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Best Indie & Rock from September 7 - November 7

in New Haven

Mother Mother at Toads Place

Mother Mother

Formed in Vancouver by siblings Ryan and Molly in 2005, Mother Mother expanded their upbeat alt folk-rock empire with the additions of keyboardist/singer Jasmin Parkin, dummer Ali Siadat and bassist Mike Young. Fusing catchy melodic hooks with driving, groove-laden bass-lines, sparkling synths and glorious three part harmonies, the quintet have solidified their status as indie pop heavyweights!

Cavetown at College Street Music Hall

Cavetown

Cavetown is the musical project of Robin Skinner, a 25-year-old from the United Kingdom who has been writing and producing music since his early teens. His brand of heartfelt acoustic pop has seen him amass a huge following on social media. Don't miss the chance to catch multi-platinum singer/songwriter Cavetown and this year!

COIN at College Street Music Hall

COIN

The city of Nashville, Tennessee is synonymous with the stomping stetson anthems of Country music's brightest lights, but indie rockers COIN are breaking the mold of their home city and producing bright-eyed, upbeat pop more commonly associated with the LA, NYC and London scenes. Catch COIN live on tour and on a stage near you!

Creed at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Creed

With the news of their reunification, public demand sees Creed set out on a second tour in 2024! As one of the most successful rock bands of the past decade, all four original band members are back together, ready to kick off the 'Are You Ready Tour' this fall! Since their formation, Creed has sold close to thirty-five million albums and millions of concert tickets. Don't miss your chance to experience a once-in-a-lifetime night!

Kings of Leon at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Kings of Leon

The band, formed in 1999 in Nashville by three brothersNathan, Jared, and Caleb Followilland their cousin Matthew, aka Kings of Leon, return this year with a brand new album and tour! "Can We Please Have Fun" is the band's ninth studio album and sees them return to a playful form much like their early albums. With the lead single "Mustang" gaining huge critical acclaim, KOL is back and better than ever!

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.

Janes Addiction at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Janes Addiction

Get ready for the Janeassaince! Jane's Addiction is back and ready to rock the road once more as they tour with their classic lineup for the first time in 14 years! Consisting of frontman Perry Farrell, drummer Stephen Perkins with bassist Eric Avery and guitarist Dave Navarro, the alt-rock icons will be joined by Love & Rockets for this super exciting return.

Bowling For Soup at Toads Place

Bowling For Soup

If you need a dose of unpretentious, instantly catchy pop-punk, then there are few better bands to see than Bowling for Soup. The quintet formed in the 1990s, and spent much of the decade cultivating a small but loyal following as their contemporaries (Green Day et al) took over the world. Get ready to have fun with Bowling For Soup this year!

Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Rainbow Kitten Surprise may sound like the title of a Japanese game show, but the band's mature, genre-defying sound is as surprising as their choice of moniker. Drawing upon facets of grunge, alt-rock, blues and unapologetic pop, the North Carolina natives craft upbeat anthems that underlie lead singer Sam Melo's poetic, howling lyrics and vocals.

Trevor Hall at College Street Music Hall

Trevor Hall

Infusing his laid-back, acoustic rock with reggae and sanskrit chanting, Trevor Hall's music plugs into the deepest levels of his spiritual experiences. Introduced to yoga and meditation in his late teens, the South Carolina-born Hall treats his songs as a vital outlet for his journey through life. He's now carrying on with his 'An Evening In A Blue Sky Mind' tour!

Social Distortion at College Street Music Hall

Social Distortion

Hailed as the godfathers of Punk, Social Distortion have spent their four-decade career playing by their own rules to create a distinct brand of West Coast Punk Rock with a Rockabilly edge. While the band has seen multiple line-up changes, lead vocalist and guitarist Mike Ness has remained a constant leader, overseeing the release of seven studio albums and numerous world tours.

STRFKR at College Street Music Hall

STRFKR

Oregon indie band STRFKR are heading out on an extensive US tour this year to support their album Parallel Realms' out March 1. The band kick things off in California this March, before ending their 4-month stint in Phoenix Arizona. With support from Ruth Radelet and Holy Wave this is shaping up to be one of the most electric tours of the year.

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