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Best Shows This Week (April 28 - May 4) in NYC

MJ Lenderman & The Wind, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Kim Gordon, Charli XCX, Arcade Fire, Bodega (free), Lambrini Girls, Tim Hecker, Pussy Riot, Max Richter, Bob Mould Band, Fcukers, BADBADNOTGOOD, Passion Pit, George Clanton, Jane Remover & more!

April 28, 2025

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY
I listen to MJ Lenderman & The Wind, to the wind of my soul. Where I'll end up, well, I think only God really knows.
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TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
Heads up, Sleepyheads. Michael Angelakos of Passion Pit begins an eight (8) show multi-month residency at Deluxx Fluxx i.e. the basement of Webster Hall.
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TUESDAY - THURSDAY
Acclaimed Canadian composer Tim Hecker plays three shows at Public Records. Go have fun or stay at home and be Kranky.
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WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY (EXCEPT FRIDAY)
Charli XCX plays four shows at Barclays Center. Gonna tailgate beforehand and grill up some brats (with neon green relish).
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WEDNESDAY
Super buzzy Brighton band Lambrini Girls play Bowery Ballroom. Hope you already have yer tickets in hand, punk.
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THURSDAY
Jazzy dancey Canadian instrumental ensemble BADBADNOTGOOD play Knockdown Center. Should be good good not bad.
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FRIDAY
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory play Brooklyn Steel. Buy a ticket to the #1 Most Saved Show on Oh My Rockness this week or you're not Sharon Van Gettin in.
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FRIDAY
Pussy Riot plays Elsewhere. Should be pretty chill.
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FRIDAY
Kim Gordon plays the Long Play Festival Opening Night at Pioneer Works.
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FRIDAY - SUNDAY
See more excellent Long Play Festival shows, brought to you by Bang On A Can at multiple Brooklyn venues, throughout this week too. With Max Richter, Buke and Gase, Body/Head, Pete Townshend and lots more. View our full listings.
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FRIDAY
Beloved NYC post ___ art punks Bodega headlines a solid *free afternoon show* in Washington Square Park. Worth paying for even though you totally don't have to.
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SATURDAY
Rising hypergaze hero Jane Remover plays Music Hall of Williamsburg. Just erase any doubts about this one.
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SATURDAY
Bob Mould Band plays (Le) Poisson Rouge. You are encouraged to switch your plans and decide to go to this show instead.... but if I can't change your mind then no one will.
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SUNDAY
Arcade Fire plays Brooklyn Paramount. We saw them play Arlene's Grocery once. Please save your applause for us until the end of this newsletter.
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OTHER NOTABLE SHOWS THIS WEEK:
Alison Moyet (of Yaz), Fcukers, George Clanton (win tickets), Avalon Emerson, Freak Heat Waves, This Is Lorelei, Joanna Sternberg, Kassie Krut, Frank Turner, Gringo Star (win tickets), The Chameleons, PC Music, Bob Vylan, Kronos Quartet, Anthony Braxton, Lydia Lunch Retrovirus, The Damned, Party Dozen, Weeping Icon, Lowertown, Nap Eyes, Dion Lunadon, Jack Name, Martha Wainwright, Miya Folick, Theophilus London, Pets, Eleanor Friedberger, Zoh Amba, Dave Hill, Dreamer Isioma (win tickets), Saint Motel (win tickets), Twin Tribes & The Chameleons (win tickets), Allie X (win tickets), Godcaster, David Grubbs, Monobloc, Alessi Rose, Sparta, Wine Lips, Ringing, Deep Sea Diver and more!