Caroga Arts Collective has been awarded over $5 million by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) for the amphitheater at Sherman’s Park. The grant award, totaling $5,221,000, will support the organization’s completion of the amphitheater at the former Sherman’s Amusement Park. Founded in 2012, Caroga Arts Collective presents over 50 performances and events […]
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Albany s Lost Radio Rounders started 2026 on a high note, with the debut of the musical/historical program America 250: Songs & Stories at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall this past January. Since then the Rounders have brought their program to a pair of libraries and two historical societies, but things will really kick into […]
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Brooklyn-based indie popstar Emily James released her debut album Summer Nostalgia. A concept album focusing on a relationship between two people, it follows a love story that survives the challenges of distance, time, and feelings. James has been on the rise lately with her dedicated young fanbase. Song For Bryan, a single from the album, […]
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Pop star turned country star Darius Rucker kicked off his new tour this week and fans in Canandaigua showed up in full support as CMAC hosted night three of Rucker’s Sounds of Summer tour on June 6. Up and coming artists Austin Williams and George Birge provided support on this leg of the tour. Bursting […]
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Forest Hills Stadium kicked off its summer concert season on June 6 with a birthday party hosted by Bright Eyes. The indie-rock legends were scheduled to celebrate the 21st anniversary of two of their most impactful albums- I m Wide Awake, it s Morning and Digital Ash in a Digital Urn, however the threat of severe storms […]
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Following a Day 2 full of energy, weather changes, and memorable performances, Governors Ball 2026 closed off their wonderful festival Sunday evening at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Festivalgoers arrived ready to close out the weekend strong on a warm, slightly cloudy afternoon in Queens, moving between stages, enjoying the popups, taking photos with friends, and […]
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Broadway s biggest night returned to Radio City Music Hall for its 79th annual Tony Awards celebration on June 7. Hosted by P!nk, the live show celebrated new musicals, bold revivals and a Broadway season unafraid to confront the political climate. In true P!nk fashion, the singer-songwriter opened the show with a larger-than-life number that sent […]
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Synth pop band Parlour Magic has released The Embassy, a liminal yet lively and edgy dive in a new and exciting direction for the group. The third studio album from Parlour Magic follows Saturn Return in 2024 and The Fluid Neon Origami Trick in 2020. It nods subtly to Depeche Mode, Neon Indian and Arctic Monkeys […]
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New York-based artist ROREY has dropped her latest single, Sudden Death. The song is the third single to be released from her upcoming album, Temporary Tragedy. A music video accompanies the emotional rollercoaster of the track, one that sticks with the listener on a deeply personal level. ROREY describes her music as sad girl indie […]
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June officially marks Black Music Month, and in celebration, Jazz Generations Initiative are presenting a series titled What Freedom Sounds Like for the month of June. Every Tuesday and Thursday of the month will feature live events, from performances to panel discussions in Brooklyn. The Jazz Generations Initiative is a project dedicated to giving artists […]
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