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Daniel Joffe is originally from Queens, NY. He is a junior at SUNY New Paltz, majoring in Media Studies with a minor in Computer Science. He has a passion for music, art, and news. His hobbies include embroidering, reading, writing, running, dancing, and eating good food.

Album Reviews

Austin and the In-Laws Drag Country Into the Future with ‘Songs of Yearning’

Daniel Joffe Jun 23, 2025

New York’s premier post-outlaw country band, Austin and the In-Laws, has released their long-awaited debut studio album Songs of Yearning. Featuring ten songs written by them and them alone, Songs of Yearning is both a…

NYC Metro

The Dreadnoughts’ New Single “Polka Pit” Sparks a Folk Punk Revolution

Daniel Joffe Jun 3, 2025

The Dreadnoughts’ "Polka Pit" is a riot of punk, polkas, and protest anthems for the end of the world. The Dreadnoughts are trying to start a revolution, and "Polka Pit" is the soundtrack. Polkas, tarantellas, sea shanties, and…

Blues/Jazz

Ben Basile’s ‘Benergy’ Channels Nostalgia, Noise, and New Rhythms

Daniel Joffe Jun 2, 2025

Acclaimed bassist, educator, and composer Ben Basile is thrilled to announce the Benergy Album Release Tour. Best known for his work with Big D and The Kids Table and The Poughkeepsie Jazz Project, Ben has performed and recorded with…

Album Reviews

Mihali’s ‘Before the Dream’ Is a Love Letter to Presence and Purpose

Daniel Joffe May 15, 2025

Vermont-based singer-songwriter Mihali has released his third solo effort, a record titled Before The Dream. The 14-track record was produced predominantly by Moon Taxi guitarist/producer Spencer Thomson, with single tracks produced by…

NYC Metro

Young Concert Artists Marks 65 Years with a Season of Rising Stars

Daniel Joffe May 10, 2025

Young Concert Artists announces a full slate of engagements for its roster of rising performers during its 2025-2026 season. Marking the 65th anniversary for YCA, this season’s schedule brings New York and Washington, D.C. debuts by …

Album Reviews

Sawyer Fredericks’ Earth Day LP Blends Acoustic Roots and Rock Resolve

Daniel Joffe May 6, 2025

In honor of Earth Day, Sawyer Fredericks has released his third independent full-length album, No Need To Wonder, a folk-rock record that explores themes of home, environmental responsibility, and social change. …

New York Singles

Hurri Haran Gets Possessive in the Best Way on “Stingy”

Daniel Joffe May 4, 2025

Trinidadian-American rapper/singer Hurri Haran, based in Brooklyn, has dropped his latest love track, “Stingy,” out now. Protecting love is the goal for Hurri as he tries to keep his partner away from the outside world so he can continue…

Tour Announcements

Good Vibes Only: Wiz Khalifa & Sean Paul Unite for 2025 Summer Tour

Daniel Joffe May 2, 2025

Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul have announced their 2025 co-headlining Good Vibes Only Tour across North America this summer, featuring special guest DaBaby and support from Chevy Woods, Fedd the God, and DJ Bonics. The 15-date amphitheater…

News

SPAC Becomes a Certified Sensory Inclusive Arts Venue

Daniel Joffe May 2, 2025

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced that as part of its expanded mission to increase access to the arts for individuals of all ages and abilities, it has achieved the prestigious Sensory Inclusive Certification from…

News

Anton Kot Named BMI’s Future Jazz Master: A Rising Voice in Modern Jazz

Daniel Joffe May 2, 2025

BMI Foundation, Inc. has named composer and multi-instrumentalist Anton Kot as the winner of the 10th Annual, with composer and pianist Warren Pettey receiving an honorable mention. The announcement was made at a…

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