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The Perfect Playlist for 4/20
It's 4/20, again, and while you are enjoying the day, take a listen to some kind tracks and favorites from the NYS…
Benny The Butcher: Tana Talk 4 Review
As Benny the Butcher and his Griselda cohorts further entrench themselves in the music industry and the lines…
Wake up to Kyngjo ‘Six in the Morning’
Queens crooner Kyngjo is back with his latest summer anthem with the Utopian single “Six in the Morning.”…
Ready For Takeoff: The Heron Summer Series 2021
Everyone knows New York State Music loves The Heron campground in Sherman, NY. Whether we're attending The Great…
Public Enemy Returns With first Def Jam Release in 26 Years
In a year mired in social and political unrest, it is only fitting that legendary hip hop group Public Enemy…
A$AP Ferg releases latest project: Floor Seats II
On a day clouded by social media turmoil featuring Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion, A$AP Ferg has quietly…
This Darkness has got to Give: A look at the current state of New York Music…
Over the summer, NYS Music began to take a look at the state of New York music venues. In June, July, and August…
This day in hip-hop: Bobby Shmurda becomes the ‘Hot-test’ of them all
Six years ago today, Bobby Shmurda and his effervescent first single “Hot N-gga” was made digitally available for…
Juneteenth: Sorrow turned Conviction
While the public celebrates Juneteenth in what is now the halfway point of a roller coaster year, it is important…
Juelz Santana Releases ‘#FREESANTANA’
It seems like not even jail cells can keep Juelz Santana away from what has been his life’s true passion. On March…
New York Series: Cam’ron and Jay – Z team up on ‘Welcome to New York City’
The city of New York is used to being serenaded. Entertainers famous and obscure alike have sung the city's…
Brooklyn Podcast Festival invades NYC Next Week Jan. 22-26.
The third ever Brooklyn Podcast Festival, produced by City Farm Presents, will be held next week, January 22-26,…
Video Premiere: The Reflections “Union Sq.”
Brooklyn's indie rock duo, The Reflections, have released a video for "Union Sq." today, Thursday, July 25. It is…
Phish Blazes On at Merriweather Post Pavilion 2019
Vermont's jam loving rock band, Phish, graced the stage of the woodsy meets urban Merriweather Post Pavilion in…
Introducing NYS Music’s Spotify Playlist
The staff of NYS Music is always on the lookout for music by New York State-based bands. We are excited to…
Celebrate National Gumbo Day with Baked Shrimp at Parish Public House
Long Island's Baked Shrimp will be in Albany on Friday, October 12 to celebrate National Gumbo Day at the Parish…
Premiere: Backseat Bullets “Bonnie Meets Clyde”
Albany's Backseat Bullets consider themselves the noisiest band from the Capital District and that moniker is on…
Music, Craft Beer, Food: A “Finger Lakin’ Good” Time
Who is ready for a “Finger Lakin’ Good” Time full of music and craft beer? If you answered yes, maybe, or even…
Dive Into Fall: A Fall Down Music Festival Preview
Don’t let the weather deceive you, believe it or not, autumn began on September 22. Festival season in New York is…
One Final Trip To The Pines: A Sterling Stage Last Daze Festival Preview
Three festival weekends each summer, Sterling Stage Kampitheater (‘The Pines’) returns to Sterling, NY for four…
