NYS Music 2024

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  • Alt-Rockers Badfish Announce 2025 ‘Gimme the Gold Tour’, 3 NY Dates

    Alternative/Reggae group Badfish have announced the “Gimme the Gold Tour 2025” which sees dates in Buffalo, Saratoga and Brooklyn in February.

    For nearly 25 years, Badfish have channeling the music and live performance of reggae/punk/ska legends Sublime with a reverence to the ingenuity of Sublime’s songs – and a vibe all their own. Sublime is arguably one of the most influential and enduring acts of their generation. In 2001, Rhode Island-based Badfish was formed as a fun project with one goal: to perform the Sublime songs they knew and loved for fans who shared that love. It didn’t take long for this “fun project” to develop into a full-time touring endeavor that persists to this day. 

    Badfish regularly tallies over a hundred shows per year, performing at large-scale festivals and headlining theaters across the US. Now after two decades of celebrating the music of Sublime, Badfish is ready to kick into another gear with the release of some exciting new original tracks on Ineffable Records. Badfish recently released its second new track – the anthemic “F You Pay Me” (featuring Grieves) – as the follow up to the band’s first single “High With You” (featuring Little Stranger). The crowd’s enthusiastic response to these new songs makes them feel right at home alongside Sublime staples in the Badfish set.

    Harnessing this new creative energy, Badfish is set to gear up for their 2025 “Gimme the Gold Tour.” The tour takes the boys around the country where they’ll surely keep the vibes high for some familiar faces and many new ones as well. Badfish’s tour sees three dates in NY on this tour. Firstly, in Buffalo at Town Ballroom on February 2, next in Saratoga Springs at Putnam Den on Feb 20, and lastly on Feb 21 at Brooklyn Bowl in NYC.

    Badfish 2025 Gimme the Gold Tour Dates

    1/23: Ardmore, PA | Ardmore Music Hall
    1/24: New Haven, CT | Toad’s Place
    1/25: Sayreville, NJ | Starland Ballroom
    1/29: Charlottesville, VA | Jefferson Theater
    1/30: Falls Church, VA | State Theater
    1/31: Virginia Beach, VA | Elevation 27
    2/1: Charlotte, NC | Amos Southend
    2/2: Charleston, SC | Charleston Pour House
    2/5: Oklahoma City, OK | Tower Theater
    2/6: Tulsa, OK | Cains Ballroom
    2/7: St Louis, MO | The Pageant
    2/8: Fort Wayne, IN | The Clyde Theater
    2/12: Columbus, OH | Newport Music Hall
    2/13: Pittsburgh, PA  | Thunderbird Music Hall
    2/14: Buffalo, NY | Town Ballroom
    2/15: Cleveland, OH | House of Blues
    2/16: Wyandotte, MI | District 142 
    2/19: Killington, VT | Pickle Barrel
    2/20: Saratoga Springs, NY | Putnam Den
    2/21: Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Bowl
    2/22: Boston, MA | Paradise Rock Club

    For more information on Badfish and to purchase tickets to their upcoming 2025 “Gimme the Gold Tour,” click here.

  • Phantogram Announces 2025 Headline Tour “Running Through Colors” with Stop at Brooklyn Paramount

    Electro-rock duo Phantogram have announced their 2025 headline tour of North America which begins on January 15. The tour begins in Las Vegas, NV and wraps up on February 28 in Hollywood, CA.

    Lauded as an experimental and alternative band and one that’s never been married to a particular genre, Phantogram have continued to alter soundscapes for almost a decade by consistently challenging sound with their signature blend of hard-hitting beats, guitar driven dark psychedelia and electronic pop.  The “Running Through Colors Tour” stops at Brooklyn Paramount in NYC on February 6.

    The band recently released their fifth album, Memory Of A Day via Neon Gold Records. The new album captures that disorienting sense of time travel sparked by a color or song that recalls the most joyful and tragic moments in your life. Alongside the LP, the duo – Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter – have shared their latest single, the driving, and wistful burst of color, “Attaway.”

    Live performances from Phantogram weave together the band’s signature mix of hazy synths, hypnotic guitars, beat-crushing drum machines and mesmerizing vocals. For the band, writing new music and performing it in front of audiences around the world is their most exciting experience creating together since their early days as a group.

    PHANTOGRAM TOUR DATES

    1/15 – Brooklyn Bowl – Las Vegas, NV

    1/16 – House of Blues Anaheim – Anaheim, CA

    1/17 – SOMA – San Diego, CA

    1/19 – The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ

    1/22 – House of Blues Dallas – Dallas, TX

    1/24 – ACL Live at The Moody Theater – Austin, TX

    1/25 – House of Blues – Houston, TX

    1/27 – House of Blues – New Orleans – New Orleans, LA

    1/28 – The Hall – Little Rock, AR

    1/29 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN

    1/31 – Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA

    2/03 – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC

    2/04 – The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, MD

    2/06 – Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NY

    2/08 – The Fillmore Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA

    2/10 – House of Blues Boston – Boston, MA

    2/12 – Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON

    2/13 – Saint Andrew’s Hall – Detroit, MI

    2/14 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL

    2/15 – The Fillmore Minneapolis – Minneapolis, MN

    2/18 – Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO

    2/19 – The Union – Salt Lake City, UT

    2/21 – Moore Theatre – Seattle, WA

    2/22 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC

    2/24 – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR

    2/26 – The Masonic – San Francisco, CA

    2/28 – Hollywood Palladium – Hollywood, CA

    For more information on Phantogram and their upcoming 2025 “Running Through Colors Tour,” click here.

  • Works & Process Presents Peter & the Wolf with Isaac Mizrahi

    Works & Process has announced a production of Peter & the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev in direct collaboration with and featuring Isaac Mizrahi among other seasoned creatives at the Guggenheim.

    A non-profit without walls, Works & Process promotes performing artists and their creative endeavors from studio to stage. Through longitudinal and fully funded creative residencies and commissioning support, Works & Process platforms creators from the world’s largest organizations and amplifies under-recognized performing arts cultures. 

    Presenting at the Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan West, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts with the Jerome Robbins Dance Division, Works & Process presents a variety of year round programs including their iconic summer dance programs with City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage and NYC Parks, all while their LaunchPAD program offers industry-leading residencies and amenities for rising creatives.

    Veteran of practically every aspect of the entertainment industry, Isaac Mizrahi has worked as a performer, host, writer, designer, and producer for over 30 years. Most recently seen as Amos Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago and widely recognized for his annual residency at Café Carlyle in New York City among his archive of other iconic venues throughout the state and beyond, it’s no wonder why he’s been hailed as the pioneer of  “a genre that fuses performance art, music, and stand-up comedy”- as put by The New York Times.

    In addition to live performance, Mizrahi can be recognized through his television and film works including the Sundance Film Festival award-winning documentary Unzipped  that followed the making of his Fall 1994 collection, his seven-year run as the host of his own talk show appropriately titled The Isaac Mizrahi Show, and his position as judge for all seven seasons of Project Runway: All-Stars.

    The skill of Mizrahi, the mission of Works & Progress, and many other creatives’ efforts will be meeting in their production of Peter & the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev on December 6 and 7. Not only has Mizrahi taken on the mantle of director for the production, the cast will be fully costumed in his designs and his voice will grace the stage as the show’s narrator. 

    Mizrahi is in great company- Peter & the Wolf  is to feature the sound of Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect conducted by Michael P. Atkinson and the moves of recognized choreographer John Heginbotham. 

    Photo: Shervin Lainez

    New York City based composer, arranger, conductor, and instrumentalist Michael P. Atkinson is most recognized for his collaborations with the likes of Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck, William Kentridge, New York Philharmonic, Amsterdam Sinfonietta, New York Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, International Contemporary Ensemble, BalletCollective, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the list goes on. 

    An Associate Conductor of The Knights and guest conductor of the New York City Ballet, the Orlando Philharmonic, and the world premiere of seven ballets- including two of Justin Peck’s presented at Works & Process- it’s an understatement to say it’s exciting to see his skill lent to the production.

    Graduate of The Juilliard School for dance, John Heginbotham is a powerhouse of a choreographer. Among countless other works, Heginbotham has choreographed Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy Season 3- which earned him a 2023 World Choreography Award nomination, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning revival of Oklahoma!, and has created works for ballet and opera companies including The Washington Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, BalletX, Dutch National Opera, LA Opera, and San Francisco Opera.

    In addition to these accomplishments, Heginbotham has collaborated with the likes of Maira Kalman, Maile Okamura, Colin Jacobsen, Tyondai Braxton, Joshua Bell, Ethan Iverson, Brooklyn Rider, The Knights, Alarm Will Sound, and the production’s very own Isaac Mizrahi. He also lends his skills to Dance Heginbotham as Artistic Director, the Dartmouth Dance Ensemble as Director and faculty to the school, and the founding teacher of Dance for PD.

    Each iconic figure in this collaboration guarantees a culminating unforgettable thirty minute production of Peter & the Wolf for the young and young at heart in the iconic Guggenheim Museum. With four shows over the course of December 6 and 7, the heartwarming show is not one to be missed.

     No matter how big or small, all audience members will require a ticket- which are available now. Starting at $20, tickets can be purchased on the Works & Process website here.

  • Bands Do BK Presents The Music Matters NYC VHS Compilation

    Brooklyn based project Bands Do BK has announced the official VHS compilation release of live performances from a 3-day, 15-band event held at Arlene’s Grocery earlier this May.

    Born out of a desire to bring musicians to fans and vice versa throughout Brooklyn and beyond, Bands do BK is a project designed to offer readers uncut perspectives of the borough from their favorite local artists and musicians. From personable conversation, spotlights on new releases, and events hosted for fans and creators alike, Bands do BK avoids pomp and pretense in favor of genuine content curated for music lovers and makers, by music lovers and makers.

    Back in May of this year, Bands do BK put on a powerful three-day event at the iconic Arlene’s Grocery comprised of 15 emerging bands of the local indie scene. Capturing the liveliness of the tightly knit NYC music scene throughout every set while in a historically significant area that has consistently provided a space for creatives and musicians alike, the event was a major hit. 

    Now, in an exciting one-of-a-kind VHS compilation, the project and its impactful message have been further immortalized. Spearheaded by Executive Producer Marc Seligman and Production Coordinator (and Bands do BK Curator) Sam Sumpter, The Music Matters NYC is a 67 minute testament to the immortality of music in New York City and the newest voices taking that charge.

    Artists featured in the compilation correspond with the original performance dates- day one’s Big Girl, Tilden, A Very Special Episode, Tetchy, and TVOD are showcased alongside day two’s O. Wake, NEVVA, Two-Man Giant Squid, Mary Shelley, and day three’s AVATAREDEN, Jelly Kelly, Go Home, Night Spins, and SKORTS.

    Largely inspired by the authentic work of these artists and a vision of capturing the essence of their performances in a genuine way, a simple documentary-style idea quickly developed into the nostalgic experience that is a VHS release- a perfect call back to analog recordings that pays homage to the timelessness of New York City’s indie music scene alongside a uniquely nostalgic viewer experience.

    “My hope is that this doc serves as a window into our community—what’s happening in venues, parks, bars, backyards and basements across the city on any given day or night. I hope it inspires you to fall in love with these artists like I have and to buy music and merch, go to local shows and support this sweet, sweet scene that we, as New Yorkers, are unbelievably lucky to have access to. NYC isn’t even close to dead, and I’m beyond stoked to showcase some of the incredible bands who are out there proving it.” 

    – Sam Sumpter, Bands do BK Curator

    The event’s performances were subsequently recorded by a top-tier crew including Brad Wagner and Juan Soria on audio and video production assisted by Charlie Peterson, Jeff Schaer-Moses on photography, and Jason Toledo on video editing in addition to being a co-producer. 

    To be released on Friday November 1, the official The Music Matters NYC VHS compilation will be available through Bands do BK, Arlene’s Grocery, Village Revival Records, and all of the bands featured at their shows. 

    In addition, Bands do BK has announced an exciting upcoming watch party at the very same Arlene’s Grocery. Bringing together fans, friends, and artists in a larger community of creativity and appreciation for live performance, the once-in-a-lifetime chance to relive the magic in the same room where it was made is not to be missed. 

    No official date for the watch party has been announced yet, so to keep up to date on the latest updates as well as all of Bands do BK’s endeavors, visit their website here.

  • Olivia Reid Releases Heartwarming New Single “Love Don’t Leave”

    Indie-pop artist Olivia Reid has announced the release of her latest heartwarming single “Love Don’t Leave.”

    Based in NYC, Olivia Reid’s unique production style blends indie acoustics with exploratory pop soundscapes, creating a distinctive sonic space to express her most inward emotions. Reid’s artistic style fuses the expressive sounds of artists like Bon Iver, Norah Jones, Sylvan Esso, and Florence + The Machine, with the intensely emotional experiences she channels.

    “Love Don’t Leave” is a song about the little elements of connection that feel so simple, yet make love feel deep and pure. That purity and depth of connection is the very thing that makes the hard times in life sting less. The track begins with an otherworldly soothing aura that entices and pacifies the listener in the best ways possible.

    The track combines Olivia’s signature indie-pop sound whilst also implementing notes of folk and even country. The track is upbeat, yet lowkey. Its full of life and vibrancy yet is suited to soothe and relax the audience. The theme here is love and Olivia Reid does a beautiful job at conveying the message that love is simple but extraordinary and deep. The dynamic nature of the track truly speaks to the impressive songwriting abilities of the artist.

    “Love Don’t Leave” is the first song off of her forthcoming EP and is born out of Reid’s centering experiences in Poland’s countryside. She describes the track as a love letter to love, which is the perfect explanation of the song’s overall feel. The EP, titled soft songs for the soul, is to be released in the coming months and will be available on all streaming services.

    For more information on Olivia Reid and to hear her latest single “Love Don’t Leave,” visit her website by clicking here.

  • Lucinda Williams Announces Run of Shows in Port Chester, Buffalo, and NYC

    Revered alt-country singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is bringing her acclaimed live show on the road for four dates in New York State. The tour begins on October 11 in Fort Worth, TX and wraps up on February 28, 2025, in Miami, FL.

    Lucinda Williams’ tour sees 18+ dates across the US, including four dates in NY. Williams plays Town Ballroom in Buffalo on November 8, The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on November 9, and the legendary Beacon Theatre in NYC on December 1 and 2. Williams’ shows at the Beacon Theatre include a benefit for rock artist Jesse Malin who has suffered a rare spinal cord stroke in 2023 leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.

    William’s 2023 memoir, Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets I Told You, was released to wide critical acclaim and debuted at #5 on the New York Times Bestsellers. This memoir is the subject of a few of her upcoming tour dates. Over the past two years, her music has been the force driving her recovery from a debilitating stroke she suffered on November 17, 2020, at age 67.

    Her masterful, multi-Grammy-winning songwriting has never deserted her. To wit, her stunning, sixteenth studio album, Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart, brims over with some of the best work of her career. And though Williams can no longer play her beloved guitar – a constant companion since age 12 – her distinctive vocals sound better than ever.

    Lucinda Williams 2024-2025 Tour Dates:

    Oct 11, 2024 – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall – Fort Worth, TX – with special guest Kelsey Waldon

    Oct 12, 2024 – The Guthrie Green Tulsa, OK – FREE SHOW

    Oct 17, 2024 – Kia Forum Inglewood, CA – Life is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

    Nov 8, 2024 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY

    Nov 9, 2024 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

    Nov 10, 2024 – White Eagle Hall – Jersey City, NJ

    Nov 12, 2024 – Chevalier Theatre – Medford, MA

    Nov 14, 2024 – State Theatre – Portland, ME

    Nov 15, 2024 – Veterans Memorial Auditorium – Providence, RI – Lucinda Williams and her band, A “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets” Show with stories, songs, & visuals

    Nov 16, 2024 – Garde Arts Center – New London, CT

    Nov 19, 2024 – Lincoln Theatre Washington, DC – Lucinda Williams and her band, A “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets” Show with stories, songs, & visuals

    Nov 20, 2024 – The Paramount Theater – Charlottesville, VA – Lucinda Williams and her band, A “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets” Show with stories, songs, & visuals

    Nov 22, 2024 – McCarter Theatre Center – Princeton, NJ – Lucinda Williams and her band, A “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets” Show with stories, songs, & visuals

    Nov 23, 2024 – Ocean City Music Pier – Ocean City, NJ

    Nov 24, 2024 – The Grand Opera House – Wilmington, DE

    Dec 1, 2024 – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY – JESSE MALIN BENEFIT

    Dec 2, 2024 – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY – BENEFIT FOR JESSE MALIN

    Feb 22, 2025 – Feb 28, 2025 – Outlaw Country Cruise – Miami, FL

    To learn more about Lucinda Williams’ tour, and to purchase tickets to her upcoming shows, click here.

  • Brooklyn-Alt Band The Amatory Murder Drops New Single Ahead of Fundraising “Dreamers & Screamers Tour”

    Brooklyn-based alternative-rock band The Amatory Murder has announced the release of their latest single “Crazy in a Coffin (On a Saturday Night).” The single releases ahead of their “Dreamers & Screamers Tour” which helps raise money for Hurricane Helene relief.

    “Crazy in a Coffin (On a Saturday Night)” which releases on October 10 is an upbeat, Halloween-inspired groove with jazz roots and will be available on all streaming platforms. The tour sees a total of six confirmed dates beginning in Marlinton, West Virginia on October 24 and wrapping up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on November 16. Along the way, the tour plans to stop at Area 140 First Bar in NYC on November 1. Shows on October 28 and November 17 are to be determined.

    The band is heavy alternative but also employs textures of grunge, punk, pop and metal. Joining The Amatory Murder on their tour for select dates are special guests Sins of Eden, Vicki’s Dream, and Hand of the Tribe. The tour’s main theme is to help raise money and awareness of the devastation and loss caused by Hurricane Helene. The band plans to gain enough traction to supply each affected venue with the tools they need to leverage their businesses. The Amatory Murder has created a GoFundMe to raise funds for the residents and businesses ravaged by Hurricane Helene along our tour route.

    The Amatory Murder “Dreamers & Screamers Tour” Dates:

    Oct 24 – Marlinton, WV – Discovery Junction

    Oct 25 – Duluth, GA – Sweetwater Bar & Grill

    Oct 26 – Knoxville, TN – Scruffy City

    Oct 27 – Asheville, NC – 27 Club

    Oct 28 – TBD – TBD

    Nov 1 – New York, NY – Area 140 First Bar

    Nov 16 – Harrisburg, PA – JB Lovedraft’s MicroPub

    Nov 17 – TBD – TBD

    Buying tickets means donating to the cause – Hurricane Helene relief. Don’t wait, jump on it now. For more information on the upcoming “Dreamers & Screamers Tour” and to purchase tickets click here. To hear some of The Amatory Murder’s music including their latest single “Crazy in a Coffin (On a Saturday Night),” click here.

  • Vampire Weekend Pay Tribute to Billy Joel at MSG with 2 Homecoming Shows

    New York founded band Vampire Weekend played two shows at MSG in New York City on Friday, October 5th. “We’ve been looking forward to this the entire tour,” said frontman Ezra Koenig on the first night. This show marks the final quarter of the band’s ongoing tour in support of their latest album, Only God Was Above Us.

    Vampire Weekend performs at MSG in NY. Photograph by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass)

    Billy Joel Cover band Turnstiles opened for Vampire Weekend both nights, with additional support from Mark Ronson for the first show, and the Brothers Macklovitch for the second.

    Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend performing at MSG in NY. Photograph by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass)

    The second show was a rare Sunday matinee, which ended at 4PM sharp. During the second show, Ezra commented, “I didn’t know if this would be a good idea, we ended kind of late last night. But I think I like it.” The crowd cheered in response. Ezra would also go on to describe the backstory behind some of the band’s songs throughout the shows.

    Turnstiles open for Vampire Weekend at MSG in New York. Photograph by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass)

    Vampire Weekend performed with their signature brand of intellectual lyrics and intricately produced tunes. They played vast set lists each night, with nearly a two-hour long main set, covering their five beloved studio albums.

    Each night featured a number of covers, including a rendition of Billy Joel’s “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,” which featured a dinner scene performance behind the band as they played. Each show featured some pyrotechnics and a big blast of confetti at the very end of the encore.

    In the past, the band often took fan requests at the end of the shows, but for this tour Ezra told the crowd they would only accept songs that weren’t theirs. So after the main set, the band came back on stage and asked the crowd to hold up signs, notepads, and scream out song suggestions, which the band attempted with varying levels of success. Covers included Fall Out Boy, Billy Joel, bruce Springsteen, and a handful of others.

    You can follow Vampire Weekend “Only God Was Above Us” Tour here, and listen to their music here. Photo gallery by David Reichmann below.

    Photography by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass)

  • Brooklyn Nonprofit FourOneOne Announces New Performance Series “Transatlantik”

    Brooklyn-based nonprofit organization FourOneOne has announced the upcoming two-day performance series “Transatlantik.”

    The series takes place November 22 to 23 at Greenwich House Music School, CARA, and Francis Kite Club.

    Transatlantik is a series of performances and conversation featuring the work of diasporic artists engaged with the artistic and political concepts of negritude and créolité. Artists include Aruán Ortiz and Anaïs Maviel; Sélène Saint Aimé; KāFOU (Val Jeanty and Cassie Watson Francillon); Vodou drummer Renald St. Juste, and Patrick Chamoiseau, the Martinican author and theorist of créolité. An afterparty with Alexis Marcelo, DJ Buddy and DJ Jeff Brown is also to be expected.

    There is a total of four separate shows from November 22 to 23. November 22 sees one show at 7:30pm at Greenwich House Music School. November 23 sees three shows at varying times, at CARA, Greenwich House Music School, and Francis Kite Club respectively. Each show explores unique themes regarding negritude, creolization, Afro-Carribean cultures, and more.

    Transatlantik

    TRANSATLANTIK Series of Events:

    Friday, November 22, 2024

    7:30pm (doors 7:00pm)

    Greenwich House Music School

    Sélène Saint-Aime’s Creole Songs

    Renald St. Juste

    Saturday, November 23, 2024

    2:30pm (doors 2:00pm)

    at CARA

    Patrick Chamoiseau

    in conversation with Sélène Saint-Aime, Aruán Ortiz, and Anaïs Maviel

    Saturday, November 23, 2024

    7:30pm (doors 7:00pm)

    Greenwich House Music School

    Reimagining Tropiques, Then and Now: Aruán Ortiz, Anaïs Maviel, and Aliya Ultan

    KāFOU: Val Jeanty, Cassie Watson Francillon

    Saturday, November 23, 2024

    10:00pm–midnight

    at Francis Kite Club

    Afterparty with Alexis Marcelo, DJ Buddy and DJ Jeff Brown

    Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at door, and $25 for both nights. 11/23 conversation and afterparty are free. For more information on FourOneOne and Transatlantik and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Wasia Project Brings Classical Indie Jazz to NYC

    The Artist

    Hailing from the UK, Wasia Project has quickly become one of the most exciting indie bands on the rise. The sibling duo Olivia Hardy and William Gao (along with drummer Luca Wade and bassist Tom Pacitti), fuse together jazz, classical, and indie pop, creating a sound that is as soothing as it is emotionally charged. With heartfelt lyrics and lush arrangements, the band has won over a dedicated fanbase both in the UK and overseas.

      The Show

      On Monday, Sept 30, night one in NYC of the “Isotope Tour” kicked off— and it did not disappoint. The show began with an atmospheric interlude, “Isotope,” which set the mood for an introspective and emotional night. Wasia Project then launched into “My Lover Is Sleeping”, immediately captivating the crowd with Olivia’s dreamy, tender vocals. The audience was buzzing, absorbing every word, as the band poured their hearts out on stage.

      A key standout moment was “Petals on the Moon,” which had the entire venue jamming to William’s piano solo. The duo’s chemistry on stage is undeniable, and their shared musical bond radiated through every track, but especially on “Burning Eyes Are Calling” and “How Can I Pretend,” where Olivia’s emotive voice soared over William’s intricate piano melodies.

      “U R So Pretty” was an emotional high point in the set, with its delicate lyrics and vulnerability. The song had the crowd cheering, resonating deeply with everyone in the room. The night’s energy took a shift with “My Vine” and “Cover,” with Olivia’s vocals floating effortlessly over lush instrumentals.

      The band’s raw emotion, combined with their experimental soundscapes, made for a captivating debut performance in New York City. If you missed them this time, be sure to catch Wasia Project soon —they’re just getting started, and their future looks incredibly bright.

      Setlist: Isotope (Interlude Intro), Is This What Love Is, My Lover Is Sleeping, U Deserve, Petals on the Moon, How can I pretend, Burning Eyes Are Calling, Takes Me Back Home, Remember When, U R So Pretty, My Vine, Cover, To Get Better, Somebody Come Through, Tell Me Lies