Karen Ruttner

What a surprise. A local band sounds influenced by its hometown. What’s refreshing about Dennis Cahlo’s newest project, The Sons of Sound, is the way in which it transforms the bleak emotion of New York into haunting, almost comforting warmth. Listening to The Sons of Sound, one is struck... continue reading on Gothamist

As a band, Radio 4 (Greg Collins, Anthony Roman, Tommy Williams, Gerard Gerone, PJ O’Connor) has existed for about five years. As a concept, they’re about as old as the city from which they’ve sprung. In many ways, Radio 4 is the quintessential New York band. Understated yet vocal,... continue reading on Gothamist

For those music fans interested in sampling various genres, Midtown is a band to watch. Too jaded to be teen-friendly emo, too emotional to be fuck-all indie, Midtown walks the fine line between pop and punk better than most bands they tend to get grouped with (Saves the Day,... continue reading on Gothamist

[Sets and the City is a new section for Gothamist Arts & Events written by Karen Ruttner, Jen Carlson and Janelle Gunther. Check back weekly for new profiles and interviews with the bands that make this city tick.] Madison Strays have been together a little over a year, and... continue reading on Gothamist