Artist spotlights, reviews and interviews from around Central New York.
Jess Novak Announces New EP and Music Video Multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, Jess Novak, has announced the release of her next EP, WOMAN. The disc will feature two original songs and an…
By Press Pelease · Tue, Nov 26
Little Georgie and The Shuffling Hungarians and Queen Bee Brand World Media Group are thrilled to continue the unveiling of components of our latest album project, The Compendium of Unruly…
By Press Pelease · Mon, Aug 12
You can catch Kevin Alexander out playing covers. But you might want to check out his original art! He just released his third solo album. It’s a full twelve songs which is a big undertaking. […]
By Misse Fedele · Sat, May 25
“Bliss” is the sixth album by Syracuse multi-instrumentalist, producer, rapper and singer Evil Key. Following up 2022’s lyrical hip-hop record “Civil Blood”, and 2023’s instrumental album “What Dull…
By Misse Fedele · Tue, Dec 19
Brian Wagner’s newest project, Brian Thomas & The Strikes, held their EP Release Show at Funk ‘n Waffles Sunday with opener Jon Lunden. Local music archivist, Chris Fisher, shared an audio to the…
By Misse Fedele · Wed, Nov 1
“Thoughts & Prayers” Out July 14, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SYRACUSE, NY – Nearly 5 years since his last release, Stephen Douglas Wolfe has music to share. Stephen Douglas Wolfe, a…
By Misse Fedele · Thu, Jul 13
Evil Key, Jonas Reddy-Nicholson, announces his newest album “Let Things Die.” It is a full 12 songs. He describes it as his most approachable album. It is a rap album but with harmonies and keys. […]
By Misse Fedele · Wed, Sep 1
If you caught the SAMMY Awards Show you heard Trauma Cat’s memorable acceptance speech in receipt of the Brian Bourke Award for Best New Artist. If not, hit that link. The band has a truly […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, May 3
Jeff Gordon, vocalist and guitar player for the CNY staple Hard Promises, has been in the studio recording an album of original music entitled Local Boy. With the help of local friends and national…
By Michael Williams-Ross · Mon, Feb 8
I sat down with Jonas Reddy-Nicholson last summer and he has delivered another album as promised. As Evil Key he raps and mixes in his smooth, calming vocals creating a down to earth vibe. […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jan 31
Otherworldly Entity release Cataclysm amidst the covid craziness and the hard rock message may be different than you’d think. “A big thing for Cataclysm was the idea of writing an album during a…
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jan 17
Sam Roux is best known for playing bass with BSG and Atkins Riot. He serves as a good reminder not to overlook the bassist. He stretched his (Chiggin) wings and flexed his musical muscles in […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jan 3
2020 brought all kinds of craziness. It has been a challenging year for everyone in one way or another. I have enjoyed watching the people who have dealt with it creatively. There were more music […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Dec 20
MT: Chuck, you put together a little collection, Love Letters, dubbed “songs for now.” CS: These are songs written—sort of as letters—to “us” as a planet of people regarding the social condition we…
By Misse Fedele · Thu, Dec 17
A live-stream concert and new single mark the 2020 Acoustic Guitar Project in Syracuse. This is a good week for singer songwriter Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers. He releases a fresh new tune and shares the…
By Misse Fedele · Wed, Nov 18
Joe Altier, Just Joe, is like a household name around here. He is a sought after musician with an endless catalog of covers. His band, Brand New Sin, is also very popular. But this new […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Nov 16
Misse Thomas: This is your second solo album. You were nominated for a SAMMY with your first album. What should listeners expect from this one? Byron Cage: This is my second and I’m happy to […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Nov 8
The Jess Novak Band had their CD Release Party at The Nelson Odeon’s outdoor stage on Sunday September, 27. All things worked out- even during this pandemic- the show went on, sold out, and the […]
By Misse Fedele · Fri, Oct 2
Brandon Scott (Smith) wrote, recorded and produced his first solo album, North Country, during the quarantine. He is known for playing with Climbing Stars and Grey Tide and is involved in other…
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Sep 20
Rock Dog Records releases a new concept album titled, “Virtual Reality” a rock-opera written and performed by Parousia, the progressive rock-band originally from Buffalo NY. The album features…
By Press Pelease · Mon, Aug 24
Charley Orlando is releasing new music. His friends and fans are happy to see his recovery from an emergency back surgery last Fall. He performed, Livin’ the Stream, live streams over the past few…
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jul 12
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By Contributor · Sat, Jul 11
I sat down (in person!) with musician Pat Tierney at Beer Belly Deli & Pub to talk about his new album and other endeavors. It was nice to get out but strange to think about […]
By Misse Fedele · Thu, Jul 2
Here we are on Day 7 of 40 peaceful protests planned in Syracuse and real change is showing some promise. We are in Phase 2 and beginning to open back up. It’s been a long […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jun 7
Anthony Saturno released his first solo album week one of quarantine and he’s spending this time writing and recording more. The solo album is like an adventure through his brain. If you ever get the…
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Apr 19
Canadian Celtic folk rock band (say that 3x fast), The Town Pants, has been touring with two local musicians in their pack. Jeff Tripoli (drums) and Blake Propst (bass) are the new rhythm section.…
By Misse Fedele · Tue, Mar 31
Tardigrade was released on all streaming platforms last week followed by a show at Funk ‘n Waffles with Late Earth and Canadian touring band Kasador. Rob McCall, Corey Jordan, Zack Fitzgerald, and…
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Feb 23
On January 31 Modern Instincts held an EP Release Party for Alchemy at Funk ‘n Waffles. About 100 fans showed up to see the band with special guests Chiggin and a surprise appearance by BSG. […]
By Misse Fedele · Tue, Feb 4
Chris Eves and The New Normal managed to create a nine song record that successfully represents the band’s live sound at More Sound Recording Studios with dream team Andrew Greacen and Jocko Randall.…
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jan 5
BSG released their debut album, Never Gonna Learn, on Wednesday with a party at Funk ‘n Waffles. The evening started with a Led Zeppelin Tribute by BSG followed by Chiggin. Then BSG played the new […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Dec 1
Rise, by duo Jess Novak and Ben Wayne, was recorded in Nashville. It marks the eighth studio album for Novak and the first for Wayne though he also just released Expletive Repeated; a collection of…
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Nov 11
Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalists Jess Novak and Ben Wayne will release Rise in October 2019. The four-song EP features tunes recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with the help of producer Bill…
By Press Pelease · Wed, Sep 25
Nanni’s muscular piano style blends elements of New Orleans, ragtime, blues, jazz and classical elements. Sometimes all in the same song! His warm and accessible vocal stylings handle this wide range…
By Susan Coleman · Tue, Jul 16
by Russell Flax Friday July 5th found the reggae chart-topping group The Movement in the pines at Sterling Stage playing before a raucous crowd of 300 devotees. The Movement, currently with the #1…
By Contributor · Mon, Jul 8
In my interview with Stephen Phillips last month he talked about his new album big eyes and rosy cheeks and his June 28 release show at The Redhouse Theater. So the question is did Stephen […]
By Misse Fedele · Wed, Jul 3
Melissa Gardiner’s album release show was red hot. “The music was electric. I found myself nodding my head to the beat every song,” Arthur Rees. The show was held at the new SALTspace Theater. The […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jun 23
Stephen Phillips is preparing for his album, big eyes & rosy cheeks, release show June 28 at The Redhouse . I met up with Stephen for a walk and talk interview. He had just left […]
By Misse Fedele · Wed, Jun 5
(R)Evolution Syracuse is hosting the (R)elease Spring Art Show at The Gear Factory on the corner of Geddes and W. Fayette in Syracuse. The opening event took place Saturday with over 160…
By Misse Fedele · Sun, May 12
This album was just what Syracuse needed. We’ve got a new band in town and this EP is refreshing and full of energy. It feels like Spring. Indie Rockers, Kevin McGinn: vocals, Mike Teixeira: guitar,…
By Misse Fedele · Wed, Apr 17
Jess Novak released a double disc album titled Fear is the Cage. Love is the Key. with outstanding artwork by Robyn Stockdale. The first CD, Fear is the Cage, takes us through doubt, frustration […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Feb 10