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Syracuse’s Sibling Duo Astronaut Aardvark Attack Discusses “Monster,” Upcoming…
Syracuse-based sibling duo Matthew and Scott Smith of Astronaut Aardvark Attack’s new resonant single, “Monster,”…
Fats Waller: Composer, Pianist and Clown Prince of Jazz
On May 21, 1904, Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller was born to Adeline Locket Waller, a musician and Rev. Edward Martin…
Bessie Smith: The Empress of the Blues
On April 15, 1894, Bessie Smith was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her parents and brother had died by the time…
Irv Lyons Jr. Releases New Album, Nominated for 2025 Native American Music Awards
Irv Lyons Jr has released his newest album Euphonius, two songs of which have been nominated for the 2025 Native…
A Look Into Utica-based J. Schnitt’s New Album and the Wonders of Society
Folk singer-songwriter J. Schnitt’s new album, To Obscurity and Beyond, Vol. 1 (protest songs, social commentary,…
The Warnings of Past Leaders: Gil Scott-Heron’s Revolution, Now Our Own
In times of revolution, those in upheaval look to the leaders of their communities for guidance and support. The…
The Harlem Renaissance: ‘Count’ing Basie’s Life and Legacy
William James "Count" Basie was born in Red Bank, New Jersey in August 1904. Both of his parents played…
Method Man: The Wu-Tang Legend Who Turned Rhymes Into a Lifetime of Hits
One of the most influential emcees of hip hop's history, Method Man, aka Clifford Smith has seen successes in…
The Harlem Renaissance: Duke Ellington
On April 29, 1899, Edward Kennedy Ellington was born in Washington D.C.. Both of his parents were musicians, and…
Cab Calloway: The Hi De Ho Man
Cabell "Cab" Calloway III was born on Christmas Day, 1907 in Rochester, living on Sycamore Street. His mother was…
Oobleck: Inciting Funk in the Capital Region since 2008
Albany-based analog funk band Oobleck has been in Capital Region faces with their funk for 16 years and they don't…
Man on a Mission: A Glimpse Into The Musical Mind of Ari Joshua
Ari Joshua is on a mission to release 24 songs in 2024. Over the course of the last ten months, the South…
Adirondack Wind Ensemble Hosts “Home in the Adirondacks”
The Adirondack Wind Ensemble's Eleanor Marcus Memorial Concert was held on Sunday, Sept. 22 at the E. Glenn Giltz…
“Buffalo Rock City” Box Set Slated for December 25…
Buffalo-based KISS Tribute band Kiss This! has announced the release of Buffalo Rock City box set slated for…
Rev Ezra Releases First Single Off Upcoming Album
Ithaca-based band Rev Ezra is gearing up for the release of their second studio album with a brand new single…
Meet Mimicking Mars, Syracuse-Based Psychedelic Rockstars Bringing the Noise
Mimicking Mars is a four-piece psychedelic indie-rock band formed in 2020 and currently playing out of Syracuse.…
Meet Roger Bryan and The Orphans, The Buffalo Artists Merging Grace and…
Roger Bryan and The Orphans is a Buffalo-based rock band that boasts sounds of alternative flare and indie spirit.…
Peace, Love, and Bert Sommer: Sharon Watts Resurrects Memory of Forgotten Folk…
In 1969, Bert Sommer, an American folk singer and songwriter, was immersed in a moment when peace, love, and…
What’s Next For New Paltz Jam Band, What?
Horn-rock New Paltz band What? has been part of the DIY scene for more than five years and they continue to rock…
Alt-Rock Stars, Cowboy Junkies, Kick-off US Tour With Stops in Buffalo and Geneva
Country and folk rock band Cowboy Junkies has announced a new tour for the fall of 2024 that will begin with two…