New York Series: Guy Carawan ‘We Shall Overcome’
From there other artists began using it as a protest tool, played at rallies, folk festivals, and other demonstrations, to make it clear to the world that oppression will not be tolerated.
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New York Series: Run-DMC’s holiday classic ‘Christmas in Hollis’
Run-DMC decided they were going to combine the fantasy and mysticism that comes with the holiday with real life experiences, detailing past Christmas’ spent with their families in their hometown of Hollis, Queens.
Hearing Aide: Adapter ‘Period’
Sometimes, often unexpectedly, life decides to take a plate of glass and smash you right in the face. When that happens, you can either retreat and regroup or take that sharp, broken glass and smash back. That is what Adapter did with…
Tom Morello Gets Close and Personal with his Music
The album, he declared, was influenced by hearing the group Knife Party, and deciding to create an EDM based album with a slew of popular musicians.
Phish in Albany Through The Years: 1989-1995
This is Part 1 of a series looking at the history of Phish in Albany. Look for Parts 2 and 3 in the coming weeks before Phish's return to the Capital District and the Times Union Center.
On October 16 and 17, Phish will perform their 16th…
Inside the Shell: An Interview with Shannon and the Clams
I think we get really restless musically, and want to explore new zones. Then we hear more different kinds of music we’ve never heard before, and it all gets mixed in.
Panorama Creates An Escape From Reality For NYC Music Lovers
Being as compact and congested as it is, New York rarely has the opportunity to host a major music festival within city limits. When the opportunity arises, promoters do as any genuine New Yorker would and spare no expense in ensuring they…
Directing the Flock: An Interview with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s Drummer Alex Petropulos
One thing I’ve always thought was good with our show was finding a good balance between crowd interaction and the fun, silliness on stage, but also balancing with a great show. I think we’ve been able to do that, and I think we also have a…
Great South Bay Music Festival Brings Musical Diversity to Long Island
The festival is not designed to be an over the top production, but rather a place to bring people together and get to the heart and soul of the community- which it certainly achieved.
Flashback: Phish’s Clifford Ball, August 16-18 1996
"Phish felt like this big inside joke at the time, and the festival was astounding in that we all looked around and acknowledged that a lot of people were in on the joke."
