Author: Sara Busone
Photo credit: All Night Boogie Band at Foam Brewers, July 3, 2026. Photo by Luke Awtry RRX: What are each of your favorite songs from your most recent album? Brendan Casey (guitar): I really can’t decide. I’d say I love “Keep on Rolling” for its message, and I think that’s what rock & roll is […]
The Wisdom Behind Sova Acclaimed local pianist Sova (aka Sophia Subbayya Vastek) talks with Sara Busone about her new album, the meaning behind her chosen name, performing vs composing, and alleyways. By Sara Busone. RRX: I’ve noticed in some of your videos you seem to have a penchant for alleyways! SV: Yeah! You know, I […]
By Sara Busone. RRX: Where do you see yourself next year? In the next five years? AG: I’ve got some big dreams! In the next year, my band is releasing its first full-length album. My band is called From Starlight, for which I play lead guitar and sing backing vocals. We’ve worked hard and carefully […]
Rooftop Park In Focus Sara Busone chats with Andy Araya, aka Rooftop Park, about “Dannemora,” impromptu video shoots, performing live, and streaming services RRX: So, Rooftop Park … what was your inspiration for that name? AA: I used to be a part of a band over 10 years ago. And I remember there […]
Within minutes of opening, Troy Pride Night Out drew a big crowd to the Collar City. A Big Gay Market popped up, featuring over 70 LGBTQIA+ creatives, makers, artists, and practitioners, with proceeds benefiting the Alliance For Positive Health. Local downtown businesses stayed open late, after parties were held at several designated local spots, and […]
It was a great Father’s Day at Slidin’ Dirty with RadioRadioX! The day featured great vendors, families and friends, along with music by the Peak Music All Star Band, the Curious Comet duo, Chris Busone (Solo But Not Acoustic), and Ginger Geezus. Photography by Sara Busone. More from Slidin’ Dirty here …
Thursday, May 21, was the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Chronic Dispensary in Albany. The spacious dispensary offers a varied selection of adult-use cannabis products and glass pieces as well. While the storefront has already soft-opened for daily business, the formal celebration is reserved for this weekend. Photography by Sara Busone. More from Sara Busone here […]
By Sara Busone. RRX: What was your first show like? Jo Agopovich: My very first band got offered an opening gig for a popular local band in Syracuse. So there was a good crowd there already. They were very, very nice to us (probably because we were all teenage girls except for our singer, who […]
By Sara Busone. RRX: So you came from Pittsfield? Christine Bilé: All the way from Pittsfield, Mass. RRX: Now how far away is that? CB: I think an hour and four minutes. RRX: So tell me, was guitar something you gravitated to? Singing, songwriting … I’m just curious about your origin story. CB: That’s a great question. I mean, I […]
Image: Kristian Montgomery at the 2026 Listen Up Awards in Cohoes, N.Y. – photo by Frankie Cavone. RRX: Every artist’s first song is a milestone. But so is the latest song. Describe the first song/album you recorded, and also the latest song/album you recorded; what are the differences? Kristian Montgomery: My first album was “Small […]
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