Strangers were buried in the back of Death By Audio. Photography by Carlos Detres

Violens’ recent stopover at Mercury Lounge. Photography by Carlos Detres

Free shows don’t get much better than watching YACHT play their ass-shaking music at the seaport of New York’s infamous harbor. By Carlos Detres

One of the largest audiences at the Brooklyn Bowl gathered to watch this band sonically loosen the foundation. By Carlos Detres

A field trip to the Mecca of graff artists. Photography by Carlos Detres

It was fun seeing a band of this caliber play at Pianos. A rare glimpse of a band on the rise. Photography and words by Carlos Detres

Rewards surprised many when the opened up for We Are Scientists last week. Photography by Carlos Detres

Fans came out to Bowery Ballroom for this New York-based trio’s return to New York City. Photography by Carlos Detres

Lost Coves wreaks havoc at Public Assembly on 7/8/10. Photography by Ashley Rossi

Truth & Salvage Co.’s last stop at Piano’s wasn’t without one of our photogs there, covering the whole damn thing. Photography by William Ruben Helms