Summer officially began on Sunday, June 21 at 4:24 a.m. EDT, marking the astronomical summer solstice. This date features the most hours of daylight for the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It is once again time to enjoy live music under the sun and stars. Here is a guide to some of the best outdoor […]
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Ursula Mangir is the newest creative artist in full form, from music to original pieces. Her new single, Disturbed, is an emotional track that details a very harrowing experience firsthand. Based in Argyle in the Adirondacks, she s a musician and an artist in her free time. Her visual art and music consistently intertwines and functions […]
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Brooklyn rock band BODEGA has a lot of new material to share. The band announced their fourth album, All Inside Aquarium, set for an October 9 release date. Along with the announcement came the release of the album s title track and music video. The band s new album will see some experimentation and exploration of different […]
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New York City s reputation as the world s creative capital is colliding with a stark reality: many of the musicians and small venues that define its sound can no longer afford to stay there. The ongoing affordability crisis has emphasized the growing importance of the Mayor s Office of Media and Entertainment. As soaring rents and venue […]
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New England s favorite folk weekend is almost underway! With the Newport Folk Festival coming to Fort Adams State Park from July 24-26, 2026. NYS Music is here to give you a glimpse into the star-studded rolling lineup for the 2026 season. From can t miss emerging acts to industry veterans, Newport Folk s historic, successful run continues […]
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Evanescence brought their 2026 World Tour to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, June 23 to an amphitheater full of fans. Opening the night was Nova Twins and Spiritbox, both in the heavy rock/metal scene. The crowd slowly picked up momentum as both acts warmed up the night. Lead singer Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox left […]
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On June 27, 2000, Phish returned to NBC Television Studios for a second appearance on Late Night with Conan O Brien. Having just started their Summer 2000 tour – which would be their last full fledged Summer Tour until 2003 – the band visited Studio 6A ahead of two nights in Holmdel, NJ. The Vermont foursome performed […]
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Tucked beneath the hills of Rosendale sits Widow Jane Mine, an abandoned cement site whose stone entrance still lures people in. Today, visitors gather underground, beneath its towering limestone walls, for concerts, performances and cultural events. The Cement That Built New York City Two centuries ago, Rosendale was a quiet Hudson Valley town far from […]
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Buffalo-based band Tough Old Bird released its new single Wednesday s Child on Wednesday, June 24, a folk rock song that leads with strong instrumentals and melancholy lyricism. “Wednesday’s Child” ushers in a new era for the band, introducing a collection of new songs that showcase Tough Old Bird’s distinctive blend of resonant storytelling, rich harmonies […]
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New York producer and musician SYNACURE has released his debut single, I Luv NYC, through his newly launched label, ZIQ STREET. As its title suggests, the track is a love letter to New York City. Rather than focusing on the city as seen in tourism campaigns and celebrity events, SYNACURE draws inspiration from the neighborhoods, […]
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