Albert Hammond Jr. (The Strokes)
Fresh new comeback tunes from indie-rock guitarist
Albert Hammond Jr.’s made a name for himself shreddin’ guitar for The Strokes, but he’s also had his eyes set on a budding solo career. After a five-year hiatus, his latest EP release, AHJ, is a reinvigorated breakthrough for his career. Recovering from a serious drug addiction, his new work reflects a gritty raw energy that’s reminiscent of early tracks from The Strokes. Bonus points for the night kicking off with dance-punk jams from Nightbox. Get Stoked. General admission. Over 16s only. Valid ID required."This rebirth comes in the form of an album, his clean slate temperament palpable on a five-song comeback EP simply titled AHJ. Sobriety suits Hammond Jr. well, as these are easily some of his strongest songs to date."