march madness

After weeks of fierce competition, passionate fan voting, and incredible musical matchups, Darkside Skinny Dippers have emerged victorious as the champions of NYS Music March Madness 2025, Presented by Upstate Canna, triumphing over the…

The race for the crown in NYS Music March Madness 2025, Presented by Upstate Canna, has reached its final stage! After a month of intense competition, the field has narrowed down to just two incredible bands. With only one spot left in the…

The Final Four of NYS Music March Madness 2025, Presented by Upstate Canna, is here, and the race to the top is hotter than ever! 🔥 After a whirlwind of fierce competition, only four bands remain in the battle for the ultimate…

Round 3 of NYS Music March Madness 2025, Presented by Upstate Canna, is here! This friendly competition is tighter than ever, and only eight bands remain in the fight for the championship. Who will rise to the occasion and claim their spot…

Round 2 of NYS Music March Madness 2025, Presented by Upstate Canna, is underway. Polls will close for Round 2 at 11:59pm on March 11. Check out Round 1 here. Cast your votes now and explore some of the best emerging music…

NYS Music’s 10-year anniversary is swiftly approaching, and with that, the most coveted musical competition of the year - NYS Music March Madness 2025, Presented by Upstate Canna! Since 2015, this program has given platforms to…

NYS Music's 10-year anniversary is swiftly approaching, and with it comes the highly anticipated NYS Music March Madness 2025, Presented by Upstate Canna. Since 2015, this friendly competition has given emerging artists across New…

Originally profiled in 2018, we take a look at the Syracuse Fight Song "Down the Field," its origins and place in Syracuse University history. The month of March signifies the end of winter, and the hope that Spring brings. It…

Seize Atlantis! This Glens Falls local band with a grungey soft rock sound prevailed over Hudson Valley's respectable rock outfit MAINLINE, and takes home the gold for NYS Music’s March Madness 2023. Seize Atlantis began as a…

We have arrived at the Final Frontier of NYS Music's March Madness 2023. 64 bands we brought together, to build their name and share their sound with a wide audience, but now two remain. For the past 8 years, this annual competition…