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Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their platinum-selling debut album Permission to Land, The Darkness flew into Terminal 5 this past Wednesday night, October 18 at a 3,000 capacity concert hall located in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen – for…

Brazilian NYC-based band Shower Curtain dropped their first single in two years, titled “Edgar.” The group released an official music video shot in New York City, following lead vocalist Victoria Winter’s cat Edgar’s point of view. …

In 1994, a unique and laid-back sound known as "hip-hop blues" emerged from the streets of Philadelphia. It was the creation of G. Love & Special Sauce, a trio that quickly captivated music lovers with their blend of Delta blues,…

After an exciting and groundbreaking run of shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas, U2 has announced they are playing an additional 11 dates on their ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere,’ run for January and February 2024. ‘U2:UV…

The Buffalo Central Terminal will host its infamous Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 22, with live music from local bands featuring southern soul, blues, hip-hop, pop-rock, and gospel-inspired sets. Get ready for a day of autumnal…

Global sensation Bad Bunny announced a 47-date North American tour slated for this spring, titled the Most Wanted Tour. Kicking off on February 21 in Salt Lake City, the tour will make stops in Los Angeles, Detroit, Boston, Washington, DC,…

Syracuse's Amphitheater on Lake Onondaga will have a new name, starting today: Empower Federal Credit Union (FCU) Amphitheater at Lakeview. Naming rights have been held by St. Joseph’s Health since 2018, and before that, the venue…

The night at Elsewhere Brooklyn with Sam Gellaitry showcasing his newest EP, Under the Illusion, was nothing short of a mesmerizing musical journey. On October 13th, the venue buzzed with anticipation as Gellaitry took the stage and…

New York’s globalFEST makes its highly anticipated return for its 21st year to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) with a full day of music and performances on Sunday, January 14, 2024, as part of Lincoln Center Presents. Newly…

NYC-based singer-songwriter Steve Conte released a new official music video for his latest single, “Girl With No Name.” The video was filmed on the streets of New York, and shows iconic locations such as Times Square and the famous…