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Canalside Announces Annual Summer Concert Series 2016
The free summer concert announcements are keeping music fans in Buffalo excited. The city’s popular and free…
Del the Funky Homosapien ‘Iller Than Most’ Tour Stops in Brooklyn
Del the Funky Homosapien inhabits a world of his own. It's a world in which George Clinton occupies a role like…
Twiztid Juggalo Invasion 2016 Tour Lights Up Magic City Music Hall
This past Friday the city of Binghamton was paid a visit by Detroit Michigan’s dark and demented duo Twiztid.…
Slick Rick Becomes a U.S. Citizen
English-born rapper and long-time Bronx resident Ricky "Slick Rick" Martin Lloyd Walters became an American citizen…
Hearing Aide: Gramatik ‘Epigram’
Epigram, a short saying representing a larger meaning or idea. The album art for Gramatik's ninth album, Epigram,…
Thursdays at Funk n Waffles, Presented by NYS Music
NYS Music is once again proud to host Thursday nights at Funk n Waffles in April. A stellar lineup of music is on…
Wyclef Jean Takes on the Brooklyn Bowl, NY
Grammy winning artist Wyclef Jean brought the house down Tuesday night during his second performance at the…
Rihanna Brings an Aesthetically Pleasing Performance to First Niagara Center
Rihanna has always compensated for shortcomings in technical vocal ability with showmanship and arresting charisma.…
Wyclef Jean To Perform Encore Performance At The Brooklyn Bowl
What happens when founding member of the Fugees, and solo artist Wyclef Jean makes an appearance to a full house at…
Getter Rips at Webster Hall
Following the release of his stylistically diversified Radical Dude EP, San Jose native Getter (aka Tanner Petulla)…
A Tribe Called Quest Founding Member Phife Dawg Dies At 45
It was a sad day in the hip-hop community this week. Founding member of A Tribe Called Quest and rapper Malik…
Q-Tip Named First-Ever Hip Hop Curator at Kennedy Center
Breakout hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar may have created a culture shift at Kennedy Center. When it was announced…
Interview: Twiztid Juggalo Invasion Tour To Play Magic City Music Hall 4/22
Twiztid, the hip hop horrorcore duo, from Detroit, MI is composed of Jamie Madrox and Monoxide Child, the alter…
Hearing Aide: Howardian ‘A Smurf At Land’s End’
Brooklyn-based band Howardian has released their sophomore album, A Smurf At Land’s End. The group records and…
SAMMYS 2016 Induction Ceremony and Awards Event
The music world is a family, and no where more so than in Syracuse. Each year Syracuse area musicians and music…
Gramatik Electrifies Sold Out PlayStation Theater
Gramatik kicked off his Epigram Tour at PlayStation Theater this past Saturday, Feb. 20th, 2016. Those lucky enough…
Hearing Aide: Major Player ‘Grift & Gum’
Jeff York and Liz Strodel of indie soul/rock project Major Player kicked back at a local bar to discuss wardrobe…
Lil’ Wayne Lights Up The Blue Cross Arena In Rochester
On Saturday, February 20, Lil' Wayne brought "The Dedication Tour" to Rochester. The performance was held at the…
Funk Yes: Lettuce Set to Groove University of Rochester
Although you won't find it listed on their current roster of dates, Lettuce will make a third appearance in New…
Hearing Aide: tai free ‘Journals’ EP
If you’re on a searching for some smooth and soulful hip hop music, you might consider listening to tai free’s new…