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Sophia Arredondo is a Journalism student at the University at Albany, minoring in Communications and Psychology. She has a strong interest in covering music, entertainment, and cultural trends. Actively building her skills in news writing and interviewing, Sophia is committed to creatively shaping how stories are told. She ultimately hopes to shape how stories about culture and entertainment are told in engaging and impactful ways.
Recording under the name Kuddlybear, longtime Capital Region musician Joel Lilley returns with The Permanent Now, a self-made, introspective sophomore album that marks a bold new chapter in his musical journey.
Lilley was the…
Charlie Nieland Releases ‘Redshift,’ a Prog-Infused Dreamrock Track Ahead of New EP
New York City producer Charlie Nieland returns with 'Redshift,' a shimmering dream-pop single from his upcoming EP The Ocean Understands, coming out June 20.
Photo by Alice Teeple
Following the release of 'Drown,' the first…
Dive Brake’s Latest: “Copy That: Alive in Bushwick”
Dive Brake is set to digitally release their new live record, Copy That: Alive in Bushwick, on Friday, May 30.
Dive Brake performing at Arlene's Grocery (Feb. 11, 2022)
Released through Queens-based indie label Pinch Records, Copy…
Jazz Wahi’s Melting Pot Jazz Celebrates Global Influences on American Jazz
Melting Pot Jazz, presented by Jazz WaHi, returns with five free, family-friendly outdoor concerts celebrating immigrant influences on American jazz. The series brings community together with live music, shared public space and a…
Mario and Jadakiss to Headline All About Us Festival
R&B star Mario and hip-hop legend Jadakiss will headline this year's All About Us festival on Juneteenth in Jersey City, NJ, promising a nostalgic celebration curated for multi-generational joy.
Now in its third year, the All…
Cigarettes After Sex, Beach Bunny, and Bryce Vine Set to Headline 5th Annual Anti Social Camp in NYC
Anti Social Camp, the world's largest songwriting festival, returns to New York City for its fifth year celebrating songwriters, shaping culture, and revitalizing the city's music scene.
Photo Credit: Scott Heins
Often described as…
Cherry Grove Archives Collection Announce Summer 2025 Programming
This summer, Fire Island's Cherry Grove Archives Collection (CGAC) is set to present a vibrant mix of in-person and online programming to honor the creative legacy of one of the nation's earliest known safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people and…
Local Bands to Reimagine Rock Opera in One-Night-Only Benefit Concert
Oswego Music Hall continues its Guest Curator Series with Oswegonian Rhapsody, a one-night-only benefit concert, bringing together local bands to reimagine iconic rock operas in unexpected styles.
Scheduled for Sat., May 31 at 7:00…
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Unveils Daily Schedule
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival has officially released its full daily schedule for this year's celebration, returning to Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY from July 16-20.
Each year, Grey Fox transforms a working farm into a jam-packed…
8th Annual New York Music Month Festival Schedule Released
The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) has released the complete lineup for New York Music Month (NYMM), set to return for its eighth year in June with a wide range of music-related events across the city.
NYMM is the…