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Brooklyn Paramount, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

Whirr at Brooklyn Paramount

Bay Area shoegaze band Whirr bring their wall-of-guitar noise to the gilded Brooklyn Paramount — earplugs recommended, reverb guaranteed.

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Whirr's records bury melodies under towering layers of fuzz, and the band has a devoted following among a younger wave of shoegaze fans. Hearing that volume bounce around the Paramount's ornate ceiling is a very different experience from a dive-bar show. If you like your Sunday nights loud and hazy, this is the show in Brooklyn to catch.

What to expect

A general-admission floor under the Paramount's restored plasterwork ceiling, with balcony space above for anyone who wants a seat. Expect a crowd of dedicated shoegaze fans, a wall of guitar volume from the first song, and a set that favors atmosphere and texture over banter between tracks.

Good to know

  • Take the B, Q or R to DeKalb Av, or the 2, 3, 4 or 5 to Nevins St
  • Bring earplugs; shoegaze shows run loud
  • The main floor is standing room, with a balcony above
  • Coat check is sold as an add-on through the venue's ticketing
  • Check the ticket page for age restrictions and support acts

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Common questions

What kind of music is Whirr?

Whirr is a shoegaze band known for dense, distorted guitar layers.

Where is Brooklyn Paramount?

At 385 Flatbush Avenue Extension in Downtown Brooklyn.