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Best Indie & Rock from September 16 - November 16

in Newark

Twenty One Pilots at Prudential Center

Twenty One Pilots

Grammy Award-winning duo Twenty One Pilots are embarking on a brand new tour, 'The Clancy World Tour', in support of their latest album, 'Clancy'! Hailing from Ohio, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun formed the band while in college and independently released their records before being signed by Pete Wentz's Fueled By Ramen label in 2013. Since the debut of their first studio album, 'Vessel', they have been creating genre-defying sounds blending synth, spoken word, and more, amassing a dedicated and immense fan base. Don't miss out as they set off on their largest headlining tour yet!

Morrissey at Prudential Hall

Morrissey

The British musical icon and the godfather of modern alternative music has an influence that cannot be overstated. Always passionate about music, Morrissey began his musical career as the lead singer of the Smiths, writing the classic albums The Queen is Dead and Meat Is Murder with guitarist Johnny Marr. Catch Morrissey as he embarks on his new North American tour kicking off on Halloween!

Lucinda Williams at White Eagle Hall

Lucinda Williams

One of America's finest singer-songwriters, Lucinda Williams' substantial talents transcend the genres with which she's so at ease, from folk to blues and country-rock. At every live show, Williams demonstrates why her music speaks out to so many, with yearning and mourning. 2024 sees Williams take to the road once more and you don't want to miss it!

STRFKR at White Eagle 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.

Korn at Prudential Center

Korn

Get ready to raise those fists in the air, Korn are heading to LA for the 30th Anniversary of their self-titled album Korn'. Expect to hear old iconic material from the nu-metal godfathers with Evanescence, Gojira, Scars On Broadway joining Korn in support. Don't miss your chance to alternative metal live this fall!

Yo La Tengo at White Eagle Hall

Yo La Tengo

Since their debut in the mid-Eighties, this folk-indie rock band has flown under the mainstream radar but remains to this day a quintessentially critics band. Although they write and perform the majority of their material, they have garnered critical acclaim for performing cover songs. The trio's laid-back and multi-layered psychedelia exists somewhere between sleep and lucidity; dreamlike soundscapes quietly defy current pop music trends to form minimalistic yet exquisitely crafted songs. Their live shows are master classes in dynamic range with three-part harmonies that lull the audience before giving way to swathes of noisy, blissful guitar fuzz.

Airborne Toxic Event at White Eagle Hall

Airborne Toxic Event

Lifting their moniker from Pulitzer Prize-winning American author Don DeLillo's seminal novel White Noise, The Airborne Toxic event fuse cerebral lyrics with anthemic indie rock and soaring orchestral arrangements. Heading out on tour, don't miss your chance to experience their new material live along with fan favorites!

Jonathan Richman at White Eagle Hall

Jonathan Richman

Esoteric, unique, and highly influential singer-songwriter Jonathan Richman is heading on tour this year accompanied by Tommy Larkins! Offering fans the chance to get a glimpse of this "wide-eyed" and low-key genius, Richman has been active since the late '60s. He followed his love of The Velvet Underground all the way to New York City before forming the proto-punk band Modern Lovers. Solo since '75, his oeuvre is beloved for its honesty and whimsical lyrics, winning him fans throughout his five decades in the biz.

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists at White Eagle Hall

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

Celebrating 20 years since the release of their fourth studio album Shake The Sheets, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists head out on an anniversary tour across North America this year! Released through the legendary Bay Area record label Lookout! Records, the album was huge in establishing their reputation and influence in the indie rock underground.