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Nestled in the foothills of the Finger Lakes is the college town of Ithaca, a community rich in the arts with a vibrant indie music scene. It was there six years ago when Julia Felice and Harry Nichols set out to record a few songs. Rather…

St. Phillips Escalator is on the verge of releasing their long-anticipated sophomore album, The Derelict Sound. What's more - it's coming out on vinyl on Record Store Day. NYS Music met up with members of the Rochester-based rock band at…

Buffalo's best kept secret is about to break out. Super American has been wowing the local music scene with its youthful energy and optimism. With two music videos out now and a debut album hitting the market on April 7, these boys are…

Chuck Berry's name is synonymous with rock and roll. The singer-songwriter-guitarist got his start in the 50's with hits like "Maybellene", "Rock and Roll Music" and "Johnny B. Goode." His music redefined the fabric of the musical landscape…

St. Phillip's Escalator released the video for "Sleepy Silver Train Haze." This rollicking tune is the opening track on their upcoming album, The Derelict Sound. This Rochester trio is known for its…

In a vast sea of pop punk bands, Lighters emerges as a stand-out from the crowd. On their latest EP, Fear of Missing Out, they pay homage to the nostalgic aspects of the genre, while at the same time redefining the boundaries. To learn…

Synth-pop trio Humble Braggers are heading out on a run of shows across the state. The tour coincides with the release of their debut full-length album, I Know Better, I'm No Better. It all starts with a hometown show at Nietzsche's in…

The Rochester Music Hall of Fame 2017 announced the names of the 2017 inductees this week. The honorees are Samuel Adler, Joe Beard, Gary Lewis, Uncle Roger McCall, Greg Sullivan and the Penny Arcade, and Lewis Soloff. The induction…

HBO has acquired the television rights to air the BBC documentary David Bowie: The Last Five Years. The 90-minute landmark film is a snapshot of the grand finale of the iconic artist's life. David Bowie: The Last Five Years is a follow-up…

New York's PWR BTTM announced their sophomore album will be released on May 12 on Polyvinyl Records. Pageant is the follow-up to 2015's acclaimed Ugly Cherries. The punk duo plans to tour extensively in 2017. The North American summer tour…