Music Review

Born and raised in Irvington, NY, just south of Tarrytown, Ava Franks is the archetypal hopeless romantic. Still young, fresh and unchained by the harshness of love, Ava carries a depth and lyrical awareness that many aspire to embody. …

Sean Lippin dropped a new comedic anthem titled 'Frenemies' on July 11. The catchy single carries humorous and witty lyrics alongside instrumentation that demonstrates a seamless blend of indie rock, folk rock, and pop rock. The single…

The Saturday schedule for Saratoga Jazz Fest at SPAC was full of artists who shared something in common: a willingness to incorporate a wide variety of influences that push at the boundaries of any one genre. From vocal jazz to…

The Bones of J.R. Jones' newest hypnotic album Radio Waves offers a hauntingly beautiful soundscape. The album echoes an eerie energy that expresses a yearning for something better. There is a palpable desire to lift a cloud from overtop…

Rochester's Harmonica Lewinski released their infectiously funky single "Rat Race" on December 31, following last year's vinyl LP Super Hot. Harmonica Lewinski This track mastered the art of controlled chaos with vigorous percussion…

On Friday, Brooklyn-native band Superbloom released their new single "Falling Up," the group's first new music since their 2021 debut album Pollen. Superbloom first promoted the single via Facebook and Instagram on April 29, saying…

Standing Now is the latest project released by the Jess Novak Band on September 27. Jess Novak, a resident of Syracuse and New Jersey native, sings lead and also plays violin, guitar, and piano. The other members include Byron Cage on…

On Saturday April 1, 2017, the only fools were the ones who did not get a ticket to the UFO-Saxon concert at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA. Close to 2000 fans, mainly middle-aged men clad in leather and denim jackets donned with classic…

Tuesday night's Phish show in Rochester was a hometown show for a lot of us - sharing in the groove, the night was a spot-on show for the band as well as the crowd. Phish hadn't played the Blue Cross Arena (The War Memorial) in 14 years…