NYS Music 202​0

Author: Ana Medvedeva

  • Chelsea Cutler Sells Out Terminal 5

    At just 23, singer, songwriter, and producer Chelsea Cutler has achieved more than most of us can dream of. Starting off by simply uploading covers from the comfort of her bedroom, Cutler has amassed over 750 million streams across platforms in just two years. Her relatable lyrics and catchy lo-fi beats have positioned her as a rising pop star. Her two sold-out gigs at Terminal 5 in New York City, however, have cemented her there. 

    Cutler is well-known for her dedicated fan base; her fans don’t just sing along. The crowd at Terminal 5 was no exception. They sang each word, to each song—so much so that Cutler held out her mic on numerous occasions to listen to her chorus. 

    Chelsea Cutler

    In a moment of vulnerability, Chelsea Cutler addressed her hometown crowd. “I told my team that maybe we could do Terminal 5, but I didn’t think it would sell out. I was scared…but New York City…you sold this sh*t out in like 10 minutes!”

    The audience erupted in cheers, and Cutler continued, “So we added a second show, and I was like we are definitely not selling this one out. And then you guys sold that one out even faster. I love you so much New York City!”

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    • Chelsea Cutler

  • BAYNK Shapes Up Webster Hall

    On the unexpectedly warm evening of February 22, a line of eager concert-goers snaked around the corner and onto the street parallel to Webster Hall.  Lighthearted chatter filled the late Saturday night air.

    “I’ve never seen the line this long…”

    “Who are you guys here to see? Are they really this good?”

    They were there to see BAYNK, a Kiwi artist that blends intricately layered beats with soothing vocals to produce mellow earworms. Splashing onto the music scene accidentally in 2016 after posting a single to SoundCloud that garnered attention on HypeMachine, the producer has come a long way in five years.  

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    A move to L.A. and two EPs deep, BAYNK has also stepped up his live performance. The artist largely performs within the confines of a frame-like rectangular LED display, which is pre-programmed with visuals that reflect the intricacy of his music. 

    For individuals who are at the show just to dance and sing, BAYNK has them covered too. Whipping out his best dance moves to his higher tempo songs, he hypes up the crowd to dance along with him—which they do with no hesitation.

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    • BAYNK
    • BAYNK

  • In Focus: Anna of the North celebrates Valentine’s Day at the Bowery

    Valentine’s Day is a day for celebrating someone special in your life. For the sell-out crowd at The Bowery Ballroom in New York City, that someone was Anna of the North. 

    Anna of the North

    Performing on a stage lined with dozens of roses and adorned with two white teddy bears, the Norwegian artist left no question as to why the room chose to spend their night with her. 

    Anna of the North

    Despite fighting off a sore throat on only the second night of her tour, Anna of the North maintained high spirits by encouraging the crowd to sing to her, making the occasional quip in between songs, and of course, drinking her medicine—whiskey. Her infectious smile and energetic dancing reflected back onto the audience, which was full of couples whipping out their best moves.

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