Many heavy-hitters are coming into town, including indie folk-pop legend Sufjan Stevens and U.K. soul singer Jessie Ware. Time to get your Music Fix for April!
Jessie Ware / guests
When: Friday, April 3rd
Where: Théâtre Corona
How Much: $28.00 – Buy Tickets
Style: Soul Pop from the U.K.
Known For: Her debut album Devotion was shortlisted for the prestigious Mercury Prize and spawned the hit singles “Wildest Moments” and “Sweet Talk.” She has collaborated with SBTRKT, Florence + the Machine, Nicki Minaj, and Disclosure.
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Mr. Carmack w/ GrandBuda, hrmxny
When: Friday, April 3rd
Where: Newspeak (formerly Cabaret Underworld)
How Much: $11.50 – Buy Tickets
Style: Hip Hop/Electronica from Hawaii
Known For: Prolific remixing and is also a member of the Soulection and Team Supreme crew.
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Screaming Females w/ Mitski
When: Wednesday, April 8th
Where: Bar “Le Ritz” P.D.B.
How Much: $13.00 – Buy Tickets
Style: Punk Rock from New Jersey
Known For: They have been named “one of the best rock bands on the face of the earth” by Stereogum, and guitarist and lead singer Marissa Paternoster was named 77th greatest guitarist of all time by Spin.
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Clark and Nosaj Thing w/ Sibian & Faun
When: Wednesday, April 8th
Where: Théâtre Fairmount (formerly Cabaret du Mile End)
How Much: $20.00 – Buy Tickets
Style: Electronica/IDM from UK/US
Known For: This double bill includes two of the most interesting electronic artists working today. Nosaj Thing has produced for Kid Cudi, Kendrick Lamar, and Chance the Rapper. Clark’s self-titled album was one of the most critically acclaimed albums of 2014.
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Earl Sweatshirt w/ Remy Banks, Vince Staples
When: Wednesday, April 15th
Where: Théâtre Corona
How Much: $30.00 – Buy Tickets
Style: Hip-Hop from the U.S.
Known For: The young rapper started as a member of the OFWGWKA (Odd Future) crew. His debut album Doris earned widespread acclaim and found itself on multiple “Best Of 2013” lists.
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Sufjan Stevens w/ Little Scream
When: Thursday, April 30th
Where: Place Des Arts (Salle Wilfred-Pelletier)
How Much: $45.00 – Buy Tickets
Style: Indie Folk Pop from the U.S.
Known For: His album Illinois was a critical and commercial success and was the best rated album of 2005. It was the second in a planned series of U.S. states-inspired albums but would ultimately be the last before the premise was abandoned.
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