Kingston-based rock band Hide and Shine announced the release of their debut single, “Detroit Rising” along with their upcoming debut album Soft Machines. The single is out now on all streaming services with the debut album releasing on June 7.
Hide and Shine call themselves the stewards of this kind of music, tasked with translating the images and commands of the unconscious world, into the sounds and words of this world. The sounds reflect a range of themes, across seven decades of American and British music. Their lyrics often hint at esoteric themes.
The band recorded and produced their debut album and had the great privilege of mixing it with Steve Albini. The next batch of 14 songs is already being recorded, prior to the debut being released. There is much work ahead.
The track begins with an energy and has tones reminiscent of Queens of the Stone Age. “Detroit Rising” has a consistent, punching drumbeat, dynamic riffs throughout, and a very catchy and fun set of lyrics. The track is a promising debut from an all-new rock group. There is definite influence from classic rock and also alternative, indie, and hard rock. There are elements of southern rock twang, alternative overdrive tones, and other little nuances of various genres. The track is quite catchy and brings me excitement to see what else Hide and Shine can produce.
For more information on Hide and Shine and to stay in tune with future releases like their upcoming debut album Soft Machines, click here.
NYC-based pop/indie-rock band Um Jennifer? released their debut EP titled, The Girl Class, released on April 5.
The group’s debut extended play is chock full of charming, energetic, punk-tinged indie rock. Each song on the album is different than the last, with its own sound and charm. There is clear influence from The Cure, Eyedress, Sonic Youth, MGMT, and more. Much of their songs are reminiscent of love, sexuality, adventure, and youth.
Elijah and Fig set out to pierce the soundscape with their sharp-witted, psyche-puncturing, and simply fun musical skill. The EP does exactly that. The Girl Class collection of songs is an ode to break ups, freak outs, and deep queer longing. Um Jennifer? utilizes their pop/indie/alternative sound to convey their dynamic range of song.
Throughout TheGirl Class EP, love is personified as something fantastic, gory, loud, needy, and needed. These songs were all written within the past year of the band’s life, and were the first songs they wrote together. These songs are the band’s attempt at measuring the immeasurable; at understanding themselves, each other, and the world around them.
Um Jennifer? has conveyed their ideas and vibe as a band well on this EP. They have proven their ability to switch sound and still remain original and themselves. With a debut album like this, with punchy, catchy, emotional, and passionate tracks, the band catches attention and has an audience awaiting further release.
The Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, NY announced their first-ever Earth Fest hosted on April 21 from 12 to 4pm.
Earth lovers of all ages are invited to the Ashokan Center for a variety of family-friendly and planet-focused activities. This includes a birds of prey demonstration, hands-on educational workshops, story readings, nature crafts, art-making activities, guided hikes, and live music presented by Shokoloko.
Ravensbeard Wildlife Center will host an educational birds of prey demonstration at 12:30pm spotlighting their rescued and rehabilitating birds. Ravensbeard provides wildlife rehabilitation for injured, ill and orphaned animals in order to return them back to the wild.
Earth Fest features a guided hike around Cathedral Gorge. The trail passes relics of the recent and prehistoric past, including a 19th-century water mill, a 130-year-old covered bridge, and a glacial gorge, before it ends at a 80-foot waterfall. Folks can enjoy this day filled with art, music, nature, and food regardless of financial situation.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds, but any donation is appreciated. The Ashokan kitchen plans to serve savory vegetarian dishes to all. Various workshops are in store including Ink Making and Drawing with Natural Materials, Patching & Upcycling Clothes, and Nature Art. These workshops are hands-on and are encouraged for people of all ages.
For more information on Earth Fest 2024 on April 21 and to select tickets, click here.
Rock group The FMs have announced the upcoming “Frankie Fest” music festival honoring the late Frankie Rex in Coney Island this May 11. The festival sees a stellar lineup of NYC queer bands and performers and marks the festival’s inaugural opening.
The event will also serve as the record release party for PINK + BLACK and features the first performance from The FMs in over four years – and the first-ever without Frankie. Frankie Fest highlights a range of cutting-edge, NYC-based queer performers showcasing indie rock, goth, riot grrrl, punk, metal, and more. Featured acts include Pink Velvet Witch, Jordan Fiction, Villains, Llynks, The FMs, Frida Kill, Miss Cherry Delight and more.
Their sophomore double album was completed the moment the pandemic started. It is now making its release after the tragic death of singer Frankie Rex in 2022. The material highlights the group’s love of analog synthesizers combined, ethereal guitars and takes a more emotionally dynamic turn. This contrasts their debut album spanning themes from sexual irreverence, the nature of dreams and human connection, to hope for the future of gender freedom.
The show begins May 11 in Coney Island. Doors for the show open at 4pm and music lasts until 10pm. The FMs will release PINK + BLACK on May 10.
To learn more about Frankie Fest and to purchase tickets, click here – to learn more about The FMs and to stay up to date on the group’s upcoming release, click here.
Long Island-based grunge band The Suicide Disease announced the release of their latest single, “Descent,” released on April 12.
The track is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light to hold on to. The Suicide Disease continue to be a beacon of hope for those navigating through their own personal battles. The theme is accompanied by gritty instrumentation and haunting melodies showcasing their signature sound.
The Suicide Disease saw success in their previously released tracks “Flood” and “War.” The band hopes to see even greater success with the release of “Descent.” With its raw energy and emotive lyrics, the anthem of resilience and perseverance speaks to life’s struggles and the importance of pushing forward in the face of adversity. This major theme is common in the band’s writing and performance.
The group showcases their pop-grunge sound, which is carried by their emotional vocals, punching drumbeats, and rugged, chuggy riffs. Hailing from Mastic, Long Island, The Suicide Disease utilizes their locale of depressive-beach as an outlet for creativity and sees nodes of bands like The Cure, Chevelle, and Fallout Boy. They simultaneously inhabit the spirit of bands like My Chemical Romance and Three Days Grace with the loud, in-your-face emo sound. “Descent” stays true with these sounds and inspirations and holds something inspiring yet dark in their writing.
“Descent is the dark path we take when we are constantly thinking about the macabre. Wanting someone back from the dead and not moving forward with your life because of it. It’s as bad as trying to dig up a body, you’re just digging up the past. And the message here is that death is final – so loved ones would tell you to live on.”
Jay Francis – Lead Vocals
Stream “Descent” by The Suicide Disease on all platforms here. Be sure to stay up to date on the band by checking out their socials. Click here to listen to their other music via Spotify.
Legendary rockers Deep Purple have announced the “1 More Time” tour alongside fellow rock legends, YES this summer. The tour sees stops at SPAC, Jones Beach Amphitheater, and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
Deep Purple Live in 1971
The tour kicks off on August 14 in Hollywood, Florida and wraps up September 8 in Scranton, PA. The tour makes its way to New York State for three shows September 1, 4, and 6. Deep Purple and YES plan to rock cities all across the US with their highly influential and explosive discographies. The groups have lineups of unforgettable hits that are sure to get the audience rocking.
Legendary Ian Gillan fronts the band with vocals that have defined generations. He is accompanied by the masterful bassist Roger Glover, the powerhouse drummer Ian Paice, the maestro on keyboards Don Airey, and the sensational guitarist Simon McBride. Deep Purple guarantees a musical journey like no other.
Yes
Deep Purple, Yes 2024 Tour
Aug 14 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live Aug 15 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Event Center Aug 17 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Aug 19 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena Aug 21 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center Aug 22 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill Aug 23 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Aug 25 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage Aug 27 – Montreal, QC – Bell Center Aug 28 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion Aug 30 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion Aug 31 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center Sep 01 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Sep 03 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater Sep 04 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC Sep 06 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center For the Arts Sep 07 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live Sep 08 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
To learn more about Deep Purple and Yes’ upcoming tour, and to purchase tickets, click here.
The 14th annual Lower East Side Film Festival returns to the Big Apple from May 2 to 6. The festival has recently announced its feature film lineup and opening night events.
The 14th annual LESFF at Village East Cinema and DCTV Firehouse Cinema in New York City features the innovative work of creative, up-and-coming filmmakers, and showcases their films in the heart of New York City’s vibrant and historic Lower East Side.
This year Lower East Side Film Festival welcomes Lizzy Caplan, Beanie Feldstein, and actress Susan Kelechi Watson. Academy Award nominated producer and co-founder of Killer Films, Pamela Koffler, actress, singer, filmmaker Brittany Snow, writer, comedian and actor, Julio Torres, and many more will also be present at the events.
In addition, special screenings at Village East Cinema celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 1999, akathe Greatest Year of Movies – Ever!. Retrospectives include “Cruel Intentions” with Q&A with Director Roger Kumble on May 3.Chris Smith’s 1999 documentary debut “American Movie” on May 4 and “But I’m A Cheerleader” plusQ&A with Director Jamie Babbiton takes place May 5.
Over the four-day span, various films are showcased and discussed with a panel of artists, writers, and “jurors.” Village East Cinema and DCTV Firehouse Cinema are set to present these works and discussions beginning at various times throughout the festival. Opening night tickets, 25th anniversary screenings and festival all-access passes are on-sale now. Feature films, 30+ shorts, panels and parties tickets are available on April 15.
For more information on the festival and to purchase tickets to the various events, click here.
The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Daniel Hege, is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Season.
The season runs from September 2024 through May 2025 and includes the M&T Bank Symphonic Series, the Visions Federal Credit Union Pops Series, and the Garufi Law P.C. Phelps Mansion Museum Series.
Annie Jacobs-Perkins
The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra is located in Broome County, Binghamton. It is the Southern Tier’s largest and longest-serving symphony orchestra, as well as Broome County’s only professional symphony orchestra. The organization is known for its extraordinary talents, and captivating shows that have kept the community in awe for decades.
The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra is returning its series of anticipated, performances beginning in September. The season sees various acts and renditions from composers like Beethoven, Strauss, Mendelssohn, Mozart and more. Classical music is not the only genre included in the upcoming season. The events see the performances of hits from ABBA, Duke Ellington, Capathia Jenkins and others.
Capathia Jenkins
The M&T Bank Symphonic Series
September 28 at 7:30pm: “Restless Oceans,” featuring living composer Anna Clyne’s piece Restless Oceans; Richard Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1, with Binghamton Philharmonic Principal French Horn soloist Alex Shuhan; and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, the “Pastoral.”
November 16 at 7:30pm: “Thresholds,” a celebration of the 200th anniversary of Anton Bruckner’s birth with Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6, Felix Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, and Threshold by living composer Hilary Purrington.
February 1 at 3:30pm: “Little Symphonies,” a program of Béla Bartók’s Roumanian Folk Dances; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, with Philharmonic Concertmaster Uli Speth and Principal Violist Victoria Miskolczy as soloists; living composer Quinn Mason’s Petite Symphonie; and Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 5.
March 29 at 7pm: “In the Beginning,” will explore Einojuhani Rautavaara’s “In the Beginning,” Jan Sibelius’s Symphony No. 3, and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with Binghamton Philharmonic favorite, pianist Andrew Russo as soloist.
The Visions Federal Credit Union Pops Series
October 26 at 7:30p: “Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA,” a concert of ABBA’s greatest hits with orchestra, rock band, and vocalists.
December 7 at 3:30 pm: “Winter Wonderland,” featuring holiday favorites, along with the music of Mannheim Steamroller and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
March 1 at 7:30pm: “Pops at the Forum: A Tribute to the American Spirit,” celebrating the genius of American music with works by Duke Ellington, Florence Price, and John Phillip Sousa, along with excerpts from Richard Rogers’s South Pacific, and much more.
May 3 at 7:30pm: “She’s Got Soul,” bringing Broadway vocal powerhouse Capathia Jenkins to the Forum with the greatest hits of classic soul and R&B.
The Garufi Law P.C. Phelps Mansion Museum Series
November 24 at 3pm. Juilliard-based ensemble the Dolphins String Quartet, a Binghamton favorite, returns with an intimate Sunday afternoon concert.
January 12 at 3pm. The Intermezzo Trio gives a program of works for oboe, cello, and piano.
March 9 at 3pm: Acclaimed cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins returns to Binghamton, with pianist Katelyn Vahala.
April 13 at 3pm. The Family Shuhan, a flute, French horn, and piano trio featuring Binghamton Philharmonic Principal French Horn Alex Shuhan and family.
For more information on the Binghamton Philharmonic’s upcoming season and to purchase tickets, click here.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) has announced it is accepting applications for the 2024 Student Scholarship Program. The program this year has expanded to include drama students. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 10, 2024.
LIMEHOF awards $1000 scholarships to provide funding for graduating high school students with interests in musical or drama careers. These scholarships will provide funding to eligible graduating high school students from Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, Queens, or Kings Counties.
The LIMEHOF Education Committee will base selections on the completed application, and a 400â500-word essay on career goals. The selection will also require a letter of recommendation from an individual who can attest to the applicant’s commitment, and a high school transcript.
Eligible criteria to be met includes an upcoming graduation from Nassau, Suffolk, Queens or Brooklyn schools. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, accepted to full-time college, financial need, US citizenship, and interest in a career in music or drama.
Student scholarship applications deadline is Friday, May 10. For more information on the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Scholarship, and to view the application, click here.
Legendary rock band HEART have announced the extension of their highly-anticipated Royal Flush Tour after a five-year hiatus with 30 additional dates across North America this fall. The group will stop at Madison Square Garden (MSG) on Monday, October 21.
The Royal Flush Tour 2024 will visit North America and Europe, with brand-new stops in San Francisco, Kansas City, Houston, New York and more before concluding in Las Vegas on Dec. 15. HEART returns to the road starting April 20 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC.
HEART is also touring Europe this June and July, before returning to the States to join forces with Def Leppard and Journey. The bands tour for three epic stadium shows in Cleveland, Toronto and Boston this summer.
HEART performs their catalog of global chart-topping classic hits including âMagic Manâ, âBarracudaâ, âCrazy on Youâ and âThese Dreamsâ. HEART’s current lineup features Nancy Wilson, Ann Wilson, Ryan Wariner, Ryan Waters, Paul Moak, Tony Lucido and Sean Lane. HEART sees three shows in New York including at Madison Square Garden, Albany, and Buffalo.
2024 Royal Flush Tour Dates
Sept 26 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Sept 28 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
Sept 29 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
Oct 2 – Lubbock, TX – United Supermarkets Arena
Oct 4 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
Oct 5 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center*
Oct 8 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Oct 10 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Oct 12 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
Oct 14 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Oct 16 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum
Oct 17 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum
Oct 19 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena
Oct 21 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Nov 13 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at BJCC*
Nov 14 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum*
Nov 16 – Wichita, KS – Intrust Bank Arena*
Nov 19 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena*
Nov 21 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena at The MARK*
Nov 22 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center*
Nov 24 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre**
Nov 27 – Saskatoon, SK – Sasktel Centre**
Nov 29 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place**
Nov 30 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome**
Dec 3 – Vancouver, BC – Pacific Coliseum
Dec 5 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
Dec 7 – Boise, ID – Extra Mile Arena
Dec 9 – Sacramento, CA – Golden1 Center
Dec 12 – Bakersfield, CA – Mechanics Bank Arena (special guest TBA)
Dec 13 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena
Dec 15 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas (An Evening With)
Aug 2 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre (with Def Leppard & Journey)
Aug 5 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park (with Def Leppard & Journey)
Aug 7 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre
Aug 8 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Aug 10 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena
Aug 11 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
Aug 13 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
Aug 15 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
Aug 16 – Hinckley, MN – Grand Casino Hinckley Amphitheater (Non-AEG event)
Aug 18 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena
Aug 21 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
Aug 23 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum
Aug 24 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center
Aug 27 – Norfolk, VA – Scope Arena
Aug 28 – Allentown, PA – The Great Allentown Fair (Non-AEG event)
Sept 17 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
Sept 20 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center
Sept 22 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre (An Evening With – SOLD OUT)
Tickets for new dates go on sale to the general public Friday, April 5 at 10am local time through the bandâs official website, www.heart-music.com. All other dates are on sale now.
