New York State Music News

Singapore-born, New York-based electronic-pop artist Kyle Waves released his new single, Picture In My Phone, on February 6, marking a bold tonal shift for the rising artist. Built on strobe-lit house beats and understated piano lines, Picture In My Phone captures a familiar late-night emotional crossroads: the moment when self-preservation finally outweighs comfort. The track places listeners on a […]

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For more than three and a half decades, moe. has thrived on chemistry, patience, and a genuine love for making music together. In this conversation, guitarist Al Schnier reflects on what it takes to keep a band together for 35 years, from lessons learned early in their career to the family-like bond that defines moe. […]

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The Saratoga Jazz Festival has announced a two-day festival and weekend experience for Saturday, June 27th, and Sunday, June 28th at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. This festival marks the 49th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival and features a unique lineup of 22 musical groups and 13 festivals. The Saratoga Jazz Festival is headlined by Patti […]

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As a part of their Time of Your Life Tour, Laundry Day played at The Song and Dance in Syracuse on Tuesday, February 3, to a crowd full of fans, a lot of whom got there early before doors in anticipation of the show. Syracuse University artist Sammy Curcuru started off the night with originals, […]

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As previously reported, the planned sale of Brooklyn Mirage to Ibiza-based Pacha brand had stalled after new court filings revealed disputes over an alleged secret side deal that would divert future profits away from creditors and laid-off workers. Apparently, the sale committee was shocked to find out about the rebrand, associated with Dubai-based FIVE Holdings, […]

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Regional Dance America/Northeast (RDA/NE) has announced that its 2026 Regional Festival will take place May 7 9, 2026, in Albany, New York. Performances will be held at The Egg, with official accommodations, classes, and festival activities hosted at the Hilton Albany. The Regional Festival represents the culmination of a year-long adjudication process in which RDA s nationally […]

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After more than 25 years of redefining the boundaries of modern jazz, The Bad Plus have announced the final chapter of their career, and New York fans are finally getting multiple chances to say goodbye. Founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) have confirmed that 2026 will mark the end of The Bad […]

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As a part of their Last Farewell Tour this summer, the band Little Feat will perform two shows in New York. This May, they will perform in Fairport and Troy, NY. The band has also announced a new music video and details about an upcoming documentary. Little Feat has additionally released a new music video […]

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Harbinger Theatre, dedicated to producing impactful Capital Region premieres by underrepresented playwrights, celebrates 2026 with a season that expands opportunities for women onstage and behind the scenes. The season features four Capital Region premieres staged across Schenectady, Troy, Albany, and Averill Park. Harbinger co-founder Patrick White notes, time seems to have expanded and contracted since […]

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Three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Tim McGraw will launch his 2026 North American Summer Headline Tour in New York, opening the tour on July 9 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The Empire State will play a major role in the opening stretch of the tour, with five total New York dates scheduled across July […]

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