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Syracuse University, Lou Reed’s Lonely Woman
While she was pregnant with me, my mom saw Lou Reed perform his Edgar Allan Poe concept album, The Raven. After…
No Fun: One Year and Counting of Something New in Troy
When discussing the capital region’s vibrant post-COVID underground music scene, it’s impossible to ignore Troy’s…
Happy Birthday Q-Tip!
Rapper, singer, producer and DJ Q-Tip celebrates 53 years of life today, on that has blessed him with countless…
Sid Seth Drops Sizzling “Hopeless War,” More Music to Come
Singer-songwriter Sid Seth has a new single "Hopeless War," out now, and announced that more new music is coming.…
Rochester DIY Scene: Expansive, Successful, and Diverse
There is a sense of belonging within the community of the Rochester DIY Scene, with loyal fans showing up to gigs…
Inside the Historic Earlville Opera House of Central New York
New York State is home to hundreds of theaters and music venues both big and small. Each building has their own…
It Sounds Better in the Basement: The Byrdhouse in Albany
Since the 1970s, Do-It-Yourself (D.I.Y.) concerts proved to be a vital part of generational music culture,…
The Action House: Long Island’s Forgotten Music Venue
New York City is home to dozens of iconic music venues, from the Apollo Theater to Radio City Music Hall. But…
Chris Ristau, Director of The Park Theater Foundation in Glens Falls, Discusses…
Glens Falls’ The Park Theater Foundation has announced the launch of their first education initiative, Music &…
De La Soul is From the Soul: Remembering Trugoy
When TMZ first reported on February 12 that De La Soul's Dave "Trugoy the Dove" Jolicoeur had passed away, there…
Junior Jerry Jam Combines Musical Family Fun and Community Philanthropy in WNY
In Western New York, a group of live music fans have come together to give back to the community while fostering…
Alice Dunbar-Nelson: Groundbreaking Poet, Activist, and Journalist
In honor of Black History Month, we look at those whose significant contributions in their life that have…
Pete Beat Takes Fans to ‘Another Galaxy’
English musician Pete Beat is opening up to fans about his mental health struggles with his new single "Another…
MVP Arena in Albany Sets new Record for net Operating Profits in 2022
MVP Arena in Albany ended 2022 with a record breaking net profit of $2,321,245, the most since the venue opened in…
The life of Television frontman, Tom Verlaine
Songwriter, singer and guitarist Tom Verlaine embodied the ideals of punk in more ways than one. From turning down…
The Gibson Brothers Inspire with Darkest Hour
The Gibson Brothers have had wonderful success in the world of bluegrass, and there's no stopping them now.
Elliott Murphy’s Amazing European Journey Enlightens Us with Prose and Song
He's the Best Dylan since 1968
Westchester Guitar Shop Sells Vintage Guitars to the Stars
At the heart of every music town is a guitar shop; Division Street Guitars in Peekskill is no exception. Located…
Sam Woolf, American Idol at the Crossroads
I just kind of had to muster up the courage and just be like, I gotta do this
Mad Meg Wants To Know “Who Deserves Balloons and Medals?”
NYS Music interviews Mad Meg. a punk crooner noir band made up of Eastern European musicians who live and perform…
