Home Things to Do 10 Local Kids Bands Every NYC Parent Should Know By jeff bogleMay 15, 2013 Search more like this musiccost-freeheritage-centersoon-to-bevocalistpoiseoutdoor-concertsjoyfulshortagedropoutfitalbumtitlefriendship Read next Things to Do The Best Organic Clothes for Babies & Toddlers Things to Do 45 Pumpkin Carving Designs That’ll Wow the Neighborhood Things to Do Target’s Best Holiday Deals Start Sooner Than You Think Things to Do This Larger Than Life Mister Rogers Monument is Exactly What the World Needs Things to Do Want a Free Donut on Halloween? Here’s How to Get One from Krispy Kreme In 2013, there’s no shortage of great kid’s music being made in the city and so this list could easily be twice or three times as long! That said, here are, unequivocally, the 10 local kindie bands and artists you as a parent need to know about right this minute. All of them have new(ish) albums out now or a CD soon to be released, and each perform live in the city regularly. Key Wilde & Mr. Clarke An illustrator originally from the south and a punk-folkster from the U.K. make up this highly unique duo who fashion curious songs about names starting with the letter J, domesticated pigs and being "Raised By Trolls" into sing-along anthems for preschoolers. Their new album, Pleased To Meet You, is out this month. Photo & illustrations by: Thom Lang and Key Wilde What is on your kiddo’s current playlist? –Jeff Bogle
