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Sammy is a student in the Bandier Program at Syracuse University studying the business of the music industry. She has always had a passion for writing and is a huge fan of music as well as a musician herself.

Rock

Fever Dolls: Musical Populists Transcend As Visual Storytellers

Sammy Steiner Jun 9, 2019
Earlier this month, Fever Dolls released their third single, “Mrs. Carver.” Similar to their previous two releases, this song was accompanied by a thematically sound music video. However, it would be a disservice to simply call this visual…
Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Driftwood’s ‘Tree of Shade’

Sammy Steiner Mar 22, 2019
Driftwood is set to release their fifth studio album this coming spring. This folk-rock and Americana-influenced band has grown over the years from a duo to a five-piece group. Band members include Dan Forsyth (guitar/vocals), Joe Kollar…
Rock

Interview: Roan Yellowthorn is Back with New Music and to Talk about Their Growth

Sammy Steiner Sep 7, 2018
Since last speaking with Jackie McLean nearly a year ago, she and her partner, Shawn Strack have grown tremendously as musicians. They are known as Roan Yellowthorn – an indie pop rock duo. Shawn, who had never been involved in musical…
Albany

Hearing Aide: Black Mountain Symphony ‘Peacetime’

Sammy Steiner Jun 9, 2018
The winner of NYS Music’s March Madness this year followed up their victory with the release of their EP Peacetime. Black Mountain Symphony is a six-piece band consisting of members Annie Campo (vocals, violin), Bear Campo (vocals, keys),…
Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Townhouse Warrior ‘Words, Unsaid,’

Sammy Steiner Mar 15, 2018
Reigning from Upstate New York, the group Townhouse Warrior are set to release their third full-length album on March 20. This four-man punk rock band released their debut album just three years back and followed it up with their sophomore…
Alternative/Indie

Interview: Roan Yellowthorn (Jackie McLean) on her influences and the power of a song

Sammy Steiner Oct 18, 2017
Jackie McLean, daughter of singer-songwriter Don McLean, best know for his song “American Pie,” is the front woman of Roan Yellowthorn. She adopted this alter ego when returning to music after taking time to complete a university degree.…
Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: The Penthouse ‘Overnight’

Sammy Steiner Sep 12, 2017
When we hear the name Berklee College of Music, it’s natural to think of the great musicians who attended this institution such as John Mayer, Donald Fagen (Steely Dan) and Annie Clark (St. Vincent) to name a few. This impressive school has…
Alternative/Indie

Interview: Olivia Grace Discusses her Upcoming Releases and Next Steps in Brooklyn

Sammy Steiner May 27, 2017
Indie pop artist Olivia Grace is originally from Maryland but ready to take the New York music scene by storm. She’s focusing her energy and creative juices into launching a musical career while completing her senior year of college. Her…
Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Matthew O’Neill’s ‘Trophic Cascade’

Sammy Steiner May 9, 2017
Underwater Panther Coalition, an emerging record label with a mission to take care of our Earth, recently released Matthew O’Neill’s LP Trophic Cascade on May 5. This debut LP features O’Neill’s single “Louisiana” released in March earlier…
Show Reviews

John Mayer Launches his Search For Everything World Tour

Sammy Steiner Apr 18, 2017
The musically acclaimed John Mayer kicked off his latest tour at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY on March 31, 2017. This tour is in support of his recently released studio album entitled The Search For Everything. The format of his…
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