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Johnny Marr
Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, November 15

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Johnny Marr Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, November 15 While it seems that since the turn of the millennium that even the most inconsequential of bands from decades past have

Slowdive
Royale, Boston, October 26

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Slowdive Royale, Boston, October 26 Like much of a certain portion of my generation, the early ’90s signify an era of music marked by shimmering melodies blurred by swathes of

Zola Jesus
Webster Hall, New York, October 19

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Zola Jesus Webster Hall, New York, October 19 In the six years we’ve been publishing The Agit Reader, we’ve watched Nika Roza Danilova (a.k.a. Zola Jesus) develop from a dilettante

Bryan Ferry
Beacon Theatre, New York, October 1

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Bryan Ferry Beacon Theatre, New York, October 1 As it turns out, Bryan Ferry’s concert at the Beacon Theater on Wednesday was particularly special. The former Roxy Music

Riot Fest (Day Three)
Humboldt Park, Chicago, September 14

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Riot Fest (Day Three) Humboldt Park, Chicago, September 14 All great parties must come to an end, but there's always that last surge before it’s time to go home. Riot Fest is no different, but after two

Riot Fest (Day Two)
Humboldt Park, Chicago, September 13

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Riot Fest (Day Two)  Humboldt Park, Chicago, September 13 There's an irony in the fact that a music fest is kind of a terrible place if you're a music fan. It's not because of the crowds or setting

Riot Fest (Day One)
Humboldt Park, Chicago, September 12

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Riot Fest (Day One) Humboldt Park, Chicago, September 12 Chicago is mainly known by its nickname,“The Windy City,” but slowly it has made steps to be known as “The Festival City.” Or is

Retro Futura Tour
Best Buy Theater, New York, August 21

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Retro Futura Tour Best Buy Theater, New York, August 21 With its day-glo fashions, big hair, and imbibing in excesses of all sorts, the ’80s are an easy target for derision. But those traits

Mac DeMarco
Skully’s Music Diner, Columbus, July 17

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Mac DeMarco Skully’s Music Diner, Columbus, July 17 There's a particular sense of nagging dread when one's favorite musicians cross over. Not “sell out” mind you—though on this night

Fucked Up
Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland, July 9

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Fucked Up Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland, July 9 This gig was apparently a sort of homecoming for Fucked Up, who played their first US show in Cleveland and have strong ties to