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Legendary Rockers Blue Öyster Cult Share Live Performance Video for “The…
Legendary rock band Blue Öyster Cult has announced the release of a live performance video for 2020 track, "The…
“Songbird” An Intimate Biography of Christine McVie by Leslie-Ann…
Two years after her passing, we finally have a bio of Fleetwood Mac’s beautiful songstress.
Also an artist and…
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Concert Reviews
In Focus: Jessie Murph at the Landmark Theatre
Jessie Murph brought an electrifying energy during her tour stop at the historic Landmark Theatre in Syracuse.…
Harlem Renaissance Centennial
New York Series
The Orchestra Now Presents Two Manhattan Shows as Part of “Sight and…
NYC-based 'The Orchestra Now' has announced Manhattan performances of 'Siena, Wagner & Parsifal' and 'The…
So MaNY Roads
New York Singles
Louisiana Child Releases Gritty Debut Single “Cocaine Cowboy”
Rock unit Louisiana Child has released their debut single, a gritty Old West and rock ‘n roll fusion track titled “Cocaine Cowboy”.
Louisiana Child is a gritty powerhouse of a rock unit based out of Toronto that blends the kick of…
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Math Rock Trio Peaer Return After Five Years with Single “Just Because”
Math-rock trio Peaer has announced their return to music after five years with the release of single "Just Because."
NYC-based math rock trio Peaer return with their new single, “Just Because.” It’s their first new offering since…
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Pocket Bandits Release Groovy Single “Second Drink” Ahead Of Debut LP
Ithaca-based trio Pocket Bandits have released their Groovy third single “Second Drink” alongside the announcement of their debut LP.
A modern twist to the old-school organ trio, Pocket Bandits packs the musical punch of a large…
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Camille Schmidt Releases Unflinchingly Honest Single “XOXO”
Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Camille Schmidt has released her latest single “XOXO” in preparation for her debut album Nude #9.
Brooklyn based and raised in a constant environment of creativity, it’s no wonder why Camille Schmidt…
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Book Reviews
“Songbird” An Intimate Biography of Christine McVie by Leslie-Ann Jones
Two years after her passing, we finally have a bio of Fleetwood Mac’s beautiful songstress.
Also an artist and sculptor, Christine McVie was a master at crafting sunny seventies perfect pop songs despite experiencing quite a bit of loss…
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Biography of The Band’s Richard Manuel Coming this Spring
A biography of The Band's Richard Manuel is slated to release this spring for the 50th anniversary of the group's 1974 tour.
The biography is titled, Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The…
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Long Out-of-Print History of CBGB Re-issued by Trouser Press
The first and most comprehensive history of the birthplace of punk music, CBGB, has just been re-issued by Trouser Press Books, an all-music imprint headed by veteran music journalist Ira Robbins.
A History of CBGB - by Roman Kozak
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Wu-Tang Clan — Staten Island's Finest
Flashback
50 Years Of Performance: The Best SNL Acts Of The 1980s
SNL has officially returned, celebrating its 50th year on the air. Since its start in 1975, the show has introduced Americans to classic comedy skits, ranging from Wayne’s World to the Blues Brothers. On top of that, comedy icons like…
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Grateful Dead Take One Last Step Back in the Carrier Dome: 10/20/84
On Octorber 20, 1984, The Grateful Dead played their third and final show at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse. It would be the last East Coast show of their Fall 1984 tour, following two nights at Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, NJ a…
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How One Man and a Magazine Documented the Music Scene of the Hudson Valley in the 1980’s
Musician and journalist Michael Raab archives historic footage of Hudson Valley Bands of the 80's with thhe MusicMachine Magazine
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Music Festivals in New York State
Gone too soon
Phil Lesh, Founding Member and Bassist of the Grateful Dead, Dead at 84
In a statement posted to his official Instagram account, it has been announced that Phil Lesh has passed away at age 84. An innovator on the bass, beloved member of The Grateful Dead, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Lesh’s career…
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Remembering Mister Cee The Finisher, One of Hip Hop’s Great Connectors
In the formative years of hip hop, where the DJ reigned supreme, skill was the only testament to success. And if that world remained Mister Cee's name would be commonplace in contemporary folklore. However, much like the rest of the…
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James Casey, Saxophonist for Trey Anastasio Band, Dead at 40 from Colon Cancer
With profound sadness, we report that James Casey, who played saxophone in Trey Anastasio Band, Lettuce and Billy and the Kids, has lost his two-year battle with colon cancer. The news was shared on James' social media on Monday morning,…
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