NYS Music - If you enjoyed this article, please consider donating $5 (or even $1) to support the journalists, editors and photographers at NYS Music, a non-profit music news website highlighting the extensive music scenes, history, and events found all across New York State. Learn more about our mission here.

Alternative band WYLDLIFE has released their new single, “Dizzy,” ahead of their upcoming LP sorted., to be released on May 16.  Official cover for WYLDLIFE single, "Dizzy." “Dizzy” gives a nod to the golden age of 70s punk from…

Brooklyn-based alternative rock band Whitehall has released a new single, “Baby Steps,” along with a new music video. Whitehall by David Patiño “Baby Steps” explores the uncertainties and values of life through the band’s…

Bruce Hornsby reached early pop success with his first albums with his band The Range in the mid-1980's. He has managed to stay relevant on the music scene ever since, constantly reinvigorating, refreshing, and reinventing along the way.…

On Tuesday, May 6, Silverstein returned to Rochester to celebrate their "25 Years Of Noise" tour at Water Street Music Hall; featuring Grayhaven, Broadside, and Real Friends. Excited fans were delighted to receive an intimate show as front…

The New York State Fair has announced their 2025 performers, including Scotland sensations Red Hot Chilli Pipers, TV personality DJ Pauly D, family-friendly group KIDZ BOP and more. The Fair is set to run from Aug. 20 through…

It was 48 years ago today that one of the most notable Grateful Dead shows ever was performed at Barton Hall at Cornell University on May 8, 1977. One of the most revered and traded shows in the band's history, the Barton Hall show is…

Brit Floyd returned to Syracuse on Monday, May 5, with a sold-out performance at the Oncenter's Crouse Hinds Theater.   The performance was a part of the “50 Years of Wish You Were Here” World Tour, which has spanned the United Kingdom and…

World class music returns to The Mill in Westport, NY this summer with exclusive table seating, concert hall acoustics, at the intimate venue.  Located in the rural Adirondack Park, The Mill is the visionary concept of Creative…

Sunday (1994) delivered a stunning performance on the Bowery Ballroom’s stage as a part of their headlining debut tour on April 5. Photo: Sophia Strange Part pop, part shoegaze, and part sonic velvet, Sunday (1994) formally…

Rock legends Little Feat are back with their 17th studio album, Strike Up The Band. The new album features a reinvigorated Little Feat line up and collaborations with the Grateful Dead’s Robert Hunter, Molly Tuttle, Larkin Poe and…