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The New York State Senate passed a bill that will limit prosecutors from using song lyrics as evidence in criminal cases, as first reported by Pitchfork. The bill was introduced this past November by Senator Brad Hoylman, Senator Jamaal…

Albany's Glass Pony continue a hot streak that has seen the group persevere through a pandemic to build an audience and unique sound, and return from the studio with a strong sophomore album, Nowhere Daydream. Comprised of Chanda…

Ricky Persaud Jr.'s discography is stellar, to say the least, and is ever-growing as his versatility continues to elevate his status. Although, the multi-instrumentalist is a recent graduate from the prestigious Berklee College Of…

The Jersey City Jazz Festival has returned for its ninth annual celebration on the weekend of June 4th and 5th in the Powerhouse Arts District. Just across the Hudson River, the free-to-the-public event will include performances from…

The Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC), located at 1303 Louis Nine Blvd. in New York City's northern-most borough, will close out their May programming with a series of events featuring dancing, Latin music and a multicultural celebration.…

This summer, founding Grateful Dead member Phil Lesh will make his return to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. And he's bringing a few friends along with him. Phil Lesh & The Midnight Ramble Band will play one night on Saturday, August…

Albany Symphony has announced their 2022 American Music Festival: TrailBlaze NY, a "celebration of New York State’s glorious new Empire State Trail." The festival will feature various events from the beginning of June to the first week of…

On Friday, Brooklyn-native band Superbloom released their new single "Falling Up," the group's first new music since their 2021 debut album Pollen. Superbloom first promoted the single via Facebook and Instagram on April 29, saying…

Caffe Lena will host the first annual Sing In The Streets music festival on May 22 to celebrate the venue's 62 anniversary. Music will take place at six sites in the historic downtown Saratoga Springs neighborhood, with each site…

Revisit: American Classical Orchestra (ACO) returns to the Harlem Parish performing The Chaconne Project directed by ACO founder Thomas Crawford on Wednesday, June 22 at 7 pm. Photo credits: American Classical Orchestra with Guadalupe…