The five best NYC concerts for the week of March 2, 2020

Trying to find something to do in New York City this week? A concert is always a great way to spend a night in the city! These are the best five concerts taking place in the city from Monday, March 2 through Sunday, March 8. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.

Thursday, March 5

Anna Shoemaker @ Mercury Lounge

Philadelphia singer-songwriter Anna Shoemaker will perform inside the Mercury Lounge to promote their new EP Everything Is Embarrassing, which is the follow up to their 2018 release East Side. The artist turned heads with their 2017 mashup Kendrick Lamar’s "Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe" and Chance the Rapper’s "Cocoa Butter Kisses."

Silversun Pickups, The New Regime @ Brooklyn Steel

While tickets for Silversun Pickups’ Brooklyn Steel performance on Friday, March 6 are gone, there's still some left for their Thursday gig. The band are in tour plugging their latest studio album Widow's Weeds, which includes the charting single "It Doesn't Matter Why." The New Regime, who will release their new album Heart Mind Body & Soul on Friday, will also perform.

Saturday, March 7

Tchami, DLMT @ Terminal 5

Last week was a major week for French producer Tchami. They recently co-produced Lady Gaga's new single “Stupid Love," and they unveiled two tracks from their debut studio album. Tchami’s Elevation Tour comes to Terminal 5 with support from DLMT, who topped the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart with their collaboration with Mahalo and Lily Denning called "So Cold."

Sunday, March 8

1Team @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Rising K pop group 1Team will head to Brooklyn on their first U.S. tour. Debuting last year, the act have been burning the charts with three EPs to their name so far. Their latest EP titled One was released back in November.

Sky-Pony, Lakes @ Mercury Lounge

Brooklyn indie pop outfit Sky-Pony, which includes husband-and-wife couple Lauren Worsham and Kyle Jarrow, will take over Mercury Lounge following a hiatus. In 2015, the outfit unveiled their debut studio album Beautiful Monster. The following year, they delivered the stage show The Wildness. NYC grunge pop band Lakes will open.

The five best NYC concerts for the week of February 24, 2020

Looking for something to do while in New York City? There’s nothing better than an exciting concert to check out your favorite band or discover a new one. Here are some of the best concerts taking place in the Big Apple from February 24 through March 1. Tickets for these gigs are on sale to the general public right now.

Thursday, February 27

American Authors & Magic Giant @ Webster Hall

American Authors & Magic Giant end their Band of Brothers Road Show inside Webster Hall. This trek finds both bands joining forces as one with a set filled with hits from both acts. Both bands teamed up for the 2019 single “Rocketman.” American Authors are supporting their latest studio album Seasons, which features the hit single “Bring It On Home.” Magic Giant’s last studio album is 2017’s In the Wind. Public, who went viral with the track “Make You Mine,” will open.

Parlor Walls, Lutkie @ Union Pool

NYC duo Parlor Walls will hold the record release show for their new album Heavy Tongue inside Union Pool. The seven track release was co-produced by the band and Kevin McMahon, who worked with acts such as Titus Andronicus, Frightened Rabbit, and The Mooney Suzuki. Lutkie and Activity will open.

Machine Girl, Kilbourne @ Saint Vitus Bar

Before hitting the road with Code Orange this spring, NYC digital hardcore outfit Machine Girl will have a record release show inside Saint Vitus Bar. Earlier this month, they gave fans a treat with MG Demo Disc, which includes a slew of demos from over the years. Joining them as support are Kilbourne, .gif from god, LustSickPuppy, and Versus.

Saturday, February 29

Chelsea Cutler, Alexander 23 @ Terminal 5

Pop singer Chelsea Cutler kicks off a two night stint inside Terminal 5 (night two takes place on Tuesday, March 3). Last month, they released their debut studio album How to Be Human, which debuted at number 23 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Fellow pop acts Alexander 23, who recently unveiled their new single “I Hate You So Much,” and X Lovers, who are supporting their debut EP Virgin, will join as support.

Sunday, March 1

Cult Of Luna, Emma Ruth Rundle @ Gramercy Theatre

Swedish metal act Cult of Luna head to Gramercy Theatre to promote their new studio album A Dawn to Fear. Joining them as support are Emma Ruth Rundle, who is supporting their latest record On Dark Horses, and Intronaut, who’ll release their new studio album Fluid Existential Inversions on Friday.