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Brooklyn based funk outfit, Lettuce, has been one of the pioneers in modern funk and jam music. The band’s skill and taste, combined with their ability to blend historic and popular music aesthetics together puts them in the spotlight for…

Hail the almighty bass - a beautiful cornerstone of countless bands through history. Its versatility is a product of its transformation over time, to become a tool that is both seismic and transient. With such a dichotomy, the…

The family band has a certain quality that’s tough to emulate. In Binghamton, there’s a band that is doing just that. Composed of Michael Toyryla (guitar), Jesse Wheeler (guitar), Keagan Toyryla (bass/vox) and Caleb Wheeler (drums),…

Every now and again, a local NYS band will come from seemingly nowhere to drop an album with next level performances. Come January 12, one such band will release a 5-track album that has potential to impress rock fans not just in NYS, but…

The staff of NYS Music is always on the lookout for music by New York State-based bands. We are excited to introduce our new Spotify playlists which feature music from some of the state's biggest artists, as well as many up-and-coming local…

The marriage of electronic and improv-based music was inevitable from the start. The malleability of overtones provides a great platform for on-stage audibles. A lot of groups have used the modern synths to their advantage, although any…

Having originally started as a funk-based instrumental group, Animal Sounds is debuting a record that will soon define them as one of the indie powerhouse bands that call Western New York their home. The five-piece group released an all…

Autumn has finally put summer to rest in Buffalo. The trees are a muted mixture of red, orange, and yellow and the air is crisp as you walk into Buffalo Iron Works. A crowd of excited attendees awaited Buffalo local indie-rock group…

For a band that doesn’t have unlimited funds, recording in a studio can be nerve wracking. Every minute that passes represents a dollar gone, and the expectation to nail down a cohesive album with tight performances is exponentially higher.…

Brooklyn trio, the Doug Berns Band, are quietly meshing together key elements of rock to create a sound that is both accessible and flashy. The group is fronted by bassist, singer and songwriter Doug Berns (EMEFE, The YeahTones), and…