indie

New York based multi-genre indie band 'City of The Sun' performed at Elsewhere on Friday, November 7. With opener rock trio 'Forager' known for their indie psychedelic sound. Perri Sage Photography City of The Sun kicked off a…

NYC-based alternative folk singer Lauren Mian has just cemented herself as a rising indie artist to watch with her wistful new single "Undertow." The song, which Mian claims is about "the hardships of lost love through metaphor,"…

If you wanted music that put you in your feelings, then September 16th’s SummerStage concert featuring Hurray for the Riff Raff and Soccer Mommy was the place for you. It was a night of music filled with anguish, tension, and…

Superchunk frontman and Merge Records founder Mac McCaughan is 58 years old. If it wasn’t for a bit of gray stubble, the indie rock stalwart could easily pass for 40. He’s got the same youthful voice, guitar moves, and frenetic energy that…

Next Thursday, September 25, Syracuse will be treated to a show from experimental indie outfit Crooked Coast at Funk ‘n Waffles.  Crooked Coast emerged out of Cape Cod as a self-proclaimed “DIY” project, playing gigs at seaside dive…

Autocamp Catskills Sounds Outside will feature Bartees Strange with an open-air performance set against the backdrop of the Catskill Mountains. The immersive experience will take place on Sunday, September 28 at 6:30pm. …

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard returned to Forest Hills Stadium on August 1st, a year after their two-night marathon in 2024. Covering King Gizzard at Forest Hills a second year in a row revealed a tight knit community with a unique…

Kingston-based Micro-indie label Dromedary Records announced the addition of Yo La Tengo to the lineup for Dromfest 2025. The third annual music festival returns to The Avalon Lounge in Catskill, NY from August 29 to 31. The band is set to…

Recording under the name Kuddlybear, longtime Capital Region musician Joel Lilley returns with The Permanent Now, a self-made, introspective sophomore album that marks a bold new chapter in his musical journey. Lilley was the…

Puma Blue played a lovely acoustic set at Public Records on May 12. Just him and his childhood friend Luke, playing guitar and singing to a small crowd on a Monday night. The opener, Halderman, used Public Records' fantastic sound…