march madness

Talking Heads! The band that inspired dozens of artists from Vampire Weekend to Phish take the crown in this year's NYS Music March Madness! The band of RISD graduates who moved to New York City and got their start at CBGB in Manhattan's…

Two weeks ago, we started with 64 artistsfrom New York State, representing all genres and corners of the state. Now we have reached the Final Four of NYS Music's March Madness and these four remaining artists represent four different…

We've made it to the 4th Round of NYS Music's March Madness, featuring 8 elite artists who call New York home or got their start in the Empire State, as voted on by our readers. We have 8 incredible artists to consider to determine who is…

It's that time of year again - sure there are a few dozen basketball games happening over the next few weeks, but its also time for NYS Music's version of March Madness! In the past,we have looked at up and coming bands from around the…

Black Mountain Symphony! Based out of Albany, this progressive folk group blends genres and in a live setting the band turns their focus towards the audience having a great time. In an interview with Charlie Burgess (guitar, vocals),…

We started with 64, now we're here. Two artists remain in NYS Music's 2018 March Madness! Two weeks ago, we started with 64 up and coming artists from across the Empire State, and now there are two vying to take it all in our friendly…

As the Big Dance kicks off (and Syracuse quiets the haters for two more days), we launch into Round 4 of NYS Music's 2018 March Madness! We started with 64 up and coming artists from across the Empire State and now we have the Elite Eight…

The month of March signifies the end of winter, and the hope that Spring brings. It reintroduces the world to sunlight after 6 pm, walking around in a single layer of clothing, and the occasional bunny in your backyard. While some people…

We start off this week with Round 3 of NYS Music's 2018 March Madness! Starting with 64 artists, we are now down to sixteen of New York State's up and coming bands, taking part in a friendly tournament-style competition. These…

It's March and that means it's time for NYS Music's 2018 March Madness! We have brought together 64 of New York State's up and coming bands for a friendly tournament-style competition throughout the month of March. Some of these bands you…