Joe Saturday

The Beths performing on stage at Bowery Ballroom. On the left is Jonathan Pearce playing an electric guitar. In the background is Tristan Deck behind the drum kit. At front and center is Elizabeth Stokes playing an electric guitar and singing. On the right is Benjamin Sinclair playing the electric bass. The stage lighting above and behind the band is mostly blue. An orange stage light shines down on Tristan Deck, Elizabeth Stokes, and Benjamin Sinclair.

Elizabeth Stokes playing a red electric guitar and looking out toward the crowd at Bowery Ballroom. She is wearing a blue t-shirt and light-colored pants. The light shining down from the left is green-yellow and the stage lighting on the right is blue-purple.

The Beths performing on stage at Bowery Ballroom. On the left is Jonathan Pearce playing an electric guitar. In the background is Tristan Deck behind the drum kit. At front and center is Elizabeth Stokes playing an electric guitar. On the right is Benjamin Sinclair playing the electric bass. The stage lighting above and behind the band is blue.

The Beths performing on stage at Bowery Ballroom. On the left is Elizabeth Stokes playing a red electric guitar. In the background is Tristan Deck behind the drum kit. In the foreground center frame is Jonathan Pearce playing the electric guitar. He is kneeling on stage with his back to the camera and the guitar neck lifted vertically above his head. On the right is Benjamin Sinclair playing a black electric bass.

The Beths announced a couple of last-minute shows in New York and LA to celebrate the release of their new album, Straight Line Was a Lie (out now!). The New York show took place this past Monday at Bowery Ballroom and it was excellent. Surprisingly, it was my first ever time seeing them live.

Case Oats performing on stage at Night Club 101. The members from left to right are Scott Daniel on violin, Jason Ashworth on bass, Spencer Tweedy on drums, Casey Gomez Walker on vocals, and Max Subar on guitar.

Casey Gomez Walker singing into a microphone and playing the acoustic guitar. On the right, Max Subar is playing the electric guitar.

Spencer Tweedy playing the drums and singing into a microphone set up to the left of the drumkit. He is wearing a dark plain t-shirt and blue jeans. The torso of Casey Gomez Walker can be seen in the foreground out of the plane of focus.

A wide angle photo of Case Oats performing on stage at Night Club 101. The band members from left to right are Scott Daniel on violin, Jason Ashworth on bass, Spencer Tweedy on drums, Casey Gomez Walker on acoustic guitar, and Max Subar on electric guitar.

Last week, Case Oats celebrated the release of Last Missouri Exit—their debut album released via Merge Records—with a headlining show at Night Club 101 that I happened to photograph for @weallwantsomeone.bsky.social

Lydia Night singing into a microphone on stage at Baby’s All Right and posing in front of a video camera. She is wearing a black cropped top and red pants with black stitched patterns. In the background are four monitors showing a video feed of her on stage with a neon light resting on the top that reads "Lydia Night." The stage backdrop is lit with red lights.

Lydia Night singing into a microphone on stage at Baby’s All Right with a white electric bass hanging from her shoulders. She is wearing a black cropped top and red pants with black stitched patterns. In the background are four monitors showing a video feed of her on stage with a neon light resting on the top that reads "Lydia Night." The stage backdrop is lit in a blueish-green and audience members can be seen at the foot of the stage to the right of the photo.

Lydia Night singing into a microphone on stage at Baby’s All Right while leaning toward the crowd. She is wearing a black cropped top and red pants with black stitched patterns. In the background is a neon light that says "Lydia Night" and audience members can be seen at the foot of the stage.

Lydia Night smiling on stage at Baby’s All Right as she plays an electric guitar. She is wearing a light blue tank top with the I ❤️ NY logo, a black skirt, white fingerless lace gloves, and fishnet stockings. In the background are four monitors showing a video feed of her on stage with a neon light resting on the top that reads "Lydia Night."

A week after the release of her debut solo album, Parody of Pleasure, Lydia Night played a triumphant headlining set at Baby’s All Right. The crowd in attendance was loud, sang along passionately, and even started moshing at Lydia’s request.

Grace Bowers and the Hodge Podge performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. On the left is Prince Parker wearing a white t-shirt and playing an upside down left-handed guitar. On the right is Grace Bowers playing an electric guitar. She is wearing a black sleeveless shirt and camo pants. She is lit by a yellow stage light. The stage backdrop is lit up in many different colors, such as green, yellow, and red.

Grace Bowers performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. Lit by a purple stage light, she is wearing a black sleeveless shirt and camo pants while playing an electric guitar and facing stage right. In the background, Sissy Dinkle is playing the electric bass with her back to the camera.

Grace Bowers and the Hodge Podge performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. In the foreground, Prince Parker and Grace Bowers are both playing the electric guitar. On the left is Prince Parker wearing a white t-shirt and playing an upside down left-handed guitar. On the right is Grace Bowers playing an electric guitar. She is wearing a black sleeveless shirt and camo pants. She is lit by a yellow stage light. The rest of the stage is mostly lit in a blue-purple light. In the background, Sissy Dinkle is playing the electric bass.

Grace Bowers and the Hodge Podge performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. On the left are two members of the band Snacktime playing a slide trombone and a trumpet respectively. In the center is Grace Bowers playing the electric guitar. On the right is Sissy Dinkle playing the electric bass.

A couple of weeks ago, Grace Bowers headlined Baby’s All Right. Her guitar prowess was on full display and her backing band, the Hodge Podge, was certainly more than capable as accompaniment.

Beach Bunny performing on stage at Rough Trade Below. The members from left to right are Nic Cheatle playing a metallic green bass guitar, Lili Trifilio playing a pink glitter electric guitar, Jon Alvarado playing the drums, and Anthony Vaccaro playing a yellow electric guitar.

Beach Bunny performing on stage at Rough Trade Below. In the foreground is Lili Trifilio playing a pink glitter guitar and singing into a microphone. She is wearing a black tank top with a white cartoon rabbit and a black plaid skirt. In the background is Nic Cheatle playing the bass guitar.

Beach Bunny performing on stage at Rough Trade Below. In the foreground is Lili Trifilio playing a pink glitter guitar and singing into a microphone. She is wearing a black tank top and a black plaid skirt. In the background is Nic Cheatle playing the bass guitar and Jon Alvarado behind the drum kit.

Lili Trifilio of Beach Bunny standing in front of a microphone and greeting the crowd at Rough Trade Below. She is carrying a pink glitter guitar and wearing a black tank top emblazoned with a white cartoon rabbit and a black plaid skirt.

To celebrate the vinyl release of their latest album, Tunnel Vision, Beach Bunny played a show at the Rough Trade downstairs space at Rockefeller Center. The band stuck around after the performance to sign copies of the album for everyone who attended.

mxmtoon singing on stage at Hudson Yards. Mais is wearing a blue checkered dress with small flower patterns inside some of the squares and brown cowboy boots. She is singing into a microphone with her left hand holding the microphone. In the background is band member Matthew Kuo playing a keyboard with his right hand and his left arm extended toward the crowd.

mxmtoon and Matthew Kuo both posing and looking stage right. Maia has her back to the camera and is wearing a blue checkered dress with small flower patterns inside some of the squares, brown cowboy boots, and is down on one knee with her left arm extended to her side. Matthew Kuo is wearing a black button-down shirt and white slacks and playing a white electric bass.

mxmtoon singing on stage at Hudson Yards. Maia is wearing a blue checkered dress with small flower patterns inside some of the squares. She is singing into a microphone with both hands grasping at the microphone and stand. In the background is band member Matthew Kuo playing the bass.

mxmtoon posing on stage at Hudson Yards. Maia is wearing a blue checkered dress with small flower patterns inside some of the squares. She is smiling while holding a microphone near her mouth with her left hand and her right index finger placed on her cheek with the rest of her right hand’s fingers curled up below her chin. In the background is band member Matthew Kuo holding a white electric bass.

Hudson Yards hosted a free outdoor concert headlined by mxmtoon, who I last saw in April. Maia and her band delivered a fun set of catchy tunes to an audience filled with devoted fans and curious onlookers who happened to stumble upon the free show.

Nicole Atkins playing a white electric guitar on stage at Baby’s All Right. Blue-green lighting is shining on one side of her head while purple lights light up the other side. She is looking stage right with here eyes closed as she stands back from the microphone stand. The stage’s backdrop shines with blue and purple lights.

Nicole Atkins performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. She is lit by a orange-yellow light and singing into a microphone attached to a mic stand. She is holding an open fan in her right hand and raising her left arm extended in front of her with her hand pointed vertically. The stage’s backdrop shines with orange-yellow lights.

Nicole Atkins playing a white electric guitar on stage at Baby’s All Right. She is in silhouette with blue-green lights highlighting the back of her head while a purple light shines on the front of her head. The stage’s backdrop is lit in blue.

Nicole Atkins performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. She is lit by a yellow-orange light while holding the microphone with her left hand and holding an open fan in her right hand. The stage’s backdrop shines with blue lights.

Earlier this month, I saw Nicole Atkins live for the first time in seven years. Her older material sounded as good as ever and I’m very excited for a new album that she may have not-so subtly hinted at.

CIL performing at Baby’s All Right. She is holding the mircorphone up to her mouth with her left hand and her right arm is reaching out to her side to hold the top of the microphone stand with her right hand. She is wearing a black strapless top, a black mesh skirt, arge hoop earrings, a silver chain necklace with several charms affixed, and multiple decorative belts.

CIL singing on stage at Baby’s All Right. She is standing in front of a microphone stand with both hands held behind her back. She is wearing a black strapless top, large hoop earrings, a silver chain necklace with several charms affixed, and multiple decorative belts.

CIL performing at Baby’s All Right. She is holding the mircorphone up to her mouth with her left hand and her right arm is reaching out to her side to hold the microphone stand with her right hand. She is wearing a black strapless top and several decorative belts.

CIL singing on stage at Baby’s All Right. She is holding the microphone up to her mouth with her left hand. She is wearing a black strapless top, large hoop earrings, a silver chain necklace with several charms affixed, and multiple decorative belts.

At the end of July, I saw Cil at Baby’s All Right for her second ever headlining performance. It was a solid set, but a little brief for a headliner.

Wherein I apologize in advance to my tens of followers for the deluge of photos I'm about to post over the next day or so because I need to free up the hard drive space for my slate of shows in September ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Karen O singing while sitting on a stool on the Beacon Theatre stage. She is wearing a red costume with gold decorative accent pieces and rhinestones. She wears a single black mesh glove on her right hand. In her left hand is the microphone held up to her mouth. In her hair is a gold decorative headpiece. To her left is Yeah Yeah Yeahs member Nick Zinner, wearing all black and playing guitar.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing at the Beacon Theatre. Karen O stands downstage, wearing a red costume, singing into a microphone. Upstage are guitarist Nick Zinner and drummer Brian Chase, both wearing all black outfits. Also visible are guitarist Imaad Wasif and a cellist, both also wearing all black outfits.

Karen O kneeling on the Beacon Theatre stage and gesturing towards guitarist Nick Zinner. She is wearing a red costume with gold decorative pieces and rhinestones. She is wearing a single black mesh glove on her right hand. Atop her head is a gold decorative headpiece. Nick Zinner is wearing all black and has his back to the camera. Brian Chase, also in all black, looks in Zinner’s direction as he plays the drums.

Karen O singing on the Beacon Theatre Stage. She is wearing a red costume with gold decorative pieces and rhinestones. She is wearing a single black mesh glove on her right hand. Atop her head is a gold decorative headpiece. In her left hand, she is holding the microphone up to her mouth. In the background, Imaad Wasif, who is wearing an all black outfit, plays the acoustic guitar. At the foot of the stage, several audience members are looking up at Karen O.

Last month, I ventured to the Beacon Theatre to see Yeah Yeah Yeahs a second time during their "Hidden in Pieces" tour. The setlist may have been identical to the show I saw in Nashville, but it didn't matter to me because I love seeing them perform live.

Blackpink performing at Citi Field. The members from left to right are Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa. Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé are dancing while Lisa is singing with a microphone held up to her mouth with her left hand. In the background and foreground, pink lights can be seen scattered in the crowd.

Blackpink performing at Citi Field. The members from left to right are Jennie, Rosé, Lisa, and Jisoo. Rosé, Lisa, and Jisoo are posing while Jennie is singing with a microphone held up to her mouth with her left hand. In the background and foreground, pink lights can be seen scattered in the crowd.

Blackpink addressing the crowd at Citi Field during their encore. The members from left to right are Rosé, Lisa, Jennie, and Jisoo. They are all wearing sunglasses and a piece of Blackpink merchandise.

Fireworks on display above the stage at Citi Field. At center stage, the members of Blackpink along with their backup dancers, backing band, and other crew members celebrate the end of the show. On either side of the stage are two large screens showing video of what is happening center stage.

This past Sunday, I saw Blackpink live for the first time at Citi Field. The group's stage production was great and their fans were incredibly passionate. What actually impressed me most was the amount of people that knew their choreography during the "dance cam" segment right before the encore.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing on stage at the Ryman Auditorium. In the center of the frame is Karen O posing with the microphone in her right hand and the cord in her left hand such that the cord is taut behind her head. She is wearing a red outfit accented with gold decorative pieces and rhinestones. On her head is a gold decorative piece. In the background behind the drum kit is Brian Chase. Also in the background to Karen O’s left is Nick Zinner playing the acoustic guitar.

Karen O on stage at the Ryman Auditorium. She is seated and singing with the microphone held in front of her mouth with her left hand. On her right hand is a black mesh glove decorated with rhinestones. Karen O is wearing a red outfit with gold decorative pieces and rhinestones. On her head is a gold decorative piece.

Nick Zinner playing the acoustic guitar on stage at the Ryman Auditorium. He is wearing a black top and black tie. He is standing in front of a music stand with a lamp attached to it.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing on stage at the Ryman Auditorium. From left to right is Imaad Wasif playing acoustic guitar, Brian Chase behind the drumkit, Nick Zinner in the background playing acoustic guitar, and Karen O on vocals.

Spent a weekend in Nashville a little while back just to see the Yeah Yeah Yeahs play the Ryman Auditorium. I loved hearing their material reinterpreted for an acoustic setting with a string quartet.

Susannah Joffe—wearing a bodysuit, tutu, and boots—crouching on stage at Baby’s All Right and holding a microphone up to her mouth with her right hand. Her microphone stand is decorated with colorful streamers. In the background, Remy Minkoff is playing guitar. His microphone stand is decorated with white flowers and green leaves. To Susannah’s left is Ben Coleman playing guitar. His microphone stand is also decorated with white flowers and green leaves.

Susannah Joffe—wearing a bodysuit and tutu—singing on stage at Baby’s All Right and holding a microphone up to her mouth with her right hand. To her left is Ben Coleman playing guitar. In the foreground is a microphone stand decorated with white flowers and green leaves.

Susannah Joffe and band performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. From left to right is Remy Minkoff on guitar, Susannah Joffe singing, Ben Coleman on guitar, and Nikki Estelami on bass. Susannah Joffe is wearing a light-colored bodysuit, red tutu and red boots. The guitarists are wearing camo tops and jeans. The bassist is wearing a camo top and camo pants. The microphone stands in front of the guitarists are decorated with white flowers and green leaves. The microphone stand in front of Susannah Joffe is decorated with colorful streamers.

Susannah Joffe standing close to the audience downstage at Baby’s All Right. She is wearing a light-colored bodysuit and a red tutu and holding a microphone up to her mouth with her right hand. To her left is Ben Coleman playing guitar, standing in front of a microphone stand decorated with white flowers and green leaves. Some fans in the crowd are in frame looking up at the singer.

A couple weeks ago, Susannah Joffe headlined and sold out Baby's All Right. Before taking the stage, she debuted the music video for her single "Die Your Daughter," which she ended up performing twice during the set.

Meghan Remy singing into a microphone on stage at Bowery Ballroom. She is wearing a white dress and holding her hands out in front of her around waist level. In the background, band member Jack Lawrence is playing the electric bass.

Meghan Remy of U.S. Girls walking onto the stage at Bowery Ballroom. She is wearing a white dress and is barefoot. To her left, band member Will Mann is playing the keys.

Meghan Remy wearing a white dress with her eyes closed, left hand held out perpendicular in front of her body, and her right hand placed behind her back. A golden yellow light shines down from the top-right of the photo.

U.S. Girls performing on stage at Bowery Ballroom. In the center, a barefoot Meghan Remy in a white dress is singing in front of a microphone stand. To her right, Dillon Watson and Jack Lawrence play the electric guitar and electric bass, respectively. To the left, Will Mann is playing the keyboards. In the background, Domo Donoho is behind the drum kit.

Last month, I photographed U.S. Girls at Bowery Ballroom for @weallwantsomeone.bsky.social. Meg and her band were incredible. Getting to hear most of the new album, Scratch It, was such a treat.

Molly Tuttle playing the acoustic guitar on stage at the Mercury Lounge. She is wearing a white dress and is being lit by purple stage lighting. In the background, Vanessa McGowan is playing an upright bass.

Molly Tuttle playing the acoustic guitar and singing into a vintage-looking microphone alongside her band on stage at the Mercury Lounge. In the foreground, Ellen Angelico plays the lap steel guitar. To Molly’s right is Mary Meyer, playing the mandolin. Vanessa McGowan is behind Molly playing an upright bass. Drummer Megan Jane can be seen in the background.

Molly Tuttle smiling in front of a microphone on stage at the Mercury Lounge. Molly is wearing a white dress and playing the acoustic guitar. The stage is lit by bright blue lights and audience members are watching the performance.

Molly Tuttle, wearing a white dress, is playing the guitar on stage at Mercury Lounge. The brown wig she wore during the course of the set has been removed. Purple lights illuminate the stage.

The new Molly Tuttle album comes out in a few weeks and I neglected to post about how last month I got to hear a preview of her new material live with a new backing band at Mercury Lounge.

Bebe Stockwell, wearing a yellow top, singing on stage at Mercury Lounge. She is holding the microphone up to her mouth with her left hand and holding the microphone stand with her right hand.

Bebe Stockwell and her band performing on stage at Mercury Lounge. One the left is Natalie Moosher playing acoustic guitar. Michael Mason is behind a drumkit. Bebe Stockwell is holding the microphone up to her mouth with her left hand. On the right, Jason Garb is sitting behind a keyboard.

Bebe Stockwell on stage at Mercury Lounge playing the acoustic guitar and looking stage right.

Bebe Stockwell on stage at Mercury Lounge holding plastic sunflowers with long stems in her right hand and throwing one into the audience with her left hand.

Last week, I got to photograph Bebe Stockwell's first ever headlining show at Mercury Lounge for @weallwantsomeone.bsky.social. Her voice is remarkable, her songs are poignant, and I'm very much looking forward to hearing more from her in the future.

Sydney Rose reaching out to grab a stuffed animal being handed to her on stage at Baby’s All Right.

Sydney Rose laughing on stage at Baby’s All Right as she plays an acoustic guitar. Lydia Maes is in the background on violin. The microphone stand is adorned with leafy vines and light bulbs.

Sydney Rose wearing a flower crown and standing in front of a keyboard and pointing towards a member of the audience. Two stuffed animals sit atop the keyboard. The microphone stand is adorned with a leafy vine.

Sydney Rose, accompanied by Abby Powledge and Jake Minch, sharing a laugh on stage at Baby’s All Right. The microphone stands are adorned with leafy vines and light bulbs.

I went to a show at Baby's last week without any prior knowledge about the artist. I did not expect as many flower crowns as I saw, but Sydney Rose played a lovely headlining set.

*checks social media first thing in the morning* Oh, of course the one time I’m not at Baby’s…

A photo of two items signed by Lorde. On the left is a signed copy of Lorde’s Love Club EP on 10" vinyl. The signature reads, "For Joe, love Lorde." On the right is a signed print of the album art to Lorde’s upcoming album, Virgin. The signature reads, "Lots of love, Lorde."

Absolutely wild that I showed up at Rough Trade NYC this afternoon not knowing what their vague "Lorde event" would actually be and ended up leaving with my copy of her debut EP, the Love Club, signed by Lorde herself.

King Princess on stage at Market Hotel and looking into the distance as she holds the microphone stand with her left hand and grips the microphone itself with her right hand. Logan Leland is in the background dangling an electric bass in front of him as he plays on a keyboard.

King Princess playing the guitar on stage at Market Hotel. Logan Leland is in the background with an electric bass dangling in front of him as he plays a keyboard. Lilly Graves is in the foreground playing the electric guitar.

King Princess in silhouette as she leans toward the crowd with the microphone held up to her mouth with her right hand and gripping the microphone stand with her left hand.

Two ladies in nurse costumes and high heel boots carry the limp body of King Princess off stage as her band continues to perform on stage at Market Hotel.

Two weeks ago, I photographed the King Princess show at Market Hotel for @weallwantsomeone.bsky.social. It was hot. It was sweaty. It was a damn good show.

Matt Berninger gripping a microphone attached to a mic stand with both hands and pulling it towards himself. He is looking towards his right and bathed in blue stage lighting. Bassist Garret Lang is in the background.

Matt Berninger and his band performing on stage at Webster Hall. The band from left to right is Ronboy on keyboard, Sterling Laws on drums, Garret Lang on bass, and Sean O’Brien on guitar. The stage lighting is blue with some yellowish-white spotlights.

Matt Berninger holding a microphone in his right hand and smiling as he looks down. To Matt’s right is Ronboy playing on a keyboard and singing. To Matt’s left is Sean O’Brien playing acoustic guitar. In the background, fans are watching the performance from the side of the stage area.

Matt Berninger performing on the stage at Rough Trade Below. He is holding a microphone with both hands up to his mouth. Bandmate Sean O’Brien is in the background on an acoustic guitar.

On Friday night, Matt Berninger celebrated the release of his solo album, Get Stuck, with a sold out show at Webster Hall. Yesterday afternoon, he performed a brief stripped down set at Rough Trade Below. "Silver Jeep" and "Bonnet of Pins" were my personal faves from both performances.

I can’t help myself. It’s just five subway stops away (andihavealifetimemembership).

Ken Pomeroy playing the acoustic guitar and singing while seated on stage at Baby’s All Right. In the background are Cole Holleyman on drums and Dakota McDaniel on guitar.

Ken Pomeroy and her band performing while seated on stage at Baby’s All Right. The band from left to right is Ramsey Thornton on banjo, Michael Rose on bass, Cole Holleyman on drums, and Dakota McDaniel on guitar.

Ken Pomeroy playing the acoustic guitar and singing while seated on stage at Baby’s All Right. In the background are Cole Holleyman on drums and Dakota McDaniel on guitar.

Ken Pomeroy seated in front of a microphone on stage at Baby’s All Right. Her face is lit by red and blue stage lighting.

I was at Baby’s All Right again last night (big surprise, lmao) and saw Ken Pomeroy live for the first time. What a voice and what wonderful songs. I need to pick up a copy of her new album, Cruel Joke, ASAP.

Members of Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers squatting and kneeling down low on the stage at Baby’s All Right. Vocalist Anna Ryan is kneeling and holding a microphone up to her mouth with her right hand. In the foreground, Scarlett McKahey is kneeling down on one knee andholding her guitar while in the background Jaida Stephenson is squatting down with her bass. Neve van Boxsel is sitting behind the drum kit.

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. The members of the band from left to right are Scarlett McKahey on guitar, Neve van Boxsel on drums, Anna Ryan on vocals, touring guitarist Meg Holland (partially obscured by Anna Ryan), and Jaida Stephenson on bass. Anna Ryan is holding a microphone up to her mouth singing and holding her upturned left hand out while looking at guitarist Scarlett McKahey.

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers performing on stage at Baby’s All Right. Anna Ryan is singing and holding a microphone up to her mouth with her right hand. In the foreground, Scarlett McKahey is playing guitar. In the background, guitarist Meg Holland and bassist Jaida Stephenson are facing each other.

Anna Ryan of Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers smiling with an open mouth and facing Scarlett McKahey, who is playing guitar.

Decided to see Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers on a whim and they were absolutely worth the trip to Baby’s All Right for a second consecutive night. These Aussie rockers put on a hell of a show and I’m already looking forward to the next time they come back to New York.

Orville Peck playing acoustic guitar on stage at Baby’s All Right. Kyle Connolly is in the background playing the bass.

Orville Peck posing while playing the acoustic guitar on stage at Baby’s All Right. In the background are Kris Bowering on the drums and Kyle Connolly on the bass.

Orville Peck posing while playing guitar on stage at Baby’s All Right. Lucas Savatti is in the foreground playing guitar and Kris Bowering is in the background playing drums.

Orville Peck and Lucas Savatti both playing guitar and leaning in toward each other on stage at Baby’s All Right. Kris Bowering is in the background playing the drums.

On a night off from portraying the Emcee in the current Broadway production of Cabaret, Orville Peck donned his signature fringe mask to play an intimate show at Baby’s All Right.

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast sitting on a platform and singing in front of a set piece in the form of a large open clam shell. She is holding the microphone up to her mouth with her right hand.

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast singing and playing the guitar while lit by a spotlight.

Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner squatting downstage at Brooklyn Paramount. She is holding a microphone in her left hand up to her mouth. Peter Bradley is playing guitar in the background.

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast winding up to strike a gong. In the background, Adam Schatz is playing the saxophone and Lauren Baba is playing violin.

I caught Japanese Breakfast’s first of four headlining shows at Brooklyn Paramount last night. Brilliant performance and some really great lighting design. There was a dicey moment early on where the house lights came up and the fire alarm went off, but thankfully nobody had to evacuate.

Sunday (1994) performing at the Bowery Ballroom. Paige Turner stands center stage with a microphone in her left hand held up to her mouth and her right arm extended to her side. To her right, band member Lee Newell plays the guitar and sings into a microphone.

Paige Turner of Sunday (1994) performing at the Bowery Ballroom under red stage lighting. She is standing in front of a microphone stand, holding onto the microphone with her left hand and holding her right hand up to her chest. Lola Colette is in the background playing the bass.

Sunday (1994) performing at the Bowery Ballroom. The band is, from left to right, Lee Newell on guitar, Puma behind the drum kit, Paige Turner on vocals, and Lola Colette on bass.

Paige Turner of Sunday (1994) singing into a microphone held up to her mouth with her left hand. In her right hand is a black picket sign that reads "High Life Low Income!" in white lettering. To her left is bassist Lola Colette.

Braved the rain yesterday for Sunday (1994)'s headlining show at the Bowery Ballroom. I was impressed at how good they sounded live and now I'm looking forward to seeing them again at All Things Go in September.

Charli xcx dancing on stage at the Barclays Center, lit by bright stage lights from above. She is wearing sunglasses and has a microphone in her right hand.

Charli xcx in silhouette while performing on stage at the Barclays Center. She is lit from above by a blue stage light.

Charli xcx posing on stage at the Barclays Center. She is wearing sunglasses and has her arms wide open with a microphone in her right hand.

Charli xcx posing in a simulated rain shower at the Barclays Center. She is looking up into the rain, her left arm is stretched out straight to her side, and her right arm is bent toward her body and holding a microphone in her right hand.

I’m glad that I finally got to see Charli xcx live during the brat era. Her stage presence? Unreal. Her fan base’s energy? Intense.

Before Charli's set, some girl in the pit asked security for something to vomit in, then walked through the crowd carrying the puke container looking for a trash can.

Sharon Van Etten on stage at Brooklyn Steel standing behind the microphone with arms outstretched.

Sharon Van Etten singing and playing the keyboard on stage at Brooklyn Steel. In the background are Jorge Andre behind the drum kit and Devra Hoff on bass.

Sharon Van Etten and Teeny Lieberson both playing guitar and facing each other on stage at Brooklyn Steel. In the background are Shanna Polley on guitar and Jorge Andre behind the drum kit.

Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory about to take a bow after their performance at Brooklyn Steel. The band from left to right is Teeny Lieberson, Shanna Polley, Sharon Van Etten, Devra Hoff, and Jorge Andre.

I’ve been following Sharon Van Etten for over 15 years (?!?!) now and last night's show at Brooklyn Steel with her band, The Attachment Theory, was one of the best performances of her’s I’ve ever seen. The new material sounded incredible live.

There is nothing more anxiety-inducing than having Sharon Van Etten hold your hand while she’s singing “Seventeen” and not knowing what to do with yourself.