Tuesday, September 29

The next few days in New York City offer a range of live music, with a particular focus on Brooklyn venues. Audiences can find both intimate performances and larger-scale shows across various neighborhoods. There are multiple critically noted options for those seeking alternative and experimental sounds.

• L’Rain at Nightclub 101

  Tue time tbd · Nightclub 101 · Manhattan

  L'Rain brings their genre-bending sound to Nightclub 101 on Tuesday, an artist consistently recognized for their innovative approach to performance.

• Croz Boyce

  Tue 7pm · Sound Room · Gowanus

  For an intimate Tuesday experience, Croz Boyce will perform at Sound Room, providing a contrast to larger, louder shows.

• Squirrel Flower, Dari Bay

  Tue 7pm · Elsewhere · East Williamsburg

  On Tuesday, Squirrel Flower and Dari Bay play Elsewhere, a well-regarded pairing that continues to receive positive critical attention.

• Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour

  Tue 8pm · Madison Square Garden · Manhattan

  Gorillaz are at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, offering a major venue experience with their distinctive blend of music and visuals.

• Rocketship, Lightheaded

  Wed 7pm · Elsewhere · East Williamsburg

  Wednesday features Rocketship and Lightheaded at Elsewhere, another strong booking for the East Williamsburg venue, recommended by multiple sources.

• Frog

  Wed time tbd · Webster Hall · Manhattan

  Frog performs at Webster Hall on Wednesday, a chance to experience the band's dynamic sound in a historic Manhattan concert space.

• Celebrating Silent Barn with David Longstreth, Haley Fohr, the Wordless Music String Quartet (Roulette Benefit)

  Thu 8pm · Roulette · Boerum Hill

  Roulette hosts a benefit for Silent Barn on Thursday, featuring David Longstreth, Haley Fohr, and the Wordless Music String Quartet in an experimental music setting.