SHOW ALERT // Brazos Play NYC’s Pianos on March 5

Earlier this week we introduced you to our newest family member BRAZOS! If you live in New York City and are looking for something to do on March 5, we have the answer! Go see Brazos play a show at PIANOS with Empress Of! Presented by BrooklynVegan and Gorilla vs. Bear, the show is ONLY $5 (dannng) and starts at 7PM. Details and ticket information.

Still need to meet Brazos? Become acquainted by watching the new music video for “How The Ranks Was Won” – posted below!

Interview With an Angel // Night Beds & NBC New York

NBC’s Oresti Tsonopoulos had the chance to sit down with Winston Yellen, the “angel-voiced frontman” of Night Beds, while he was in New York City a month or so ago for a sold out show at Pianos. So far we’ve learned Winston loves cooking, reading and hanging out with old men. What else does he fancy? Watch the interview above to find out!

Winston and the rest of the guys head out on the road in mid February. The tour includes dates with Indians and Cat Martino. Check out the full schedule HERE.

INTERVIEW // Jessie Stein Talks to Nonstop Sound

The Luyas’ Jessie Stein recently moved to New York City and here she is talking to NBC’s Nonstop Sound. In this new piece, Jessie talks about her reasoning for making music and the feeling she wants her records to invoke. “I guess it’s in a way an attempt to combat the commodification of everything.” Watch the interview above.

Finished with the first interview? Check out Jessie in a new episode of the Beginnings podcast.

Night Beds Perform “You Were Afraid” Live at Braund Sound, Share ‘Gin & Cereal’ Spotify Playlist

After performing at NYC’s Mercury Lounge, Night Beds stopped by Braund Sound in early October to perform their single, “You Were Afraid.” It’s the b-side to their recently released Even If We Try 7″, available now at SC Distribution. Watch above or at Brooklyn Vegan.

Winston returns to New York for a performance at Pianos on December 11. Before NYC, Night Beds head to London for opening dates with Sharon Van Etten and Wild Nothing. You’ll find all upcoming shows HERE.

JUST FOR FUN: Winston shares a new Gin & Cereal Spotify playlist. It features the likes of Active Child, A.A. Bondy, Mac Demarco and more. Stream below.

WATCH // The Tallest Man On Earth Live at KCRW & Kink Radio, Plus Interview at ABC News

The Tallest Man On Earth recently stopped by KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic for a live session. Kristian sits down with host Jason Bentley for an early morning performance of a couple of songs from his new album, There’s No Leaving Now. Watch above.

After performing at KCRW, Kristian traveled up to Portland’s Kink Radio for another live session at The Bing Lounge. Watch the three-song set below in our Youtube playlist.

Finally, ABC News’ AudioFile music series caught up with Kristian backstage at his New York City Town Hall show. He talks about growing up in Sweden and his reasons for writing his new album. Watch the interview HERE.