Check out NYC's buzziest up-and-coming talent live on Fridays in Times Square. Musicians from New York City and beyond will present free concerts, ranging from indie, pop, and electronic, many of whom will be celebrating the debut of new work or an upcoming summer album release.

Inspired by The 1975, The Japanese House, Taylor Swift, and Bleachers, California-born musician and producer, Retrograded aka Jackson Klarsfeld, has established a unique sound you can’t help but dance to, with an emphasis on crafting meaningful lyrics akin to indie-pop and pop-rock. With a background in video production and film, Retrograded places a strong emphasis on storytelling, enhancing each song with music videos and content crafted with a bootstraps approach. What started out as a solo project has evolved into a full band that has played several shows across NYC and the tri-state area. Garnering acclaim from Noisetrend, For the Punks, A1234, and more, Retrograded has established himself as a genre-bending artist based in NYC. Fans can expect Retrograded's upcoming album titled "In The Crosswalk" to be released this August.