Bear Grass “Shake Me” – A Tense, Cinematic Unraveling From the Distance Series

Jessica Sherman Apr 29, 2026

Bear Grass doesn’t ask for your attention on “Shake Me”—it corners you with it. On the third release from her slow-burning Distance series, Upstate New York songwriter Bear Grass sharpens her signature introspection into something far…

Genres

2026 Eddies Awards Winners Announced

Evelyn Burkholder Apr 29, 2026

For its 8th annual event, the Eddies Awards in Schenectady spotlighted the talented artists, music professionals, and organizations that have been vital to shaping the music of the Capital Region. This year, the event included more than…

Festival News

TODAY Show Announces 2026 Citi Concert Series

Kait Dugan Apr 29, 2026

The countdown to the 2026 Citi Concert Series is on! Live from Rockefeller Center in New York City, fans from New York and beyond can tune in to watch their favorite artists perform during the third hour of NBC’s TODAY Show. Fans…

News Desk

Rhiannon Giddens Announces Biscuits & Banjos Foundation, 5 Summer Shows in NYS

NYS Music Staff Apr 28, 2026

Rhiannon Giddens has announced the Biscuits & Banjos Foundation, a new nonprofit organization celebrating the African diaspora’s role in creating American identity and culture through music, literature, food, and community. The…

Syracuse

Sold-Out Syracuse Show Marks an Unforgettable West 22nd Performance

Mandy Lain Apr 28, 2026

West 22nd brought their ‘To Be or Not to Be’ tour to The Song and Dance on April 25th for a sold-out show. This was one of the last stops before their final show in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 2nd. Their first opener, Isabella Allon, a…

Features

Music As Resistance

Jessica Sherman Apr 28, 2026

Music has always pushed back against power. From folk songs and Vietnam-era protests to punk’s raw defiance and hip hop’s systemic critique, musicians have long used sound as a weapon against authoritarianism, racism, and state violence.…

Festival News

Rolling Stone Announces Inaugural Stateside Festival featuring Headliner Noah Kahan

Kait Dugan Apr 28, 2026

The nation's 250th birthday comes with a surprise this Fourth of July from Rolling Stone – Stateside, a new music festival in the Hudson Valley. The Saturday festival will feature two stages, local cuisine, and an artisan market. …

Upcoming Shows

Duane Betts Returns to Long Island Ahead of Isle of Hope Release

robert tellerman Apr 28, 2026

Southern rock torchbearer Duane Betts returns to Long Island on May 1, bringing his deeply personal new material to the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center as part of his ongoing “Isle of Hope Tour.” The performance arrives at a…

Show Reviews

Raven Bring Hell-Patrolling, Window-Picking, Tsunami-Surfing, Chain-Sawing, Brain-Rattling Night of…

John Moore Apr 27, 2026

April 21, 2026 brought a roaring night of new and vintage heavy to Empire Underground in Albany. Headlining were the legendary New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) heroes Raven, playing their first gig in New York’s Capital District in…

Features

Eliza McLamb Brings The Good Story Tour to Irving Plaza

Kait Dugan Apr 27, 2026

On Friday, April 24, indie-rock musician Eliza McLamb played a packed show at Irving Plaza on The Good Story Tour. A Brooklyn local, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter was especially excited for the New York City tour stop because it would…

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