NYS Music 202​1

Author: Lucas Essex

  • 10,000 Maniacs to Perform at Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards

    Legendary alt-rock band from Jamestown, 10,000 Maniacs featuring Mary Ramsey, will be performing at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards on Friday, June 11th, marking their first performance since February 29, 2020.

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    10,000 Maniacs has been kicking it for 40 years at this point. The band still consist of four of the six original members: Mary Ramsey, who replaced the lead singer in 1993 on lead vocals and viola; Steven Gustafson on bass and guitar; Dennis Drew on keyboard; Jeff Erickson who replaced founding member Robert Buck on guitar; John Lombardo on guitar; and Jerome Augustyniak on drums. 

    After nearly 15 months off the road, 10,000 Maniacs is excited to finally get back to playing shows. The time off the road has also given the band time to write new material, with a couple dozen new tunes in the works and the prospect of recording a new studio album. Releasing close to 20 albums over their storied career, 10,000 Maniacs has become recognized as one of the most enduring bands from the early “alternative rock” movement. Their critically acclaimed, break-out album, “In My Tribe”, was included in Rolling Stone Magazine’s “100 Best Albums Of The Eighties.”

    It will be a happy day when we all in the arts and everyday life can experience the freedom to breathe and be in a safe and nurturing environment. I am looking forward to being energized again by our amazing and loyal fans

    Mary Ramsey, Lead Singer

    Tickets are offered in pods of 2 people ($130-$190) and 4 people ($260-$380). For more information call 315-696-6055 or visit beakandskiff.com

  • Governors Ball Announces 2021 Lineup

    Founders Entertainment has announced the lineup for the 2021 edition of Governors Ball Music Festival. The NYC-based festival celebrates its 10th Anniversary and is set to take place Friday, September 24 through Sunday, September 26 at the Citi Field complex in Queens.

    Governors Ball 2021

    Working in close consultation with the City of New York, the festival will follow all state and federal guidelines mandated at the time of the event. The festival will mark the milestone with an incredible lineup of 60+ performing artists including Billie Eilish, Post Malone, A$AP ROCKY, J Balvin, DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Ellie Goulding, Leon Bridges, 21 Savage, Young Thug, Portugal. The Man., Burna Boy, Future Islands, Phoebe Bridgers, Jamie XX, Carly Rae Jepsen, Big Thief, Bleachers, and many more. 

    The 2021 Governors Ball Music Festival will celebrate the return of live music, and 2021 also marks the 10th anniversary of the festival, a major milestone for an event that originated as a shared pipe-dream between New Yorkers in their early 20s who wanted to see their city play host to a music festival on par with the world’s best live music events.

    As more New Yorkers become vaccinated by the day, we’re proud to support arts and culture and welcome back Governors Ball and their fantastic lineup, including New York City’s own Princess Nokia, A$AP Rocky, and King Princess, among others

    Bill de Blasio, Mayor

    In 2021 Governors Ball will be moving to the Citi Field complex in Queens, NY, a site with incredible accessibility via multiple transportation options, including the MTA’s 7 train line, the LIRR, and limited parking for attendees who choose to drive to the event. The festival venue will be modeled upon the one of a kind 360° layout featured at the fan favorite and also Founders Entertainment produced The Meadows Music and Arts Festival

    Three-day and single day General Admission and VIP tickets will be available to All Ages via GovBall.com beginning Thursday, May 6 at 12:00 PM ET.

  • Kabir Sehgal Collaborates With BIPOC Women On His New EP “Threshold”

    Multi-GRAMMY Award and Latin GRAMMY Award-winning producer/artist Kabir Sehgal collaborates with leading BIPOC and women artists on his latest EP, Threshold, set for release on Tiger Turn on Friday, August 27, 2021.

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    Sehgal is an Indian American producer with more than 70 album credits to his name, Kabir Sehgal has released four singles leading up to “Threshold” with each showcasing the complexities of finding love and discovering one’s individual identity.

    One of the singles, “Somewhere Between 5th and Madison”, has a uniquely New York centric approach to song writing – the song also features pop sensation Sonna Rele. Emotive vocals meet multi-synth arrangements for a DJ-ready track for NYC’s bars and clubs.

    Alyssa Raghu – a Top 8 contestant on American Idol – teams up with U.S. immigrant and DACA recipient Caliph on Wasted Pages. Sehgal remixes Emilio Solla’s Llegara, Llegara, Llegara from the Latin GRAMMY-winning album “Puertos” with special guest vocalists Manu Manzo and Danay Suarez. “Threshold” closes with a Pop/EDM track What’s Your Name? highlighting GRAMMY Award-nominated singer Thana Alexa.

    Sehgal remixed a beautiful, soulful jazz classic with pop sounds, without ripping it of its essence. I’m very grateful he thought of me to sing on this amazing song that brought me back to my jazz roots

    Emilio Solla, Artist

    As one of today’s leading producers, Sehgal’s award-winning recording catalog reflects a career spotlighting political and social issues voiced through the mediums of big band jazz and working with soul/R&B stars such as Jon Batiste (featured on Sehgal’s 2020 production, Swing States: Harmony in the Battleground). He has also made four albums as an artist with meditation pioneer Deepak Chopra, including Spiritual Warrior.

  • Genesis Announce North American Tour Including MSG

    Genesis has announced highly anticipated return to North America for the first time in 14 years with The Last Domino?

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    Tour dates that will have Tony Banks, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford, playing major cities across the U.S. and Canada this November and December 2021. Kicking off at Chicago’s United Center on November 15th, 2021, the group will be joined by Nic Collins on drums, and the band’s long-time lead guitar and bass player Daryl Stuermer. Stops along the tour include Madison Squire Garden which Genesis will be playing at on December 5th, 2021.

    Genesis The Last Domino? North American Tour will be one of the first concerts at the brand-new UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York with the Friday, December 10th , 2021, show. Opening this fall, UBS Arena is a $1.1 billion world-class multipurpose arena next to the Belmont Park racetrack. In addition to being the new home to the famed New York Islanders Hockey Club, UBS Arena is one of the few venues in the world designed with a sharp focus on music.

    The Last Domino? North American Tour marks the first time Genesis has performed stateside since 2007’s Turn It On Again: The Tour which went on to be one of the biggest grossing tours of that year playing sold-out arenas and stadiums around the world. One of the most successful and legendary rock bands of all-time, Genesis has sold more than 100 million albums with numerous top 20 hits.

    Beginning May 7, tickets will be available through a public on-sale. Visit www.genesis-music.com for tour, ticket, and official VIP package information.

    November 15, 2021Chicago, ILUnited Center
    November 18, 2021Washington, DCCapital One Arena
    November 20, 2021Charlotte, NCSpectrum Center
    November 22, 2021Montreal, QCCentre Bell
    November 25, 2021Toronto, ONScotiabank Arena
    November 27, 2021Buffalo, NYKeyBank Center
    November 29, 2021Detroit, MILittle Caesars Arena
    November 30, 2021Cleveland, OHRocket Mortgage FieldHouse
    December 2, 2021Philadelphia, PAWells Fargo Center
    December 5 & 6, 2021New York, NYMadison Square Garden
    December 8, 2021Columbus, OHNationwide Arena
    December 10, 2021Belmont Park, NYUBS Arena
    December 13, 2021Pittsburgh, PAPPG Paints Arena
    December 15, 2021Boston, MATD Garden

  • Lovelytheband and Sir Sly Announce North American Tour

    Alt-pop trio Lovelytheband alongside fellow alt-rockers Sir Sly announce their 24-date tour across North America coming this fall: Conversations with Loverboy.

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    Lovelytheband is riding high from the release of their 2020 sophomore album, Conversations with myself about you, that earned the group their third Top 10 radio hit “loneliness for love” as well as Top 20 hit “buzz cut” which received a remix featuring indie pop band Misterwives. Most recently, the trio joined singer-songwriter Tessa Violet for the collaborative single “Games,” a standout from Violet’s debut album.

    We are in tears still from announcing a tour! we can’t wait to share a space with fans and friends and get back to doing what we all love to do.

    Lovelytheband

    Lovelytheband consists of vocalist Mitchy Collins, guitarist Jordan Greenwald, and drummer Sam Price. Hailing from Los Angeles, the trio solidified their place in alt music history when they broke Billboard’s Alternative Songs Longevity Record with a total of 76 weeks on the chart, 9 weeks at #1, and over 300 million streams worldwide with their debut hit single, “broken.” Tickets for the nationwide trek — which includes stops in major cities including Los Angeles (The Fonda Theatre, 11/16), New York City (TBA, 12/1), Nashville (Cannery, 12/6), and Austin (Emo’s, 12/13) are available here, other dates include:

    TOUR DATES

    11/12/21 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
    11/14/21 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
    11/16/21 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre
    11/17/21 – San Diego, CA – Observatory Northpark
    11/19/21 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
    11/21/21 – Kansas City, MO – Truman
    11/22/21 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
    11/24/21 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
    11/26/21 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
    11/27/21 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews
    11/29/21 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
    12/1/21 – New York, NY – To Be Announced
    12/4/21 – Washington, D.C. – 9:30 Club
    12/6/21 – Nashville, TN – Cannery
    12/7/21 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Heaven)
    12/9/21 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
    12/10/21 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
    12/13/21 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
    12/14/21 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
    12/17/21 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theatre
    12/18/21 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
    12/19/21 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
    12/29/21 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
    12/30/21 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

  • Composer Michael Vincent Waller Releases New Song “Survey Says”

    New York City composer Michael Vincent Waller releases new song “Survey Says” off his upcoming EP Classic$ which is due to be released this Spring on AWAL.

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    Classic$ blends hip-hop and contemporary classical music in a very hybrid setting. Rap music has sampled classical features for decades, but rarely do we see post-Philip-Glass minimalism incorporated, where these neo-classical cinematic influences are at the melodic core of the entire production. This sample-inspired composition process yields new results in the introspective and hypnotic textures in trap music.

    Classic$ blends hip-hop and contemporary classical music in a very hybrid setting. Rap music has sampled classical features for decades, but rarely do we see post-Philip-Glass minimalism incorporated, where these neo-classical cinematic influences are at the melodic core of the entire production.

    Michael Vincent Walker, Composer

    The music of Waller has been described as lyrical and introspective, drawing inspiration from impressionism, post-minimalism and world music. Waller’s practice has been cultivated through private study with La Monte Young and Bunita Marcus. He has released three full length albums: The South Shore, Trajectories, and Moments – which have universally positive reviews garnered reviews in the WIRE and Pitchfork, amongst many others.

    Michael has collaborated with musicians and producers across genres such as Jlin, R. Andrew Lee, Stephane Ginsburg and William Winant. Additionally, he’s performed at Carnegie Hall, Roulette, Palais de Tokyo Museum and was recently named “New Artist Of The Month” by Musical America Worldwide. As a composer, Michael Vincent Waller has released three full-length albums via Unseen Worlds, Recital and XI Records.

  • Marcus Rezak Announces Sophomore Solo Album “Truth In Sound”

    Marcus Rezak has announced his second solo album, Truth In Sound, to be released on April 29th via Color Red Music, along with a series of shows performing the album.

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    To celebrate the release of Truth in Sound, Rezak will perform a pair of East Coast shows with Nate Edgar of The Nth Power, Cotter Ellis of Swimmer, and Scott Hannay of Mister F at Nectar’s in Burlington on Friday, April 23, and Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke MA on Saturday, April 24. Rezak will be accompanied by three members of the Trey Anastasio Band for the recording including Russ Lawton on Drums, Tony Markellis on Bass, and Ray Paczkowski on Keyboard.

    The lead single of the album is “Light of The Moon,” a true story about people of the night connecting through the love of music and celebrating cathartically in the light of the moon with dance, joy, and memories at the core. The lyrics speak to carefree feelings, letting go of worries, and sending all of your vulnerabilities into space. The story is inspired by the times we find ourselves in the light of the moon, who we are with, where we are, and what we remember in those special moments

    The story is inspired by the times we find ourselves in the light of the moon, who we are with, where we are, and what we remember in those special moments.

    Marcus Rezak, Musician

    In addition to “Light of the Moon” release, Rezak has launched a Kickstarter campaign to support the record. Perks range from downloads and pre-orders of vinyl and CDs and even curated experiences, guitar lessons, regional listening parties, private concerts and more. More information about the project and the Kickstarter can be found here.

  • Hearing Aide: January Jane ‘Your Drug’

    New York City synthpop trio January Jane excitedly stake their musical claims with their with their debut EP Your Drug. The band consists of lead vocalist Pat Via, guitarist Mitch C. Mitchell, and keyboard player Peter Scialla. The EP is planned to be released on June 18 via Whiskey Vinyl/BGM.

    January Jane

    Your Drug borrows from a diverse array of influences ranging from modern day pop to 80’s pop rock in the style of songs like “Your Love” by The Outfield. The EP can be broadly categorized as pop but the band takes inspiration from several different decades and styles of pop. The soaring upbeat choruses that many of the songs offer can be directly tied to the styles of millennial pop of acts like Walk The Moon and Imagine Dragons. The band differs from many of its contemporaries by adding a 80’s rock edge to its songs. Via’s voice has a much more distinct gruffness to it which pairs nicely with the moody synth and guitar tones of the verses.

    Songs like “Addicted to The Night” offers a deceptively simple but extremely sticky hooks that that refuses to leave your head hours after you’ve listened to it. Paired with a verses that build the tension of the song with its dueling electric guitar creating a song that would go off well at any party. The edge added by Via’s voice sets many of the songs of the songs off from their contemporaries. The versatility in Via’s vocal inflections allows him to pull of the clear shimmery pop hooks as well as the more 80’s-eque moody verses.

    The infectious grooves on these tracks display their influences and love for ’80s rock and pop while sounding undeniably modern and perfect for the ’20s.

    Matt Pinfield, DJ

    The consistent infectious energy is certainly the strong suit of Your Drug. The band doesn’t miss a beat with any song, offering an EP that has a signature sound throughout but still switch up the style between each track. The 80’s throwback sound dose not come off as a gimmick, rather a new completely new direction for modern electro pop.

    The EP is also an extremely easy listen, toping out at just under 17 minutes. The exciting mixture of sounds act as perfect soundtrack for the dancefloor and exciting midnight drive. Overall, Your Drug is extremely likeable and is suitable for just about any kind of pop fan – no matter the age.

    Key Tracks: Addicted to The Night, Versions of You, NYC

  • JamBase Reimagines Phish’s “Farmhouse” with “Cluster Flies” Compilation

    Live music website JamBase has announced Cluster Flies, a cover album of the legendary Phish album Farmhouse, set for release on Friday, April 30th.

    Cluster Flies

    Performing artists on the album include William Tyler on the intro track “The Inlaw Josie Wales,” Club d’Elf on “Sand,” Ryley Walker on the monster 20 minute outro track “First Tube,” and many other talented artists.

    I tasked the team to come up with an idea that we could rally around in place of live music and to raise lost revenues for JamBase. Rather than a standard fundraiser, the Cluster Flies project was conceived, and we soon reached out to an incredible group of musicians who graciously jumped at the opportunity to support JamBase.

    David Onigman, CEO

    Each song on Cluster Flies will premiere through a daily rollout on JamBase and a corresponding episode of The JamBase Podcast that will also feature interviews with each of the participating artists. A select number of Cluster Flies songs will debut on SiriusXM’s Phish Radio on episodes of Crowd Control and Headbands.

    The limited-edition 3LP album was mastered by engineer Joe Lambert and features custom artwork created by longtime Phish collaborator Jim Pollock. The Cluster Flies Pollock poster will be available to bundle with the triple gatefold, 180-gram vinyl edition. A standalone triple gatefold, 180-gram vinyl edition without the poster can also be purchased. A high-res digital version can be downloaded as well.

    The album is available for pre-order at Clusterflies.com.

    Cluster Flies Vinyl Tracklist

    Side A:
    “The Inlaw Josie Wales” – William Tyler
    “Farmhouse” – Sylvan Esso
    “Dirt” – Jennifer Hartswick
    “Vultures” – Tim Palmieri

    Side B:
    “Back on the Train” – Daniel Donato
    “Bye Bye Foot” – Reed Mathis
    “Driver” – Vetiver
    “Gotta Jibboo” – James Petralli

    Side C:
    “Piper” – Chris Forsyth

    Side D:
    “Sand” – Club d’Elf
    “Mountains in the Mist” – Lindsay Lou
    “Heavy Things” – Sadler Vaden
    “Sleep” – Amy Helm

    Side E:
    “Dogs Stole Things” – Neal Francis
    “Twist” – Brendan Bayliss
    “Bug” – Strand Of Oaks

    Side F:
    “First Tube” – Ryley Walker

  • Gavin Preller Announces Debut Album “There Is Wonder”

    Albany-based artist Gavin Preller excitedly announced his debut album: There is Wonder. The project is being mastered by Kramer and is set to be released on May 21st via Shimmy-Disc/Joyful Noise Recordings.

    gavin Preller

    There Is Wonder was written and recorded between the months of October 2020 and February 2021 in Preller’s home town of Bethlehem, New York. Preller wrote, arranged, and performed every song from a basic basement setup in his parent’s home – except for drums on two tracks, which were recorded by Leor Manelis. Initially, Preller wrote and recorded the first six tracks before sending it to his iconic producer Kramer for mastering, Preller was them unexpectedly signed to the Shimmy-Disc label and encouraged to expand the six songs into a full record.

    It’s hard not to hear flares of the likes of Sufjan Stevens and Jeff Buckley, proof of just how much Preller’s vocals are truly captivating.

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    Gavin Preller began studying classical piano at the age of 3, later picking up guitar at ten years old. In 2019 he attended Berklee College of Music before dropping out after one year to live in an agricultural community in Southern France. Back in the States in February, 2020, Preller took his backpack and acoustic guitar on a cross-country train to Portland, OR. He was living by himself in a used van, without a job, using a nearby Planet Fitness for showers, when Covid hit. That March, he sold the van and returned to his parent’s home in Upstate New York where he has been working on new music ever since.