Summer in NYC means a whole lot of free concerts, and one of the highlights of this writer’s year- 4knots Festival

Plus, the best shows in Bushwick this week!

Everything you need to see this week in one list.

The best shows in Bushwick and beyond.

Ever get the tinglies when listening to your favorite band, or maybe some new band, or maybe even some band you never thought you’d develop a music crush on? Even if you’re a dude, admit it: You’re somebody’s fangirl

Guys — it’s officially the last weekend in August

If you’re like us and you loooooove music festivals, you may be quietly shedding tears over the (impending) arrival of fall and the end of festival season

Last summer, Bushwick Daily had a blast covering the 4Knots Festival, an event we deemed both “sweaty” and “awesome,” which is always a spectacular combo

Only in New York are we lucky enough to sort through bushels of free shows each weekend

This week’s FF features 10 brand spanking new releases coming out tomorrow, Saturday April 19th, specifically for Record Store Day

We all know that Brooklyn has the greatest music scene in the country (potentially the world, but let’s not toot our own horns over here)

In a heartfelt introduction to the series, promoters My Socialist and Supercrush Studios expressed their feelings about the arctic blast that’s defined this season: “this Winter is harshing my vibe in a serious way

This week’s Friday First spotlights “Sammy So-Sick,” the latest single from Boston alt-punks Grass Is Green

CMJ has come and gone in a fury of five booze-fueled days

CMJ, The College Music Journal Music Marathon, is just around the corner, and Bushwick Daily is all over it like bass on dubstep (yeah?)

Having too many options is one of the best things about living in New York City

CMJ aka College Music Journal is the second largest U

ERMAHGERD

As you may know, Bushwick Daily is heading down to SXSW! We’ve already filled you in on our 10 Bands That Will Break Big at the festival this year, provided a how-to guide for fans flocking to Austin, and even put together some  festival fashion recommendations! We won’t feel too far from home in the Lone Star State since we’ll be in the good company; tons of great Bushwick bands will be present, playing their hearts out all across town

By Loren Diblasi, Samantha Smerconish, and Maria Gotay