In Session: Cameron Gallagher
GLENS FALLS – Creatives often find themselves keeping their hands beyond full, taking on as many projects possible, all in the name of scratching that…
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In Session: Kyle Kleege
SCHENECTADY – One of the best things about art, in this author’s opinion, is how wide the spectrum ranging from conventional to unconventional is. Some…
Album Review: The Jagaloons’ “Walk, Don’t Run, For The Border”
ALBANY – An album that is over before you know it, Walk, Don’t Run, For The Border, by The Jagaloons is, simply put, a fantastic record. Released on Oct. 13,…
In Session: Deb Cavanaugh
ALBANY – Spending an entire decade in the music industry can be tough enough. Deb Cavanaugh has impressively been involved with music, making it her career for…
In Session: Steve Gamache and Joe Walek of Yort
TROY – Some of the better bands out there have a way of constantly keeping their audiences on their toes. Take for instance, Yort, whose three singles sound…
In Session: Jonathan Newell
HUDSON FALLS – Perhaps somewhat surprising to folks that are not from around here, is the fact that the Capital Region has quite a bit to offer in the way of…
In Session: Dan Ventresca
ALBANY – Dan Ventresca, a veteran in filmmaking and productions, is showing no signs of slowing down. With a career spanning both coasts of the United States,…
Album Review: Buggy Jive’s “The Ghost of Alexander”
ALBANY – Some people seem to have no problem with constantly creating fantastic pieces of music. This is certainly the case for Buggy Jive, and his latest…
Album Review: Doctor Baker’s “Trespassers”
ALBANY – Doctor Baker’s latest release, Trespassers, which came out on September 9th, is a nice blend of Americana, roots-rock, and a smattering of jazz. The…
In Session: Cameron S. Mitchell
ALBANY – When someone begins working as a filmmaker, just as is the case with any art form, there are seemingly limitless directions and threads to follow. For…
Album Review: Precious Metals’ Debut EP “Candid Chemicals”
TROY – On November 11th, Precious Metals released their debut EP Candid Chemicals. What they released is short, but amazingly compelling. If the…
In Session: Joe Gietl
ALBANY – Everywhere you turn within the 518 community, there’s a veritable overflow of creatives working on their projects; projects that follow them through…
Album Review: Cheesy Snacks’ “Doodles and Deep Fried Bangers”
ALBANY – On Nov. 11, Sam Walczyk, going under the moniker of Cheesy Snacks, released his sophomore album, Doodles and Deep Fried Bangers. If album names are…
In Session: Katie Lynn Johnson
ALBANY – Grief can express itself in a myriad of ways; it can crumble someone to their knees, forever changing who they are as a person. For others, grief can…
In Session: Ed Schwarzschild of Doctor Baker
ALBANY – The second single, “Miss Myself,” off Doctor Baker’s latest record, Trespassers, is a punk-rock tune through-and-through. Built around a relentless…
In Session: Rhoseway
ALBANY – Local singer-songwriter, Rob Fleming, who goes by the moniker of Rhoseway, has released his latest tune, “Country Sunrise,” on October 21st.…
Album Review: Grassroots Rebels’ “Kindness”
ALBANY – Kindness, released on October 21st, is Grassroots Rebels first of a series of EPs. Comprised of Jim Bonville on guitar and vocals and Jeff Tehan on…
Album Review: Ethan Crowley’s Debut Album “Drowning in a Glass of Water”
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Putting his stamp on the music world at an early age, Saratoga-based artist, Ethan Crowley, released his debut album Drowning in a Glass of…
In Session: Juliana Castrillon of Canella
ALBANY – Canella, with their latest release, “No Escape,” are continuing to cement their ties to the local DIY-scene. The song, rife with solid production…
Album Review: Headless Relatives’ “Nightmare Realm”
ALBANY – Set to release his latest record, Nightmare Realm, on November 4th, Seth Biskind, going by the moniker Headless Relatives, is ready to show listeners…
Darlingside Performs as Original Foursome at Universal Preservation Hall, Nov. 3
SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Thursday, Nov. 5, Caffe Lena is proud to present Darlingside at Universal Preservation Hall. This show, postponed from its original date…
Album Review: Lemon of Choice’s “Jay Leno Crash”
ALBANY – Jay Leno Crash, from Albany’s Lemon of Choice adds yet another piece to the already brilliant and ever-growing catalogue to burst forth from this…
In Session: Lemon of Choice
ALBANY – Blending punk-rock ferocity with prog-rock technicality, and somehow merging the two with a strong DIY-aesthetic, Lemon of Choice are arguably one of…
In Session: Sam Walczyk of Cheesy Snacks
ALBANY – On Oct. 29, Sam Walczyk, going by the moniker Cheesy Snacks, will be releasing a single, “Hollow Colo,” from his upcoming record, Doodles and Deep…
Album Review: Louis Emory and The Reckless Few’s “Love Italy”
TROY - Releasing their debut EP today (Oct. 21), Louis Emory and The Reckless Few have produced a great introduction into their recording career with Love…
Album Review: Chris Pellnat’s “Go”
HUDSON – With his latest release, Go, which came out on September 16th, Chris Pellnat has crafted an album that at times is as quirky as it is enjoyable.…
In Session: Chris Gaunt
QUEENSBURY – Some people devote their entire life to a career, while others find their true calling later on down the road. The latter is certainly true for…
In Session: Jes Turco
GLENS FALLS – Forever broadening her horizons, local artist Jes Turco has had her hands quite full as of late. From working on designs across a litany of…
In Session: Spencer Sherry
SARATOGA SPRINGS – After a year of labor and love, local filmmaker Spencer Sherry is in the final stretch of his film, The Monkey, the adaptation of a Stephen…
In Session: Headless Relatives
ALBANY – Seth Biskind, who goes by the professional moniker of Headless Relatives, has been involved in a litany of projects as of late. The alternative…
Album Review: “Emotion Plane” by Karl Bertrand
SARATOGA SPRINGS – With his latest release, Emotion Plane, on August 30th, Karl Bertrand has forged an album steeped in dreamy singer-songwriter vibes. Eleven…
In Session: Sinkcharmer
ALBANY – Dripping in nostalgic tones, compelling grooves, and a straight-ahead feel, Radical Luck by Albany’s Sinkcharmer (the stage name of Paul Coleman) was…
Album Review: Sinkcharmer’s “Radical Luck”
ALBANY – On September 12th, Sinkcharmer, the outfit spearheaded by Paul Coleman, will be releasing its latest effort, Radical Luck. Over here at Nippertown, we…
In Session: El Modernist
With their latest release, Eras, which came out yesterday (September 3rd), El Modernist has crafted an album's worth of a veritable panoply of…
Album Review: Eras by El Modernist
ALBANY – With their latest release, Eras, which came out today (September 2nd), El Modernist has crafted an album worth of a veritable panoply of riffs, gang…
The Hangar on the Hudson to Host Inaugural For the LoST: International Overdose Awareness Day…
TROY – Every year, August 31st marks International Overdose Awareness Day (#IOAD). A systemic problem that hits far and wide across all strata of society, one…
Album Review: State Champs’ “Kings of the New Age”
ALBANY – Released on May 13th, Kings of the New Age is a veritable “banger after banger” of pop-punk tunes from local Albany favorites, State Champs. Serving…
In Session: Merci Van
SARATOGA SPRINGS – As the world continues to open up, the 518-music scene continues to come back in fantastic, new – and old – ways. With bands seeming to pop…
In Session: Architrave
ALBANY – What do you get when you mix Baroque-era musical aesthetics with hip-hop beats, and a melody that blends real and nonsense Latin? Why, you get…
In Session: Asa Morris
TROY – Due out for release on September 9th, Holy Land, the latest in a prolific catalogue of songwriter, Asa Morris, aims quickly to be one of, if not their…
In Session: Ethan Crowley
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga singer-songwriter Ethan Crowley is all ready to release his debut album, Drowning in a Glass of Water. The artist has been on a…
In Session: Justin Friello
SCHENECTADY – On September 9th, local singer-songwriter, Justin Friello, will be releasing his latest single, “Goodbye to Myself.” Following on the heels of…
In Session: ERIE
ALBANY – On August 24th, ERIE will be releasing the latest single in their catalogue, “My Rusted Armor.” The song begins with just guitar, then full-band…
Album Review: Logan Spaleta’s Debut EP, “without a care in the world”
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Released on June 14th, pop artist Logan Spaleta’s debut, without a care in the world, serves to mold the musician’s foundation as a…
In Session: Aaron Rhoades
ALBANY – Stretching his artistic legs, local musician Aaron Rhoades is in the final stages of unveiling his newest effort, “Undertow.” Set for release on…
In Session: Cully
SCOTIA – On August 8th, artist Cully, who dubs his craft as “beach-hop,” blending elements of surf, hip-hop, and more, is set to release his latest effort,…
In Session: Tara Rule
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Local filmmaker Tara Rule, to put it simply, has been on a creative tear. Fueled by events in life outside of her control, Rule has fostered…
In Session: James Kwapisz of Grampfather
ALBANY – On August 19th, Grampfather will be releasing their latest record, 666G. A record full of bombast, chaos, and an underpinning of guitar virtuosity at…
Album Review: Seize Atlantis
GLENS FALLS – With their latest eponymous release, local alternative-rock outfit Seize Atlantis have released a solid, albeit short, EP, that lets listeners…
In Session: Bad Mothers
ALBANY – Local hard-rockers, Bad Mothers, are all ready – and then some – to take the stage at NipperFest this upcoming Saturday, July 23rd. Performing on the…
In Session: Angelina Valente
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Songwriters come in a seemingly infinite variety of ways. Using whatever their main instrument may be, this often colors the type of music…
In Session: Sydney Worthley
ALBANY – Taking the acoustic stage at NipperFest on July 23rd is Sydney Worthley. A pop artist that has certainly cut her teeth in a short amount of time –…
In Session: Jordan Withers of Poison Noises
SCHENECTADY – The music industry, rife with innovators and entrepreneurs in various areas and select niches, is extremely diverse. Simply put, there is a lot…
In Session: Kristian Montgomery of Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill Band
BENNINGTON, VT – On New Year’s Eve, 2021, Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill Band released their latest effort, A Heaven For Heretics. Fairly new to this…
In Session: Reese Fulmer
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Appearing on the acoustic stage at NipperFest on July 23rd is Reese Fulmer. A solid songwriter through and through, the music that comes out…
In Session: Ralph Renna of the Tradition
TROY – On July 23rd, the inaugural NipperFest, a festival featuring some of the Capital Region’s heavy-hitting musicians, is set to take place. With a slew of…
In Session: Caity Gallagher
TROY – Caity Gallagher, who’s been “ to a modern combination of The Cranberries and Jackson Browne…” is hard at work on her upcoming EP, Something Worth…
In Session: Christine Sweeney
NEW YORK – With her album, Heart in a Hurry, singer-songwriter Christine Sweeney has released an album that is genre-bending. An amalgamation of talent and…
In Session: Joe Mansman of Joe Mansman and the Midnight Revival Band
ALBANY - Releasing their latest single “Take it Easy,” on June 20th, Joe Mansman and the Midnight Revival Band, successfully continue to add to their artistic…
Album Review: The McKrells “Still Pickin'”
SARATOGA SPRINGS – With their latest release, Still Pickin’, The McKrells continue to show just how much moxie they contain. Featuring a menagerie of talent…
A Few Minutes with… The Cast Before the Break
ALBANY – Coming on the heels of their release, Where We Are Now, The Cast Before The Break has even more exciting news. Being met with critical acclaim for…
In Session: J. Lee White of Precious Metals
TROY – On May 27th, Precious Metals, the solo artistic endeavor of local alt-rocker, J. Lee White, released their debut single, “Jacqueline.” Simply put, this…
In Session: The Sugar Hold
TROY – Music, like a lot of art, has a multitude of ways it can be expressed. Whether it’s through an academic endeavor and approach, for example, or one meant…
In Session: T.T. Garza
TROY – Grooving, riffing, and strumming his way into the scene with a sense of feel and rhythm contained in all the great Motown classics is local…
Album Review: “Cutting Classics (Volume 1)” by The Truants
LEE, MA. – Over the past week, The Truants, spearheaded by Sandy McKnight, released a remastered version of their album, Cutting Classics (Volume 1). Listeners…
In Session: Tom Keller of Keller Guitar Studio
ARGYLE – The music industry is a vast business with many nooks and crannies. Though it’s always been imperative for artists navigating the industry to find…
In Session: Cassandra Kubinski
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Weaving solid vocals throughout a canvas of wonderfully articulated and performed piano accompaniment, Cassandra Kubinski has crafted a…
In Session: Collette McComb of Fenix Rising
CLIFTON PARK – The mark of a great songwriter is their ability to convey a scene with the words and music of their work; to tell a story to the audience…
Album Review: Glass Pony, “Nowhere Daydream”
ALBANY – Releasing their album, Nowhere Daydream, on May 20th, Glass Pony has crafted an album that is a veritable tour de force of songwriting, with songs…
In Session: Sabrina Trueheart
ALBANY – On May 20th, Sabrina Trueheart will be releasing her EP, Holding Onto Something Good. A short collection of song steeped in romantic topics and…
Album Review: The Figgs’ “Chemical Shake”
NEW YORK – Being a mainstay in the music business is no small feat, yet that is what The Figgs have seemingly done, crafting their songs in such a way that has…
In Session: Dan Berggren
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Releasing “Peace Begins in My Own Heart,” on May 2nd, Dan Berggren has taken a classic folk song, “Wayfaring Stranger,” and brought to light…
In Session: Sara Ayers
ALBANY – For many artists, the canvas on which they create can lead to infinite possibilities. For musician Sara Ayers, who crafts sonically driven, picaresque…
In Session: Ryan Leddick
TROY – Blending acoustic tones, synthesizers, and a belting tenor voice that demands attention, Ryan Leddick, with his single “State of Mind,” due for release…
In Session: Josh Casano
LATHAM – A splash of Americana, mixed with straightforward folk progressions and a very enjoyable, solid melody. This is the type of music you can become…
In Session: The Jive Hive Live
ALBANY – Generosity. Camaraderie. Spirit. And, everlasting love of music. At its very best, most idyllic form, that’s what the music industry rarely succeeds…
Luke Combs to Appear at the MVP Arena for Two Nights
ALBANY - Luke Combs, Country superstar and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year are all ready to kick off his Middle of Somewhere Tour, which is slated to…
In Session: Johnny Morse
COHOES – Crafting a career in music is no easy task – the industry has a way of chewing people up and spitting them out regularly – but that’s exactly what…
In Session: Om Quillio
AMSTERDAM – Some folks define themselves by how they break. Others define themselves by how they repair. For Om Quillio, it’s a seemingly healthy mixture of…
In Session: Under the Den
ALBANY – This Friday, April 22nd, Under the Den, along with other local acts Bad Mothers, Seize Atlantis, and Sydney Worthley, will be performing at Empire…
In Session: Connor Armbruster
TROY – In releasing Masses on January 28th, Connor Armbruster (who goes professionally by Armbruster) has created a collection of work that weighs heavy on the…
In Session: John Malmborg
ALBANY - With No Place Like Anyplace, set for release on April 15th, John Malmborg has created a truly unique soundtrack for a multimedia piece. Forming his…
In Session: Shane Archer Reed
ONEIDA – When the world shut down in March of 2020, the pandemic left an endless wake of destruction and uncertainty in its path. Now, as artists, and the…
Album Review: Warden and Co.’s Debut LP, “Somewhere”
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Releasing their debut record, Somewhere, on April 8th, Warden and Co. have not only cemented their genres of Americana and Roots-Rock but…
In Session: The Frozen Heads
ALBANY – The arts’ world has room for many various types of creative minds. This is certainly true for music: some thrive on the stage, and others in the…
In Session: The E-Block
ALBANY – Releasing their latest EP, Green, on April 1st, The E-Block have created something that is surely no joke. A four-song concept record, the themes are…
In Session: Logan Spaleta
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Logan Spaleta, a native of New York City and Saratoga Springs, is turning out to be quite the unrelenting songwriter. At just 16 years of…
In Session: James Kwapisz, of Grampfather
KINGSTON – Released February 25th, Gramppappies, from Grampfather demonstrates – and demonstrates well – the importance of thematic concepts in records. While…
Johnny Morse All Star Band to Play Their Last Show at Cohoes Music Hall, June 4th
COHOES - A storied career of the Johnny Morse All Star Band rock and rolls to its end on Saturday, June 4th at the historic Cohoes Music Hall. JM Productions…
In Session: Adequate Phil
ALBANY – Adequate Phil, with their upcoming single, “Can’t Not,” due for release on April 20th, are creating something unique and genre-bending. Utilizing…
In Session: Rob Ignazio
GLENVILLE – While it’s always a good time chatting with singer/songwriters and bands, sometimes – especially for this author – it’s great to get a…
In Session: Kiel Love
SARANAC – Music, like all art forms, has a seemingly limitless way in which it can be created and delivered. Sometimes, compositions will call for entire…
In Session: Side-B
ALBANY – Over the course of last weekend I had a chance to acquaint myself with Albany’s Side-B. A band steeped in various sounds – and never seeming to…
The Bob Stump Band to Play at Caffé Lena on March 31st
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Bob Stump Band will be performing at Caffé Lena on March 31st, at 7:00 pm. For the show, the band will be featuring their new releases.…
In Session: Liam Davis
ALBANY – Liam Davis, with his latest release, “Make Me Cry,” shows listeners just how much information you can pack into a song that is three minutes and…
In Session: Justin Charles
SARATOGA SPRINGS – A lot of times, using words like “inspiring,” especially in the creative and arts’ world, can be a writing device that is so cliched that it…
In Session: River Costa
ALBANY – Oftentimes, bands and artists will spend an album’s worth of material exploring a range of styles and influences, and in other instances, they’re able…
In Session: The Cast Before the Break
ALBANY – While never serving as an advocate for the pandemic – it’s left and continues to leave a lot of wreckage and rancor in its destructive path – it has…
Album Review: Black Tongue Reverend’s Debut “Northern Burden”
ALBANY – Music has the intrinsic quality to it that can cause a slate of emotions and actions – eliciting as wide a range of feelings as sharing a tender…
Album Review: Saucer’s Debut Record, “Outside”
POESTENKILL – On March 4th, Saucer released their debut record, Outside, and with it unveiled a record that not only remained compelling to listen to from the…