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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 Merriweather Post Pavilion
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-based Backseat Bullets consider themselves the noisiest band from the Capital District, and that moniker is…
Music, Craft Beer, Food: A “Finger Lakin’ Good” Time
Who is ready for a “Finger Lakin’ Good” Time? If you answered yes, maybe, or even "huh?", NYS Music…
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…
Nights Of Fire: A Conscious Evolution Festival Preview
It is officially time to prepare for this year's Nights Of Fire: A Conscious Evolution. Hosted by Spun Out…
Returning to The Pines: A Sterling Stage Ameribeat Festival Preview
Three festival weekends each summer, Sterling Stage Kampitheater ('The Pines') returns to Sterling, NY for 4…
Best Songs to Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Most major holidays have songs related to them, whether it be children's classics like "Here Comes Peter…
When is a Cover Song Better Than the Original?
When we go out for a live show, even to see our favorite band playing their hit songs, there is a certain…
Editor’s Playlist #3: A Viable Alternative to Jazz Fest
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, a.k.a Jazz Fest, is wrapping up this weekend and if you weren't one of…
Playlist 2 – Spring Revival Edition
Our second editor's playlist features some of the artists performing at this years second annual Spring Revival…
Editor’s Playlist #1: Rock n Roll Resort v4: The Dream Machine
We are proud to present a new feature on - Editor's Playlists. Each week, one of our staff members will take the…
