John Brannen / Howie Statland

There isn't a better or more underrated rock band representing the Lower East Side right now than New York City Smoke. Headed up by Howie Statland, the band's second full length is a loving testament to the city. From the drug-addled ruins of Delancey Street in the early '90's to the Bodegas of gentrified Brooklyn. He even does a killer cover of Bob Dylan's "Wanted Man" to boot.