February 2015
02 February
03 February
03 February
03 February
04 February
04 February
05 February
06 February
06 February
06 February
Twin Danger - The Standard Hollywood (LA)
The "dark, sexy" new brainchild of Stuart Matthewman (co-founder of Sade) and vocalist Vanessa Bley (frontwoman of psych-rock outfit Beast Patrol and daughter of free jazz pianist Paul Bley) that melds noir jazz with midnight blues and cinematic grooves.
07 February
07 February
Twin Danger - AVALON (LA)
The "dark, sexy" new brainchild of Stuart Matthewman (co-founder of Sade) and vocalist Vanessa Bley (frontwoman of psych-rock outfit Beast Patrol and daughter of free jazz pianist Paul Bley) that melds noir jazz with midnight blues and cinematic grooves.
08 February
08 February
Twin Danger - Del Monte Speakeasy (Venice Beach, CA)
The "dark, sexy" new brainchild of Stuart Matthewman (co-founder of Sade) and vocalist Vanessa Bley (frontwoman of psych-rock outfit Beast Patrol and daughter of free jazz pianist Paul Bley) that melds noir jazz with midnight blues and cinematic grooves.
10 February
10 February
CMH Label Group releases Rockabye Baby! ‘Lullaby Renditions of Fleetwood Mac’
Making rock music baby-friendly and kids' music adult-friendly, award winning series Rockabye Baby has given its lullaby treatment to the work of more than 60+ artists including U2, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Maroon 5 and Bruce Springsteen and sold over 1.6 million albums filled with music that "puts [kids] to sleep with cool music that you'll want to hear as well” (Ellen Degeneres)
11 February
11 February
11 February
London Souls - Rockwood Music Hall (NYC)
Back after guitarist Tash Neal’s recovery from a hit-and-run accident, this blazing NYC duo inject youthful abandon into Lep Zep riffs with Band of Gypsies-style intensity — but with a tender side that recalls the wide-eyed power-pop of Big Star.
12 February
12 February
San Fermin - Lincoln Center (NYC)
Eight-piece rock ensemble San Fermin have toured with St. Vincent, Arctic Monkeys and more and NPR Music said they're "electrified, amplified and, above all, emboldened" on their new Peter Katis-produced (Interpol, The National) LP 'Jackrabbit' (out 4/21 on Downtown).
14 February
15 February
Aaron Watson - The Ryman Auditorium (Nashville)
"Proud country traditionalist" (New York Times) will make his Grand Ole Opry debut just weeks after the Feb. 17 release of his album, 'The Underdog.’
16 February
17 February
BIG Label/ Thirty Tigers releases Aaron Watson’s ‘The Underdog’
"Proud country traditionalist" (New York Times) will make his Grand Ole Opry debut just weeks after the Feb. 17 release of his album, 'The Underdog.’
19 February
Brooklyn Bowl - Railroad Earth (NYC)
"One of the most incredible places on Earth" according to Rolling Stone — is the ultimate night out, with its groundbreaking integration of premiere music, 16 lanes of bowling, a bar featuring locally crafted beers, and “epic” (Eater) food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group.
20 February
Brooklyn Bowl - Railroad Earth (NYC)
"One of the most incredible places on Earth" according to Rolling Stone — is the ultimate night out, with its groundbreaking integration of premiere music, 16 lanes of bowling, a bar featuring locally crafted beers, and “epic” (Eater) food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group.
20 February
21 February
Brooklyn Bowl - Railroad Earth (NYC)
"One of the most incredible places on Earth" according to Rolling Stone — is the ultimate night out, with its groundbreaking integration of premiere music, 16 lanes of bowling, a bar featuring locally crafted beers, and “epic” (Eater) food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group.
21 February
London Souls - Terminal 5 (NYC)
Back after guitarist Tash Neal’s recovery from a hit-and-run accident, this blazing NYC duo inject youthful abandon into Lep Zep riffs with Band of Gypsies-style intensity — but with a tender side that recalls the wide-eyed power-pop of Big Star.
21 February
Josh Abbott Band - Third and Lindsley (Nashville)
Red Dirt stalwarts mixing twang and traditional instrumentation with lyrics steeped in nostalgia to evoke the simple pleasures in life and drive audiences into a frenzied Two Step.
22 February
A2IM 2015 Libera Submissions Close
Celebrating 10 years, this trade organization supports the rights of 340+ independent labels (small and medium enterprises) in delivering innovative music to a fair and equitable marketplace, including lobbying in Congress for copyright protection and advocating for licensing rate parity for all creators.
24 February
Smithsonian Folkways releases ‘Lead Belly: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection’
First ever career-spanning retrospective of the iconic singer - 5 discs, 100+ songs (many unreleased), ultra rare photos, essays + more.
24 February
Break World Records releases Hot Sugar ‘God’s Hand’
Boundary-pushing Hot Sugar (nee Nick Koenig) releases ‘God’s Hand’ (Break World Records) on 2/24 showcasing a unique production style called 'associative music,’ which uses field recordings to create samples and build songs. Hot Sugar has collaborated with The Roots, frequently contributes music to ‘Broad City’ and is the subject of a forthcoming SXSW documentary called “Hot Sugar’s Cold World,” produced by the creators of ‘Eastbound & Down.'
24 February
Thirty Tigers/Speakeasy releases Kristin Diable’s ‘Create Your Own Mythology’
New album from "Gritty and pretty" (NPR) NOLA native Kristin Diable. Produced by Dave Cobb (Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell)
24 February
Epic Records releases Airborne Toxic Event’s ‘Dope Machines’
Cali quintet explore a sonic change on their new album as big as 'OK Computer' was for Radiohead. Their first album produced by band frontman Mikel Jollett, their new sound embraces electronic elements, vintage keyboards and unbridled rock ‘n’ roll bombast to create a music evolution in the band's signature indie-based rock sound.
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25 February
Brooklyn Bowl - Viceroy (NYC)
"One of the most incredible places on Earth" according to Rolling Stone — is the ultimate night out, with its groundbreaking integration of premiere music, 16 lanes of bowling, a bar featuring locally crafted beers, and “epic” (Eater) food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group.
25 February
Nora Jane Struthers - The High Watt (Nashville)
Billboard applauds Nora Jane Struthers' "musical odyssey" from Brooklyn English teacher to Nashville bandleader, from whimsical folk narratives to deeply personal, hard-charging songs on new album 'Wake' (out 2/24, Blue Pig Music). On the album, rich with robust electric riffs, pedal steel and violin, NPR Music's Ann Powers calls Struthers "guided by fire," Rolling Stone Country hails her "lyrical vulnerability matched by her growing confidence," and Amy Poehler's Smart Girls at the Party raves she is "entirely and unequivocally herself.”
26 February
Brooklyn Bowl - The Soul Rebels (NYC)
"One of the most incredible places on Earth" according to Rolling Stone — is the ultimate night out, with its groundbreaking integration of premiere music, 16 lanes of bowling, a bar featuring locally crafted beers, and “epic” (Eater) food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group.
26 February
Tobias Jesso Jr. performs on Fallon (NBC)
"Fantastic" (Adele) breakout songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr. crafts solo piano songs that have been called "near-perfect" by Rolling Stone.
26 February
Sleater-Kinney - Terminal 5 (NYC)
Sleater-Kinney, hailed by Rolling Stone as "America's fiercest punk band," shocked and awed fans with the surprise announcement of their first album in 10 years, 'No Cities To Love' (out now, Sub Pop), called "catchy as all-clashing hell" by Pitchfork, "the first great album of 2015" by the New York Times, and "a crowning jewel in their legacy" by GRAMMY-winner St. Vincent writing in Rolling Stone.
27 February
Brooklyn Bowl - The Soul Rebels (NYC)
"One of the most incredible places on Earth" according to Rolling Stone — is the ultimate night out, with its groundbreaking integration of premiere music, 16 lanes of bowling, a bar featuring locally crafted beers, and “epic” (Eater) food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group.
27 February
27 February
Sleater-Kinney - Terminal 5 (NYC)
Sleater-Kinney, hailed by Rolling Stone as "America's fiercest punk band," shocked and awed fans with the surprise announcement of their first album in 10 years, 'No Cities To Love' (out now, Sub Pop), called "catchy as all-clashing hell" by Pitchfork, "the first great album of 2015" by the New York Times, and "a crowning jewel in their legacy" by GRAMMY-winner St. Vincent writing in Rolling Stone.
28 February
Brooklyn Bowl - The Soul Rebels (NYC)
"One of the most incredible places on Earth" according to Rolling Stone — is the ultimate night out, with its groundbreaking integration of premiere music, 16 lanes of bowling, a bar featuring locally crafted beers, and “epic” (Eater) food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group.