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Experimental Events This Weekend in New York City
Experimental events in New York City this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Updated daily.
Experimental Events This Weekend · New York City
THU 30 JUL
STANDARD+IMPROV JAZZ - Smith / Atwal / Marcus Trio
Smith / Atwal / Marcus Trio
jazzexperimental
Dada
Arjun Shah
Arjun Shah
electronicambientdowntempo
Eavesdrop
Piano Bar at the End of the Universe
Thomas Woodward Davis
ambientidmelectronic
Freda
Blacks' Myths
Blacks' Myths
experimental jazzexperimentalfree jazz
The Stone
Works in Progress
electronicexperimentalambient
Stone Circle Theatre
R (A) H Quintet
R (A) H Quintet
jazzsoulblues
Pete's Candy Store
Java Jam
experimentaljazz
ALPHAVILLE
THE LUNAR FRONTIER: Cowboy Bebop x Eternal Wind
THE LUNAR FRONTIER: Cowboy Bebop x Eternal Wind
jazzexperimentalambient
The Red Pavilion
FRI 31 JUL
The Circuit: An Immersive Silent Disco Ballet
Until 31 Jul
Jacob Ryan Smith
edmelectronicexperimental
Superfine
Powerwasher w/ iD-sus, Libby Quinn + Blisspoint
Blisspoint, Powerwasher, Libby Quinn, iD-sus
noise rockindieelectronic
The Broadway
Very J
Very J
electronicambientdeep house
Eavesdrop
MF Big Bop Concept
Michael Frazier
jazzsoulblues
Williamsburg Music Center
Mind Cargo
Naja
experimentalindustrialelectronic
Lullaby
Dan Deacon, Macula Dog
Dan Deacon, Macula Dog
egg punkavant-gardeexperimental
Pioneer Works
Burrow (Underground) Rave
decimatedenim, SÆMURAI, DJ Atomizer, Nugget.comm, Rone Cross, Youngthugpervette, Sanscatwife
technoelectroelectronic
Near U
LOS CUMPLEANOS
Los Cumpleaños
cumbiasalsaexperimental
Barbès
Silt Trio
Chad Taylor, Luke Stewart, Brian Settles
free jazzavant gardeexperimental
The Stone
Wicked City x Lust Caution: A Neo-Noir Cabaret
Wicked City x Lust Caution: A Neo-Noir Cabaret
jazzcabaretexperimental
The Red Pavilion
SAT 1 AUG
Afternoon Jam in the Cafe
Samuel Lerner
experimentaljazz
Jazzcultural
Happy Hour: B-SiiDE, Vancliffton, xxar
B-SiiDE, vancliffton, xxarlando
ambient technoelectronicaambient
Bossa Nova Civic Club
Nava Drops: Album Release Event
Treyzis, Nava Drops, Rajah Sound
electronicambientdowntempo
Los Depressos Recording Studio
SQUEEKERS
Jake Sokolov-Gonzalez, Huichun Yang, Andy Braddock
ambientexperimental
Reforesters Laboratory
Iceage
Iceage
post-punknoise rockhardcore punk
Ukrainian National Home
Silt Trio Plus One
Chad Taylor, Daniel Carter, Luke Stewart, Brian Settles
free jazzavant gardeexperimental jazz
The Stone
Sound profile
An underground, raw sound.
energy
50
danceability
10
valence
40
grit
70
organicness
50
commerciality
5
tempo
40
vocality
20
About Experimental
Experimental music emerged from early 20th-century avant-garde movements like futurism and later electronic musique concrète, prioritizing radical innovation over conventional song structures. It utilizes an expansive palette of instrumentation ranging from classical tools played with extended techniques to found objects, modular synthesizers, and complex digital signal processing. Rhythmic frameworks are frequently irregular, polyrhythmic, or entirely absent, reflecting a mood that shifts between cerebral meditation and abrasive, challenging chaos. As a conceptual stylistic bridge, it occupies a liminal space between academic sound art and niche popular subcultures, often serving as a primary laboratory for sonic techniques that are eventually integrated into mainstream electronic and rock productions.
Also known as: Experimental music, Experimentalism
Experimental events in New York City this weekend - FAQ
- What Experimental events are in New York City this weekend?
- Mood tracks all Experimental events in New York City this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Each listing shows the full lineup, venue address, and ticket link. The calendar is updated daily as new events are confirmed. Browse above for this weekend's complete Experimental schedule in New York City.
- Where can I find Experimental in New York City this weekend?
- Experimental music emerged from early 20th-century avant-garde movements like futurism and later electronic musique concrète, prioritizing radical innovation over conventional song structures. Find every Experimental venue and event in New York City this weekend above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
- What is Experimental music?
- Experimental music emerged from early 20th-century avant-garde movements like futurism and later electronic musique concrète, prioritizing radical innovation over conventional song structures. It utilizes an expansive palette of instrumentation ranging from classical tools played with extended techniques to found objects, modular synthesizers, and complex digital signal processing. Rhythmic frameworks are frequently irregular, polyrhythmic, or entirely absent, reflecting a mood that shifts betwe…
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