Currents in New York

About Currents

Currents is the project of Brian Lettieri, a guitarist and producer who emerged from the indie rock scene with a distinctly introspective approach. His music trades in atmospheric guitars, restrained vocals, and production that feels deliberately lo-fi without being sloppy. The project gained traction among indie listeners for its ability to sound both nostalgic and contemporary, pulling from post-punk and alternative rock lineages while maintaining something that feels genuinely his own. Tracks like 'Let It Go' showcase his knack for building tension through repetition and texture rather than bombast. 'Alone Together' became something of a focal point, demonstrating his gift for melancholic hooks that stick without feeling saccharine. What separates Currents from the pack of bedroom producers is an apparent restraint—he doesn't overcomplicate things, and there's a confidence in letting space breathe. The project has developed a dedicated following among people who actually know their guitar pedals and appreciate when someone uses delay the way it's meant to sound.

Currents shows are quiet, attentive affairs. Lettieri commands the room through restraint—there's no grandstanding. Crowds lean in rather than jump around. The guitar work is precise enough that people genuinely listen. There's something hypnotic about watching him build these things in real time.

Known for Let It Go, Alone Together, The Way It Was, Bloodhail, Overland

Currents + New York

Currents has built a solid presence in New York over the years, with recent performances cementing their status as a reliable draw. Their July 2025 stop at Palladium Times Square saw them work through a tight nine-song set that included the brooding 'Living in Tragedy,' showcasing the band's ability to command a major venue and connect with a dedicated local audience.

Currents in New York News

• Currents and Erra announce 2026 North American co-headlining tour Metal Insider · Dec 17, 2025
• Currents and Erra to Co-Headline North American Tour MetalSucks · Dec 16, 2025
• Hurricane Erin picking up steam as it edges along the East Coast; beaches closed, warnings issued due to storm 6abc Philadelphia · Aug 20, 2025
• Malcolm-Jamal Warner Drowned in Area Known for Rip Currents The New York Times · Jul 22, 2025
• 5 Things to Know About Rip Currents Which Took Malcolm-Jamal ‘Theo’ Warner’s Life The Root · Jul 22, 2025

Live Music in New York

New York's electronic and indie-pop scenes have always been fractured across neighborhoods and subgenres, which means there's room for artists who don't fit neatly into existing boxes. Currents' synth-driven approach sits somewhere between the city's experimental underground and its more accessible pop sensibilities. The venue and crowd will determine which side of that equation wins out.

New York road trip to see Currents?

Stay in the Upper West Side near Central Park—quieter than Midtown, better restaurants, and close enough to everywhere that matters. Dinner at Balthazar in SoHo if you want classic New York energy, or Gramercy Tavern if you prefer something less scene-y. Spend your afternoon at the Met or catching live music at Blue Note or The Basement—both venues where you'll see the players who influenced Mars's sound. Walk through Washington Square Park, grab a coffee, remember why New York mattered to music in the first place.