L Magazine hosts their second annual Northside Festival today through Sunday, showcasing local musicians and artists across Williamsburg and Greenpoint all day and night.  Their mission: "to celebrate the community of independent musicians, filmmakers and artists in the place where it thrives the most."  Go G train!

Knocks' Top Picks:

THURSDAY
Ernest Jenning Record Co. presents @ Cameo Gallery

La Strada (pictured) 12am
Takka Takka 11pm
Blood Warrior 10pm
Chris Mills 9pm
Charles Burst 8pm

Doors at 7:30pm, $8, 21+

Runner Up: My Teenage Stride at The Charleston, 10:45 pm

FRIDAY
The So So Glos presents (curated by the band) @ Shea Stadium

The So So Glos 12:30am
The Beets 11:45pm
Asa Ransom 11pm
Electric Tickle Machine 10:15pm
Shilpa Ray (solo set) 9:30pm

Doors at 8:30pm, $10

Runner Up: The Fiery Furnaces at Brooklyn Bowl, 10:20 pm

SATURDAY
I Rock I Roll presents @ Bar Matchless

Dream Diary 11pm
Shark? 10pm
Akudama 9pm
Beloved Rogue 8pm

Doors at 7:30pm, $7, 21+

Runner Up: Twin Shadow at Berry Park, 11 pm

SUNDAY
Consequence of Sound presents @ Newtown Barge Park - The MetroPCS Stage

Les Savy Fav 8:30pm
Polvo 7:30pm
Grails 6:30pm

Doors at 6pm, $15/$18 day of, click here for tickets, all ages

Runner Up: The Press at Bar Matchless, 5 pm