Public Television Rocks! is for music fans, by music fans. When we like an artist, we want to hear more, learn more, and often wonder who might have influenced the artist or who might be the next artist following in the original’s footsteps. So we asked Matt Pinfield, morning host of 101.9 RXP “The New York Rock Experience,” to give us his expert advice on other artists to check out based on May’s Public Television Rocks! line-up. Watch “Pinfield’s Picks,” and for the live NY rock experience, check 101.9 RXP’s Concert Calendar.

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Pinfield’s Picks: May 2

If you like Aimee Mann, check out Joni Mitchell, Nicole Atkins, and Patti Smith.

If you like The Arcade Fire, check out The Decemberists, Bruce Springsteen, and Band of Horses.

Watch & learn more about these artists.

Pinfield’s Picks: May 9

If you like Crowded House, check out Squeeze, Snow Patrol, and Split Enz.

If you like R.E.M., check out The Byrds, Big Star, and Wilco.

Watch & learn more about these artists.

Pinfield’s Picks: May 16

If you like KT Tunstall, check out The Pretenders, Indigo Girls, and Feist.

If you like John Mayer, check out Pete Yorn, Jimi Hendrix, and Dave Matthews.

Watch & learn more about these artists.

Pinfield’s Picks: May 23

If you like Josh Ritter, check out Brett Dennen, Iron & Wine, and Neil Young.

If you like Wilco, check out My Morning Jacket, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, and Gram Parsons.

Watch & learn more about these artists.