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Tamara Starr 6 posts 0 comments

I'm a journalist who was born and raised in New York City and currently live in the Albany area and I'm obsessed with the alternative music scene! Lately, I have been very excited that vinyl records have made a come back, however, not so sure if the same will ever happen to cassettes...

Features

The Dutchess – A Secret Hudson Valley Venue for Music and the Arts

Tamara Starr Jan 20, 2021

Welcome to The Dutchess. Imagine over 250 acres of land filled with the most poetic scenes. A place where you are able to not only go for a walk, or learn how to garden, but you can also enjoy your favorite music or art pieces. But, the…

Features

HeadCount Won’t Let a Pandemic Block Voter Registration Efforts

Tamara Starr Sep 21, 2020

It is hard to believe that Election Day is just week away and there have been many efforts to get people out to the polls. However, even with the pandemic that hasn’t stopped organizations like Headcount from getting people registered to…

Rock

Phantom Planet Releases First Record in 12 Years and Shares Their Journey

Tamara Starr Jun 24, 2020

Many will remember Phantom Planet for their song “California,” but for many fans there more than just a theme song. The band actually started their career at just 15 years old and will later be an indie rock staple with songs like “Lonely…

Rock

Soulful Rocker Anna Rose to Perform for Rockwood’s 15th Anniversary

Tamara Starr Feb 18, 2020

As part of Rockwood Music Hall’s 15th year anniversary, New York’s own Anna Rose will be having a show on Tuesday, February 18. She will also be sharing songs from her critically acclaimed album, The Light Between. While you wait…

Show Reviews

Phantom Planet Returns to Brooklyn After 11 Year Hiatus

Tamara Starr Sep 22, 2019

It had been 11 years since Phantom Planet had played a live show. Many wondered if the group was ever going to end their hiatus and get back together, even after releasing their new track “Balisong” earlier this year. Phantom Planet…

Alternative/Indie

Saves The Day Cures Emo Hearts at SkyLoft

Tamara Starr Aug 31, 2019

Saves the Day made an appearance at SkyLoft in Albany on Sunday August, 11. Not only did they deliver a high energy filled performance, but also took the crowd through the last two decades of their amazing musical journey. The set list…