Theater Review: Harbinger Theatre’s Ladies’ Day: Big Hats, Big Dreams, and One Hell of a Play -Joanna Palladino Harbinger Theatre’s production of Amanda Whittington’s Ladies’ Day may be set around a trip to the races, but at its heart it is a story about friendship, self-discovery, and the unexpected moments that can change the course of an ordinary life. […]

The Courage of Softness A Feature by BradQuan Copeland Photo By: Nate Black The ache of brooding bends through thought as my nerves succumb beneath the weight of haze. Running on eight hours of sleep across the last forty-eight, I sit deeply folded into myself, my head slumped against the driver-side window as I scope […]

WHY GUNSHINE FEELS LIKE A BAND MEANT TO BE SEEN, NOT JUST HEARD   Writing the Ride: Inside Gunshine’s Grand Rising     By Lori Anne|I Am Lorelei!  Grand Rising was never made to sit quietly in the background. Not a chance. From the start, the album moves with too much intention, too much swagger, and too much life to settle to be half-heard. Guitarist and singer-songwriter Austin Ingerman and vocalist Jordan Benson shape these songs with a clear sense of when to hold […]

The Mystery of EQ Last month, we talked about the voice and why singing is not some mystical gift reserved for “the chosen ones.” The voice is an instrument. It can be trained, strengthened, coordinated, and understood. This month, as summer arrives and the motorcycles begin swarming the streets like angry mosquitoes, we turn to […]

Interview with Jim Kaufman, new owner of Last Vestige Record Shop Interview by Chad Koenig On June 1st, countless people throughout the region collectively gasped, felt their heart skip, or had a brief bout of anxiety as they scrolled through social media posts regarding Albany’s treasured Last Vestige Record Store. Whether you were reading from the […]

It was a picture perfect night for Bike Night at JJ’s Cycle in Watervliet!  This year’s community gathering featured live music, food, vendors, rows of custom bikes, and a motorcycle raffle benefiting Hospice. Photos By: Sara Busone      

The Vindys Move Into New Territory Photo By: Brian Herman Sara Busone chats with Jackie Popovec from The Vindys to discuss the evolving sound in their new album, “Trap Door”, the new tour, getting their music video screened at Tribeca and more RRX: So before we get started, I am a huge fan. I saw […]