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Blackstar has come to be regarded as a parting gift from David Bowie gift after it became widely known that he wrote the album in full knowledge of his own mortality. As a perpetuation of Bowie's gift, the artwork for Blackstar has been…

For the first time in 58 years, the Recording Industry Association of America has altered its award system. As of Feb. 1, 2016, RIAA will count the number of streams received toward gold and platinum album certifications. The industry's…

Yet another Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has passed. Maurice White, founding member of soul legends Earth, Wind and Fire passed away in his sleep last night, according to a post by his brother and bandmate Verdine White on the band's…

In early March, the new venue in the East End of Rochester, Anthology, will host a two-day celebration of roots and Americana music called Rochester Revival 2016. Pennsylvania's emergent jam-grass heroes Cabinet will return to Rochester to…

It was a study in contrast Saturday night at the F Shed in Syracuse. Two bands took the stage, each playing their own electro-infused brand of instrumental rock. Two bands at the opposite poles of the same current. Listening to recordings…

NYS Music is proud to announce a partnership with Fest Food, a blog featuring the best cuisine and craft beer at music festivals and concerts across the country. Follow FestFood on Twitter and Instagram and share your own culinary…

It is not often that artists can say that their albums debut at number one, but it's no surprise to learn that Celtic Women's Destiny did just this; it was the ninth album to do so. As the Destiny tour begins this March in Nashville, …

Jefferson Airplane's first female vocalist, Signe Anderson Ettlin, passed away a week ago at her home in Beaverton, Oregon. Ettlin had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was recently entered into hospice care. In…

I'll admit I was more than thrilled to see Candlebox on The Egg's calendar for February 2, 2016. Having been a fan since the early 90's and caught their show at SUNY Albany's RACC (now SEFCU Arena) in February 1995, it was a chance to…

We're deep into winter, or somewhere at the start of spring, depending on how you look at it. The weather however, if great at Funk n Waffles in Syracuse, and NYS Music is proud to present Thursday nights throughout February at the popular…