Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:14 -0400 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:14 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Rock-the-Bells-Lineup-Nas-Kid-Cudi-Missy-151737865.html Wed, 16 May 2012 16:13:42 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/nas+summerstage.jpg
Traveling hip-hop festival brings star-packed lineup to PNC Bank Arts Center on Labor Day weekend.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Janes-Addiction-Cake-Eugene-Mirman-to-Play-Williamsburg-Park-151580095.html Wed, 16 May 2012 16:14:01 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/173*120/Cake+300_5312.jpg
The Brooklyn outdoor venue has announced a handful of shows featuring Jane's Addiction, Cake and Counting Crows.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Week-Ahead-in-New-York-Music-May-14-to-May-20-151328945.html Tue, 15 May 2012 16:42:10 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/AP110704119806.jpg
Here's a look at what's coming up this week in New York music.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/blogs/nonstop-sound/Zammuto_-Play-It-Live!/151180985 Wed, 16 May 2012 06:56:18 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/zammuto2.jpg
Nonstop Sound spoke with Nick Zammuto about his first musical project since the breakup of The Books. Zammuto spoke on the arbitrary nature of genre labeling and told an anecdote of one of the stranger sources of his sampling.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Live-M83-Owns-The-Sky-151180235.html Mon, 14 May 2012 11:37:39 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/M83-Anthony-Gonzalez.jpg
A review of Thursday night's Terminal 5 concert.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Five-Shows-To-See-At-the-River-To-River-Festival--150900765.html Fri, 11 May 2012 18:10:19 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/george-clinton.jpg
Nonstop's picks for the highlights of the free avant-garde series

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Barbra-Streisand-Brooklyn-Concert-Barclays-Atlantic-NYC-150778375.html Thu, 10 May 2012 15:33:31 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/barbra-streisand.jpg
Superstar Barbra Streisand is coming home to Brooklyn.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Video-The-Magnetic-Fields-Quick-150652795.html Thu, 10 May 2012 12:09:52 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/162*120/MagneticFields_ms.jpg
Wistful trashcans, courtesy of Stephin Merritt and Co.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/blogs/nonstop-sound/Bear-in-Heaven-on-Live-Technology/150636415 Thu, 10 May 2012 15:33:31 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/bearinheaven.png
Nonstop Sound jumped into Bear in Heaven's van with frontman Jon Philpot to discuss the band's use of technology in their live show and the variables that can cause things to go awry. Experience Bear i

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/blogs/nonstop-sound/Hungry-March-Band-at-Whitney-Museum/150464455 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:49:58 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/hungry+march+band.jpg
Nonstop Sound spoke with trombonist Sebastian Isler of the bombastic Hungry March Band after the group's invasion of the Whitney Museum as part of performance-artist Joanna Malinowska's public program...

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/5-Best-Moments-From-The--150466345.html Mon, 07 May 2012 16:43:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/180*120/Aaron+Dessner_Sharon+Van+Etten.jpg
Highlights from the festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on Friday night.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Week-Ahead-in-New-York-Music-May-7--to-May-13-150366875.html Tue, 08 May 2012 12:09:42 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/175*120/chairlift17.jpg
Here's a look at what's coming up this week in New York music.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/adam-yauch-beastie-boys-death-twitter-reactions-150204175.html Fri, 04 May 2012 15:27:12 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/beastie-boy-mca-dead.jpg
Adam Yauch, better known as MCA, co-founded the Beastie Boys with Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz and Michael "Mike D" Diamond. He died Friday "after a near-three-year-battle with cancer," according to a statement from...

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/RIP-MCA-Adam-Yauch-Dead-Beastie-Boys-150193075.html Fri, 04 May 2012 17:20:26 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/mca-adam-yauch.jpg
Pour a little out for the spiritual center of the Beastie Boys.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/blogs/nonstop-sound/Yann-Tiersen_-I-Really-Hate-Nostalgia/150065415 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:20:13 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/yann-tiersen.jpg
Nonstop Sound sat down with Yann Tiersen before his band's gorgeous and dynamic performance at Irving Plaza to talk about the evolution of his sound and his latest album, Skyline. Tiersen is dismayed a

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Leonard-Cohen-Tour-Dates-NYC-150036725.html Thu, 03 May 2012 15:10:43 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/180*120/leonardcohen03.jpg
Rock's poet laureate schedules two December dates.

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Nonstop Sound sat down with Mauro Remiddi, aka Porcelain Raft, in his Greenpoint apartment to discuss his lush daydream of an album, Strange Weekend, as well as his reasoning as to why culture,...

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Video-Aesop-Rocks--149777825.html Wed, 02 May 2012 13:31:13 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/174*120/aesoprock.jpeg
Ian Bavitz's back is against the wall.

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Also, check out a new song.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/My-Morning-Jacket-Shabazz-Palaces-Williamsburg-Park-149537955.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:47:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/180*120/mmj_jim+james.jpg
Kentucky road warriors bring along art-rappers Shabazz Palaces for late summer show.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/-Week-Ahead-in-New-York-Music-April-30-to-May-6--149342885.html Wed, 02 May 2012 07:30:07 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/180*120/xeist+%288%29.jpg
Here's a look at what's coming up this week in New York music.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/blogs/nonstop-sound/Young-Magic-Collects-Sounds,-Stories/149292565 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:04:47 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/young+magic.jpg
Young Magic have traveled the world, collecting sounds and stories to manipulate into the sonic collage that is their debut LP Melt. Catch them in NYC on June 28 at Glasslands and July 29 at...

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Video-Kook-AD-La-Pinata-149290835.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:06:41 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/199*120/koolad.jpeg
Solo clip from the moonlighting Das Racist rapper.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Grimes-Dan-Deacon-Soft-Pack-Pier-84-149187195.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:00:40 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/180*120/77391878.jpg
The summer of free shows rolls on with Hudson River Park series.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Brooklyn-Bowl-DJ-Jonathan-Toubin-149009765.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:19:18 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*120/70b34508299d6e4a8ae6076538a8a55d.jpg
DJs Ian Svenonius, Josh Styles and many local bands to salute recently injured DJ Jonathan Toubin.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/WFUV-Bob-Dylan-Fest-Irving-Plaza--149007395.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:52:55 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*240/20090330bobdylan250x375.jpg
Bob Dylan will turn 71 on May 24, and the good people at WFUV feel you should "Get Drunk and Celebrate the Music of Bob Dylan.”

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Schoolboy-Q-Video-SOB--148933305.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:51:49 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/281*120/schoolboyqpicturee.jpg
Check out concert footage from the Los Angeles rapper's recent SOB's show.

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Nonstop Sound chatted with Oxford-based pop rock outfit Fixers along the East River before their debut New York performance at Cameo Gallery in Williamsburg. The band reflected on the reality...

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/The-Roots-Hall-Oates-Holy-Ghost-GoogaMooga--148823805.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:48:55 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/181*120/theroots+%2837%29.jpg
Food and music festival announces eclectic lineup.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Nas-New-Album-Life-Is-Good-148727805.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:51:06 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/180*120/fluxx_120911+298.jpg
Queensbridge legend will release new album on July 17.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/SummerStage-Lineup-Schedule-Ozomatli-Das-Racist-Brand-Nubian-148556555.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:25:11 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*120/summerstage2_448x336.jpg
The lineup for the free music series has been unveiled.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Week-Ahead-in-New-York-Music-April-23-to-April-29-148436565.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:51:04 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/142957981.jpg
Here's a look at what's coming up this week in New York music.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Today-Show-2012-Toyota-Summer-Concert-Series-Rockefeller-Plaza-Pandora-Usher-Train-Bieber-Maroon-5-Train-148328835.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:19:15 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/108457925.jpg
NBC's Today Show has released its 2012 lineup for the annual Toyota Concert Series. It kicks off Friday, May 18, with seven-time Grammy award winner and R&B pop superstar Usher.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/blogs/nonstop-sound/Harvey-Eyeballs_-Williamsburg-Is-a-Circus/148284915 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:02:52 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/harvey+eyeballs1.jpg
Nonstop Sound spent some time with Fox Schwach, aka Harvey Eyeballs, in a laundry room to discuss his outlook on life and music via his energetic jam, "Girl on a Bike," which he claims to be...

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/New-Scissor-Sisters-Video-148209455.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:21:45 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*160/sistershorses.jpeg
The ever-fabulous New York glam dance-band Scissor Sisters will release Magic Hour, their fourth album, on May 28. Below, we have the video for debut single "Only The Horses."

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Who is doing what to celebrate the noble physical retail establishment.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/El-P-Santos-Party-House-Cancer-for-Cure-148051655.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:04:04 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/El-P-company-flow.jpg
Underground rap titan teams with rising star Despot for May show.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/The-Hives-Webster-Hall-147937905.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:51:06 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/180*120/hives.jpg
Tickets on sale today.

Photo Credit: Travis Schneider

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/M83-Tour-NYC-Hammerstein-Terminal-5-Central-Park-147869185.html Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:27:02 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/M83-Anthony-Gonzalez.jpg
For October Hammerstein Center appearance.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/blogs/nonstop-sound/Lucius_-New-York-Has-Opened-Its-Arms-to-Us/147815235 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:56:06 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/lucius.jpg
Nonstop Sound visited Ditmas Park-based folk-poppers Lucius for a private performance in their studio, complete with matching sequin dresses. The group has created a complete, coherent and...

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/WEEK-AHEAD-Week-Ahead-in-New-York-Music-April-16-to-April-22-147276615.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:13:58 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/fountainsofwayne2.jpg
Here's a look at what's coming up this week in New York music.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/blogs/nonstop-sound/Classically-Trained-Pianist-to-Bach-upy-America/147235315 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:44:50 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/bachupy-america.png
Nonstop Sound sat down with the eccentric Juilliard-trained pianist Evan Shinners after his sold-out performance at the Cornelia Street Cafe. Shinners has taken it upon himself to "Bachupy"...

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Bloc-Party-at-Terminal-5-147271655.html Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:51:09 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/bloc-party-Kele-Okereke.jpg
First New York date in four years.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Sigur-Ros-Prospect-Park-Celebrate-Brooklyn-147189055.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:12:18 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/181*120/sigurros0908.jpg
In support of upcoming sixth album.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Gail-OHara-chickfactor-146900755.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:49:24 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/160*213/chickfactorposter.jpg
A conversation with the editor of the storied 'zine on this week's anniversary celebration.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/blogs/nonstop-sound/A-Glimpse-of-Brazil-in-Brooklyn/146941535 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:13:58 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/brazil+in+bk.jpg
Ranjan Ramchandani and his quintet, Regional de NY, gather every other Sunday at Beco Bar in Williamsburg to give Brazilians and locals alike a taste of Brazilian nostalgia. Performing...

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Lollapalooza-Lineup-Black-Keys-Jack-White-Red-Hot-Chili-Peppers-146937295.html Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:27:32 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/lolla+lineup.jpg
Black Sabbath, Jack White, The Black Keys to headline.

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]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Mike-Doughty-Lo-Fi-Lounge-146868775.html Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:52:36 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/mike+doughty.jpg
New York songwriter offers 32 unreleased songs, available via subscription.

]]> http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/NORE-Drops-New-Mixtape-146734525.html Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:11:54 -0400 http://media.nbcnewyork.com/images/213*120/n.o.r.e..jpg
Featuring guest appearances from RZA, Wale, Waka Flocka Flame, Gunplay, Action Bronson and Busta Rhymes

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