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Best Indie & Rock in November 2024

Godspeed You Black Emperor! at District Music Hall

Godspeed You Black Emperor!

Formed in 1994 in Montreal, Canada, the band has been highly influential within the post-rock genre. Working with orchestrated arrangements, the nine-piece group created tracks with wide dynamic ranges, a highly evocative use of instrumentation and sounds and uncompromising long form compositions...

Local Natives at College Street Music Hall

Local Natives

After forming a musical bond at the Orange County High School, singer Ryan Hahn, Guitarist Taylor Rice and keys player Kelcey Ayer went on to form Local Natives with drummer Matt Frazier and bassist Andy Hamm in 2008, debuting their vibrant, genre-bending sound with the release of their first album Gorilla Manor in 2009. A decade and a few more record releases later, the quintet are hitting the road on with their brand new album titled 'Time Will Wait for No One'.

Girl In Red at College Street Music Hall

Girl In Red

After blowing away stadiums supporting Taylor Swift on her Eras tour last year, Girl In Red is back with a new album and accompanying North America tour this year! Coinciding with the release of her second full-length album I'm Doing It Again Baby!, the Norwegian indie-pop star will be on the road through much of April through June with stop-offs in plenty of major cities!

Dark Star Orchestra at College Street Music Hall

Dark Star Orchestra

The Grateful Dead have been resurrected in the form of Dark Star Orchestra. Formed in 1997, this tribute band came up with the novel idea of recreating complete sets from The Grateful Dead's gigantic list of concerts. They adapt their playing and sound depending on what era of Dead they're tackling on the night, and while they slavishly recreate the sound of the band down to the minutest detail, the band often embark on epic improvisations that would make their heroes proud.

Panchiko at Toads Place

Panchiko

The story of Panchiko is a modern-day online fairytale. Panchiko released their debut project Death Metal' in 2000, garnering almost no success, the band later disbanded. However, in 2018, a random Redditor posted their music after they had found a copy of their CD in a charity shop in 2016. This singular Reddit post went viral and reached the disbanded Panchiko, causing them to reunite, now with thousands of fans around the world. Make sure to catch this incredible band live in the US this year!

Cold War Kids at College Street Music Hall

Cold War Kids

Alternative rockers and indie darlings Cold War Kids are heading out on a new tour in 2024, with pop duo Hovvdy and indie pop artist Joe P on select dates. Known for their jangling guitar riffs and heartfelt lyrics, CWK cite influences as far-ranging as Fiona Apple to Led Zeppelin, which all come together in a blues-rock-infused jam fest.

Say Anything at College Street Music Hall

Say Anything

Indie-rock group Say Anything is going on tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their 2004 breakthrough album '...Is a Real Boy'! Making stops across the country, including Oklahoma, Minneapolis, Cincinnati and many more. Here's your chance to join the celebration as they dive back into the past.

Cory Wong at College Street Music Hall

Cory Wong

Grammy-nominated guitarist, podcast host and Youtuber Cory Wong is heading out on tour across North America early 2024 featuring Monica Martin. He'll be bringing his groove-laden funky guitar show to a stage near you for fans to move their feet to. One of the talented musicians at the head of this generation's funk and groove music movement, Wong is known for his collaborations with Vulfpeck, The Fearless Flyers and other purveyors of highly skilled music which makes you want to dance.

Theory Of A Deadman at College Street Music Hall

Theory Of A Deadman

Formed in 2001, hard-rocking Canadian quartet Theory Of A Deadman became the first act to sign to Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger's Roadrunner Records imprint label 604 Records. Releasing their debut record and breakthrough single Make Up Your Mind just a year later, the outfit embarked on a journey into mainstream rock, becoming one of the genre's most successful acts thanks to their heady fusion of post-grunge, alternative rock, and metal.