The Top 10 Modern Rock Bands from New York

With a population of nearly 8.5 million people, it’s no wonder that for years New York has been a hot bed for musicians and artistic endeavors of all mediums. When music nerds think about the NY scene, bands like the Ramones, Sonic Youth and the Beastie Boys immediately come to mind. Each band stood out for defining the genres of their time–the Ramones will always be known for their influence on the punk movement that hit America in the 70s, Sonic Youth pioneered experimental noise rock in the 80s, and the Beastie Boys, which was originally began as a hardcore punk band, eventually developed into a unique style that fused the best parts of both rap and rock in a fresh way.

So, in the near future–when we will all be flying around on jetpacks or after the zombie apocalypse–what bands will grace the pages of rock and roll history books as a new generation of musicians and enthusiasts storm the scene? What bands today are destined to one day influence the bands of tomorrow’s NY scene? This list of top 10 modern Rock bands from New York is a good place to start, with a few bands you may have never heard of, but probably soon will. FDRMX is here to school you so you won’t look like a loser in front of your grandkids.

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