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Saranac Jams Lineup Includes Taking Back Sunday, Dark Star Orchestra, Dirty Heads,…
Saranac Brewery has booked some exciting jams and shows this summer. American Reggae bands Dirty Heads and SOJA…
Woodhenge Music, Art and Sustainability Festival 2017 Announced
Off the grid sustainable community, Woodhenge, has announced its first Woodhenge Music, Art, and Sustainability…
Strange Machines To Host Inaugural Festival At The Stone Church In NH
June 2 & 3, Strange Machines will host the very first Strange Days Festival at The Stone Church in Newmarket,…
Hearing Aide: Matisyahu ‘Undercurrent’
Matisyahu may have found a unique niche in the Jewish reggae and hip hop scenes, and with the 2017 release of his…
Searching for Sonic Spaces: An Interview with Morgan Bolender and Scott Ferreter
"Do you remember who you were before they told you who to be?” Morgan Bolender asks the world during her demo track…
Big Mean Sound Machine Bring The Funk To The Root Cellar
The 9-Piece powerhouse brought their album-release tour to The Root Cellar in Greenfield, MA on Saturday, April 15.…
Hearing Aide: Big Mean Sound Machine ‘Runnin’ for the Ghost’
Big Mean Sound Machine is an instrumental funk group which has been evolving since the summer of 2009. The…
Roots of Creation: Love Out of the 603
Roots of Creation is known to sing of its love for the “603.”
That’s the area code for New Hampshire, of which the…
The Winner of NYS Music 2017 March Madness is….
Root SHOCK takes the crown as the winner of NYS Music's 2017 March Madness. Over 6 rounds, Root SHOCK brought their…
Sitting down with Matisyahu
Walking into the green room of the Bearsville Theater after the evening's performance, I couldn't tell who was more…
Boogie Low Holds Album Release Party at the Westcott Theater
On March 18, Boogie Low took the stage at the Westcott Theater in Syracuse, NY for the release of their highly…
Root Shock Releases First Official Music Video
In the wake of some chilling Syracuse winter weather, local reggae renegades Root Shock provided some relief with…
South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors Amaze the Quick Center
It was an absolute honor and pleasure to see this iconic group of musicians Ladysmith Black Mambazo play such a…
Boogie Low Celebrating New Release in Syracuse Saturday
Syracuse-based groove rockers Boogie Low have a hometown party planned for the release of their new eponymous album…
Annual Parade Ends on High Note with the High Kings in Syracuse
Frigid cold temperatures never hinder the die hard in Syracuse when it comes to their Irish traditions. Pushing…
Hearing Aide: Barika ‘When The Time Comes’
When is it time to take a step back and reflect? At what point amidst the violence, protest, argument, and…
Scythian ‘Where Have You Been All My Life?’
On a frigid Saturday night in the early part of March, many brave New Yorkers left their cozy warm homes and made…
Catskill Chill Takes Hiatus in 2017
Catskill Chill festival lovers received a disappointing announcement that the fest is going on hiatus for 2017.…
South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Come to…
NYS Music had the honor and pleasure of speaking with Albert Mazibuko, an original member of Ladysmith Black…
Hearing Aide: The Big Takeover ‘Silly Girl’
Silly Girl is The Big Takeover’s fourth full-length release since their last album three years ago. Neenee Rushie,…