Brooklyn Vegan — photo: Fekete w/ Surfer Blood at Riot Fest Chicago 2013 (more by Kirstie Shanley) A few months back I had a major surgery to remove a large tumor from my abdomen. I was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive... more info

Stereogum — Surfer Blood guitarist Thomas Fekete has been diagnosed with a type of rare and aggressive cancer called a sarcoma that will sideline him during the band’s new national tour. In order to help raise funds to cover Fekete’s medical costs, the band ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher Guitarist Mark Shippy of now-defunct math rockers US Maple and drummer Jim Sykes of now-defunct experimental rockers Parts & Labor first met as members of Marnie Stern's band, and they've since formed their own project, Invisible Thi... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Most folks in the U.S. are observing Veteran's Day today. As is VH1 Classic -- veteran metal bands, that is. It's "National Metal Day" (11/11) on the basic cable station and helping celebrate is that icon of shredding, canine... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Drums on a Times Square rooftop in July (more by Wei Shi) You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows, but here are some highlights... King Crimson @ Best Buy Theater Robert Fripp's legendary... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Brooklyn Flea Record Fair is next Saturday (9/27) at Smorgasburg (90 Kent in Williamsburg) and while you're digging through the crates and the tables of special items from some of the label vendors, a host of DJs will... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Marnie Stern @ The Wick in May (more by Erik Erikson) As you may know, The Brooklyn Flea happens every Sunday at 50 Kent. In addition to the shopping and food and legal beverages, you can now hear some free... more info

Stereogum — All week, St. Vincent’s Annie Clark is sitting in with the 8G Band on Late Night With Seth Meyers, filling in as bandleader for her friend Fred Armisen. We posted video of her first night on the show, and she was back again last night, and the band... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Fred Armisen has been busy indie-fying the late night world with his stint as bandleader of Late Night with Seth Meyers' 8G Band, and when he took some time off last night (8/11) the show didn't miss a beat.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Marnie Stern at The Wick earlier this month (more by Erik Erikson) As previously discussed, Cincinnati garage pop punks Tweens are going on a June tour which includes the Gothamist/Impose Northside Festival show at Rough Trade NYC on June 13... more info