It might be a gorgeous Art Deco relic, but the 800-capacity El Rey runs a roster that's decidedly dust-free. From Fuzz to the Raveonettes, Dizzee Rascal to Autolux, the schedule is full of acts du jour, with the older but still-interesting likes of Roky Erickson and Nick Lowe also appearing. Sound and sightlines are both excellent.
Brooklyn heroes TV on the Radio—for years indie rock’s brainiest “it” band—celebrate the 20th anniversary of the excellent Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes with three intimate shows at the El Rey (some of their first live shows since 2019).
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