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Appearing first with a gently phased guitar, the newest single, “Sun Song,” from NYC based indie outfit Monotronic thumps the low end frequencies for the opening minute. With a beautifully brassy lead vocal, the latest release seems…

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and John Hickenlooper have introduced a bill to help support music tourism throughout the country, dubbed the American Music Tourism Act of 2024. According to a press release,…

The 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame 53rd Annual Induction and Awards Dinner once again took New York City by storm on the evening of June 13, 2024. Opening with remarks by SHOF Board Member and Show Committee Chair Evan Lamberg, the…

Wang Chung, Naked Eyes, and The Motels are scheduled to play with the Abducted by the 80s Tour in Syracuse and Elmira. The 80's extravaganza will transport viewers back to the days of MTV and New Wave. The tour promises a journey into the…

English Singer, Roger Daltrey will perform as part of Tanglewood’s Popular Artists Series on June 22 at the Koussevitzky Music Shed. Daltrey is the leader and co-founder of The Who, having performed hit rock songs like “My…

Described as New York’s Backyard Jam, the 18th annual, Pleasantville Music Festival, will be held on Saturday July 13, 2024. T he musical line-up includes on the Main Stage, festival headliner Better Than Ezra known for their 1995 mega…

If there's an irrefutable truth about the hip hop ecosystem is that it caters to the youth. Much like Wu Tang Clan's popular mantra, hip hop really is for the children. After all, since its inception, rap music has long resembled youthful…

The premier New York summer event for Deadheads and jam band enthusiasts is back. The Circus of the Dead Festival will be returning to Lee's Campground in Saratoga Springs on June 21 and 22 for a literally jam-packed weekend of…

Schroon Lake’s Seagle Festival has announced its performance lineup for its 109th annual season. Beginning June 16th, the concert season features a host of opera and theater performances. With performances ranging from classic Italian…

NYC Band Rebounder is back with new music, starting with a cover of “Born In The USA” by Bruce Springsteen. Patrick Holland from the Canadian indie-rock band TOPS, co-produced and mixed the unique spin on the classic song just…