Rock

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>

It always seems that there’s a bias toward US music in the international music scene. No matter where you go in the world, it can’t be too difficult to find American music like Elvis, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, etc. International music can sometimes be a bit naff, a little camp, or altogether just awful; however, ... <a title="Spotlight on Europe: The Best New & Classic Musicians From Across the Pond" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-best-european-bands/" aria-label="Read more about Spotlight on Europe: The Best New & Classic Musicians From Across the Pond">Read more</a>

The ethereal Icelandic rock group Sigur Rós has announced that they will be releasing their new album Kveikur on June 17/18. The new song Brennisteinn was released last November, which features a heavier sound than the overarching dreamy tone of the band’s usual musical themes. Could this be an indication of a new musical direction ... <a title="Sigur Rós releases new album Kveikur in June" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/sigur-ros-releases-new-album-kveikur-in-june/" aria-label="Read more about Sigur Rós releases new album Kveikur in June">Read more</a>

There’s Time Left to Catch Muse in the US Now about halfway through their The 2nd Law Tour, British alt-rock group Muse still has several shows to go on the North American leg of their tour before they head back home to the UK to start a second round in Europe. The tour has had ... <a title="Muse: The 2nd Law Tour Still Going Strong" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/muse-the-2nd-law-tour-still-going-strong/" aria-label="Read more about Muse: The 2nd Law Tour Still Going Strong">Read more</a>

Rock’s Theatrical Kings Present Masters of Madness: Shock Therapy Tour 2013 Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson will be touring together this June, starting at Red Rocks in Colorado and winding up in Rockford, Illinois. Both Cooper and Manson are (in)famous for their dramatic, horror-inspired performances, cashing in on violence, eroticism, and general shock value to ... <a title="Shock Therapy: Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson Announce Tour Dates" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/shock-therapy-alice-cooper-and-marilyn-manson-announce-tour-dates/" aria-label="Read more about Shock Therapy: Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson Announce Tour Dates">Read more</a>

The Rediscovered Folk Rock Legend Finally Brings His Music Home If you haven’t seen last summer’s Oscar-winning hit documentary Searching for Sugar Man, you should. In an incredibly satisfying case of truth-is-stranger-than-fiction (and the fiction that had arisen around Rodríguez was pretty strange), the film tells the story of tracking down the Detroit musician whose ... <a title="Sixto Rodríguez: See the “Sugar Man” Live" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/sixto-rodriguez-see-the-sugar-man-live/" aria-label="Read more about Sixto Rodríguez: See the “Sugar Man” Live">Read more</a>

Vampire Weekend, Fun., & Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros: Who will you be seeing this summer? Start your summer concert season at Red Rocks with Vampire Weekend Vampire Weekend is set to play at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado this May. Their new album, titled “Modern Vampires in the City”, is set ... <a title="Summer Concerts | Live Rock and Indie Folk You Can’t Miss" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/summer-concert-tours-2013/" aria-label="Read more about Summer Concerts | Live Rock and Indie Folk You Can’t Miss">Read more</a>