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Yusuf / Cat Stevens is stepping back into the spotlight this fall not just with a guitar in hand, but with a lifetime of stories. In support of his long-awaited new memoir, Cat on the Road to Findout, the legendary artist is embarking on a…

Brooklyn-based rock 'n' roll artist, Jake Winstrom released new single "Molotov." The release is the first single off of Winstrom's upcoming album Razzmatazz, out Aug. 2. "Molotov" is a one-take vocal duet between Winstrom and Bex…

NYC’s The Thing is back, dropping two new singles, “Alive (The Sword)” and “Holy Water,” off their upcoming self-titled third album. Set to arrive in full on August 6, the band has been releasing the album in thematic A/B-side pairs…

Kiss played their first show at Coventry in Queens, a little known venue that fostered a budding glam rock and punk scene in the city.

Simple Plan, We The Kings, Winona Fighter, and Losers Club delivered a night filled with headbanging and nostalgia for classic Emo jams on Sunday, June 1 at Outer Harbor, Terminal B. Though the weather was a bit chilly, it did not stop…

This Summer, the Park Theater presents their fifth annual Summer Concert Series at the Crandall Park Bandshell. The concerts will take place every Friday evening from 7-8:30pm, beginning on June 27 and continuing into August 1. …

JetLAG Festival returns June 20–22 to Peaceful Valley Campsites in Downsville, NY, bringing its signature blend of cross-cultural sounds and intergenerational energy to the Catskills. Launched in 2009 as a grassroots gathering for…

Phish has announced a final round of 2025 Summer Tour dates that include a stop at one of the band's longtime favored venues. photo by Conor McMahon The newly revealed shows include two-night stands at Birmingham, AL’s Coca-Cola…

Modest Mouse is set to light up New York this fall with five stops across the state as part of their expansive 2025 North American tour. Their summer tour starts June 9 in Orlando, the tour features summer dates across the U.S. and…

When Vision of Disorder took the stage at the sold-out Paramount on Saturday, May 31st, it wasn’t just a show, it was a resurrection. Celebrating thirty years since the release of their debut EP Still, the Long Island hardcore titans…