Folk/pop singer Yael Naim is scheduled to release her new album, She W
as A Boy, on May 10. The upcoming release is a collaboration with percussionist David Donatien. Check out the video as well as the handy widget below for a download of the single, "Go To The River."
Israel-born Paris-raised folk/pop singer Yael Naim returns with a new album, She Was A Boy. You probably remember her from 2008's irresistible song "New Soul," from that lovely Mac Book Air commercial.

What: An Evening with Tracy Bonham and Ben SolleeWhen: April 1stDoors: 7pmWhere: Cameo Gallery93 N 6th Street
(enter through the Lovin' Cup Cafe)
Brooklyn, NY 11211Cover: $10 in advance, $12 at doorTickets: www.cameony.com
Israeli trio Electra released a video for their song "Coming To Get You!" this week. And, I'm tot
ally digging the song. The video was directed by Roy Raz. Check it out below.GIG ALERT! They'll be in New York for three shows. On Monday, March 21, they'll be over in Brooklyn at Bruar Falls. Wednesday, March 23, they will be on the Lower East Side at Pianos. The following night, Thursday, March 24, they'll be back in Brooklyn at Bar Matchless.
Tour Dates
- 03/16 SXSW @ Spiderhouse
- 03/16 SXSW showcase @ Easy Tiger
- 03/19 SXSW @ Spiderhouse
- 03/19 SXSW @ East Village
- 03/21 Brooklyn, NY @ Bruar Falls
- 03/23 New York City @ Pianos
- 03/24 Brooklyn, NY @ Bar Matchless
- 03/26 Washington DC @ Kennedy Center, Millennium stage
Our friends and crackin' good band, Talking To Walls are hitting the road for a mini-tour. The
y've put together a song, "Black Hearts Parade" (backed with an acoustic version of "Song For Megan") to celebrate, Irish punk style! Nothing says St. Patrick's Day like Irish punk songs. You can get a download HERE ... it's a pay what you want deal but, it's always nice to support indie folks. And for your visual pleasure, check out the video below directed by their very own Brian Kelly.GIG ALERT! Talking To Walls will be here in NYC down at The Delancey on Friday, March 18 and it'll cost you $10.
Tour Dates
- Sunday, March 13th-- Anna Liffey's, New Haven, CT
- Thursday, March 17th-- Annual St. Patrick's Day Show at Acoustic Cafe, Bridgeport, CT
- Friday, March 18th-- The Delancey, NYC
- Saturday, March 19th-- Boston, MA POSTPONED
- Sunday, March 20th-- Seaside Tavern, Stamford, CT
After over a year, the English band Arctic Monkeys will be kicking off a North American tour b
eginning May 17. They of course will be making a stop in our lovely city. The band will play Central Park's SummerStage on Tuesday, May 24. A full list of dates are below. Pre-sale and ticket info can be found on the bands website, HERE. Arctic Monkeys - Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders - haven’t performed in North America since criss-crossing the country in the wake of the release of Humbug, their acclaimed third album. Fans can expect to hear some eagerly awaited new material – the band posted a video preview of brand new song “Brick By Brick” on their website late last week.
Tour Dates
- 5/17 -- Washington, DC -- 9:30 Club
- 5/18 -- Philadelphia, PA -- Knitting Factory
- 5/19 -- Boston, MA -- House Of Blues
- 5/21 -- Toronto, ON -- Kool Haus
- 5/22 -- Montreal, QC -- L’Olympia
- 5/24 -- New York, NY -- SummerStage
- 5/26 -- Detroit, MI -- Clutch Cargoes
- 5/27 -- Milwaukee, WI -- The Rave
- 5/28 -- Minneapolis, MN -- First Ave
- 5/30 -- Denver, CO -- The Ogden Theatre
- 5/31 -- Salt Lake City, UT -- In The Venue
- 6/3 -- Los Angeles, CA -- Hollywood Palladium

Funky duo Hank & Cupcakes are streaming a new song on YouTube. Check it out below. Gig Alert! For a live fix, they'll be at the Studio @ Webster Hall on Saturday, April 9. Go show them some love.

Singer/songwriter Annie Fitzgerald will be taking the stage at Rockwood Music Hall on Sunday, March 27; it's going to be a full band show. Head down, check out the set and show her some love. Full show deets are below.
Yuna: February 22, 2011 @ Mercury Lounge, New York, NY

Malaysian singer/songwriter Yuna made her New York City debut at Mercury Lounge last month, joined by session musicians Ben and Brent. She's insanely talented. She put on a beautiful, understated set that showcased the purity of her voice. If you haven't checked her out yet, put her on you're list. Watch the video at the bottom for a small snippet of what was heard that night.