Yes, we know it’s really hot out there–and oddly windy on certain recent nights! But, think back to the winter when we thought we would never sweat again. Now we’re in the throws of summer and the only thing to do is either embrace it and get sweaty or try to get the hell out of it by finding some cool, air conditioned venues to see your favorite local artists at! Go hang at the beach and hear some stellar tunes while drinking beer and getting sunburned, or hide out in the dark back rooms of a fun Williamsburg or Bushwick bar and get lost in the sounds for a little bit. Either way, here are the top shows for this weekend, so get ready for hot times!
#10 Half Waif, Cantina, Natureboy @ Cameo Gallery (FRI 8PM, $10)
Tonight at Cameo, come out for Half Waif’s release show for her new album Kotekan. Half Waif’s mesmerizing vocals and glitch-pop instrumental style are definitely something to see. Opening is Bushwick/Seattle artist Nature Boy, who made it on our Best of 2013 Playlist and will be playing a solo set for the first time in a year! Get out of the heat and into this hot ass show!
#9 High Waisted, Rose Windows, Worthless @ Rough Trade (SAT 8PM, $10)
Stay cool and get weird at Rough Trade on Saturday night to see psych rockers, High Waisted and the Dreamy, indie sounds Rose Windows (subpop) on tour! They are joined by Florida band, Worthless and the fantastic, trippy visual stylings of Drippy Eye Projections.
