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Photograph: Shervin Lainez
Photograph: Shervin Lainez

AVAN LAVA

Fronted by out singer Tom “TC” Hennes, this Brooklyn combo is well-known locally for its high-energy live sets at diverse events, ranging from the arty CHERYL parties to the Brooklyn Museum’s Target First Saturdays.
File under: Modern retro, fusing classic funk and soul with current electronic influences
Recalls: Escort, Holy Ghost!, Prince
Listen to: “It’s Never Over,” a funky gem that will have even snobby indie-rock fans dancing
Spring gigs: Music Hall of Williamsburg (Sat 2; $12, advance $10)


Watch the video for "It's Never Over" by AVAN LAVA

Gay music acts on the verge of a breakthrough this spring

A crop of on-the-verge acts with a decidedly queer sensibility are poised to move beyond the gay music scene. Find out where to see them this spring.

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The city’s gays are currently spoiled for choice when it comes to singers, bands and performers treading the gay party (and even musuem party) circuit, and we’re predicting big things for acts like Bright Light Bright Light, AVAN LAVA and JbDubs. Catch up with their top tracks below and find out where to see them live in the next few months. Plus, look forward to summer in New York, when more gay music acts on a breakout trajectory, like Hi Fashion and Le1f, are due to perform.

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