NYS Music 202​1

Author: Matthew Perez Gin

  • Jann Klose to perform Live at Tarrytown Music Hall and The Bitter End

    Indie pop artist Jann Klose will take New York stages live following the release of his radio hit single “Love You The Most” and the gradual reopening of performance venues around the country.

    On June 13, he will perform an in-person show at the beloved Tarrytown Music Hall. Additionally, fans interested in viewing the performance virtually are invited to stream the concert live online. On Friday, June 18, Klose will then be performing live from The Bitter End. The show will also be available to fans for live streaming beginning at 8:15 PM ET.

    Jahn Klose to perform live in NYC

    For tickets for Jann’s performance at Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street, Tarrytown NY, visit here.

    The performance at The Bitter End, 147 Bleecker Street, downtown Manhattan, is open to patrons of all ages. Tickets are $15 per seat, and range from $60 to $90 per table, and are currently available for sale. Purchase tickets and find more information here.

    The award-winning indie pop artist’s melodic single “Love You The Most” with Alicia Madison is gaining momentum on US Top 40 radio. The song rose from number 118 to number 58 on Mediabase’s charts after only six weeks of radio play. Meanwhile, the music videos for this romantic ballad’s English and Spanish versions have collectively accrued more than 4 million streams on YouTube and Spotify. In South Africa, where Jann grew up, his audience has reached an astonishing 27 million listeners on pop radio and is continuing to expand throughout New York and across the nation.

    Jahn Klose and Alicia Madison in the official music video for "Love You The Most"
    Jann Klose and Alicia Madison: “Love You The Most”

    Jann’s passion for all things music is undying, and the pandemic certainly posed no qualms for him. The New York-based artist spent much of his time during quarantine writing music and discussing music writing with friends and colleagues via Zoom. To maintain a sense of community during such uncertain times, he created the “Making Sound with Jann Klose” podcast. In his podcast, Klose hosts Rock Hall inductees and chart-topping artists to discuss their creative processes, sources of inspiration, industry secrets, PR strategies, and all other things music. The podcast has frequently reached Apple’s Top Podcasts under the Music Interview category.

    Listen to the “Making Sound with Jann Klose” podcast on Apple Music and watch the official English and Spanish music videos for “Love You The Most” below.

  • Pop Artist Lexi Mariah Announces Her First Single of 2021, “Playlist”

    NYC-based pop artist Lexi Mariah is returning to the musical spotlight with her first release of 2021 titled “Playlist.” Her previous singles “Waterfall” and “SOURPATCH” received high praise and now the singer makes her mark on summer with her latest single.

    The exhilarating yet emotional track debuted on listening platforms on June 11, following a week of anticipation since the young talent announced it on social media. “Playlist” is written by Lexi Mariah herself, along with co-writers and producers Josh Frank, Joe Frank, and Ricky Frank. In an interview with NYS Music, Mariah opened up about the inspiration behind her music and what it represents: positivity for her fans. Clearly, the singer has carried that sentiment into this year.

    The new song is the addition that your favorite playlist needs. It will have you on your feet and dancing throughout summer 2021. The track embodies the perfect mix of both lighthearted and emotional lyrics. A melodious guitar line and resonant synth complement Mariah’s ethereal vocals. Additionally, a lively, electronic vibe within the chorus transforms the sound.

    Lexi Mariah announces her first single release of 2021.

    I have some playlists that I’ve made over the years that are now hard for me to listen to because the songs give me such vivid flashbacks of times I shared with people who are no longer in my life. On days where I’m able to bring myself to listen to them, all of the memories, good and bad, come rushing back. I always wonder if those songs make the other person think of me, too. When writing “Playlist”, I wanted it to be a track that my listeners could dance to, but also one that would tug on their heartstrings a bit, since it’s a concept that I feel so many people will be able to relate to.

    Lexi Mariah on “Playlist”

    Mariah’s new release follows her previous single, “Waterfall,” which dropped at the end of 2020. With “Playlist,” she seamlessly unites her traditionally heartfelt lyrics with a bright and lively supporting track. The singer-songwriter has, unsurprisingly, unearthed yet another layer of her music and sound.

    Stay updated on Lexi Mariah’s upcoming projects with us here, and on her Instagram and Twitter. Check out “Playlist” along with Mariah’s previous single “Waterfall” and more on her Spotify and Youtube now.

  • Bardovan Announces Reopening This August With Shows Going on Sale Next Week

    Bardavon Presents has announced it will reopen this August after being closed for 14 months during the COVID-19 pandemic. Four new shows will join a number of previously scheduled performances postponed and rescheduled in 2020. More shows and available sales will be announced in the coming weeks.

    Erected in 1868 by British immigrant James Collingwood, the Collingwood Opera House featured a plethora of various performances throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. In 1923, the opera house became known as The Bardavon. Since then, the building continues to serve as a focal point for the performing arts, evolving and thriving throughout the years.

    Upcoming Shows For Reopening

    The following four shows will go on sale to Bardavon members on Tuesday, June 8 at 11am, and to the general public on Friday, June 11 at 11am:

    Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – Sunday, August 22 at 7pm at UPAC: Multi-instrumentalist Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews brings his R&B, rock, rap, and funk brass band to UPAC for the very first time. Tickets start at $50.

    Dispatch (Acoustic) – Saturday, September 25 at 8pm at Bardavon: One of the country’s most successful indie/roots bands, Dispatch, brings its politically progressive acoustic rock to the Bardavon for an intimate show. Tickets start at $45.

    David Sedaris – Saturday, October 16 at 8pm at Bardavon: Sedaris returns to the Bardavon to read stories spanning his remarkable career followed by a Q&A and book signing. All Tickets $49.

    Words & Music: An intimate evening with Patti Smith – Saturday, November 13 at 8pm at UPAC: Pioneering artist and punk icon Patti Smith performs a set of original spoken-word stories from her life, interspersed with songs, and will take questions from the audience. Tickets start at $49.

    The four shows above join the following performances postponed in 2020 that are on sale now at Bardavon.org

    Brit Floyd Aug 29 at UPAC
    Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons Oct 24 at UPAC
    Mavericks Dec 18 at UPAC
    Celtic Woman March 20 at UPAC
    Stomp May 26 at UPAC

  • Neckscars Reimagine Punk Rock With Debut Album “Don’t Panic”

    Emerging in late 2018 out of Downstate New York, Neckscars turned a variety of stylistic music ambitions into a seamless reimagination of punk. To listeners, their sound is reminiscent of classic punk rock and roll. In reality, the sound is independent of frayed nostalgia and standard song formulas.

    Neckscars

    Then, in March of 2020, Neckscars entered Nada Studios in Montgomery, NY. The band collaborated with producer John Naclerio and Sean-Paul Pillsworth for their first full-length recording. After ripping through 8 songs in just three days, the session came to a halt in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

    Eventually, the band returned to the studio in the fall to tie up loose ends and bring another two songs to the table. The album begins with an earthy introduction from “In Front of Me,” followed by an even grittier set of middle tracks, and finishes with more subtle melodic rock undertones espoused by songs like “Let You Down” and “First Time, Long Time.” Finally, the album and new tracks were completed with a mastering by Jesse Cannon followed by the release date announcement.

    Neckscars
    Courtesy of Neckscars – Labels: Sell the Heart Records (US) | Engineer Records (UK)

    Neckscars’ motive with their debut album Don’t Panic? To bring to life a blend of rock and melodic punk with gravelly vocal delivery. The band has teased a new single, “Jarring” to highlight the upcoming album release. Below, check out the official music video via Engineer Records.

    Don’t Panic will officially be available on June 18. Until then, stream “Jarring” and more by Neckscars on Spotify and Bandcamp.

    Key Tracks: Jarring, Let You Down, and First Time, Long Time