again. He was so hellbent on manufacturing the destruction his music encouraged that it soon became obvious he was barely even rapping his songs. After a while it felt awkward, almost like the crowd was meant to perform for him.

In another reason why they should just form a dang band already, Hayley Williams and David Byrne have released another new collaboration in "Open The Door." The sentimental, sunshine-laden ballad is from the soundtrack to the new Netflix film The Twits (based on the beloved 1980 Roald Dahl children's novel). In the film, two kids and a "family of magical animals" team up to battle the "meanest, nastiest villains [who] pull a trick to take over their town." Check out the song below.

Bounding on stage just as the pubs are closing, a grinning Williams clearly relishes the intimate environment. I'm not doing all that stadium bravado and pointing, he vows, launching into a full, stripped-down run-through of his 1997 debut album, Life Thru a Lens, with lengthy between-song reminisces of the circumstances of its making. These are characteristically candid. His heart firmly on his brawny, tattooed arm, Williams recalls quitting Take That to find himself 300,000 in debt:

The 2025 Aftershock Festival closed up shop on Sunday by delivering another full day's worth of heavy sounds and cool performances. Rob Zombie, Marilyn Mason, Bring Me the Horizon, Mudvayne and In This Moment were among the big-name acts to perform on the fourth and final day of this year's Aftershock Festival at Discovery Park in San Francisco. Here's a look at some of our favorite moments, accompanied with stunning photos from ace rock photographer Chris Riley:

In the electrifying landscape of 2025, Lucy Dreams is at the forefront of a revolutionary fusion of art and technology, reshaping the very essence of pop music. With their upcoming LP VVVVV, the band amplifies their iconic identity, combining the warmth of analogue with the cutting-edge pulse of the digital world. At the heart of this project is Lucy, their innovative artificial band member, who enhances their creative journey and challenges perceptions of collaboration.

In a pop era where personal messiness is the oxygen of fame, Dua Lipa is the rare unfazed professional. Just as Taylor Swift and Charli XCX's (extremely asymmetrical) feud spilled over the Hot 100 trenches, in comes Lipa's Radical Optimism tour for four nights at the Forum to reassert that it is, in fact, possible to spin off hits while leaving one's personal life unscathed.

Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier looked out at the tens of thousands of heavy metal fans stretched out before him at Discovery Park in Sacramento and clearly liked what he saw. It's good to be back to our favorite (expletive) festival in the United States Aftershock, the vocalist-guitarist said. Basically, he summed up what everyone in the house or, umm, field was thinking: It was indeed so incredibly great to be back and rocking to four days of heavy music at the mighty Aftershock Festival.

Before Polo & Pan existed, the duo, Paul Armand-Delille and Alexandre Grynszpan, knew each other from their separate performances at Parisian bar Le Baron. Sensing synergy, the two musicians joined forces in 2012. At first, they mixed existing songs before producing their own music. This proved the correct move as in the following years, the duo became one of the leading electronic acts in France, echoing the careers of their musical ancestors, Justice and Daft Punk.

Everything is listenable and just plain fun, whether you're driving to work or picnicking on a late summer afternoon. When she's on stage, though, something about Chinouriri really clicks. She looks each fan directly in the eyes when she's waving at them. She played air guitar for some songs and triumphantly raised her microphone stand for others. It was almost palpable when the audience saw her; she just has so much energy and true stage presence.

cementing its legacy as one of the world's most well-known electronic duos. On YouTube, the grainy black-and-white video for "Galvanize" has 118 million views, while 1999's "Hey Boy Hey Girl" - which features a glorious ensemble of dancing CGI skeletons - has surpassed 90 million. The visuals for "Let Forever Be," directed by Michel Gondry, is a kaleidoscopic masterpiece using practical effects rarely seen today and remains a personal favorite.

Onstage, Manchester four-piece Maruja conduct a series of distinct rituals. Like Moses commanding the Red Sea, sax player Joseph Carroll might gesture for the crowd to part down the middle, then join them to kick off the first song. Singer and guitarist Harry Wilkinson will peel off his shirt and pump through a few pushups at the top of "Break the Tension." Drummer Jacob Hayes and bassist Matt Buonaccorsi may wave their arms in slow motion, like mediums leading a seance.

Now, more than ever, we need to brass against the machine. At least that's what founding guitar player Brad Hammonds thought during the first Trump administration.

What an honor to host Fito Paez, one of the pioneers of Argentine rock, at the Tiny Desk for the start of Latin Music Month. In 1984, Paez released his debut solo album one year after Augusto Pinochet's brutal dictatorship, joining the swell of Spanish language rock and roll that was growing in Argentina. His lyrical insight was poignant then and resonates now. In this set, his beloved storytelling is on full display as well as his connection to the audience.

Mac DeMarco was the musical guest on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night (September 11), where he played "Shining" from his new album . Backed by his four-piece band, DeMarco sang and rocked from side to side as a screen played gentle footage of galloping horses. Saddle up below.