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The best guide to live music in New York City, including concert listings and what's on at NYC's top music venues

The best karaoke songs ever
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The best karaoke songs ever

Take on one of the best karaoke songs next time you feel like belting out a classic tune or singing a love songs

The best free concerts in NYC this summer
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The best free concerts in NYC this summer

You don't have to shell out a ton of cash to see these great concerts

11 outdoor concert hacks that will save your life in NYC this summer
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11 outdoor concert hacks that will save your life in NYC this summer

These 11 tips and tricks will keep you (and your phone) safe, sane and happy

The best outdoor concerts in NYC this summer
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The best outdoor concerts in NYC this summer

We've put together a definitive list of this summer’s not-to-be-missed outdoor concerts

Concerts in NYC

Your essential concert guide
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Your essential concert guide

Find out about recently announced concerts in NYC

The best NYC concerts of 2017
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The best NYC concerts of 2017

Mark your calendar with best New York City concerts of 2017

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The best summer concerts in NYC
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The best summer concerts in NYC

Check out our top picks for this year’s summer concerts in NYC

The best NYC concerts in August
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The best NYC concerts in August

Including Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Pill and Afropunk Festival

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Latest music news

The Meadows Festival schedule is here and it's full of conflicts
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The Meadows Festival schedule is here and it's full of conflicts

When Sunday, September 17 arrives will you be finishing the last weekend of summer with Califunk-rock dudes Red Chili Peppers or getting elevated to the...

Make the end of summer count with these outdoor music festivals
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Make the end of summer count with these outdoor music festivals

Emerging Music FestivalGather in Bryant Park for a last summer hurrah at this two-day fest that celebrates up-and-coming acts. Highlights include energetic...

This immersive NYC music festival will take you out of your element
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This immersive NYC music festival will take you out of your element

This past weekend marked the fourth edition of one of our favorite summer events, Elements Music and Art Festival. Run by beloved party throwers BangOn!NYC,...

Webster Hall will be closed for much longer than previously expected
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Webster Hall will be closed for much longer than previously expected

Last week, New York night owls said goodbye to Webster Hall. The iconic East Village venue was sold to AEG and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (the company...

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Latest interviews and features

How (Sandy) Alex G went from home recording to working with Frank Ocean
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How (Sandy) Alex G went from home recording to working with Frank Ocean

Alex Giannascoli is disarmingly modest for a guy who has played with Frank Ocean

Vagabon’s powerful new album is a testament to self-sufficiency
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Vagabon’s powerful new album is a testament to self-sufficiency

Tamko explores solitude, intimacy and self-actualization with a variety of sonic textures

Rising indie-rocker Jay Som captures the grind of city life on her new album
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Rising indie-rocker Jay Som captures the grind of city life on her new album

Melina Duterte she calls me from an unexpected place: a McDonald’s in Paris

Olly Alexander talks queer pop music and Years & Years’ upcoming album
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Olly Alexander talks queer pop music and Years & Years’ upcoming album

The U.K. pop darling tells us about his creative process

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Check out the best concerts and tours

Check out the best concerts and tours

Explore the best 25 concerts and tours happening this summer with Time Out

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga

Get tickets to see Lady Gaga at Citi Field on either August 28 or 29 through Time Out

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Jay-Z

Jay-Z

Jay-Z is back on tour and is set to perform at Barclays Center on November 26 and 27

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Katy Perry

Katy Perry

Score tickets to see Katy Perry live at the Barclays Center on October 11

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The best concerts in NYC this week
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The best concerts in NYC this week

We've rounded up the best gigs in the five boroughs during the next seven days

The best classical and opera concerts in NYC
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The best classical and opera concerts in NYC

When it comes to live classical music and opera, we truly are spoiled for choice here in NYC

The best cabaret shows in NYC
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The best cabaret shows in NYC

Get up close and personal with the best nightclub singers in New York 

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The best jazz shows in NYC
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The best jazz shows in NYC

Check out our picks for the best jazz shows happening in this month

Upcoming events and festivals

Afropunk
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Afropunk

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SummerStage
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SummerStage

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MoMA PS1 Warm Up
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MoMA PS1 Warm Up

Electric Zoo
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Electric Zoo

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The best New York music venues

The best live music venues in NYC
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The best live music venues in NYC

The best places to see live music in Brooklyn
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The best places to see live music in Brooklyn

Bluegrass music venues
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Bluegrass music venues

Folk music venues
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Folk music venues

Classic New York venues
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Classic New York venues

 

New York's hidden gems
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New York's hidden gems

 

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Madison Square Garden
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Madison Square Garden

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Bowery Ballroom
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Bowery Ballroom

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Music Hall of Williamsburg
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Music Hall of Williamsburg

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Terminal 5
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Webster Hall
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Webster Hall

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Radio City Music Hall
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Radio City Music Hall

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The best albums and songs

The best new songs out right now
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The best new songs out right now

The 50 best summer songs ever made
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The 50 best summer songs ever made

The 50 best gay songs
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The 50 best gay songs

The 50 best road trip songs of all time
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The 50 best road trip songs of all time

The 50 best love songs of all time
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The 50 best love songs of all time

The 12 best protest songs of all time
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The 12 best protest songs of all time