Kimya Dawson

As one half of New York antifolk duo the Moldy Peaches, Kimya Dawson wrote some deliciously smutty tunes back in the early aughts; as a solo artist she's produced some lovable, off-kilter records (not to mention her part in pulling together the soundtrack for teen prego-comedy Juno). It's been seven long years since her last solo album, Thunder Thighs, and we're pleased to note Dawson seems poised to unveil some new material in the not-too-distant future. If you haven't already, check out her heartrending ode "Cyclone" before she takes the stage for a series of NYC shows, including a free performance at Waterside.