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Florence + The Machine Headlines Terminal 5!
This just in! Florence and Co. are coming back to New York in April! Last time they were here we had the pleasure of seeing Florence + The Machine‘s NYC debut at Fader Fort for CMJ and Bowery Ballroom, but this time they’ll be playing the MUCH LARGER Terminal 5 with Holy Hail! Wow! Stay [...]
The Monster Ball at Radio City Music Hall: Lady Gaga Shows Her Teeth
Two years ago I attended an Anti-Valentines Day themed party with my cousin at the now defunct Le Royale. Toward the end of the night, in walked a blonde wearing sunglasses, heels, a huge white fur coat…and not much else. We snickered “Who the hell does she think she is?” and continued checking out the [...]
Be There: New Year’s Eve in NYC and London
If you’re like us then you’re either A) Just starting figure out your New Year’s Eve plans or B) Leaving it to the last minute. Not to put too much pressure on you but it’s the end of a decade, so why not go out to ring in the New Year with friends and loved [...]
Dragonette at Santos Party House
I actually didn’t plan on catching Dragonette‘s 1:30 AM set at Santos Party House last week but luckily I decided to sacrifice a few hours of sleep last Thursday night for a thrill. I’ve never written about Dragonette on Tastes Like Caramel before so in an effort to educate myself and TLC’s readers who may [...]
Lady Gaga Discusses The Monster Ball
Lady Gaga’s new tour The Monster Ball is officially rolling! Check out MTV’s intriguing 7-part feature with Lady Gaga where she discusses Beyonce, Adam Lambert, the concept of celebrity and the Monster Ball HERE. We’re looking forward to seeing this extravagant “electro pop-opera,” full tour dates can be seen HERE. The expanded debut The Fame [...]
Simian Mobile Disco at Webster Hall!
Last Friday (pre-Halloween) we danced our asses off in costume at Webster Hall for Simian Mobile Disco’s epic live set. We saw SMD at Highline in April and again at Lollapalooza in August and every time it was as if James Ford and Jas Shaw were playing exclusively for my dance circle. Another flawless set [...]
TLC vs. Jack Penate: Everything is New in NYC
In September Jack Peñate and Miike Snow embarked on a joint US tour with 2 stops at New York’s famed Mercury Lounge. We were lucky enough to catch both shows and interview both artists during their stay (see: TLC vs. Miike Snow: Behind the Masks) No topics were off limits. Check out our interview with Jack [...]
Terminal 5 Gets HARD for Major Lazer and Crookers!
We arrived at Terminal 5 for HARD before midnight to catch Major Lazer‘s set. The whole time I was under the impression that it was just going to be a “DJ set” …but I was way off. I can’t even begin to count the number of times I turned to a friend and said “this [...]
The Presets + The Golden Filter at Webster Hall: Kicking and Screaming!
Last night was my first time catching Australian electro band The Presets live. One word: Madness! Vintage art disco duo The Golden Filter opened the show after 8PM with a short but delightful set to get the crowd moving and whet the crowd’s appetite of anticipation for the headliner of the night. When I spoke [...]
Gig Spotlight: The Rakes at Bowery Ballroom & Union Hall
London’s dapper band, The Rakes are back with their third album Klang! On the road promoting their latest record, The Rakes will be playing two shows this week before heading back to the UK. Make sure you check them out on Monday April 6th at Bowery Ballroom and/or Tuesday April 7th at Union Hall. Ticket [...]
