Julianna Hurtado

For those of you who couldn’t grab tickets to Louis C.K’s last round of tour dates, we have good news, with the possibility of more to come. Last week, the famed comedian performed three nights at NYC’s Madison Square Garden, continuing his legacy of selling out the venue. Coming from someone who tried really hard to find ... <a title="Louis C.K Announces (Even More) Stand-Up Tour Dates" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/louis-c-k-announces-even-more-stand-up-tour-dates/" aria-label="Read more about Louis C.K Announces (Even More) Stand-Up Tour Dates">Read more</a>

According to their recent performance on Later... with Jools Holland, it seems that Brothers Followill, aka Kings of Leon, have taken a turn towards pop sensitivity for their eighth studio album Walls. The performance was to debut their new song “Around the World“, a track characterized by its more intricate and melodic guitar work, upbeat percussion, and anthem style refrains. ... <a title="Kings of Leon Embrace Pop-Rock Sound on New Album ‘Walls’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/kings-of-leon-embrace-pop-rock-sound-on-new-album-walls/" aria-label="Read more about Kings of Leon Embrace Pop-Rock Sound on New Album ‘Walls’">Read more</a>

After spending yet another week at the top of Billboard’s 100, The Chainsmokers have yet again been asked the question of whether or not they’ll release a full studio album anytime soon. The Chainsmokers, consisting of duo Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, have achieved immense success considering their career has been comprised of randomly released singles. So, if ... <a title="The Chainsmokers Continue to Dominate Without a Debut Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-chainsmokers-continue-to-dominate-without-a-debut-album/" aria-label="Read more about The Chainsmokers Continue to Dominate Without a Debut Album">Read more</a>

Usher’s first record in four years is set to drop this Friday, but if you’re a Tidal subscriber, you can listen to the Grammy award-winning artist’s latest effort today. The new album, titled Hard II Love, is the R&B star’s eighth studio record. Hard II Love has been preceded by four singles, the last of which dropped today. You can listen ... <a title="Usher’s New Album ‘Hard II Love’ Debuts This Friday" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/ushers-new-album-hard-ii-love-debuts-this-friday/" aria-label="Read more about Usher’s New Album ‘Hard II Love’ Debuts This Friday">Read more</a>

Most people didn’t hear about Childish Gambino’s “Pharos” shows until after they were sold-out, which happened just six minutes after tickets were released. Due to overwhelming demand, he added two more shows to the event, dedicating most of his Labor Day Weekend to premiering his new album, the follow-up to 2014’s Kauai. Here’s what we know about ... <a title="What We Know About Childish Gambino’s New Album “Pharos”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/what-we-know-about-childish-gambinos-new-album-pharos/" aria-label="Read more about What We Know About Childish Gambino’s New Album “Pharos”">Read more</a>

Before saying goodbye to Summer 2016, there’s one weekend designated for you to party, enjoy yourself, and take a break from work. And there’s no better place to spend it than New York City. From the U.S Open to Electric Zoo’s Wild Island, there are several ways to celebrate Labor Day this year. And since this is ... <a title="7 Ways to Spend Labor Day in NYC" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/7-ways-to-spend-labor-day-in-nyc/" aria-label="Read more about 7 Ways to Spend Labor Day in NYC">Read more</a>

We’ve been excited to write this for quite some time. After almost two years of teased release dates for Frank Ocean’s Boys Don’t Cry, we weren’t sure when, if ever, we would see the follow-up to Channel Orange. But alas, it finally came, and despite being thrown by several false release dates, the world has embraced Blonde/Blond, the product of Ocean’s ... <a title="A Track By Track Review of Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/a-track-by-track-review-of-frank-oceans-blonde/" aria-label="Read more about A Track By Track Review of Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’">Read more</a>

Following her appearance at the iHeartRadio music summit, Lady Gaga made it Twitter official: her next single, “Perfect Illusion”, will be available to fans mid-September. “Perfect Illusion”, the first song to debut from the highly anticipated LG5 (the tentative album title), was created with the help of super-producer Mark Ronson and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker. Lady Gaga ... <a title="Everything We Know About Lady Gaga’s Forthcoming Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/everything-we-know-about-lady-gagas-forthcoming-album/" aria-label="Read more about Everything We Know About Lady Gaga’s Forthcoming Album">Read more</a>

As we’re watching New Yorkers sweat up and down while merely standing or crossing the city streets, our hearts reach out to those suffering. It’s true, those currently in New York City versus New York state’s rural areas are more at risk of being taken out by the heat. So it’s become increasingly important for us ... <a title="10 Ways to Keep Cool During NYC Heat Waves" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/10-ways-to-keep-cool-during-nyc-heat-waves/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Ways to Keep Cool During NYC Heat Waves">Read more</a>

If you’ve noticed so far during the 2016 Rio Olympics, most athletes are sporting headphones prior to their competitions. Ever wonder what they are listening to? Michael Phelps, who sports top grade headphones each year, has stated that he has to listen to music up until the very last second, and this year, his playlist features ... <a title="10 Songs 2016 Olympic Athletes Are Listening to" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/10-songs-2016-rio-olympic-athletes-are-listening-to/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Songs 2016 Olympic Athletes Are Listening to">Read more</a>

What happens when you graduate from one of the most prestigious colleges in the country, set your roots down in NYC, and start experimenting with music? Endless creativity, if you’re lucky like Dylan Eshbaugh, Mia Bergstrom, and Dan and James Yaiullo. The band, who call themselves The Ruby Shots, have become a beacon of 60’s ... <a title="The Ruby Shots | Band With Small Beginnings Aims Big" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-ruby-shots-band-with-small-beginnings-aims-big/" aria-label="Read more about The Ruby Shots | Band With Small Beginnings Aims Big">Read more</a>

The dynamic duo has done it again. Justin Bieber has teamed up with Major Lazer, Diplo’s other EDM identity, to release the laid-back pop track “Cold Water”. The new single also features the vocals from MØ, the 27-year old Danish vocalist who appeared on “Lean On”, Bieber’s and Major Lazer’s other famed collaboration. “Cold Water” was penned ... <a title="Justin Bieber Releases “Cold Water” With Major Lazer" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/justin-bieber-releases-cold-water-major-lazer/" aria-label="Read more about Justin Bieber Releases “Cold Water” With Major Lazer">Read more</a>

If you’re in New York this Independence Day, you’re in luck, because there are several options as to how you can celebrate America’s 240th birthday. If you’re looking to drop more than a few dollars, head to restaurants like The Water Club for a five course, America themed dinner. Or, if you and your friends just ... <a title="Where to Celebrate 4th of July in NYC" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/where-to-celebrate-4th-of-july-in-nyc/" aria-label="Read more about Where to Celebrate 4th of July in NYC">Read more</a>

For most people, summer is the time to get out, be adventurous, explore your surroundings, take time to smell the flowers, etc. But if you live in New York City, it becomes near impossible to enjoy popular attractions in the summer. Even though the city is swollen with tourists in just about every corner of ... <a title="10 Alternatives to NYC Tourist Traps" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/10-alternatives-to-nyc-tourist-traps/" aria-label="Read more about 10 Alternatives to NYC Tourist Traps">Read more</a>