Rock

If you read last week’s post about the 13 coolest must-see NYC concerts in the first half of March, 2014, you may have noticed a name that sounded unfamiliar: Jungle. This eerie, yet groovy London-local band has upheld quite the mysterious identity despite their growing and fervent fanbase, made possible by the production of two share-friendly and ... <a title="New Band To Watch: Jungle, Music’s Latest Mystery" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/new-band-to-watch-jungle-musics-latest-mystery/" aria-label="Read more about New Band To Watch: Jungle, Music’s Latest Mystery">Read more</a>

“I hope I could inspire you guys as much as The Flaming Lips have inspired me and encouraged me to always be myself and to make music because I love it.” That’s a quote from Miley to her fans at at Los Angeles’ Staples Center on the third American stop of her new tour on ... <a title="Miley Cyrus Kissing Girls and Flaming Lips" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/miley-cyrus-kissing-girls-and-flaming-lips/" aria-label="Read more about Miley Cyrus Kissing Girls and Flaming Lips">Read more</a>

Alright alright alright so you probably know by now that the Bonnaroo lineup will be releasing tonight. We’ve been talking it up for a while now, and while we hope it lives up to our expectations, Kanye could probably throw feces at us and ruin the whole festival like last time and we’d still jabber ... <a title="Our Best of Bonnaroo Playlist" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/our-best-of-bonnaroo-playlist/" aria-label="Read more about Our Best of Bonnaroo Playlist">Read more</a>

Tomorrow, Bonnaroo is scheduled to announce its 2014 lineup. Needless to say, we’re screaming. In honor of this most glorious of occasions, we thought we’d reminisce on fond memories of  Bonnaroos past. Here’s a rundown of our top 5 favorite Bonnaroo moments of all time. 1. 2010: Jay-Z Earns Hip-Hop Its Place In the ... <a title="The 5 Best Bonnaroo Moments Of All Time" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-5-best-bonnaroo-moments-of-all-time/" aria-label="Read more about The 5 Best Bonnaroo Moments Of All Time">Read more</a>

50 years ago today, The Beatles touched down in JFK and changed the music world forever. And 50 years this Sunday, The Beatles made their first U.S. performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. To celebrate the anniversary, all week long CBS ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ has been inviting other musicians to perform their ... <a title="The Day The Music Changed: A Beatles Tribute" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-day-the-music-changed-a-beatles-tribute/" aria-label="Read more about The Day The Music Changed: A Beatles Tribute">Read more</a>

It was announced yesterday on CBS Radio’s all sports station WFAN that the Red Hot Chili Peppers will be headlining WFAN’s “Big Hello To Brooklyn” at Barclays Center on February 1, 2014. The announcement was made by acclaimed drummer of the Chili Peppers, Chad Smith. The show is taking place the night before Super Bowl ... <a title="WFAN’s “Big Hello to Brooklyn” | Red Hot Chili Peppers to Headline at Barclays" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/wfans-big-hello-to-brooklyn-red-hot-chili-peppers/" aria-label="Read more about WFAN’s “Big Hello to Brooklyn” | Red Hot Chili Peppers to Headline at Barclays">Read more</a>

There are three things that go through my mind the night of a concert: How early should I get to the venue, how am I going to get there, and what am I going to wear. Though a lot of people find it silly to “dress up” for a concert, concerts are still special occasions! ... <a title="What to Wear to a Concert - Rock, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Country" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/what-to-wear-to-a-concert/" aria-label="Read more about What to Wear to a Concert - Rock, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Country">Read more</a>

A review of Arcade Fire’s  concert in Bushwick—a night of costumes, Congos, and cutting the lights This past weekend, the Grammy award-winning indie rock band Arcade Fire played two intimate shows in Brooklyn under another name, “The Reflektors”. The shows took place at 299 Meserole St. in Bushwick, Brooklyn. This location has hardly been used ... <a title="Arcade Fire as “The Reflektors” | Surprise Show in Brooklyn" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/arcade-fire-reflektors-concert-review/" aria-label="Read more about Arcade Fire as “The Reflektors” | Surprise Show in Brooklyn">Read more</a>

This past Friday at Barclays Center, Vampire Weekend was set to headline the stage, following opening acts Sky Ferreira and Solange. It was nearing 10PM when the lights went down and blaring trumpets filled the arena. The stage was adorned with Corinthian half columns suspended from the ceiling with a white sheet backdrop (which would ... <a title="Vampire Weekend at Barclays Center, A Hometown Show" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/vampire-weekend-at-barclays-center-a-hometown-show/" aria-label="Read more about Vampire Weekend at Barclays Center, A Hometown Show">Read more</a>

John Mayer’s latest album, Paradise Valley (2013), mixes elements of soft rock, country, and folk music. On the album, Mayer collaborates with singer-girlfriend Katy Perry, and R&B artist Frank Ocean. The album, according to Mayer, marks a new chapter in his life. But what makes the album worth listening to—and seeing live—is the transformation of ... <a title="John Mayer’s “Paradise Valley” | The Tour of Redemption" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/john-mayers-paradise-valley-the-tour-of-redemption/" aria-label="Read more about John Mayer’s “Paradise Valley” | The Tour of Redemption">Read more</a>

Pearl Jam kicks off it’s North American Tour with it’s first scheduled show in Pittsburgh on October 11th. The tour hits major North East stops including two Pearl Jam shows at the Barclays Center and two at the Wells Fargo Center to start. Pearl Jam horseshoes from the northeast to the southeast after that with ... <a title="Pearl Jam North American 2013 Tour Dates - Pearl Jam Tickets and Prices" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/pearl-jam-tour-dates-america-tickets/" aria-label="Read more about Pearl Jam North American 2013 Tour Dates - Pearl Jam Tickets and Prices">Read more</a>

Jeff Hanneman, guitarist for the legendary Slayer, passed away yesterday in California at age 49. The heavy metal world is mourning the loss to liver failure of Hanneman, known for his screeching, wailing, atonal guitar sounds, aggressively controversial lyrics, and devil-may-care attitude. Once a pillar of stability for Slayer, performing with the band consistantly for ... <a title="Goodbye, Jeff Hanneman" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/goodbye-jeff-hanneman/" aria-label="Read more about Goodbye, Jeff Hanneman">Read more</a>

Today marks the second release of our #MusicMonday artist bio and playlist release, and this week we’re featuring the Dropkick Murphys. This week’s playlist reflects and complements Dropkick Murphy’s sound,  featuring bands like The Pogues, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Everclear, and more. And remember — You tell us what you want us to write, who you ... <a title="#MusicMonday 4/22 - Dropkick Murphys" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/musicmonday-422-dropkick-murphys/" aria-label="Read more about #MusicMonday 4/22 - Dropkick Murphys">Read more</a>

To take your mind off Tax Day, today we’re rolling out our newest feature, #MusicMonday. Every week on the TickPick Google+ page we’ll feature a different musician or band and write a little bit about them. You tell us what you want us to write, who you want us to write about, and join in ... <a title="#MusicMonday on TickPick starts today!" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/musicmonday-on-tickpick-starts-today/" aria-label="Read more about #MusicMonday on TickPick starts today!">Read more</a>