NYS Music 2024

Category: New York Singles

  • Singer/Songwriter Mihali Releases Latest Single “Free Ride” Ahead of Northeast US Tour

    Reggae/Indie artist Mihali has released his latest track titled “Free Ride” which is now streaming on all platforms. The single releases in the midst of his northeastern US tour, which stops in Port Chester on October 25.

    Mihali Free Ride

    The track “Free Ride” uniquely combines multiple sounds which I find extremely interesting, and effective at grabbing the listener’s attention. There are immediately elements of pop, southern rock, country, indie, reggae and even a touch of R&B. I find it fascinating that Mihali can effectively combine these very different genres and make it a sound that portrays himself.

    The track screams positivity – that it is wildly important to be yourself and to get what you want out of life. Life isn’t just a free ride, you have to seize the day, make it what you want it to be. This message is something refreshing in comparison to a lot of other messages in music today.

    Mihali is currently touring the northeast as both a solo act, and as a band. The tour consists of 15 dates total at 13 different venues. One of these stages is in Port Chester, NY, where Mihali is set to perform “Free Ride” along with his other hits live.

    Mihali Free Ride
    photo by Dave Decrescente

    Announced Mihali Tour Dates:

    September 26 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Cellar at Pittsburgh Winery ^
    September 27 – Harrisburg, PA – Stage on Herr ^
    September 28 – Bridgeport, CT – Park City Music Hall ^
    October 9 – South Deerfield, MA – Tree House Brewing Company ^ (SOLD OUT)
    October 10 – Portsmouth, NH – 3S Artspace ^
    October 11 – Pawtucket, RI – The Met ^
    October 12 – Orleans, MA – Outermost Roots & Blues Festival *
    October 18-20 – Kent, CT – Le Getaway V #
    October 25 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre &
    November 7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Venice West ^
    November 8 – San Diego, CA – Winstons Beach Club ^
    November 9 – Sanger, CA – Golden Road Festival ^
    November 10 – Mill Valley, CA – Sweetwater Music Hall ^

    ^ Solo Looping Set
    # Band Set
    * Solo Looping Set, with G. Love & Special Sauce
    & Solo Looping Set, with TAUK and G. Love & Special Sauce

    “When I go to write a song, sometimes I do so with a specific subject in mind, but other times the lyrics just come out of nowhere! Those surprise songs usually end up being my favorites, and Free Ride is one of those. I hope everyone takes its message to heart too. Get out there and live your life! There’s no time to waste.”

    Mihali Savoulidis

    To give a listen to Mihali’s latest single “Free Ride” and to purchase tickets to his current tour, click here.

  • Bad Bloom Releases New Shoegaze Single, ‘onion’

    Rochester-based new wave shoegaze band Bad Bloom has released their latest single, “onion.”

    Bad Bloom

    Described as having a goth, grunge gaze sound, Bad Bloom has been evolving traditional genre patterns since their initial release of the three-track Candle in November of 2019. Since their inception, the band has shared the stage with the likes of Ringo Deathstarr, SUUNS, Greet Death, and Pet Fox, with Kal Marks soon to be added to the list.

    Known for pop hooks tucked underneath a distinct shoegaze distortion and riveting instrumentals, members Kate Rogers, Jay Trovato, Travis Johansson, and Jenn Wameling have dedicated themselves to constantly evolving as they experiment with noise through several pedal boards and a determination meld the conventions of the shoegaze genre to their liking.

    Once more, Bad Bloom has delivered upon this promise with their latest release, “onion.” As the title suggests, the track itself and its significance offers listeners several layers to dissect. Rooted in hazy rock instrumentals and dreamy vocals, “onion” explores the feeling of having a dream so enjoyable it’s almost disappointing to find yourself back in the real world once you’ve awakened.

    Rogers, lead vocalist and bassist, penned the track in the hopes of recreating the feelings of innocence, playfulness, and boundless delight that come with a wandering mind- the magic that happens when one is left to their own devices, bored out of their mind and following whatever weird path boredom leads their thoughts down. 

    “onion” is only the first track of many to come from Bad Bloom, being the initial pre-release leading up to their upcoming EP Pepper, to be released later this year. In addition, the band plans to release the official music video for “onion” in October. 

    Bad Bloom is currently on tour, performing at the Bug Jar in Rochester on October 11 and in Kingston on November 1. For more information on future shows, the upcoming Pepper EP, and all of Bad Bloom’s other happenings, visit their Linktree here.

  • Brooklyn Indie Artist Buffchick Releases “Gone Awhile” Ahead of Anticipated LP

    Brooklyn-based indie artist Buffchick has released a new single titled, “Gone Awhile,” out on all streaming services now. The release comes ahead of her anticipated LP Showtime.

    Erin Manion, known by her stage name Buffchick, brings strong female vocals to the forefront of modern indie music.

    “Gone Awhile” begins with a rising and falling of energy that really grabs the listener and lets them know a climax is to be expected. The track has traditional indie tones and vocal styles, but Buffchick’s vocal strength is certainly unique. Her voice soars majestically and really pushes the backing instrumental forward.

    Around two-thirds of the way into the song, it falls down to an intimate volume before rising back up sharply and stunningly. Buffchick really displays her vocal talents in this section of the song. In my opinion, this ending of the track was the most impressive part, and really shows the talent she possesses.

    Buffchick

    To check out Buffchick’s music, “Gone Awhile,” and to stay up to date on upcoming releases, visit her Spotify by clicking here.

  • Premiere: Pocket Bandits Share Sophomore Single “Midway”, Buffalo Debut September 27

    Ithaca trio Pocket Bandits have announced the release of their sophomore single “Midway” and their debut performance in Buffalo on September 27. Listen to premiere of the track below.

    Pocket Bandits, the dynamic instrumental organ trio that emerged on the Central New York music scene in the fall of 2023, release “Midway,” on Friday, September 27. The band also makes their Buffalo debut that evening, hitting the stage at Nietzche’s with award-winning Boston soul singer-songwriter Jill McCracken and Buffalo local artist Sara Elizabeth.

    Equal parts light and dark, shiny and grungy, melodious and angular, the new single captures all the intensity and fun of the trio. On the heels of their debut release from the spring of 2024, “The Pocket Bandit,” the progressive funk-fusion trio return with another live show favorite. “Midway” deftly splits the difference between inviting danceability and avant-garde exploration, synthesizing the extremes of the three-piece’s identity into one jubilant track.

    The track is captivating to the ears of many genre-enjoyers. “Midway” encapsulates every persona and sound that each member possesses. It is dynamic, powerful and diverse in taste. There’s a little something for everyone here, and this is a staple of Pocket Bandits’ style.

    They are a modern twist on the old-school organ trio: the power of a big band in a tiny package. The group is also performing a free hometown show that weekend, on the final day of the Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival, Sunday, September 29 at 4pm on the Dewitt Park Stage.

    With “Midway,” Pocket Bandits expand on “The Pocket Bandit” in their grand ambitions for their new collaboration. With more shows and more music on deck as 2024 moves into 2025, Pocket Bandits invite you to hop aboard and follow along for the ride.

    Thrilling your senses and filling the dance floor, the trio engage their audiences with melodic, dynamic original compositions, as well as crowd-pleasers by The Beatles, Chappell Roan, Steely Dan, and even the Super Mario Brothers.

    For more information on the Pocket Bandits, their new release “Midway” and to purchase tickets to their show in Buffalo, click here.

  • Starcleaner Reunion Release new single “Plein Air”

    NYC band Starcleaner Reunion have released “Plein Air” and announced the release of their Cafe Life EP, out September 20.

    Starcleaner Reunion
    Photo Credit: Catrina Kokkoris

    New York City-based, New Jersey natives, Starcleaner Reunion have released their second single from their upcoming EP, Café Life, due Sept 20. Singer Jo Roman, guitarists Pat Drummond & Neil Torman, and bassist Adam Kenter have been making music together since high school in New Jersey, After meeting drummer Sam Unger in New York in 2022, the band released their debut EP Club Estrella, a collection of their earliest ideas. The band has received praise from magazines such as FLOOD, Stereogum, and Paste in the recent past.

    “Café Life is indebted to a certain slowness, a ‘not-hurrying’ – title is a reference to a certain European way of life – refusing to rush anything and taking one’s time.”

    Starcleaner Reunion

    This new EP was recorded in a makeshift home studio that allowed the band more time to experiment during the recording process. Including bringing on Ruben Radlauer of Model/Actriz for mixing duties. Last month the band released their first single of the cycle, “The Hand That I Put Down.”

    The band refers to themselves as “Euro-pop,” and it is a shockingly fitting moniker. French band Air immediately comes to mind while listening to their music, but Starcleaner Reunion puts it on the dancefloor. Jo Roman’s lyrics describe feelings rather than events which produce images that seem to only be viewed through a warped, foggy, mirror. “Take it back/stepping back the time/Every step back and every single moment.”

    If you like, Stereolab, of Montreal, The Hit Parade, Broadcast, Sweet Trip, or Air, you’ll love Starcleaner Reunion.

    Starcleaner Reunion Upcoming Tour Dates:

    Sep 20: Binghamton, NY @ The Bundy Museum

    Oct 24: New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom w/ Hello Mary

    Nov 1: Philidelphia PA @ Spruce Street Harbor Park

  • Spyro Gyra Release “50/50″ off new Album “Jubilee”

    Buffalo jazz band, Spyro Gyra, have released a new single “50/50” commemorating their 50th anniversary.

    The group have also announced an upcoming anthology album out Nov. 8 that covers their first decade of recorded music. They hit three cities in NY on their upcoming tour, Patchogue, Peekskill and Manhattan in 2025.

    Spyro Gyra

    Since 1974 when Spyro Gyra first came together in Buffalo, they began experimenting with a fusion of jazz with R&B, Latin, and world music that has lead to great success and many achievements such as 13 Grammy nominations along with multiple Gold & Platinum albums. Their newest album, Jubilee, is an anthology compilation album that commemorates the 50th anniversary of Spyro Gyra’s formation. The album will contain classic songs and fan favorites from the years 1977-1987, including the Billboard hits, “Shaker Song” and “Morning Dance.”

    This year the band, whose current line up consists of, Jay Beckenstein (saxophone), Julio Fernandez (guitar), Chris Fischer (keyboards), Scott Ambush (bass), and Lionel Cordew (drums) will embark on a world headline tour, which will land them in New York for three dates in Patchogue, Peekskill, and Manhattan.

    Their new single, “50/50,” is out now through Amherst Records/Reservoir Recordings. The song is a precursor to the upcoming album Jubilee, which will be released on Friday, Nov. 8 on 2CD and 2LP gold and purple colored vinyl which you can preorder from their websire. These editions will include never-before-seen photos from the band and exclusive liner notes from veteran music journalist Jonathan Widran.

    For more information, visit their website.

    Sypro Gyra 2024/25 Tour:

    28 – New Orleans, LA – International Arts Festival

    10/1 – Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre

    10/3 – Nashville, TN – City Winery

    10 – St. Louis, MO – City Winery

    10/11 – Chicago, IL – City Winery

    10/13 – Bethesda, MD – Bethesda Theater

    11/1 – Assens, Denmark – Tobaksgaarden

    11/2 – Zurich, Switzerland – JAZZNOJAZZ Festival

    11/4 – Bad Meinberg, Germany – Hotel Bad Meinberg

    11/5 – Zoetermeer, Netherlands – De Boerderij

    11/9 – Stuttgart, Germany – BIX Jazzclub

    11/10 – Milan, Italy – Blue Note Milano

    11/11 – Leverkusen, Germany – Leverkusener Jazztage

    11/21 – Oakland, CA – Yoshi’s

    11/22 – Oakland, CA – Yoshi’s

    11/24– Cerritos, CA – Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts

    12/1 – Bend, OR – Riverhouse Convention Center

    3/5 – Clearwater, FL – Capitol Theater

    3/6 – Clearwater, FL – Capitol Theater

    3/7 – Ormond Beach, FL – Ormond Beach PAC

    3/8 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – The Parker

    3/9 – Melbourne, FL – King Center

    3/13 – Patchogue, NY – Patchogue Theater

    3/14 – Peekskill, NY – Paramount Hudson Valley Theater

    3/15 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theater

    5/8-11 – Seattle, WA – Jazz Alley

    6/14 – Sony Hall – New York, NY

    6/26 – Blue Gate PAC – Shipshewana, IN

  • Monobloc, NYC’s DIY Sensation Takes The Global Stage with “Irish Goodbye”

    In the fall of 2022, Timothy Waldron, lead vocalist of the emerging band Monobloc, found himself captivated by a live performance of Eric Burdon and War’s “Spill The Wine” while navigating life in a new city.

    Photo Credit: Julia Tarantino

    This moment of inspiration sparked the creation of their latest single, “Irish Goodbye,” which premieres a post-punk sound, explaining the pressures of being young in a new city, a topic many can relate to as it can be challenging adapting in a new place. Not to mention a situation the band has experienced, giving credibility to their point of view. Storytelling prowess and minimalist instrumentation position them as a band to watch as they carve out their own lane in NYC’s vibrant DIY landscape.

    Helmed by vocalist Timothy Waldron and bassist Michael Silverglade are alongside Zach Pockrose on drums and guitarists Ben Scofield and Nina Luders, each contributing their emotionally charged sounds. The band merges pop with a gritty post-punk attitude therefore, drawing inspiration from their come up in New York’s underground scene.

    Monobloc gained notable attention for creating the viral Minecraft music festival, Block by Blockwest. This innovative virtual event combined their passion for music with the popular gaming platform, allowing fans to experience live performances in a unique, immersive environment.

    Their storytelling abilities shines along with their patterned instrumentals, making them stand out as an innovative force. Additionally, their distinctive talent and the success of their first two singles, “Where is My Garden,” and “I’m Just Trying To Love You,” it shows that with their irresistible catchy melodic rock sound, they are just getting into the groove of things.

    Accompanied by their thoughtful narrative point of view, paired with raw, minimalist instrumentation, makes them a standout act. On the other hand, making a splash in sold-out residency at Pianos and performances at major festivals like Rock En Seine and All Points East has given them a chance to propel onto the global stage.

    Live Tour Dates:

    OCTOBER, 26 at United Sounds NYC Festival – Brooklyn, NY

    NOVEMBER, 7 at Iceland Airways – Reykjavík, IS

    NOVEMBER, 8 at Deaf Institute – Manchester, UK (Debut Manchester headline)

    NOVEMBER, 9 at Third Man – London, UK (Debut London headline)

    NOVEMBER, 19 at Corona Capital Fest – Mexico city, MX

    See for more information monobloc.online

  • Sandra Kluge Unveils Third Single “Beholden to No One”


    Acclaimed Brooklyn based musician and composer Sandra Kluge has released her third single, “Beholden to No One”.

    Beholden to No One

    Brooklyn based tap percussionist, performer, educator, and musician Sandra Kluge channels the deepest parts of her heart and soul in every piece and performance. Wrought with self reflection, honesty, and contemplation, her works channel what she wants to put out into the world using the full breadth of her skills across music and dance.

    Kluge began dancing at the age of 10, spending the following years learning under the greats and endless hours of self-study that would later lead her to stages at the legendary Tap Ahead Festival, tap club Cologne, and Soundspace Philadelphia. In addition to performances of her own, Kluge shares the results of her years of practice and routine with her students at the American Tap Dance Foundation and Mark Morris Dance Center, in addition to teaching students from around the world virtually.

    Just as reflecting the self is a through line in her lyricism, Kluge reflects all aspects of her life in her production. Utilizing her life-long passion in tap, Kluge channels the sounds of the dance into her percussion- the tap shoes themselves transcending the role of dance equipment to become instruments as she performs.

    Her newest release “Beholden to No One” centers this unique and deeply personal form of percussion, a steady constant under the lyrics and mantra of “I am my best friend, beholden to no one”. The sounds of dance intertwine with ethereal synth textures, multidimensional guitar arrangements, and serene vocals above an odd time signature and intricate polyrhythmic structures that all culminate in a stirring experience of emotional self-determination.

    A piece entirely its own, “Beholden to No One” originated from a therapy session in which Kluge realized that her existence is not tied to the permission or approval of anyone else. Empowered by the realization of all that she is capable of when no other voice is given the time of day, she is “beholden to no one”.

    In addition to the track’s release, Kluge has published the official music video for “Beholden to No One” in which she walks through countless city settings in flowing bright clothing and an effortless yet quiet confidence, truly embodying the self-sufficient and self-loving attitude reflected in the song’s lyrics.

    Only the third song of Kluge’s musical career, “Beholden to No One” marks her as an artist carving her own path- and an artist that needs no one’s permission but her own to do so.

    To learn more about “Beholden to No One,” her other releases, and her story, please visit Sandra Kluge’s website here. 

  • Watch Consider the Source “Mouthbreather” off Latest Release “The Stare”

    Consider the Source has released their eighth studio album, The Stare, along with a pro-shot video for the track “Mouthbreather.”

    the stare consider the source

    Formed in 2004 after a particularly successful jam session, Consider the Source has been releasing music and touring the globe for two decades now. Influenced by Turkish, Bulgarian, North and South Indian styles filtered through jazz, rock, and psychedelic sounds, the band’s sound can only be encompassed as “Consider the Source”. 

    The group’s newest release, The Stare, is the product of a story from years prior to Consider the Source’s conception. In 1992 David Prater, the producer of The Stare, worked on the up and coming progressive rock band Dream Theater’s breakthrough album- a work each of the founding members of Consider the Source absolutely fell in love with. Years later the members had found themselves in a band of their own, and in a full circle moment as the new album became a culmination of both the band and Prater’s talents.

    Tour cut short due to the Covid-19 pandemic and spread across the country remotely, Consider the Source reached out to Prater after a chance encounter at a small local venue a few years prior that had formed the connection. Excited to return to a semblance of normalcy and routine, the band and Prater collaborated initially over Zoom before eventually road tripping to a house in which the only things to do were eat, sleep, and talk music. 

    The Stare captures the rare energy of the pandemic and the live artist’s experience- all of the creative energy that had been bottlenecked is on full display, and it’s beyond evident in each second of the tracks. It’s a creative feat that defies the emotional limits of isolation, leaving everything out on the metaphorical stage- a product of the pandemic, yes, but also a work that showcases how music is inherently a magnetic force for community and togetherness in the face of uncertainty.

    In addition to the album’s release, Consider the Source has released a pro-shot video for the final track, “Mouthbreather.” A stunning seven and a half minute performance, the band’s showmanship is on full display.

    To see Consider the Source on tour and learn more about their supporting acts as well as acts they’re supporting, visit their website here. The full list of upcoming dates is below.

    TOUR DATES

    09.20  Ardmore Music Hall – Ardmore, PA

    09.21  The Sinclair – Cambridge, MA 

    10.02  Lark Hall – Albany, NY 

    10.04  King’s Rook – Erie, PA 

    10.05  Folkfaces Fest – Darien Center, NY

    10.31  Electric Haze – Worcester, MA 

    11.15  Wonder Bar – Asbury Park, NJ

    11.21  The Parlour – Providence, RI

    11.22  Industry – Huntington, NY 

    11.23  The Abbey Bar @ ABC – Harrisburg, PA

    12.12  830 North – Fort Collins, CO

    12.13  Globe Hall – Denver, CO

    12.14  Public House – Crested Butte, CO

  • The FMs Release Joy Division Cover

    Following the announcement of their next album, 51122, NYC-based punk rock band The FMs have released the album’s first single, a cover of Joy Division’s “A Means to an End”.

    The FMs Joy Division

    Formed by founding members Matte Namer and Frankie Rex in 2016, The FMs’ foundations and legacy thus far are unapologetically punk and unapologetically queer. Brought together by the shared experiences of coming out as transgender and shared adoration for synthesizers, the two realized their debut LP Machinacene Epoch, released in 2017. The band’s performances quickly took on the same counter-culture personality their sound contained- forming a tight knit community around their SVBVERT shows on a ferry boat in the industrial canals of Bushwick, where they would continue to perform and produce in the years following.

    After the success of their commitment to a more traditional approach to music making with their first release and 2,000 hours in the studio, The FMs had created their next double-LP, PINK + BLACK. With its own personality, PINK + BLACK marked a softer and more personal point in the duo’s sound. Tragically, prior to the release of such a deeply personal labor of love, Rex passed away from a fentanyl overdose. This aching loss put a pause on the project, but two years later Namer decided to release the work posthumously- ultimately, not even death could stop Frankie Rex’s voice from being heard. 

    After the release of PINK + BLACK and recognition from names including the GLAAD foundation, Namer reformed the FMs in Ithaca, introducing trans musicians Bubba Crumrine on guitar, Basim Hussain on synth and keys, and Nick Scollard on drums. PINK + BLACK and the new line up made their debut at the first- ever Frankie Fest, a tribute to Frankie Rex and fundraiser for Chosen Family Law Center.

    The FMs Joy Division

    The FM’s upcoming release, 51122, is another tribute to Rex- the title corresponding with May 11, 2022, the day they passed. A nod to one of the founding duo’s favorite bands, as well as Rex’s favorite song of theirs, A Means to an End is the lead single of the album. 

    Composed of demos recorded years prior, the album’s producer David Werner simplified and elevated the track, doing both the original song and Rex’s voice justice. Containing likely some of the final recordings of their vocals that will be released, A Means To an End and the FM’s upcoming album is not a quiet goodbye to Rex- it is a bold reminder to the world that they will not be forgotten, immortalized both by their own voice and their band’s never-ending love.

    It’s also a bit somber being the last music that I think will ever be released with Frankie’s incredible, powerful, unique voice. I think there’s something about that that makes me remember they are really gone, like an orchid blooming from a coffin nail. 51122 is the date Frankie passed away, but is also a type of symbol in a way, or perhaps a word. I’m not sure what that meaning is yet, perhaps the orchid needs to grow.”

    – Matte Namer

    Following the release of 51122 this November, The FMs will celebrate with a record release show in New York City. More details will be revealed shortly. To keep up to date, visit their website here.

    To pre-order or pre-save 51122, please visit here.