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Iris Araki is a Renèe Crown Honors College student pursuing a degree in Magazine, News, and Digital Journalism with a minor in Private Music Study at Syracuse University. She takes interest in covering arts & culture with a main interest in entertainment and cultural trends. In the long run, she envisions herself in a digital/broadcast environment and, ultimately, uniquely shaping how stories about entertainment and culture are told in innovative and impactful ways.

Upcoming Shows

Gov’t Mule Announces Performance in Saratoga Springs with Tedeschi Trucks Band

Iris Araki Jan 24, 2025

GRAMMY-nominated rock band Gov’t Mule has announced multiple co-headlining performances in September with fellow rock band Tedeschi Trucks Band, featuring a performance in Saratoga Springs. Photo courtesy of Emily Butler. For…

Album Reviews

Ithaca’s Pocket Bandits Release Debut LP and Upcoming Album Release Show

Iris Araki Jan 24, 2025

Ithaca’s dynamic band Pocket Bandits has announced their debut LP, Nine by Pocket Bandits, set to release on Jan. 25 on all streaming platforms. Following the release, the band has also announced an album release show in Ithaca on Jan. 25.…

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The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra Announces “Little Symphonies”

Iris Araki Jan 23, 2025

The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced “Little Symphonies,” a performance on Feb. 1 that highlights classical symphonies throughout multiple musical styles and eras. The performance will be held at the Broome County Forum…

Upcoming Shows

Beacon’s Elysium Furnace Works Reveals Its 2025 Season’s Performance Line-Up

Iris Araki Jan 23, 2025

Beacon’s Elysium Furnace Works (EFW) has announced their initial concert for the 2025 season, including solo piano festivals, quartet and trio performances, spanning March to December. Composer-pianist Dave Burrell. Photo…

Tour Announcements

Rainbow Kitten Surprise Makes Two New York Stops for their Upcoming “Thanks for Coming”…

Iris Araki Jan 19, 2025

Rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise has announced the Thanks for Coming Tour, making stops in Lafayette (July 27) and Lewiston (July 29). The tour, which follows their most recent Love Hate Music Box tour, will begin in May and end in…

News

Manhattan’s Jazz House KiDS’ 9th Annual Ralph Pucci Jazz Set Benefit to Feature Angélique Kidjo

Iris Araki Jan 18, 2025

New York City’s Jazz House KiDS has announced singer-songwriter and five-time GRAMMY winner Angélique Kidjo as the special guest for the 9th annual Ralph Pucci Jazz Set Benefit. The event is set to be hosted by nine-time GRAMMY winning…

News

Buffalo’s Mohawk Place Announces Closure at the End of January

Iris Araki Jan 18, 2025

After more than 30 years of lively music, Buffalo’s beloved Mohawk Place will close at the end of the month, with two final shows on Jan. 30 and Jan. 31. Buffalo's Mohawk Place. Photo courtesy of Derek Hosken Mohawk Place first…

New York Singles

Ithaca-native Way “Papa Muse” Releases New Resilient Single, “We Will Not Be Afraid”

Iris Araki Jan 18, 2025

Ithaca’s Way “Papa Muse” announced a defiant single, “We Will Not Be Afraid,” to be released on Jan. 18. The new single is one of two singles from the upcoming album from Way, titled Dare to Dance. Singer-songwriter Way "Papa Muse."…

Tour Announcements

Nyack’s Coheed and Cambria Announce Tour with Taking Back Sunday, Stops in Saratoga Springs…

Iris Araki Jan 17, 2025

Nyack-native rock band Coheed and Cambria have announced a co-headline North American summer tour with rock band Taking Back Sunday, including two performances in New York at Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Empower Federal Credit Union…

New York Singles

NYC Singer-Songwriter Ren Genevieve Releases Liberating Single, “gods to ground,” From Upcoming…

Iris Araki Jan 16, 2025 0

NYC-based singer-songwriter Ren Genevieve explores living unapologetically in her heartfelt single “gods to ground,” set to release on all streaming platforms on January 16. Ren Genevieve for her new single, "gods to ground" …

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