Lucius

On paper, Lucius' unabashed hopping between the sounds of indie, folk, and classic rock should be a dizzying experience. But somehow... it isn't. They manage to dial these ingredients up and down in a way that is refreshing rather than jarring or discordant. 

I've seen Lucius twice now. When they took the stage at the Prospect Park Bandshell they told the crowd that it was their first time playing that stage, and that they lived just around the corner. It was one of those New York moments where you're reminded how many amazing and talented people you share the city with. You stand in line for coffee next to them, sit next to them on the subway, and then watch them deliver a mesmerizing performance in one of the most beautiful settings in the city. 

Good for: long drives, breaking up, moving on, rocking out.