The days and hours leading up to Death Cab For Cutie’s concert at CMAC on July 18 were like scenes from a Bible story. Was there a plague descending upon the land? First it was the smoke from the Canadian wildfires forcing most outdoor activity to be cancelled. Then it was the rains. Streets flooded […]
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Ithaca folk singer-songwriter Sarah Noell’s striking debut album, Good God, proves that even the quietiest moments in our day deserve attention. Released May 29 this year, the 10-track record unfolds through soul-searching lyrics, warm instrumentation and layered arrangements that slowly bloom with each listen. Lush Production Each track on Good God is artfully arranged, with […]
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The Black Arts and Cultural Festival returns to Albany this summer. On July 31 and August 1, the festival will bring music, storytelling, and a weekend-long celebration of Black culture. Empire State Plaza will host the festival and feature well-known musical names. The entire weekend is free to attend. The festival is being hosted by […]
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With much of the region under a severe weather warning and an air quality advisory, rock fans happily made their way indoors on Saturday, as Shinedown brought its Dance, Kid, Dance, Act II tour to the MVP Arena in Albany. Joining the band were Coheed and Cambria and From Ashes to New. Shinedown is […]
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Phish will perform at Madison Square Garden this July for 5 nights, and naturally, CEG’s unforgettable after-party lineup is making its return as well. Creative Entertainment Group (CEG) has announced a few after-parties, and there are even more that have been announced recently. If you’re looking for a place to be once Phish wraps up […]
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Liz Hogg s newest album, Goodbye World Hello Something, is a 10-track journey of indie pop and eclectic tunes. With just her guitar and lyrics, she s able to captivate listeners cheerfully and emotionally. An instrumentalist at heart, she is well-known for her ability to play electric and classic guitar, as well as being a composer. Based […]
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Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. brought two generations of indie and alternative rock to the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston on Friday, July 10, 2026. Fans of all ages filled the historic theater for an evening of loud guitars, sweeping melodies and beautiful stage lighting. Located in the heart of Kingston, UPAC provided […]
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Phish came through an east coast favorite, Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia Maryland on July 18 and 19. It has been four years since the bands last show there. As the Northeast portion of the tour was a bit light, besides Syracuse on July 21 and the Madison Square Garden run later this week, the […]
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On Thursday, July 16th, indie rock band WILLIS played at Racket in NYC. Staying true to their usual brand, and following the release of their album “Locals 5,” they promoted with their slogan, “Locals Only.” The Nashville-based band came to New York for their “Locals Only: Live ’26 Tour” for their second full-length album and […]
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Meet Djo Djo is the musical project of actor, producer, and songwriter Joe Keery, whose approach to indie rock has quickly transformed the project from a side venture into one of alternative music’s most exciting success stories. Blending rock, synth-pop, and bedroom indie into an unmistakable sound, Djo first broke through with Twenty Twenty before […]
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