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By Charla Earney. The Jackson 5? Funk? R&B? Pop? Jazz? The answer is yes. Lawrence refuses to fit neatly into a single genre. One minute you hear echoes of Stevie Wonder and Motown, the next you’re knee-deep in funk, soul, jazz arrangements, and enough pop hooks to keep the whole crowd singing. Labels become meaningless once […]
By Charla Earney. There is an odd amount of judgment surrounding cover bands. I’ve heard it for years. “They’re not original.” “They’re just playing someone else’s music.” “Go support original artists instead.” I understand the argument. Original music matters. It pushes culture forward. Every legendary song we cherish today was once somebody’s brand-new idea. But […]
By Joe Chaos. Tantric just concluded their 25th anniversary tour for their debut album, with the album in its entirety being performed every night of the tour. The band’s crowd seemed to know this well, and the level of excitement, anticipation, and a feeling of connectedness between the band and their loyal audience heightened as […]
By Larry Felton. Hope That Recognizes Suffering Before Laura Beth Johnson and Sawyer Fredericks sit down to write together, they make a list. Not of chords or hooks, but instead, a list of the things they have in common. The practice, introduced by Johnson, sits at the heart of the EP they’ve been working on […]
By MBF and 400 River. In New York, we have a really exciting and complicated cannabis program. New York has had legal cannabis since 2022, and our medical program has existed since 2016. There are a lot of different types of actors in the New York State cannabis industry, so let’s spend time exploring how […]
Playhouse Stage Company is staging Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Cohoes Music Hall through July 18. Do not miss it. Photos by Fred Aseel. More from Cohoes Music Hall here …
By Sara Busone. RRX: What was your first show like? Was it your best show? If not, what was your best show like? TD: Our VERY FIRST SHOW was the China White reunion show at the Fuze Box … 4 years ago this August … Brother T & The Boys had FIVE songs in our […]
By MBF and 400 River. At this point in the state’s legalization of cannabis, most consumers have a dispensary (or three) within miles of their home. Our access to the plant has been simplified, but HOW does cannabis actually work in our bodies? It’s a complicated process and, honestly, one that is still being studied and […]
Prepare yourself for a mesmerizing musical journey as Hudson Harmonic proudly presents The Forbidden Lovers on Friday, June 19, 2026. Taking over the stage at 21 N 6th Street in Hudson, NY, this event is set to be a standout night of innovative sound and vibrant energy. The performance features the dynamic duo Halo and […]
Brooklyn’s Killing Connor is an unapologetic metalcore band visibly on the rise. They delivered a blistering set this past March at Empire Live, kicking the night off for Overkill. Killing Connor comprises Matt Rosenthal (guitar), Connor Shann (bass), Brian Thompson (vocals), and Dan Schleicher (drums). RRX: Tell me about your most recent song, album, or […]
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