NYS Music 2023

Category: New York Singles

  • Razor Braids’ “She” Celebrates Sapphic Love and Spontaneity, Pop-Rock Style

    Brooklyn pop-rock sensation Razor Braids has released their latest single, “She,” a femme-focused, upbeat pop track that captures the excitement and spontaneity of Sapphic love. Accompanied by a carefree music video portraying a lively party scene, Razor Braids invites us into the vibrant world of queer hookup culture.

    “She” isn’t just a song; it’s an anthem for being unapologetically yourself and seizing the opportunity for love. With vocal timbres reminiscent of Carly Rae Jepsen and The Cranberries, “She” offers a fresh take on pop. However, production-wise, the track introduces a rougher edge, echoing the spirit of punk-rock legends such as The Clash and Bikini Kill.

    Razor Braids She

    In discussing the themes of “She,” Razor Braids shared, “Letting yourself be present during moments of change or uncertainty is a common thread across our upcoming releases. ‘She’ is such a fun encapsulation of that theme: embracing the unknown and jumping into something that feels good and joyful, and allowing yourself to accept that joy even when fear is also present in that moment.”

    Regarding their distinctive sound, Razor Braids explained, “We all grew up in different places and with different musical influences. We’ve learned how to embrace and utilize that within our songwriting. We all bring so many different inspirations to the table: country, folk rock, garage, indie rock, and punk. By tapping into the elements of these genres that we each connect with most, we’ve shaped our music. Connection—connecting with each other and with our audience—is an integral part of our live performance.

    “We want everyone to feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves when they see us live. That really shines through in the music and lyrics and also with how wild and fun we get on stage.”

    Razor Braids

    Razor Braids Fall 2023 US Tour

    10/18 Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme

    10/20 Lincoln, NE @ 1867 Bar

    10/21 Denver, CO @ The Black Buzzard

    11/8 Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie

    11/9 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bottlerocket Social Club

    11/10 Chicago, IL @ SubT Downstairs

    11/11 Toledo, OH @ The Ottawa Tavern

    11/13 Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Iron Works

    11/14 Medford, MA @ The Rockwell

    11/16 Troy, NY @ No Fun

    11/17 Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right

  • AZ Releases ‘This Is Why’ In Anticipation of Latest Album

    With hip hop’s ever-changing landscape, it had been a decade since Brooklyn native AZ graced fans with an album. The reserved hip hop legend has maintained status as a result of his pen and classic album cuts. However, his long-teased sequel, Doe Or Die II, became one of 2021’s undeniable success stories and proved AZ’s potent hip hop poetry still had a place in the rap game.

    Since the release of Doe Or Die II, AZ has appeared on Westside Gunn’s “99 Avirex” Rick Ross’ “Vacheron,” Statik Selektah’s “Historic” and most recently on Tony Touch’s “Rampage 2.0” for Def Jam’s mixtape Documentary.

    AZ "This Is Why" single release cover

    Now AZ is back with the release of his single “This Is Why” in anticipation of his latest album, Truth Be Told, set for release on December 1. “This Is Why” interpolates a classic Slick Rick sample throughout, as the hip hop veteran takes on the role of the “been there, done that” MC. In light, he shouts out two Brooklyn legends — The Notorious B.I.G. and Mike Tyson — for serving as inspirations behind his success. With his effortless delivery and poignant rhymes, AZ embodies the grace and knowledge that comes with having survived some of New York City’s roughest eras.

    Album Details

    After contributing behind the boards on both Doe Or Die and Doe Or Die II, AZ and legendary producer Buckwild team up once again. The GRAMMY-nominated Buckwild handles all of the production on the new album. With his own crate of classic production, Buckwild will look to recreate the mafioso, final-boss themed production that the elder AZ has thrived on in his late career surge. In addition, the album will feature guest appearances from fellow New York rhymers Fat Joe and Pharoahe Munch, adding diversified flavor and point of views.

  • Indie Rock Band Divining Rod release new single “King of The Night”

    Indie country-rocker band Divining Rod released the first single “King of The Night” on Friday, October 20, from their upcoming EP entitled The House Will Always Win, due for release in January 2024.

    Originally, Divining Rod was the solo project of Hawaiian native Miyuki Furtado of the former TooPure recording artists, The Rogers Sisters. The band includes lead Miyuki Furtado, guitarist/vocalist Patrick Harmon, bassist Matt Svigals, and drummer John Malone.

    “King of The Night” combines a vocal performance that’s full of confidence and force with dynamic chords and soulful production to create a blues rock gem. The song explores themes of nightlife and the excitement of hitting the town on the weekend, with the monotony of misbehaving with the same folks, listening to the same tunes and ordering the same rounds of drinks. The song uses prominent and smooth country driven vocals, fused with the rhythm of rock and blues. The backbeat sets the tone and emphasizes the vocal-centric structure to make up the story of two gamblers who are headed for romance and heartbreak.

    The new single will accompany four other songs to be released on their upcoming EP The House Will Always Win due for release in January. The EP was crafted during the same sessions as their previous EP, Santa Monica And Other Golden Classics. Divining Rod headed into the studio after a month-long residency on New York’s famed Circle Line. The House Will Always Win speaks of the affordability and accessibility of the city. Despite being a fun town, Miyuki sees a sense of sadness and desperation in the city. 

  • Consider The Source Drop Star Wars-Inspired Music Video “Kashyyyk”

    Consider The Source, a NYC-based progressive jazz-rock trio, dropped their newest track alongside a music video for “Kashyyyk.” The video explores the band’s Eastern influences, with psychedelic graphics to accompany the new song.

    Consider The Source

    Consider The Source made a name for themselves in the NYC scene with their unique, genre-bending sound. During the pandemic, the group found themselves stranded apart from each other, forcing them to learn new techniques to record and collaborate. Their newest album, a re-issued version of their Are You Watching Closely, comes nearing the 15-year anniversary of its original release.

    Consider The Source Kashyyyk

    The group’s newest single, “Kashyyyk” is a reference to a Star Wars fictional planet, where Chewbacca calls home. The psych-rock track demanded over 30 hours of work by producer Jacob Nadeau and editor Francesca Belcastro. 

    Consider The Source will embark on a US tour this fall, with four dates in Woodstock, Saratoga Springs, Rochester, and New York City. The group will support numerous acts, including SkyDaddy, Bella’s Bartok, The Mushroom Cloud, and more. More information and tickets are available here.

    Consider the Source Tour Dates

    11.02 The Colony – Woodstock, NY +
    11.03  Bayside Bowl – Portland, ME %
    11.09  Putnam Place – Saratoga Springs, NY ^
    11.10  Nectar’s – Burlington, VT !!
    11.11  The Stone Church – Newmarket, NH &
    11.17  Flour City Station – Rochester, NY *
    11.18  Thunderbird Music Hall – Pittsburgh, PA !
    12.07  The Fox Theatre – Boulder, CO =
    12.08  830 North – Fort Collins, CO ==
    12.09  Globe Hall – Denver, CO
    12.29  Sultan Room – New York, NY #
    12.30  Electric Haze – Worcester, MA $
    12.31  Arch Street Tavern – Hartford, CT $

    + w/ SkyDaddy

    % supporting Bella’s Bartok
    ^ w/ Bella’s Bartok
    !! W/ The Mushroom Cloud
    & w/ Sqwerv
    * w/ Grub
    ! w/ TrailHeads
    = co-bill w/ Cycles
    == w/ Pipin’ Hot
    # w/ Habbina Habbina
    $ w/ Leon Trout

    Watch “Kashyyyk” from Consider the Source below.

  • Brooklyn Electro-Pop Duo ‘FIIZ’ Announce New Single “ALL MY WORLDS”

    Electronic-Pop duo ‘FIIZ’ return to ignite dance enthusiasts with their new energetic single “ALL MY WORLDS”, released on November 2nd.

    FIIZ was born from the deep bond between best friends Fiona (Fi) and Isabelle (Iz) during shared quarantine, and a desire to fearlessly represent the LGBTQ+ community, defying norms in pop culture. United by their friendship, they create queer empowerment through music, challenging heteronormative standards with unapologetic expression.

    The Brooklyn based duo FIIZ entrance their listeners by exploring themes of imagination, the multiverse and questioning the boundaries between reality and the power of the mind. They draw concepts from the endless possibilities that lie beyond our perception which intertwine with their unique musical expression fusing electronic-pop, hyper pop and EDM into a groundbreaking sound that can be heard in the latest single.

    “ALL MY WORLDS”, forefronts the duos consistent pursuit of enlightenment, fluidity of time and the liberation of both the mind and body. FIIZ invites audiences to embark through the multiverse—an idea that has long captivated their creative spirit,  the track becomes an anthem, chanting a powerful mantra, “All my worlds are real, all my dreams are true.”

    With its pulsating beats, ethereal synths, and thought-provoking lyrical concepts, “ALL MY WORLDS” is poised to capture audiences worldwide. Hailing from the diverse and kinetic music scene of Brooklyn, FIIZ has once again encapsulated its progress in creating electrifying pop anthems that resonate deep within the mind space of its audience.

  • Marina Laurendi Captures Halloween Spirit in “halloween party”

    Indie singer-songwriter, Marina Laurendi, is back with a second single off her upcoming Sophomore EP. The new track “halloween party,” is an ode to childhood innocence, the comfort and safety of home, and the bittersweet feeling of aging into adulthood, coming just in time for the spooky season.

    Marina Laurendi is a singer/songwriter and musician, originally from the Western New York area. She started performing as an actress, singer, and dancer at a young age. Her career in musical theater led her to NYC, where she performed around the East Coast and Off-Broadway. Her music takes influence from the pulse of the NYC scene and the calmness of her Western NY upbringing.

    Fusing elements of cinematic pop, alternative rock, and singer-songwriter lyricism, her nostalgic and singular sound is a breath of fresh air. She is poetic and moody, with haunting vocals and catchy melodies. Her music is steeped in personal experience yet is universally relatable.

    “halloween party” is textured and dripping in ambiance, balancing soft indie rock with tender intimacy. Featuring undertones of singer-songwriter folk, muted acoustic guitar strums, quiet drums, and melodic lines, she captures the sounds that bring about the warm fuzzy feelings associated with home. The track is authentic and raw, featuring voice memos from Marina Laurendi’s childhood friends. It is honest and builds up beautifully into a bittersweet and nostalgic crescendo.

    I wrote the song when we were getting ready to sell my childhood home and I was deciding what was next for me. That transitional period stirred up so many emotions and it got me reminiscing about my adolescence. Halloween parties at my childhood home are such a core memory for me and I associate them directly with my childhood and teenage years. When I think of them, I feel such a fondness for home and an appreciation of my upbringing that I didn’t truly value it until later in life.

    Marina Laurendi

    “halloween party” by Marina Laurendi is the perfect song to add to your fall playlist. Catch up with her new releases and future shows here.

  • Frog To Return With Gothic But Cartoonish Album, “Grog”

    New York duo Frog return with their fifth album, Grog, a collection of gorgeous Indie Americana full of the nostalgia, hope, defeat, and lust.l

    Frog is made up of brothers Danny (songwriting) and Steve Bateman (drums, percussion, backup vocals).

    While Steve believes a lot of his albums felt as if they took place in real-world cities (such as New York, and LA in the 70s), Steve describes this new album as taking place in Hades. He writes, “The whole thing is bathed in flames and the grooves are bubbling and the devil is a DJ smiling broadly.”

    Eclectic and wildly creative, Frog’s new fully-realized LP veers from the gorgeous grooving funk of “Black on Black on Black” to the classic pop of “Maybelline” before “New Ro” exemplifies the “gothic and cartoonish” characteristics that songwriter Daniel Bateman describes his latest work with. 

    Sometimes it’s Jonathan Richman, sometimes it’s Hall & Oates, sometimes it’s Billy Joel, sometimes it’s Steely Dan, sometimes it’s Townes Van Zandt…but it’s always Frog.

    “There are really exciting places we were able to get to on this record, places that I didn’t know existed before I found them. It feels both gothic and cartoonish to me, big gargoyles, dark skies, storms, but the statues are of ‘Aaahh!!! Real Monsters.’ Every song is a step deeper into the abyss.” 

    Daniel Bateman

    Grog will be released both via CD and digital on November 17 and launched with a performance at YoFi Fest 11 (Yonkers, NY) which accompanies a screening of their “Kings of Blah” documentary. 

    Previous singles “Judy Garland” and “You Know I’m Down” with several million streams on Spotify.

    Stream Frog on Spotify or Apple Music.

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  • Catch the Dreamy Track “Don’t Throw Your Words” From Brooklyn-Based Like A Doll

    Like A Doll, Brooklyn’s music project from musician Emma Stacher, shared their brand new track, “Don’t Throw Your Words,” from their upcoming self-titled album. The record is set to release on November 10, with a release party that night at Alphaville in Bushwick.

    Single art for Don't Throw Your Words

    “Don’t Throw Your Words” is a hypnotic, insistent track that truly evokes the band’s dollhouse aesthetics. The dreamy vocals and recurring guitar riff create a stirring aura, repeating the lyrics “Don’t throw your words out.”

    This feels like an anthem to believe in yourself. It jolts you from slower to faster and swings to reflect the back and forth of birthing self-confidence. The lyric ‘Don’t throw your words out’ repeats in the chorus with the overall message emphasizing how important our thoughts and voices are.

    Emma Stacher, vocalist, guitarist, and leader of Like A Doll

    Like A Doll was created by Emma Stacher, who rallied a group of childhood friends to comprise the project’s live band: Isabella Dafonseca and Gabriel Paiano on drums, Daniel Barbrack on bass/synth, Adrian Dilulio on guitar, and Leah Beck on synth. The group grew up together in NYC’s East Village neighborhood, parting ways for many to study music at Berklee College, The New School, and Purchase College. Like A Doll marks a new beginning for the group, but is also a reunion of old friends.

    Emma Stacher of Like A Doll

    Like A Doll’s debut self-titled album is set to release on November 10. The band will play a celebratory album release party at Bushwick’s Alphaville on November 10, alongside Noah Kesey and The Burning Sun.

  • Psymon Spine Release Kinetic Single “Boys” Ahead of Hometown Brooklyn Show

    Psymon Spine, a Brooklyn-based alt-pop group, recently embarked on their US tour, finishing with a hometown show at Alphaville on October 26. The group recently released their newest single, “Boys,” alongside an official music video on October 10.

    Psymon Spine

    Psymon Spine developed as members Noah Prebish and Peter Spears were in college, later adding Brother Michael to the group. Vocalist and former member Sabine Holler lends her voice to the new track, “Boys,” since her relocation to Berlin during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    “Boys” is an upbeat alt-pop track, featuring a new-wave-inspired melodic riff. The track features Sabine Holler’s light yet hypnotizing vocals against a synth-heavy dance rhythm. The group cites influences such as Talking Heads, Os Mutantes, and the NYC dance music scene.

    By nature every Psymon Spine song must be a little cheeky to bypass our own self-criticism, but in reality ‘Boys’ is just a very earnest song about friendship.

    Psymon Spine
    Psymon Spine live photo Photo Credit: Alyssa Gisselle
    Photo Credit: Alyssa Gisselle

    Psymon Spine will make their way home for a show at Brooklyn’s Alphaville on October 26, as well as a show in Troy on November 8. The group will play new tracks like “Boys,” as well as hits from their most recent album, 2021’s Charismatic Megafauna. Tickets are on-sale now.

    Psymon Spine Tour

    10/13 – Madison, WI @ UW Madison

    10/14 – Northfield, MI @ Carleton College – The Cave (private event)

    10/15 – Galesburg, IL @ Knox College

    10/16 – Chicago, IL @ Color Club

    10/17 – St Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole

    10/18 – Nashville, TN @ The Basement

    10/21 – Memphis, TN @ Wiseacre Festival

    10/26 – Brooklyn, NY @ Alphaville

    11/8 – Troy, NY @ No Fun

  • Dmitry Wild Drops Newest Track, “Rock N Roll Is My Business”

    Dmitry Wild, a New York-based rock artist, released his newest track, “Rock N Roll Is My Business.” Following up to his 2022 album, Electric Souls, his newest track comes alongside a few recent singles.

    Inspired by an experience at a business convention, Dmitry Wild penned “Rock N Roll Is My Business” in response to a question posed to the audience, “What is your business?”. Finding himself at odds with the businesspeople and conventiongoers, he was inspired by his own answer, “Rock N Roll Is My Business.”

    Wild’s newest track exudes confidence, accompanied by ever-present horns and funky, layered vocals. He latches onto the classic rock-n-roll figurehead frame, and creates a Halloween-esque sound that solidifies his place in the rock-n-roll business.

    Dmitry Wild

    “Rock N Roll Is My Business” released following Wild’s single, “Son of a Gun,” another funky rock track with a bright, eclectic music video alongside. In addition, he released “New York Stones” in July, a rock ballad dedicated to the city of New York. Wild sings, “No matter where we go, no matter what we do, New York is in our soul, the city that gave us rock and roll.” 

    Catch Dmitry Wild at his upcoming shows in New York. He will play Woodstock’s The Colony on October 28, as well as Freddy’s Bar in Brooklyn on November 5. Finally, he will make a stop at No Fun in Albany on December 21 to close out the year.

    Dmitry Wild Upcoming Shows

    Oct 28 – Colony, Woodstock, NY

    Nov 5 – Freddy’s Bar, Brooklyn, NY

    Nov 16 – The Eight Room, Nashville, TN

    Nov 18 – Venue TBD, New Orleans, LA

    Dec 21 – No Fun, Albany, NY