NYS Music 2023

Author: Haylee Farrell

  • Conomor Duo Releases First EP: “One Step (At A Time)”  

    Rochester’s Conomor duo has just released their first ever EP One Step (At A Time) on January 6th. The album is heavily influenced by sounds like Daft Punk, Outkast, Damon Albarn, Kendrick Lamar, and many others.  

    Conomor Duo Releases First EP: “One Step (At A Time)”  

    Overall, the songs on the album are solid, have defined identity, and are led by a creative and unique perspective that the duo provides. Songs like “One Step (At A Time)” sound so familiar to Gorillaz/Damon Albarn’s vocals.  

    Conomor Duo Releases First EP: “One Step (At A Time)”  

    Conomor is a duo based in USA and France, made up of Kevin (Vocals/music) and Paul (Music). While going to the same high school, they in the neighborhood hip-hop studio named TCA. Through producing beats and creating their first band Drozophyl, the duo forged a friendship as well as an artistic collaboration that still lasts today.  

    https://soundcloud.com/conomor/sets/conomor-one-step-at-a-time/s-rbB14nHsMC4?si=79f237d1f99e442cb18589060139448d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

    Conomor is a boundless project made by both Kevin and Paul, venturing between electronic music, trip hop, pop with hints of hip-hop and rock. Both have collaborated on different projects in the past, and have been active in multiple musical experiences in both countries. 

    “I had thought of a wrecked life 

    Rifles screaming into darkness 

    A bunch of dope and a blunt knife 

    It’s as weak as I am 

    I could go lifeless” 

    As life separates the duo geographically, Paul works on many different projects, and so does Kévin after having moved to Rochester. 

    The duo stated, “With this first EP, we demonstrate that, from the complexity of our musical world results a truly universal sensitivity. One Step (at a Time) seeks to be resolutely modern and contemporary without abandoning its traditional musical heritage. Kévin’s instrumental melodies often rely on Paul’s electronic rhythms. The use of machines enriches and sublimates each musical phrase: early, the minimalist One Step (at a Time), alternates between hot and cold, and ends up delivering a rhythmic groove. With Arms, guitars mix with Trap beats, before a harmonica strikes a heady blow. Materialize resonates as a dark electro/club anthem, with its captivating vocal layering. Flower City Groove holds a lively rhythm, evolving into a chanted chorus, an ode to the city of Rochester, NY. Finally, lyrical piano chords accompany elements of a cold ambiance, with synthetic Notes.” 

    To listen to the album “One Step (At A Time),” click the link here.

  • 3 Cards Trick Trio Releases “Songs” EP

    Brand new, NYC-based music label 41st Parallel Records has just made their first release of 2023 with “Songs” by 3 Cards Trick. This instrumental guitar trio is the meeting of three of the most in-demand improvisors on New York’s avant-garde scene: Marco Cappelli (classical guitar), Brandon Seabrook (guitar), and Stomu Takeishi (acoustic bass guitar).  

    3 Cards Trick Trio Releases “Songs” EP

    The trio’s music tastes take influence from various sources including covers, soundtracks, early music, and original compositions. Then, after some sampling with a blend of their own tastes, they land in a new unknown sound territory where everything is possible. 

    3 Cards Trick Trio Releases “Songs” EP

    The all three members of 3 Cards Trick had first met back in 2015 at The Stone, John Zorn’s storied experimental music venue in New York. Since then, the trio has continued to develop its own, unique musical vision.  

    3 Cards Trick Trio Releases “Songs” EP

    Marco Cappelli, also known as 41st Parallel Records, is an Italian-born, Brooklyn-based guitarist and composer. He has carved out an extraordinary artistic path between the worlds of avant classical and improvised music, fluent in both rigorous written music as well the languages of free improvisation. Marco is also member of Marc Ribot’s Caged Funk, Adam Rudolph’s Go: Organic Orchestra, and The Zone with Daniele Del Monaco. 

    In March 2020, the trio was ready to take off on their first ever European tour but backfired due to the worldwide COVID pandemic and lockdown. Thankfully after some time, the tour finally happened during the Fall of 2021.

    Upcoming Tour Dates: 

    2/7  MARCO CAPPELLI – DownTown Music Gallery 6:30 pm / 13 Monroe St, New York 
    2/8 ELLIOTT SHARP / MARCO CAPPELLI / JT LEWIS – Shift 8pm / 411 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 
    2/14  ITALIAN SURF ACADEMY Fake Worlds album release show – The Sultan Room 234 Starr St, Brooklyn     
    2/18  w/ADAM RUDOLPH’S GO: ORGANIC ORCHESTRA & BROOKLYN RAGA MASSIVE Festival in Sons d’Hiver, Paris, France 

    Listen to 3 Cards Trick’s “Songs” by clicking the link here.

  • Raegan Sealy Drops Soulful Pop Hit “Make ’em Jealous”

    Brooklyn soulful pop artist Raegan Sealy’s newest single “Make ‘em Jealous” just dropped on January 12th, an upbeat, indie soul piece set out to reframe the cliché of being stuck in a toxic relationship, with a satirical spin.

    Raegan Sealy Drops Soulful Pop Song "Make 'em Jealous" Today

    “Make ‘em Jealous,” featuring The Gang of Angels, an all-female choir from Nottingham, UK led by Honey Williams. Taking her inspiration from a diverse range of artists like the Arctic Monkeys, Lana Del Rey, Marina, and more, Sealy fuses her soul-pop vocals with an infectiously recurring beat.

    Sealy’s new single shines optimism on the self-delusion that so often keeps us from moving on. “Make ‘em Jealous” reclaims the hope of strength and courage in the healing part of a breakup. With lyrics such as, “Everyone wants a sip of my love, but they just get a taste,” Sealy shows off her undeniable confidence and spunk.

    “What is it that we tell ourselves in order to ‘stay?’ How does our ego react to accommodate disrespect? And how hilarious is that, when you think about it? This emotional push and pull in these dynamics is truly often like a Laurel and Hardy sketch,”

    Raegan Sealy, on her new single.
    Raegan Sealy Drops Soulful Pop Song "Make 'em Jealous" Today

    Outside of music, Sealy is an advocate and teaching artist, and received a Fulbright Scholarship in 2015, one of the most prestigious academic scholarships in the world, along with her MFA from The New School. Continuing to sing and perform her own poetry, she has opened for Shane Koyczan, Kae Tempest, and Ice T. She even gave the first official TED Talk entirely in rhyming verse in 2019 which you can watch down below.

    Now officially based in Brooklyn, Sealy has beautifully fused her musical and writing talents to tell her story as a soul-pop singer-songwriter. “Make ‘em Jealous” is the first in a series of singles Sealy will be releasing throughout 2023. But this new soulful single is sure to leave her listeners feeling more confident than ever.

    To listen to Reagan Sealy’s new single “Make ’em Jealous,” click the link here.

    To find more information on upcoming releases from Reagan Sealy, click the link here to access her website.

  • Rod Stewart Announces Tour with Cheap Trick, Bethel Woods Show in September

    Infamous rock singer/songwriter Rod Stewart is bringing his North American tour to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, an iconic site in the history of New York, the 1969 Woodstock festival. As if this news wasn’t exciting enough, rock band Cheap Trick will be joining Stewart on stage for this unforgettable night. 

    Rod Stewart Announces 2023 Tour Featuring Cheap Trick

    Following the incredible success and rave reviews for his 2022 US tour, Rod Stewart has added a concert at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel on Friday, September 1st to his 2023 North American tour list. The legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer-songwriter will also be playing with special guest Cheap Trick.

    Rod Stewart Announces 2023 Tour Featuring Cheap Trick

    Critics say that this unforgettable tour is “a magical moment that only rock and roll can provide.” As well, Rod Stewart’s tour promises an unprecedented night of iconic hit songs from one of the best-selling artists of all time. 

    Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling artists in the history of recorded music with more than 250 million records and singles sold worldwide. With his signature voice, style, and songwriting abilities, he has transcended all genres of popular music, including rock, folk, soul, R&B. With the Great American Songbook, Rod Stewart is one of the few stars to enjoy chart-topping albums throughout every decade of his career.  

    Rod Stewart 2023 Tour Dates

    Feb 10 8:30 PM – Coliseo de Puerto Rico – San Juan, PR 

    Feb 13 8:00 PM – Hard Rock Live – Hollywood – Hollywood, FL 

    Feb 14 8:00 PM – Hard Rock Live – Hollywood – Hollywood, FL 

    Feb 16 8:00 PM – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino – Tampa – Tampa, FL 

    May 3 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV 

    May 5 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV 

    May 6 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV 

    May 10 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV 

    May 12 – 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV 

    May 13 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV 

    May 15 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV 

    Jul 29 8:00 PM – Nugget Event Center – Sparks, NV 

    Aug 1 7:30 PM (Rescheduled from 6/26/2022) – Ball Arena – Denver, CO 

    Aug 4 7:30 PM (Rescheduled from 6/24/2022) – Footprint Center – Phoenix, AZ 

    Aug 5 7:30 PM (Rescheduled from 6/21/2022) – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre – Chula Vista, CA 

    Aug 8 7:30 PM (Rescheduled from 6/17/2022) – Shoreline Amphitheatre – CA – Mountain View, CA 

    Aug 11 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 6/11/2022) – Climate Pledge Arena – Seattle, WA 

    Aug 12 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 6/10/2022) – Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC 

    Aug 15 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/17/2022) – Rogers Place – Edmonton, AB 

    Aug 17 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/16/2022) – Scotiabank Saddledome – Calgary, AB 

    Aug 19 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/14/2022) – SaskTel Centre – Saskatoon, SK 

    Aug 23 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/10/2022) – Canadian Tire Centre – Ottawa, ON 

    Aug 24 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/9/2022) – Bell Centre – Montreal, QC 

    Aug 26 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/7/2022) – PPG Paints Arena – Pittsburgh, PA 

    Aug 28 7:30 PM – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion – Gilford, NH 

    Aug 30 7:30 PM – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater – Bridgeport, CT 

    Sep 1 7:30 PM – Bethel Woods Center For The Arts – Bethel, NY 

    Nov 10 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV 

    Nov 11 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV 

    Nov 15 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV 

    Nov 17 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV 

    Nov 18 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV 

    Nov 22 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV 

    Tickets can be purchased here beginning Friday, January 13th at 10am local time. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jJuLZUba-Y

  • Bayside Tours NYC’s Le Poisson Rouge In March

    Esteemed punk band Bayside has announced they are hitting the road next month for their “Just Like Home Tour.” Joining them will be I Am The Avalanche and Koyo, making a stop at NYC’s Le Poisson Rouge on March 8th and 9th. 

    Bayside Tours NYC's Le Poisson Rouge In March

    In addition to the new EP, Bayside have announced that they will be hitting the road this winter for the Just Like Home Tour. The lineup pays homage to the band’s local scene, with fellow New Yorkers I Am The Avalanche and Koyo providing support on the month long run. The Just Like Home Tour kicks off on February 10th in Houston, with stops to follow in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, New York City, and more. 

    Last year Bayside shocked their fans with The Red EP, as well as their cover of Kacey Musgraves’”Rainbow.” They then closed out 2022 with their latest single “Go To Hell”. With The Red EP, fans see Bayside refining their unique brand of punk rock even further. The EP’s three songs offer powerful, hard-hitting melodies that draw upon the band’s heavier influences. You can be sure that they are just getting started, with more music to come soon. 

    “We wanted to go out and do some places that are a little smaller than what we’ve been doing the last few years. We really cut our teeth in a lot of these venues and we can’t wait to get back to some of them for the first time in ages,” shares the band.

    Bayside Tours NYC's Le Poisson Rouge In March

    Bayside has deep roots in New York (they are named after the Queens neighborhood where they formed), so it is not out of place that they wrote a song dedicated to one of the state’s most famous vacation getaways. When most people think of Montauk they often have wonderful memories of their time on the beach, eating lobster with their families, or visiting the Montauk lighthouse. However, when Bayside wrote “Montauk,” they made a conscious decision to avoid all of the pleasant memories they might have had and took a more negative, yet humbling, approach to writing about the seaside town. They wanted to remind people that unfortunate circumstances can occur in amazing places, and sometimes saying goodbye is the hardest part of life.

    Upcoming Tour Dates:

    2/10 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

    2/11 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater

    2/12 – Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room & Garage

    2/14 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater

    2/15 – Garden Grove, CA @ Garden AMP

    2/16 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues

    2/17 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco

    2/18 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall

    2/20 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall

    2/21 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox

    2/23 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

    2/24 – Denver, CO @ The Gothic Theatre

    2/25 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre

    2/26 – Chicago, IL @ Metro

    2/28 – Milwaukee, WI @ Th Rave

    3/1 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

    3/3 – Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew’s Hall

    3/4 – Toronto, ON @ The Opera House

    3/5 – Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre

    3/7 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

    3/8 + 3/9 – New York, NY @ LPR

    3/10 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

    3/11 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

    3/12 – Jersey City, NJ @ White Eagle Hall

    To check out more by Bayside and to purchase tickets for their upcoming shows, click the link here.

  • It’s Just Al Releases Single “First Impressions”

    Rochester’s It’s Just Al has just dropped “First Impressions,” a catchy tune for his first ever Spotify release. The song emphasizes a rap about a love that makes you constantly want to be with your significant other because of how real it is. Alex raps about how his love is like a drug, specifically cocaine.

    It's Just Al

    When Alex was just twelve years old, his mother fell ill with a disease called vasculitis. This is when your immune system hurts your blood vessels by mistake. Over the next few months since diagnosis, Alex watched his mother grow weaker until her passing on Friday June 15th, 2018. For the next four years of his life Alex would deal with his grief in silence, only for it to be washed away when he heard his first ever rap song, mockingbird by Eminem. 

    From that day on, Alex fell in love with the emotional side of rap music. He became heavily inspired to make others feel happy inside, just as he felt when he listened to Eminem for the first time. To form his rap identity, he took this inspiration from popular rap artists such as Eminem, Kanye West, D-12, G-Eazy, Yelawolf, and more. From now on, Alex goes by It’s Just Al.

    It's Just Al

    It’s Just Al’s single “First Impressions” is a pop song infused with rap, combining inspiration from his favorite artists. The vocals and lyrics of the song are very catchy, making it an irresistible hit.  

    Check out It’s just Al on Instagram by clicking the link here.