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Bronx Summer Jam returns for the borough's ultimate music celebration, featuring performances from a unique lineup of local artists and DJs on June 21 at Bronx Park East. Hosting the festival is Bronx-based production brand Sirens…

NYC vintage synthpop trio Parlour Magic released a cover of Lana Del Rey's "Bartender" on June 20. "Bartender" by Lana Del Rey creates lyrical imagery, painting a picture of a story of life reminiscent of Laurel Canyon in the 60s.…

Homer Center for the Arts will celebrate the legacy of the Band on Saturday, June 28 with a book discussion and a musical performance featuring members of The Band and Levon Helm Band. Located in Cortland County, Homer Center for…

Kristian Montgomery dropped his latest EP and is heading to New York to share it. This mix is more than just a collection of songs, it tells a story of survival. The artist released Prophets of the Apocalypse on March 15 while living out…

Brooklyn alt-rock band, War Honey, returned on June 8 with their third EP, All You’ll Ever Be Good For. After a two year break, the band delivers a set of four tracks that explore heavy tones through layered guitars, atmospheric…

This past Wednesday, June 18, singer-songwriter, Elizabeth Moen and her band graced the stage at Night Club 101. Wednesday’s show marked Elizabeth’s first full band performance in New York in just over two years. The show took…

The Wood Brothers are coming to New York this fall as part of a 17 city U.S. tour, supporting their new album Puff Of Smoke, out August 1. The run includes a stop at the Brooklyn Paramount on December 10 and the State Theatre of Ithaca on…

Croton Point Park became the cornerstone for community spirit, environmental activism and musical celebration this past Saturday, June 14, with the Hudson River Music Festival. This all-ages event welcomed crowds from across the…

The Bones of J.R. Jones' newest hypnotic album Radio Waves offers a hauntingly beautiful soundscape. The album echoes an eerie energy that expresses a yearning for something better. There is a palpable desire to lift a cloud from overtop…

The Barr Brothers are back with their first major headlining tour since 2019, kicking off November 4 and including stops at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn and the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock. The tour supports their…