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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Musician and journalist Michael Raab archives historic footage of Hudson Valley Bands of the 80's with thhe MusicMachine Magazine
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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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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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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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