Spencer Kaufman is the Editor-in-Chief of Loudwire. He grew up playing stickball and basketball in Brooklyn, N.Y., before graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Communication Arts. He has been a professional music journalist for more than a decade in New York City. He digs punk, hardcore and industrial music, and fondly remembers the time Iggy Pop landed on him after a stage dive. His favorite movie is 'Taxi Driver' and he once played in a fictional college band called the Raging De Niros.
Spencer Kaufman
Pixies Bring ‘Wave’ of Infectious Songs to Port Chester, N.Y.: Photos, Set List, Review
Pixies descended upon the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y., on Sunday night (Sept. 24) in support of their latest album, 'Head Carrier.'
Duran Duran Deliver the Hits During Memorable Show in Port Chester, New York
Duran Duran took the stage to thunderous applause Sunday night (Aug. 2) for the second show of a sold-out two-night stint at the Capitol Theatre in New York.
Echo & the Bunnymen Shine Through the Darkness at New York City Gig
Echo & the Bunnymen brought 30-plus years of music with them to New York City when they played the first of a two-night stand at Irving Plaza on Aug. 16.
Pixies Take New York City Fans To ‘Heaven’ [Exclusive Photos]
Seeing the Pixies play live is a treat in and of itself, but seeing them at a venue as intimate as New York City's Bowery Ballroom makes for an unforgettable experience. Last night (Sept. 20), the seminal alt-rock band played the last of four consecutive NYC shows, three of which were held at Bowery.