NYS Music 20​16

Tag: WEQX

  • WEQX Presents Nothing But Thieves Oct. 20 at Lucky Strike Social w/ The Wrecks

    On Thursday, Oct. 20 catch Nothing But Thieves U.S. tour on their stop at Lucky Strike Social in Albany, for a free show presented by WEQX. They will be joined by special guests, The Wrecks.

    Nothing But Thieves is a five-piece band from Essex, England consisting of old friends Conor Mason (vocals), Dominic Craik (guitar, keys), Joe Langridge-Brown (guitar), Philip Blake (bass) and James Price (drums).

    The group offers an alternative/indie sound that has a ghostly, tender quality that flows well within their eloquent songwriting. They have shared the stage with artists like Awolnation, Arcade Fire, Twin Atlantic, and more.

    This is the second tour they’ve done in the U.S. The first tour back in 2012 contributed greatly to their growth as an emerging band with its own original sound, according to the band’s Soundcloud. Their debut studio album through Sony Music Entertainment back in 2015 entered the official U.K. chart at number 7 and topped iTunes chart at number 3.

  • WEQX Presents: White Denim @ The Hollow

    WEQX presents… White Denim at downtown Albany’s The Hollow on July 23rd.

    white denim the hollowWhite Denim is a fusion rock band from Austin, Texas including James Petralli, Steve Terebecki, Jonathan Horne, and Jeffrey Olson. Their music is influenced by dub, psychedelic rock, blues, punk rock, progressive rock, soul, jazz, experimental rock with a home-based recording, jamming approach, intense looping work and unusual song structures. Their sixth record, “Stiff”, was just released this March and is jam packed with adrenaline-fuelled sing-alongs that show off the bands talents. This is their first live album, recorded with traditional equipment and techniques to achieve an authentic sound.

    www.whitedenimmusic.com

    Doors 8PM Show 9PM

  • WEQX Presents: Bloc Party playing Alive @ 5

    Bloc Party will take the stage at Alive @ 5  with opening act Titanics on Thursday the July 21.

    bloc partyBloc Party is an English indie rock band with artists Kele Okereke (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, sampler), Russell Lissack (lead guitar, keyboards), Justin Harris (bass guitar, keyboards, saxophones, backing vocals) and Louise Bartle (drums).  Their danceable rock music has made them one of London’s biggest hits. 

    The band has performed on the Late Show with David Letterman and the Tonight Show, been featured on multiple magazine covers, and performed highly-anticipated sets at major festivals such as Coachella. 

    The band’s fifth studio album, Hymns, the first to involve Harris and Bartle, was released in January 2016. They have collectively sold over three million albums worldwide.

    Check out this playlist to see what Bloc Party has to offer.

    Mark Lombardo and Derek Rogers make up Titanics who were named “Best Best” by Albany’s Metroland, featured on San Francisco’s most prestigious music blog “Indie Shuffle” and Mercedes Benz’ September 2013 “Best New Talent” mixtape. Their use of synthesizers and electronic beats create tranquil sounds, spiritual feels and a pop sensibility. Check out their website below for news updates and music downloads.

    You can get a taste for the Titanics at their Bandcamp page here.

    102.7 WEQX is the real rock alternative

  • WEQX Presents: The Moth and The Flame with Hard Soul, March 9 at The Hollow

    The Moth and The Flame will join local rockers Hard Soul at The Hollow this Wednesday, March 9, presented by 102.7 WEQX.

    Their latest release Young & Unafriad brings 8 new songs and features atmospheric strings from Rob Moose (Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens) and has been streamed over 2.8 million streams on Spotify. The Provo, Utah group currently based out of Los Angeles features Andrew Tolman, formerly of Imagine Dragons (drums), Brandon Robbins (guitar/vocals) and Mark Garbett (keys/vocals).

    Hard Soul will debut new material during this WEQX-sponsored concert. Frontman Johnny Salka shared, “We’ve been relatively quiet the last few months, diligently working on new material for our next record, so before we hit the studio later this year, we’re going to take the opportunity to test out some new tunes for the first time live in front of some hungry music fans at The Hollow!” The night plans to be a great one for bands from both coasts. Advance tickets for March 9 are available

  • Photo Gallery: Matt and Kim Finish Tour in Capital Region

    Matt and Kim’s final concert of their recent tour hit Clifton Park in a frenzy, a whirlwind, and a powerful mind-blowing orgasmic explosion.  The energy of the sold-out crowd was apparent the moment you pulled into the parking lot. What was even more impressive is that Matt and Kim’s own energy matched the crowd’s and then some.

    Funny, talented, and obviously passionate about what they do, it is no wonder that the duo has become one of the Capital Region’s favorite live bands. WEQX has been presenting some amazing shows with the help of faithful Step Up Presents (the promoters responsible for the majority of shows at UCH, and other venues around the area). The EQX brand is thriving in the move towards Indie that the scene is taking and sold out shows like this one are making waves.  Stay on the lookout for many more exciting line-ups in 2016, and in the meantime, enjoy some photos from Matt and Kim’s recent show.