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The Shins + Man Man Kick Off NYC Concert Season at Williamsburg Park – Exclusive Photos

Liz Ramanand — Tue, 28 May 2013 19:53:48 +0000

The Williamsburg Park Concert Series started on a high note over the weekend, as Oregon indie heroes the Shins heated things up with support from Man Man. With the beer flowing and the cool breeze blowing from the East River, it was the perfect night for an outdoor concert, and the Shins surely knew how [...]

Mika Dazzles NYC With Intimate Performance

Liz Ramanand — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:37:28 +0000

British singer-songwriter Mika kicked off the weekend with a sold-out show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn last night (April 12). Donning a snappy forest-green suit and slick black shiny shoes, Mika started his set behind a piano and belted out fan favorite ‘Grace Kelly,’ which spotlighted his famous falsetto. The stage was beautifully [...]

The Hives' Howlin' Pelle Almqvist Talks Touring, Recording and the Importance of Snazzy Uniforms

Liz Ramanand — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:30:22 +0000

Swedish garage rockers the Hives are known for their vigorous stage presence -- something they've showcased with nonstop touring since the release of their latest album, ‘Lex Hives.’ The band kicked off 2013 by taking the U.S. by storm -- check out our exclusive photos of their raucous rip through a sold-out New York City gig -- and now, the group is gearing up for some Swedish shows at the end of April and numerous European festival appearances this summer.

Theirs is a busy schedule -- click here for a full list of dates -- but after playing the recent South American edition of Lollapalooza, singer Howlin' Pelle Almqvist took time to call up Diffuser.fm during a few moments of airport downtime. The boundlessly energetic frontman chatted about 'Lex Hives,' his fondness for the road and how the classic gang flick 'The Warriors' has influenced the Hives' snazzy stagewear.

The Hives Prove Contagious at Irving Plaza in NYC [Exclusive Photos]

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:55:04 +0000

There’s no better way to end the weekend than by getting down with the Hives, and that’s exactly what New Yorkers did last night (March 24) at Irving Plaza, where the Swedish garage-rock heroes played a sold-out show with support from the Livids. Taking the stage in characteristically dashing attire — crisp white shirts, black [...]

Vintage Trouble Bring Rock and Soul to NYC [Exclusive Photos]

Liz Ramanand — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:37:43 +0000

There’s nothing better at the start of a work week than a bit of soulful rock 'n' roll, and Vintage Trouble offer just that. This radiant group of L.A. musicians gave East Coast fans a real treat last night (March 4) at New York City's Highline Ballroom, where -- with a little help from the talented band Leogun -- they brought the house down.

Imagine Dragons Rock New York City's Roseland Ballroom – Exclusive Photos

Liz Ramanand — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:25:39 +0000

Las Vegas alt-rockers Imagine Dragons performed at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Saturday night (Feb. 23), with support from Atlas Genius and Nico Vega. The band arrived with five sets of percussion, and after a warm welcome from fans, they turned in a loud, energetic set, leading listeners into their melodic and atmospheric [...]

Keane Shine at Radio City Music Hall in New York City [Exclusive Photos]

Liz Ramanand — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:23:00 +0000

British rockers Keane ended the U.S. tour supporting their latest record, ‘Strangeland,’ in New York City last night (Jan. 31), treating fans at Radio City Music Hall to a grand set prefaced by Youngblood Hawke. Keane kicked off their performance with new tracks ‘You are Young’ and ‘On the Road’ but also played older favorites [...]

Soundgarden Rock New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom – Exclusive Photos

Liz Ramanand — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:05:44 +0000

Soundgarden returned to New York City last night (Jan. 22) for the first of two sold-out shows at Hammerstein Ballroom. The resurgent grunge heroes treated the packed house to more than 25 songs off of their six studio albums, including newer tunes such as ‘Been Away Too Long,’ ‘By Crooked Steps’ and ‘Taree,’ There were [...]

MENEW's Shade Talks Debut Album, Rocking With His Brothers + More

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:31:29 +0000

Toronto alternative rock band MENEW are made up of three brothers -- vocalist and guitarist Shade, keyboardist and synthesizer player Key, drummer Nathan -- and their touring bassist Jesse Filice. They've been playing music as children and these three brothers have shared the stage with some major acts such as U2, the Frank Zappa Manifesto and they recently wrapped up a tour with Filter. Diffuser got the opportunity to talk to Shade, who dishes all about the band’s full length debut record, growing up on a Christmas tree farm, his admiration for Muse and much more.