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New York Hip Hop: A Year in Review
As the proprietor of hip hop, New York, carries certain expectations from the genres' emcees. Take for instance…
Best of NYS Music 2019: Best Music Towns
New York is a vast state with pockets of local scenes throughout. While a "scene" these days isn't what it was in…
Best of NYS Music 2019: Music Festivals
Our annual recap of the Best of 2019 has arrived at music festivals. Just like when fans arrive at these…
Best Of 2019: Best Under The Radar Bands, Uncovered.
Welcome to New York State Music's Best Of 2019, with a twist. Whether you are racing down the interstate, or…
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…
Best Of NYS 2018: Might Never Leave
New York Only. That's right - this all access pass explores the thriving music sub-cultures of New York State. We…
Best Of NYS 2018: Sickest Festivals Around
Festivals hold a special place in our hearts. Whether we are in New York State or half-way across the country these…
Best Of NYS 2018: You Have To Hear These Albums
Rule number one - turn off your shuffle. In today's society we are overstimulated and the idea of an album, top to…
Best Of NYS 2018: New Bands On The Block
Its that time of the year again. We have been blessed with so much great music throughout 2018 and it will be…
Best of NYS Music 2017: Best Music Towns
We're proud to know that New York is one of the greatest states in the country, if not THE greatest state, for…
Best of NYS Music: Biggest Musical Losses of 2017
As we continue to look back on the year in music in 2017, no retrospective would be complete without recognizing…
Best of NYS Music 2017: Bands on the Rise and Artists You Should Know
As we continue our look at the best of and the brightest in music in 2017, we shift our focus to up and coming…
Best of NYS Music 2017: Festivals of the Year
The beat goes on as NYS Music continues to count down the best, the brightest and the most impactful events…
Best of NYS Music 2017: Albums of the Year
With a wide ranging variety of music across the state, New York has an intense amount of bands releasing music each…
Best of NYS Music 2017: Staff and Reader Picks for Best Venue
NYS Music is celebrating the end of 2017 by sharing our staff and reader picks in 10 categories, and today we are…
Best of NYS Music 2016: Staff and Reader Picks for Best Shows by Region and Best…
NYS Music is celebrating the end of 2016 by posting staff and reader picks on 10 various categories, and today we…
Best of NYS Music 2016: Best Music Town, Bands on the Rise
New York is a great state for live music. With a variety of venues throughout the state in both small towns and big…
Best of NYS Music 2016: Staff and Reader Picks for Best NY Festival and Best…
This week is all about Best of NYS Music for 2016! We polled our staff and readers in ten different categories:…
Best of NYS Music 2016: Biggest Musical Loss and Best Live Cover or Tribute…
As we give thanks for the awe inspiring musical talent living among us, we must also honor those who have left…
Best of NYS Music 2016: Staff and Reader Picks for Albums of the Year
In NYS Music tradition, as we count down the final days of 2016, we reminisce about the hours we've spent obsessing…