Newcastle, England s underground metal heroes Raven were formed by the Gallagher brothers John (bass/vocals) and Mark (guitar) in the mid-70s, and came to prominence as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement in the early 1980s, starting with the release of the speedy and ripping I Don t Need Your Money / Wiped Out […]
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New York Americana supergroup Fantastic Cat return with their latest single, Elevator, a sharp, high-energy track that blends biting social commentary with the band s signature wit and loose, rootsy swagger. On Fantastic Cat Elevator, the band leans into themes of class divide, consumerism, and modern existential dread, all wrapped in a sound that feels as chaotic and alive as their live […]
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Queens shoegaze-grunge band Bummer Camp announced their sophomore album Fake My Death on Tuesday, March 10, sharing new single “One Bullet” and its accompanying music video alongside the news. Fake My Death is out May 8 via Trash Casual Records. “One Bullet” arrives as the first taste of the new record, showcasing the melodic, emotionally […]
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The Lake George DJ Takeover Music Festival returns this spring, bringing a three-day dance music celebration that transforms the scenic Village of Lake George into a dance floor. From May 22 24, Lake George becomes a space of pure euphoria. DJing has taken on a new significance, transforming events into emotional spaces centered not only on […]
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The Afghan Whigs have announced the release of their new single, House of I, as they prepare for their upcoming 40th Anniversary North American Tour beginning next week. House of I is The Afghan Whigs first new music since 2022 via Royal Cream/BMG. The single is driven by pounding drums alongside guitars and caustic lyrics […]
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Brooklyn indie-soul collective Every Us released their debut EP Some Kind of We on Friday, March 20, a five-track record built around the idea that music is, at its core, a communal act. Founded by Ryan Jones, Every Us is less a traditional band than an open creative collective, shaped by Jones’ years living abroad […]
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After years in the making, a new documentary about the D.I.Y. Brooklyn rock scene of the 80s and early 90s, and the dive bar that birthed it, will have its world premiere in partnership with the Doc N Roll Festival on Tuesday, May 5th at 7 pm at the Nighthawk Cinema in Park Slope. The film, […]
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This spring, something special is taking root in the Catskills. On the day of the Full Flower Moon – Saturday, May 2 at the historic Griffin House in Palenville, Spring comes alive with the inaugural Growers Gathering. This relaxed, community-driven celebration of growers, makers, artists, and the endlessly curious is hosted by Damn Sam and […]
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Indie pop favorites Passion Pit have announced a North American summer tour for 2026, including two New York performances in Buffalo and New York City. The band will first stop in Buffalo at Electric City on July 22, before heading downstate for a July 25 performance at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City. Led by frontman Michael Angelakos, Passion Pit s 2026 tour […]
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With color soon to brighten the landscape of Rochester, the Lilac Festival signals arrival of spring through ten nights of live music at Highland Park. Entering Year 128, the celebration returns May 8 17 to the KeyBank Center Stage beneath Highland Park s signature purple hues and fragrant spring air. One of the longest-running festivals in the […]
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