Brooklyn-based queer singer/songwriter Ben Silby unveils their long-awaited debut album "can't hang," a genre-blurring, emotionally raw, and infectiously catchy journey through the many lives they've lived between 2014 and now.

Ben Silby

Equal parts existential and earworm, "can't hang" merges Indie Pop, Bedroom Pop, and Alternative with a disarming blend of humour and vulnerability. Known for weaving heavy themes into bright sonic textures, Silby's music echoes the bold honesty of Fiona Apple, the theatrical introspection of Rufus Wainwright, and the genre-defying experimentation of Perfume Genius and James Blake.

Girlie Curse

girliecurse is a queer, indie rock band from brooklyn blending surf rock, indie sleaze, and messy guitar pop. led by ben silby, their sound lands somewhere between the strokes and a the smiths. they play loud, fast, and often in downtown manhattan and brooklyn.

zoinks!

kinda like the autistic transgender Beatles

The Rizzos headline The Broadway with support from Deady, Big Scary Indian, Deady and Cool Dead Woman

7:00PM Doors // 7:30PM Show

21+

$12 in advance // $15 day of show

Kill Alters headline The Broadway with support from KFC Murder Chicks, Next 2 Jimmy and ID Sus

7:00PM Doors // 8:00PM Show

21+

$12 in advance // $15 day of show

Pipe headline The Broadway with support from Marzana and the Bandits, Sophie Hartnett and Lost Dog

7:00PM Doors // 8:00PM Show

21+

$12 in advance // $15 day of show

PIPE is a power trio emerging from NYC, blending the blood-and-guts urgency of garage blues with the precision of funk and the edge of modern grunge. Harry’s on guitar and vocals, Colin’s on drums, and Spencer plays lead bass guitar. PIPE carves out a brutal sound with serious weight, and no gimmicks. Just raw force, sharp design, and music with teeth. This is PIPE.

Ogbert the Nerd headline The Broadway with support from Crush Fund, Ultra Deluxe, Gutless and Battlemode

Ogbert The Nerd

The only emo band in New Jersey.

Ultra Deluxe

Ultra Deluxe is a New York City based band formed by Max Narotzky in 2015. In 2019, Dane York joined the band on guitar and bass. In 2024, Ultra Deluxe’s line up expanded further by adding Chris Canieso on drums. Ultra Deluxe’s music is a mixture of cybergrind, dance punk, post rock, screamo, classical and experimental electronic.

Ultra Deluxe is a political band first and foremost. Narotzky is an outspoken Marxist, high school history teacher and community organizer. Class inequality, gender inequity, imperialism, genocide, mental health struggles and environmentalism are among the topics discussed in Ultra Deluxe’s music. Since the release of their first LP, all of the band’s music has been told in the form of a sci-fi space opera. This ongoing saga references historical topics such as British Imperialism, The Vietnam War, Christopher Columbus’ invasion and genocide of the Americas as well as the modern genocides of Palestine, the Congo and Sudan

Ultra Deluxe’s live shows further showcase their political message. Their merch table features free leftist literature and free harm reduction supplies. Every single show sees Narotzky make a call to arms, a monologue on current events in the world and what we can do to fix them. Ultra Deluxe is on a mission, to put in plain view capitalism’s greatest atrocities, to bury the old world of inequality deep within the earth and dance upon its grave.

Gutless

Gutless is a punk/emo/indie rock group initially formed in Central Florida in early 2015. Though the name was previously just a moniker used by singer and guitarist Vi Viana during occasional solo shows, Gutless was quickly developed into a full band working to build a more dynamic sound.After self-releasing the 5-song EP “Some Voids…” and it’s Portuguese-translated version “Alguns Vazios…” In 2022, Gutless released their final album “Build and Burn.”

Battlemode

BATTLEMODE IS THE VIBRANT AND IRREPRESSIBLY ENERGETIC WORK OF MISMATCHED BUT INSEPARABLE FRIENDS ASTRO, BIFF, AND SAM. TOGETHER THEY CREATE DYNAMIC ELECTRO POP THAT EMBRACES THE SOUNDS OF THE PAST IN ORDER TO LOOK FORWARD; INCORPORATING THE GLITCHY 8-BIT CHIPTUNE SOUNDS THAT ACCOMPANIED ADOLESCENT DAYS SPENT PLAYING GAMEBOYS, AND REINVIGORATING THEM AMONGST CONTEMPORARY SYNTH TONES AND FRESH BEATS.

Career Day

Career Day, hailing from Queens, NY, is a band that makes emo-punk for the end-times. Drawing on catchy influences like Motion City Soundtrack and the Starting Line, the quartet's songs bring a socio-political lens often absent in the genre, taking on issues of racism, labor solidarity, state violence, and holding your humanity within a cruel culture. With their 2022 album Where We've Always Been and 2024 EP I'll Always Be This, Career Day has brought their message through self-booked tours up and down the East Coast, Midwest, and at their first FEST appearance in Gainesville this past October.

Tonsil Hockey

Tonsil Hockey is an all-trans 4-piece band from Brooklyn, NY that blends power pop, punk and indie rock with songs that explore self-discovery, longing, personal growth and isolation while also celebrating self-worth. Tonsil Hockey released their debut EP “The T4T Olympics” on March 2024.

Join us for a Ukraine Benefit at The Broadway with Sploot, Nation of Strangers, Stronghold and Red Nucleus

7:00PM Doors // 8:00PM Show

21+

$15 in advance // $18 at tha door

Shadow Monster headline The Broadway with support from Castle Black, Phantom Signals and Ilithios

7:00PM Doors // 8:00PM Show

21+

$12 in advance // $15 day of

Phantom Signals

phantom signals is a four-piece alt-rock band born out of the DIY Brooklyn scene, mixing raw rock’n’roll energy with honest lyrics from frontwoman Melody Henry and by Joey Russo on guitar, Mike Petzinger on bass and John Morris on drums. They'll be playing their second to last show ever at the Broadway before saying farewell.

Ilithios

ILITHIOS (tr. idiot - in greek) is an indie pop / psych pop band based in Brooklyn NY. Led by Manny Nomikos, the band is known for their hypnotizing performances, with improvised gestural movement, and creating a euphoric mood. Bandmates Ana Becker (vocals, guitar), Justin Gonzalez (guitar), Don Lavis (drums), and Julie Rozansky (vocals, bass) each bring unique gifts to the band and work to make each show a unique experience.

Consumables headline The Broadway with support from Pet Mosquito, Pippy and Pizza King Girl

8:00PM Doors // 8:30PM Show

21+

$12 in advance // $15 day of

Pet Mosquito

STICKS, BUGS, ROCK N ROLL! Garage Punk basement dwelling bloodsuckers from Carbondale Illinois!

Pippy

Brooklyn newcomers Pippy bring garagey guitar driven songs with a melodic post punk flare. Front woman, Kaley Honeycutt leads the band with pop hooks that gel the groups unique sound

Tracey Nelson headlines The Broadway with support from Scarlet and Turner Capehart

Tracey Nelson

Tracey Nelson is the songwriting project of Austin Noll. Travis Lloyd, Claire Buss and Jack Kraus are in the band. Tracey Nelson’s self titled debut, engineered and produced by MJ Lenderman, is out May 16th.

Join us every Sunday for KARAOKE AT THE BROADWAY with rotating hosts - No Cover - Free to sign up - 10PM

world's greatest dad headline The Broadway with support from Vivian and Talon

world’s greatest dad

worlds greatest dad is an emotive indie band from Atlanta, GA. We make music that we like and we hope you like it too.

Vivian

Vivian is a Bubblegrunge band from Brooklyn led by one silly trans girl. We write about baseball, Seinfeld, friends, enemies, and how things are always changing. And oh yeah, we yell sometimes.

Big Kiss headline The Broadway with support from Mongo, Substitute and L'eggs

7:00PM Doors // 8:00PM Show

21+

$12 in advance // $15 at the door

Mongo

Mongo is the world's first and only caveman punk band. Fast, dumb, loud. Coming in heavy and hard, Mongo's mammoth sound hits you like a club to the face and leaves you wondering what in the world you just witnessed. Stone age mayhem that will wake the ancient gods and shatter the glaciers leaving nothing but Rock Music in its furious path. Also fun for kids.

Substitute

Brooklyn power trio that plays fast Wipers-worship grunge punk and sweaty lead guitars

Join us for a PCRF Benefit at The Broadway with Arklight, Some Of Mine and Childless

7:00PM Doors // 8:00PM Show

21+

$10-20 sliding scale

Pro comics try out brand new material!

Doors and seating 7PM, Show at 7:30PM

21+ - $18 - Limited seats available, seating is first-come-first-served

Pro comics you've seen on Late Night with Stephen Colbert, NBC, Netflix, JFL New Faces, etc... are out for the first night of Rough Cut Comedy to bring you some brand new jokes! Come out and enjoy these hilarious comics flex their joke writing muscles at your favorite local Brooklyn bar, The Broadway!

Lineup:

Katie Boyle

Ali Sultan

Atheer Yacoub

Shatha Yas

Laura Laham

*lineup subject to change

Join us every Sunday for KARAOKE AT THE BROADWAY with rotating hosts - No Cover - Free to sign up - 10PM

a femme-led community event rooted in care and action, join us for a night of live music, handmade goods, henna, and more

100% of ticket proceeds go to families in Gaza who continue to struggle everyday and to support the vital work of The Asiyah Womens Center

7:00PM Doors ~ 21+ ~ $12 in advance // $15 day-of

No cover for entry to the market

Fish Hunt headline The Broadway with Dinner Date (fka Secret Secret) and Diamond Grinder

7:00PM Doors // 8:00PM Show

21+

$12 in advance // $15 at the door

Suroor headline The Broadway with support from Slic, Mantrablu and Dicqbeats

7:00PM Doors // 8:00PM Show

21+

$15 in advance // $20 at the door

Surror

Suroor is your local Pakistani popstar raised in Karachi and now based in Memphis, known for her electrifying and immersive live performances as well as her one-of-a-kind fusion of eclectic genres and influences from all over the world. Her music can best be described as industrial hyperpop, but draws influence from a wide range of musical genres like alt-R&B and digital hardcore, “creating a ‘seasoned smokers’ blend for people who are tired of commercial pop” (Issues Mag, 2025).

Slic

Slic is a music producer and vocalist from Caracas, Venezuela. Their music blends minimalist hooks and unruly textures and will make your speakers shake.

Mantrablu

The core of MANTRABLU’s sound is bringing Melodrama to any record. Raised in Brooklyn, NY, The Producer, Songwriter and Rapper has always delved into various aspects of artistic expression. The heaviest genres influence for MANTRABLU include Progressive and Heavy Metal, Math Rock, Jazz-Funk, Neo Soul and Alternative Hip-Hop. 

Beginning the journey as a musician at the age of 11, a Red Metallic coat Ibanez electric guitar was MANTRA's first instrument of choice. Evolving into production and songwriting at 17, the ever-changing artist continues to explore every lane he can delve into, breaking from a production-focused discography to going back to his origins of songwriting.

Public Speaking headline The Broadway with support from PROBLEMS, Murderpact and FUCKING MACHINES

7:00PM Doors // 8:00PM Show

21+

$12 in advance // $15 at the door

PROBLEMS

PROBLEMS makes composer driven electronic music that is sometimes very fun, sometimes very strange, and usually very beautiful.PROBLEMS (aka Darren Keen) has toured the US, NZ, and EU extensively, playing shows with Peaches, Dan Deacon, Lightning Bolt, Wolf Eyes, Plack Blague, and many others. PROBLEMS newest record "Enter The Annals" is available on 12" vinyl via The Record Machine.

Radio Free Brooklyn Presents: Pop Music Fever Dream w/ Befriend Strange Creatures, Aux Blood and Baby Bird Machine live at The Broadway

7:00PM Doors

21+

$12 in advance // $15 at the door

Oolong headline The Broadway with support from Year Twins, Awful Din and Baby Got Backtalk

7:00PM Doors // 8:00PM Show

21+

$12 in advance // $15 at the door

Oolong

Year Twins

Formed in 2018 against the backdrop of Columbus, Ohio, Year Twins is a three-piece band made up of long time pals Ian Meyer (guitar/vocals), Eli Leiss (drums) & Cody Stidham (bass). In 2021 they released their first album Perfect Forever, Forever Perfect on We’re Trying Records, and just recently released their sophomore LP Leveled which is now available on vinyl. Through a harmonious blend of punk grit, emo sincerity, and the intricate rhythms of math rock, Year Twins will knock your socks clean off.

Awful Din

Awful Din has been infesting Brooklyn basements for the last decade with their “gritty emo punk.” Guitarists Kat and Aaron have been writing music together since 2007, connected by a mutual love of bands like Saves The Day and Texas Is The Reason. The band officially formed in 2014 with the addition of a rhythm section, and Awful Din have been establishing themselves as mainstays of the New York DIY scene since then. With a handful of EPs under their belt and their debut LP "Only Constantly" in 2022, they have continued to evolve their crunchy, emo-inspired melodic punk. Bittersweet and introspective yet deceptively hopeful, Awful Din is a band that pays tribute to its influences while maintaining their own unique sound.

Joyworm Presents: Paul Arámbula with mango dreamgirl and Linda Gardens at The Broadway

7:00PM Doors // 8:00PM Show

21+

$12 in advance // $15 at the door

Mango Dreamgirl

mango dreamgirl, a self produced project from Brooklyn musician and producer Mariel Ross, explores the experimental electronic sonic space. Inspired by the worlds of fantasy, cyber-futurism, medieval madrigals/baroque choral music, and Lynchian art styles, mango dreamgirl offers a peek into her secret world of sound and harmony. 

Linda Gardens

"Linda Gardens' music is an ethereal blend of electronica and psychedelic experimentation, grounded by a keen pop sensibility. Vocalist, songwriter, producer, and video creator, Linda Gardens synthesizes an avant mixture of rich vocals, haunting tones, and bold harmonies, supported by energetic rhythms."

Last Chance Dancers are back with another ONO (One Night Only) themed show, dancing to the dulcet tunes of FAKE BANDS from movies and television. Think: Spinal Tap, "Scotty Doesn't Know" from EuroTrip, and a hundred other real songs by fictional bands and artists.

Doors at 7pm

Show at 7:30pm

Last Chance Dancers are: Maggie McMuffin, Venatrix, Xaddy Addy, Esmé, and Queensiñera
With auxiliary member: Qualms Galore
And special one night only guest: Lily Lavalocs

Bringing drag, burlesque, sideshow, lap dances, bad asses and more to The Broadway.

Tix are only $10 here online. They go up to $20 at the door but we always offer Pay What You Can.

You should still come ready to tip though, whether out of the goodness of your heart or because you wanna win our highest tipper prize.

Our cast will be paying tribute to FAKE BANDS from movies and television with burlesque, sideshow, drag, pole, and other various shenanigans.

This is an adult show in an adult venue so there will be a general disregard for propriety. Said adult venue also serves really good dive bar food until 11pm should you feel peckish.

ACCESSIBILITY

The bar at The Broadway is on the ground floor with no stairs. The venue room where we will be dancing is up a decently lengthy flight of stairs.

If you have any specific accessibility needs or questions please email maggiemcmuffinburlesque@gmail.com

Join us every Sunday for KARAOKE AT THE BROADWAY with rotating hosts - No Cover - Free to sign up - 10PM

Garbage Girl headline The Broadway with support from Orangepeelmystic, Bunny X and DJ Slic

Orangepeelmystic

OrangePeelMystic is an extraterrestrial avant-garde psych pop artist that performs driving electronic planet Earth anthems.

Silencio Permanente headline The Broadway with Flickers from the Fen, AMN, Orcus and Chipped Topaz

7:00PM Doors

21+

$15 in advance // $18 at the door