New York City is a cultural mecca, and for music aficionados, Brooklyn is a particularly special place. With hundreds of music venues and bands offering a wide range of genres, Brooklyn has the largest urban music scene in the world. From hip-hop to soul, salsa to rock and roll, punk to metal, electronic music to pop music, disco and funk, and any other type of music lover, there's something for everyone on the New York City music scene. Brooklyn is renowned for having its own unique music scene, including Rough Trade NYC, a highly acclaimed record store for independent bands looking to promote their music.
Whether you're into punk, indie, alternative rock, electronic or hip-hop, Brooklyn has something for you. Some of the most famous New York musicians include Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Frank Sinatra and the Beastie Boys. Opened in 1891, New York City's main auditorium regularly hosts symphonic and chamber music on three different stages. The combination of programming in this medium-sized concert hall, located in the Kaufman Music Center, focuses on chamber music and contemporary classical music.
Even artists like Selena Gomez have made their way to Brooklyn and performed in a small live venue, further cementing Brooklyn's musical legacy. Rock concerts are also popular in the Staten Island area. No matter what your preferred atmosphere is when it comes to listening to live music, Brooklyn has a music venue that fits your tastes and needs. Whether you're going to see a world-famous artist at Madison Square Garden or attend a show at one of the city's many intimate music venues, there's something special about experiencing live music in New York.
