Concerts in Brooklyn

Electronic duo Machine Girl produces an explosive, cathartic blend of digital hardcore, breakcore, and rave—described by Pitchfork as "unpredictable and dangerous, full of animalistic rage and uncontrollable energy." See them on the PsychoWarrior Tour at Brooklyn Paramount this Thursday!

London alt-rock icons Bush have spent more than three decades crafting era-defining anthems, and frontman Gavin Rossdale shows no signs of slowing down — the band's 10th studio album, I Beat Loneliness (2025), is their most ambitious yet, fueled by the razor-sharp lead single "The Land of Milk and Honey." With a catalog built on 90s rock landmarks and a relentless touring reputation, Bush deliver the kind of electrifying live show that made them legends. Don't miss them at Brooklyn Paramount this Friday!

Brooklyn's own Talib Kweli is one of hip-hop's most lyrically gifted and socially conscious voices, a two-decade career spanning landmark albums like Quality (2002) and Black Star with Yasiin Bey, through to recent collaborations like Liberation 2 with Madlib (2024). With over 400 live performances to his name, Kweli is a commanding stage presence known for weaving sharp storytelling with activist spirit. Catch him live at Brooklyn Bowl on Friday, April 10. Use code LOUDIE for 10% off tickets!

British Pakistani rapper Raf-Saperra fuses Punjabi folk, bhangra, and hip-hop into a boundary-breaking sound — spotlighted by Riz Ahmed as one of today's most exciting emerging artists. Catch the Heavy Steppin Tour at Brooklyn Steel on Friday April 10!

Hailing from Austin, TX, Voxtrot's jangly indie pop earned them cult hero status and drew comparisons to Belle & Sebastian. Now reunited with new LP Dreamers in Exile, catch them at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Friday April 10!

Born from five friends at Ole Miss, Oxford, Mississippi's Happy Landing blends folk, indie rock, and punk into high-energy "canyon rock"—fresh off Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza stages. Catch the Big Sun Tour at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Saturday April 11!

Born from a childhood jam session at the Grayson County Fiddlers Convention in Virginia, Shadowgrass has grown into one of bluegrass's most exciting young acts, blending fast picking and tight harmonies with each member's varied influences. Their 2024 sophomore album All That Will showcases their matured songwriting and commitment to pushing the genre forward. See them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 11! Use code LOUDIE for 10% off tix!

The Rock and Roll Playhouse brings the iconic sounds of Talking Heads to life for the youngest music fans! America's largest kid-friendly live concert series — founded in 2014 and now boasting over 1,000 shows across 35+ leading venues nationwide — transforms classic rock anthems into an interactive playground of games, movement, and sing-alongs designed for families with children ages 1-10. Don't miss this family daytime event and let your little ones experience the music of Talking Heads like never before. See them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 12 11am doors!

LA-born and bred, Wallice forges an alluring indie rock sound sprinkled with poignancy and humor of her own intriguing personality. Catch her touring her acclaimed debut album The Jester at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Tuesday April 14!

DugLust, the New York City musician behind the viral next-morning Knicks postgame songs generating millions of views on Instagram and X, brings Duggin' in the Crates to Brooklyn Bowl on Wednesday April 15! A celebration of New York music, art, and Knicks culture featuring a live band performance, Knicks Film School analysis, and art installations from Bocker Backpages, benefiting Food Bank for New York.

Skullcrusher, the gauzy indie folk project of Helen Ballentine, delivers airy, introspective songs Pitchfork calls "lovely, captivating, and quietly devastating." Catch her touring sophomore album And Your Song Is Like a Circle at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Wednesday April 15!

SoCal's cult-favorite pioneers of "Beach Goth" — a sun-drenched blend of surf, psych, and garage rock — return with new music and their wildly theatrical live show. Catch The Growlers at Brooklyn Steel on Wednesday April 15!

Bushwick's Dead, a dynamic rotating collective of NYC jam musicians anchored by bassist Sarah Elaz and a rotating cast of New York's finest, bring their freewheeling, guest-packed take on the Grateful Dead's timeless catalog to their beloved Brooklyn home base. Known for fluid interplay and a knack for pulling in collaborators from rock, jazz, and soul, no two nights are ever quite the same. See them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Thursday, April 16!

King Tuff, the neo-garage alter ego of multifaceted musician Kyle Thomas, returns to his garage rock roots on gloriously rocking new album MOO. Catch the skuzzy pop live at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Thursday April 16!

Philadelphia "livetronica" legends Lotus have spent over 25 years blending psych-rock, funk, disco, and electronic dance into an explosive instrumental sound, headlining Red Rocks 15+ times and becoming fixtures at Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, and Electric Forest. Their new album Rise of the Anglerfish (February 2026) explores a dichotomy between light and dark, weaving live instrumentation with modular synths, warped samples, and electronic beats into some of their most ambitious work yet. Catch them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Friday, April 17!

Born Winston Rodney in Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica, Burning Spear is one of roots reggae's most revered living legends, whose 1975 landmark album Marcus Garvey defined the genre's golden era with spiritually charged rhythms and messages of Rastafarian resistance. A two-time Grammy winner for Best Reggae Album with 12 total nominations, Spear returned in 2023 with No Destroyer, his first album in 15 years, proving his voice for justice and unity burns as bright as ever. See him live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 18!

Toronto's Good Kid turned a computer science degree and a love of J-rock and pop-punk into over 700 million streams, building a devoted fanbase through gaming communities and a no-DMCA policy that let fans freely use their music. Nominated for a Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year in 2024, the quintet released their long-awaited debut album "Can We Hang Out Sometime?" in April 2026, produced by Grammy-winner John Congleton. Catch them live at Brooklyn Steel on Saturday April 18!

The Rock and Roll Playhouse, the largest national kid-friendly live concert series founded by concert promoter Peter Shapiro and educator Amy Striem, plays the Music of Grateful Dead at Brooklyn Bowl on Sunday April 19 11am doors! An interactive, family-friendly celebration for kids and families who want to rock. Kids under 1 are free!

Night 2! A Jamaican roots reggae legend born in Saint Ann's Bay — the same parish that gave the world Bob Marley — Winston Rodney, known as Burning Spear, has spent over five decades channeling the teachings of Marcus Garvey and the spirit of black consciousness into some of reggae's most powerful music. A two-time Grammy winner (Best Reggae Album, 2000 and 2009) with 28 studio albums to his name, Spear's fire and conviction remain undimmed. Catch him live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 19!

Ritt Momney, the D.I.Y. indie pop project of Salt Lake City singer-songwriter Jack Rutter, known for his viral Billboard Hot 100 cover of "Put Your Records On" and confessional songwriting, brings his Base Tour to Music Hall of Williamsburg on Sunday April 19!

UK composer and producer Aaron Hibell has spent years threading orchestral grandeur through the pulse of trance and melodic techno, earning scoring credits on the 2023 film Tetris and racking up 50 million views on a single remix before dropping his debut album SYNCHRONICITY (Astralwerks/Capitol) in March 2026 — six years in the making and described by Hibell himself as sitting "somewhere between the dance floor and film score." Built around Carl Jung's theory of meaningful coincidences, the album has drawn praise for its rare ability to tell a cohesive sonic story while remaining fully dancefloor-ready. Catch him live at Brooklyn Steel on Thursday, April 23 as part of his Synchronicity North American Tour.

Founded by former Particle bassist Eric Gould, Pink Talking Fish is a hybrid tribute fusion act that weaves the psychedelic depth of Pink Floyd, the funky layered grooves of Talking Heads, and the adventurous compositions of Phish into a seamless, ever-evolving live experience. Known for ambitious undertakings — including performing Pink Floyd's The Wall in full at The Capitol Theatre — no two sets are alike. Catch them at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Friday, April 24.

Born on the shores of Oahu, The Moss blend surf-rock, indie, and reggae into exuberant alt-rock spanning genres, eras, and oceans. Celebrate their new album 'Big Blue Moon' release night at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Friday April 24!

Berlin's Miss Bashful, the provocative pioneer of "Slut Techno," brings her empowering electroclash sound and Glamour Snobby US Tour to Brooklyn Steel on Friday, April 24!

Los Angeles ska-punk-funk legends Fishbone have been genre-defying since 1979, blending ska, punk, funk, metal, and soul into a singular, high-energy sound that made their 1986 debut In Your Face — named a "Rock Album of the Week" by The New York Times — an instant classic. For this special 40th anniversary tour, Fishbone will perform In Your Face in its entirety for the very first time, followed by a second set of fan favorites. See them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 25!

With over 1 billion streams and a Nobel Prize ceremony performance, Swedish indie folk icon José González brings his intimate, spellbinding acoustic sound to Brooklyn Steel on Saturday, April 25, in support of his new album Against the Dying of the Light!

The Rock and Roll Playhouse is the family concert series bringing the music of iconic artists to kids and their grown-ups at legendary venues across the country — with movement, games, stories, and plenty of rocking out. This special edition celebrates the music of Harry Styles, inviting families to dance and sing along to the pop superstar's biggest hits in an age-appropriate, eardrum-friendly atmosphere. See them live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 26 11am doors!

Brooklyn-based community builder and educator Emily Chertow has guided over 20,000 people through workshops built around mindfulness, play, and human connection - and now she's turning Brooklyn Bowl into a stage for all of us. Her signature "Talent Show for Adults" is an open invitation to embrace your spontaneity, showcase your silliest skills, and make room for pure joy alongside a crowd of strangers turned friends. See her live at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn on Thursday, April 30!

*NEW DATE* The longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band, Who's Bad delivers over 20 years of jaw-dropping MJ homage with first-rate musicianship and gravity-defying dance moves. Experience the ultimate MJ show at Brooklyn Bowl on Saturday August 29, 2026!