SLINT IN CONCERT:Post-rock progenitors Slint have long enjoyed near-mythic status among alternative circles, but the announcement of a 2014 reunion tour — nearly than 25 years after their last album — launched them from cult favorite to one of the year's biggest buzz bands. The group's trade...

SLEIGH BELLS IN CONCERT:Noise pop duo Sleigh Bells are masters of leveraging minimal musical elements to maximum effect. Their anthemic tracks often employ little more than a hard-hitting beat, the distorted guitar work of Derek Edward Miller, and the adrenaline-filled vocals of Alexis Krauss, but d...

SLEEPWAVE IN CONCERT:With Sleepwave, ex-Underoath vocalist Spencer Chamberlain builds on the anthemic metalcore that drove his former band to glory by making more alternative-influenced tracks that appeal to both rock and metal fans alike. Underoath was known for their take-no-prisoners live shows, ...

SLEEPING WITH SIRENS IN CONCERT:Post-hardcore rockers Sleeping with Sirens are masters of contrast, and their dynamic live shows are the best way to experience their staggering sonic range. The band's hard-hitting yet melodic sound is a juggernaut of blistering guitars and breakneck drums, but t...

SLEEP IN CONCERT: Since reforming in 2009 after more than a decade apart, stoner metal pioneers Sleep have regained their status as kings of the thriving niche genre. In concert the band is as powerful as ever, cranking out their doom-laden riffs and blunt-force rhythms with the same stupefying inte...

SLEATER-KINNEY IN CONCERT: The alt-rock goddesses of Sleater-Kinney have been cranking amplifiers and turning heads for over two decades. At their live shows they serve up one catchy, off-kilter classic after another with ten tons of riot grrrl energy. Guitarist Carrie Brownstein struts and thrashes...

SKY-PONY IN CONCERT:Sky-Pony is half ‘60s girl group, half performance art collective, and entirely riveting entertainment. With wild costumes, choreographed dance routines, and audience participation, their high-concept stage shows are a one-of-a-kind spectacle—-something like a cross between The S...

Skunk Anansie were formed in London during 1994, taking their name from the traditional folk tales about Anansie the Ghanaian spider. The band decided to add the Skunk to their name to give it a nastier edge. Armed with a killer name, the band quickly gained public and critical acclaim, winning the ...

SKIZZY MARS IN CONCERT:Leftfield hip hop wunderkind Skizzy Mars is not afraid to do his own thing. The rising rapper has earned a devoted following in just a short time with a unique sound that pays homage to hip hop icons like Kanye and Wiz Khalifa while incorporating elements of pop punk and indie...

SKINNY LISTER IN CONCERT:British folk outfit Skinny Lister is delighting audiences both at home and abroad with their mischievous, Celtic-influenced tunes and exciting live performances. The six-piece combines quick guitar strumming and accordion with thumping stand-up bass and harmonized vocals to ...