We’re in the thick of it now here in NYC. It’s super humid, sticky, and disgusting, but that also means we’re getting more free shows than ever. This week marks one of the best weeks for indie music in New York in recent history. Listing of suggested New York City concerts below.
Saturday, July 16: The Black Angels, Davila 666, Titus Andronicus, Oberhofer, Eleanor Friedburger (of The Fiery Furnaces), Mr. Dream @ South Street Seaport (Free)
Washed Out, Grimes, Blood Orange @ Bowery Ballroom (Sold Out // Craigslist)
Cold Cave, Cult of Youth, Zambri @ Knitting Factory (Tickets)
Tom Vek, Secret Music @ Mercury Lounge (Tickets)
Animal Collective @ Prospect Park Bandshell (Sold Out // Craigslist)
Wild Beasts, Marques Toliver @ (le) poisson rouge (Tickets)
Ratatat @ Central Park Summerstage (Sold Out // Craigslist)
Patti Smith @ Castle Clinton (Free)
tUnE-YaRds, Austra @ Pier 54 (Hudson River Park) (Free)
Reggie Watts, Yellowdogs, Aislyn, Los ToughFists @ Public Assembly (Tickets)
The Black Angels, The Sadies @ Maxwell’s (Sold Out)
The Radio Dept., Asobi Seksu @ South Street Seaport (Free)
Hooray For Earth @ Brooklyn Bowl (Tickets)
Sondre Lerche @ Sound Fix Records (Free)
The Black Angels, Davila 666, Titus Andronicus, Oberhofer, Eleanor Friedburger (of The Fiery Furnaces), Mr. Dream @ South Street Seaport (Free)
Hospitality @ Fulton Stall Market (Free)