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Dolly Parton, the singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose songs and unmistakable persona made her one of the most beloved figures in American pop culture, died August 25 at age 80. She came from Tennessee and…

Alternative rockers Third Eye Blind performed on the Suburban Park Stage at the Great New York State Fair on Saturday, August 29. The San Francisco based band was greeted by a sea of concertgoers when they took the stage at 8 p.m.…

Songwriter Phil Pickens, based out of West Harlem, Manhattan, released “Lovesick” on August 28 ahead of his two-part album Caution to the Wind. The indie folk-rock artist, originally from outside Atlanta, combines poetic storytelling…

Folk duo Lea Thomas and John Thayer, who call themselves Miyaxx, released new single “Go Easy” August 19 ahead of their debut album Hold Your Ego Out Like a Sun, coming out September 16. Although the Catskill pair have collaborated for…

The themed music cruise is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global travel industry. But they are typically housed on cavernous mega-ships, with 3,000 to 5,000 fans vainly vying not only for their idols' attention but also for the…

Director David Saint and Debby Hirshman, Executive Director of The Center at West Park, join Tom Needham on Sounds of Film to discuss the one-night-only staged reading of The Big Chill, taking place on Monday, August 31 at 7:00 p.m. at…

The Great New York State Fair celebrated LGBTQ+ Pride Day on Friday, August 28, bringing a day of community, visibility, and self-expression to the fairgrounds. Closing out the celebration at Suburban Park was queer icon and Grammy…

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard returned to Forest Hills Stadium again this year for three nights of metal, rock, and rave. Photos by Peter Gillen Thursday, August 20 night began with torrential rain, which blew along the floor…

New York-based dark pop artist MH has released his latest single “False Alarm.” The emotionally-charged track details the heartbreak of returning to relationships that are only filled with empty promises. With “False Alarm,” MH…

Marco Benevento officially released his brand new studio record, Glera, on July 24. This follows the release of his 2024 live album, Barn Burner: Live at Levon’s, recorded at the famous Levon Helm’s Studio in his hometown of Woodstock. …