In chronological order, one image for each of my 20 favorite live music sets of 2013.  All images are from my Instagram account.

1/29 – Quicksand at Black Cat

2/9 – the Evens at 2640 Space

4/18 – Dead Mellotron at Club K

4/25 – GOAT at Black Cat Backstage

5/22 – Future Islands (mainly unreleased songs 90 minute set) at Metro Gallery

5/29 – Roomrunner (record release show) at Metro Gallery

6/7 – Celebration at Metro Gallery

6/30 – Locrian at Metro Gallery

7/27 – Potty Mouth at La Casa

9/1 – the Art Department (surprise set) at ScapeScape

9/5 – Pharmakon at Hopscotch

9/5 – Merzbow and Wolf Eyes (surprise collab set) at Hopscotch

9/6 – Magik Markers (improv set) Three Lobed Records Day Party at Hopscotch

9/7 – Wing Dam SPAZZSCOTCH Day Party at Hopscotch

9/7 – BAMBARA DAY-DREAM Day Party at Hopscotch

9/7 – Matmos at Hopscotch

10/2 – Dan Deacon (brand new songs set) at the Crown

10/11 – Neutral Milk Hotel at 2640 Space

11/13 – Chelsea Light Moving at the Ottobar

12/1 – Animal Collective at 930 Club