Lightheaded, Giant Day, Joy Cleaner, and Wild Carnation with DJ LAMR & MC Hoboken Jack at Sip Studios (Jersey City, NJ)
Oct
30
7:00 PM19:00

Lightheaded, Giant Day, Joy Cleaner, and Wild Carnation with DJ LAMR & MC Hoboken Jack at Sip Studios (Jersey City, NJ)

Come on out to Sip Studios on Thursday, October 30th for a night of dazzling indie pop superstars!

New Jersey indie pop darlings Lightheaded recently shared their second album, Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming, on legendary imprint Slumberland Records. Giant Day, which features members of Olivia Tremor Control, Marshmallow Coast, and of Montreal, will also be passing through on the heels of their new album Alarm, which is out on October 10th via Elephant 6. Rounding out the bill is Jersey City’s own power trio Joy Cleaner and Wild Carnation! DJ Look At My Records will be spinning goth and indie vinyl all night and Hoboken Jack Silbert will be the master of ceremonies!

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!!

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LAPêCHE, Desert Sharks, and Freezing Cold at Pet Shop (Jersey City, NJ)
Nov
6
7:00 PM19:00

LAPêCHE, Desert Sharks, and Freezing Cold at Pet Shop (Jersey City, NJ)

LAPêCHE is back with two new tracks, “Happy 4 U” and “Autotelic Nosebleed,” AND A NEW RECORD in the works. It’s due out in January on Tiny Engines.

In the lead up to the release, the band will be playing a few New York City-area shows, including one at Pet Shop on Thursday, November 6th, with Desert Sharks and Freezing Cold! Bands start at 8 pm and admission is free.

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DJ Look At My Records! at The Ghost of Uncle Joe’s (Jersey City, NJ) (Copy)
Oct
24
5:30 PM17:30

DJ Look At My Records! at The Ghost of Uncle Joe’s (Jersey City, NJ) (Copy)

  • Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tom will be DJing at the Historic Harsimus Cemetery on Friday, October 24th for the Ghost of Uncle Joe’s! He’ll be curating a set of all GOTH vinyl under his Halloween alter ego: Tom Gallows of Don’t Look At My Records!

For those who’ve never attended, Ghost of Uncle Joe’s is an incredible annual event held in the Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery. Local bands and artists dress up and perform as legendary bands (i.e. Ramones, The Stroke, etc.). In recent years, the event has evolved into a multi-day affair with two nights of performances at the cemetery and after parties at Jersey City watering holes like Pet Shop, Porta, Low Fidelity Bar, and more.

The Friday 10/24 show at the cemetery features bands/artists performing as Viagra Boys, Black Sabbath, Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, and more. The show starts at 5:30 pm and tickets are available now via Eventbrite.

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Rage For Ukraine: Best Dressed Ghost, Little Cliff, and Van Chamberlain at Pet Shop (Jersey City, NJ)
Oct
2
7:00 PM19:00

Rage For Ukraine: Best Dressed Ghost, Little Cliff, and Van Chamberlain at Pet Shop (Jersey City, NJ)

Look At My Records! is excited to be teaming up with Ukraine Mutual Aid for another AWESOME benefit show on Thursday, October 2nd at Pet Shop in Jersey City!

RAGE FOR UKRAINE will feature performances from Best Dressed Ghost, Little Cliff, and Van Chamberlain. Plus, there will be drink specials at the bar and brand-new Ukraine Mutual Aid merch! Plus, raffles from local businesses.

Admission is free and doors are at 7 p.m. Pet Shop is located at 193 Newark Ave. in Downtown Jersey City.

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Greaser Phase, Zack Keim, and The Burkharts at Pet Shop (Jersey City, NJ)
Aug
14
7:00 PM19:00

Greaser Phase, Zack Keim, and The Burkharts at Pet Shop (Jersey City, NJ)

Greaser Phase, an awesome garage rock project fronted by Jersey City’s own Jonny Couch, will be making their live debut at Pet Shop on Thursday, August 14th! They’ll be playing alongside Zack Keim and The Burkharts, who will be touring together in August.

Doors are at 7 pm and there’s no cover! This gig is downstairs in the P.S. Wine Bar.

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Sky Pocket, Talulah Paisley, and Wizard Brain at Pet Shop (Jersey City, NJ)
Aug
7
7:00 PM19:00

Sky Pocket, Talulah Paisley, and Wizard Brain at Pet Shop (Jersey City, NJ)

Jersey City’s own Sky Pocket, Brooklyn’s Talulah Paisley, and Montclair’s Wizard Brain will be performing on the main floor at Pet Shop on Thursday, August 7th.

Talulah Paisley will be touring in support of their new record, Fool, which is out now!

Bands start at 8 pm and there’s no cover.

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May
15
7:00 PM19:00

Dog Date, Jean Caffeine, Thyroids, and Road Soda with MC Hoboken Jack and DJ LAMR at Pet Shop (Jersey City, NJ)

Look At My Records! is once again teaming up with our favorite mile-square city resident
Jack Silbert for a raucous night of rock and roll!

Come out to Pet Shop on Thursday, May 15th to get your face melted by the psychedelic stylings of Dog Date! Plus, Jean Caffeine, her backing band Thyroids, and a solo set from Road Soda.

Also, MC Hoboken Jack and DJ LAMR! Whoa!!

Music starts at 8 pm on 5/15!

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Lady Beret Phantasm Launch Party (Jersey City, NJ)
Jan
25
4:00 PM16:00

Lady Beret Phantasm Launch Party (Jersey City, NJ)

Did you know that you can purchase items from Lady Beret IRL at Phantasm in downtown Jersey City?!? Yeah, it’s true! And there’s a party happening next Saturday to celebrate.

Tom will be spinning records at the Lady Beret WELCOME PARTY at Phantasm next Saturday, January 25th from 4 to 8 pm! Phantasm is located at 379 Monmouth St. in JC!

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The Look At My Records! Holiday Show with Jonny Couch, Desert Sharks, John Cozz, and MC Hoboken Jack at Pet Shop (Jersey City, NJ)
Dec
12
7:00 PM19:00

The Look At My Records! Holiday Show with Jonny Couch, Desert Sharks, John Cozz, and MC Hoboken Jack at Pet Shop (Jersey City, NJ)

Tis’ the season for a festive holiday gig!

Come enjoy the holiday festivities at Pet Shop on Thursday, December 12th! The lineup of bands is totally stacked with heavy hitters, including Jersey City’s own Jonny Couch, local favorites Desert Sharks, and the inimitable John Cozz and the Wellers! Plus, Hoboken Jack Silbert is MCing and we’ll have festive DJs spinning records. A Christmas Miracle!!!!

Music starts at 8 on 12/12 and there’s no cover!

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Nov
8
7:00 PM19:00

Sean Kiely “Postcards of the Reckoning” Release Show at Made of Leaves Studio (Jersey City, NJ)

Tom will be spinning records at Sean Kiley’s album release show on Friday, November 8th at Made of Leaves Studio. in Jersey City Heights! I’ll be spinning records. This SPECIAL gig also features some special guests, including Jeff Taylor!

Tickets are available now via Eventbrite.

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Goth & New Wave HALLOWEEN PARTY at Golden Cicada (Jersey City, NJ)
Oct
31
to Nov 1

Goth & New Wave HALLOWEEN PARTY at Golden Cicada (Jersey City, NJ)

GET READY FOR THE ULTIMATE GOTH AND NEW WAVE HALLOWEEN PARTY AT GOLDEN CICADA IN JERSEY CITY ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st at 8PM

DJ Tom Gallows of Look At My Records! and DJ RKO will be manning the decks for this extra spooky goth and new wave party! We’ll be spinning all of your favorite GOTH and NEW WAVE tunes. Expect lots of dark and danceable tunes from New Order, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, The Cure, and more! All vinyl, as always.

The party starts at 8pm and there’s NO COVER!

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Oct
10
7:00 PM19:00

Look At My Records! Presents: Two Point Oh, Holy Wire, and Giveth at Sip Studios (Jersey City, NJ)

We’ve got a spooky season show coming up on October 10th at Sip Studios! This one features the musical stylings of Two Point Oh, Holy Wire (on tour from Austin), and Giveth!

DJ TOM GALLOWS will be spinning Goth & New Wave wax all night long.

Tickets are available now via Eventbrite.

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Oct
6
3:00 PM15:00

SKATOBER at Golden Cicada (Jersey City, NJ)

Calling all rude boys and rude girls! SKATOBER is here and we’ll be celebrating at the Golden Cicada on Sunday, October 6th!

This is an official WFMU listener meet up! Tom will be spinning ska, reggae, dub, and rock steady records alongside WFMU’s Mike Sin and and Matt Clarke.. and the best DJ in town, Jen Jones!

The skankin’ starts at 3pm and does until 7pm.

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Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Look At My Records! at The Golden Cicada (Jersey City, NJ)
Sep
27
6:00 PM18:00

Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Look At My Records! at The Golden Cicada (Jersey City, NJ)

Join us for a special FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY at the Golden Cicacda (195 Grand St.) in Jersey City! Tom will be spinnin’ records to get you groovin’. Expect lots of funk, disco, soul, and plenty of rock and roll! It’s summer, so the Golden Cicada’s back patio is open for business.

The fun starts EARLY at 6 pm on September 27th. No cover!

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Bailter Space, San Tropez, and Phantom Wave with DJ LAMR at Pino's (Highland Park, NJ)
Sep
7
7:30 PM19:30

Bailter Space, San Tropez, and Phantom Wave with DJ LAMR at Pino's (Highland Park, NJ)

  • Pino's Gift Basket Shoppe and Wine Cellar (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tom will be DJing in the front room at Pino’s in Highland Park during this awesome triple bill that features Bailter Space, San Tropez, and Phantom Wave. He’ll be spinning shoegaze, dream pop, and more! More info is available via the Pino’s website. The show kicks off at 7:30 pm!

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