15 NYC Bands You Need To Hear

Northside Festival has arrived, and—God-willing—it should coincide with the most live music-friendly weather possible. Hundreds of musicians  will descend upon Brooklyn, but we have to keep reminding ourselves that for most, it’s a very short commute. Over half of the artists are NYC residents on a daily grind (like us!), and don’t get talked about nearly enough. In an effort to change that, we highlight several artists each year, and suggest