Interview

One of the greatest blessings we have in life is the ability to use our voice; Shawn Wodraska, a 21-year-old singer/songwriter from the small town of Wingdale, NY recently used his to represent his passion for the Black Lives Matter…

Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Lorelei Rose Taylor released a gift to the world on May 22. Stepping into the studio for the first time to record her music gave light to her debut EP, Versailles, which lyrically navigates her own…

A trio that began busking in the New York City subways more than eight years ago has created a distinct sound that has emerged to stages across the world, a sound that’s been coined “brasshouse.” The incredible talent of those three – Leo…

Denver, Colorado psychedelic jam-trio Cycles are making their way through the northeast this week, performing a series of shows throughout New York state as part of an extensive 2019 fall tour. Last night, the band played at Buffalo Iron…

On Thursday July 25, three bands from Denver, Colorado descended on Port Chester, New York for a night of musical magic at Garcia’s, the bar adjacent the famed Capitol Theatre. Cycles, The Jauntee, and Magic Beans have all had an…

When diving into Vera Sola’s music, the inevitable result is a transportation. You’re picked up and delivered into a pensive, intimate, cathartic, often moody and sonically lush environment. It’s a world that is curated, with a meticulous…

Last week, NYS Music covered staple jamgrass group Railroad Earth during the incredible northeast run of their 2019 winter tour. While all musicians put on a strong showing every night, one performer stood out in particular: Mike…

In the middle of her move out of Brooklyn, Arleigh Kincheloe of Sister Sparrow carved out some time to speak with us about her upcoming album and the end of her tour as she hits a few more spots in NY. Kincheloe and the Brooklyn-based Dirty…

VHS Collection is a band formed in New York City by three longtime friends - Nils Vanderlip (keys), Conor Cook (guitar), and James Bohannon (vocals). They boast a big, modern electronic rock sound with an occasional retro synth aesthetic in…

NYS Music was blessed to sit down for a candid conversation with Nikki Glaspie, spokesperson and drummer for The Nth Power, live at Disc Jam Music Festival in Stephentown, NY. Nikki first gained national attention drumming for Beyonce for…