Artist Profile

Jingle legend Ritz Carlton is reviving cassettes with a new tape titled, Ritz Carlton Plays the Hits — Indian Ladder Farms Greatest Jingles. Known across the region for his offbeat and infectious jingles, this latest release contains a…

For pianist Maria Kaushansky, the piano is not just an instrument; it is a lifelong pursuit of intense passion. When her fingers first grazed a piano key, Kaushansky was just five years old. She was drawn to the upright piano her father…

One of the most influential emcees of hip hop's history, Method Man, aka Clifford Smith has seen successes in multiple sectors of entertainment. Most notably, the charismatic wordsmith of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. He is considered to be…

Albany-based analog funk band Oobleck has been in Capital Region faces with their funk for 16 years and they don't plan to quit anytime soon. Oobleck, founded in 2008, is an original, analog funk band out of the Capital…

Mimicking Mars is a four-piece psychedelic indie-rock band formed in 2020 and currently playing out of Syracuse. The band originated in Monroe, NY and first came to notability in 2021. Mimicking Mars is known for their unique sound…

Roger Bryan and The Orphans is a Buffalo-based rock band that boasts sounds of alternative flare and indie spirit. They are comprised of vocalist Roger Bryan, drummer Mike Sobieraj, Matt Lavin on bass and Dave Calos on guitar. The…

Hailing from the city of New Paltz, indie trio Kale is the latest outfit to make its way into the scene. Kale • Jack Salzman - bass/vocals • Sam Kirschner - drums • Brendan Bartow - keys/vocals For the last two years, Kale has been…

Beach-hop artist Cully has a new album out titled Sad Boy Nites. The seven-track album contains many new musical elements as well as his usual, unique sound. Cully's music can best be described as beachy, upbeat, bubblegum rap that…

NYC Indie-folk band Sweetboy has been gaining popularity after the release of their 2023 album A Day in the Park. The group is known for their powerful style of indie, folk, pop, and alternative meshing. Sweetboy was created by…

The simple definition of a troubadour is that of a poet bringing lyrics to song. Gene Casey’s music has been captivating the East-end of Long Island for decades. During the first week in November, I had the honor to interview Gene Casey on…