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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Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) is getting their own dedicated music space in the Capital District. The music center is the first of its kind in Scotia, bringing in students from all ages to participate in the program. Although ESYO has been around since 1979, most of its programming has existed in other facilities. The […]
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Award-winning saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter and educator Vanessa Collier and her band will visit the Syracuse City School District STEAM School on June 12 as part of the JJ Lane Construction Blues In The Schools Program. The school visit is part of the educational outreach surrounding the 2026 New York State Blues Festival. Additional initiatives include […]
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The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame honored legendary booking agent Dennis Arfa on June 6 in Stony Brook during the first-ever Billy Joel Symposium, celebrating a career that helped shape some of the biggest tours and live moments in rock history. Friends, family, musicians, and longtime collaborators gathered at LIMEHOF as Arfa […]
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After a strong Day 1 that set the tone with standout performances, Governors Ball 2026 continued its weekend takeover of Flushing Meadows Corona Park with a Day 2 lineup full of high-energy performances, global sounds, and underground edge. The day started with festivalgoers arriving ready for another day full of fun. Fans moved from stage […]
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