In Session: DJ Mercy!!! on His New Project, Natural Classics
TROY – Working in and around the local scene, it’s no strange fact to see a person wearing a dozen different hats, so-to-speak, in a dozen different projects.…
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In Session: Alex Perone, of Pryce & Perone
EAST GREENBUSH – While by no means a rallying cry for the overall climate in which COVID has fostered, it is worth noting the various things that have arisen…
In Session: James Mullen, of Seize Atlantis
GLENS FALLS – Released on February 18th, “The Unstoppable Groove,” serves as the latest stomper from the band Seize Atlantis. Featuring interlocked guitar and…
In Session: Laura Leigh
NEW PALTZ – Anyone native to the area of Upstate New York will instantly be able to picture the bucolic imagery that comes to mind sprawling along the…
Album Review: sun is poison “i thought i left you in eden”
BALLSTON SPA – Guitars soaked in reverb, frequent harmonies, and an album that seems to stay in place while surprisingly moving along at a quick clip. That’s…
LIVE: Carolyn Shapiro @ Caffe Lena 02/20/2022
SARATOGA SPRINGS – For many artists, the perfect venue; perfect live moments are often daydreamed and romanticized. The gestalt of the perfect album release…
In Session: Laveda
ALBANY – There’s a common saying: get knocked down eight times, but get back up nine. This inherent essence of resiliency has been seen in many DIY and indie…
In Session: cørdyceps
ALBANY – Courtney Guttenberg, who goes by her stage name of cørdyceps,is all set for her upcoming EP, 444, to be released on February 22nd. An album comprised…
A Few Minutes with… Playin’ With Fire on Their New Release, “Dream With Your Eyes…
ALBANY – Featuring chime-y guitar chords, wall-of-sound production, and incorporating elements of sounds from a record straight out of the eighties, Playin’…
In Session: The Pine Boys on their Upcoming Record, “Vacationland”
ALBANY – The Pine Boys have announced a follow-up album, Vacationland, set for release on February 18th. Over at Nippertown (“Nipperland” as The Pine Boys so…
LIVE: Candy Ambulance and Chestnut Grove @ Park Theater, Glens Falls, 02/10/2022
GLENS FALLS – As the lights dimmed within Glens Falls’ Park Theater on Thursday, February 10th, a certain sort of mysticism began filling the air. Those in…
In Session: Jennie Angel
POUGHKEEPSIE – Rising local country music artist, Jennie Angel, encapsulates a drive and passion for her career that is refreshing in a time where COVID still…
Album Review: Black Electric’s “III”
VOORHEESVILLE – When it comes to chugging guitar riffs and sludgy bass lines, Mike Vitali is no stranger. Releasing his latest effort, III, under the name…
In Session: Reeya Banerjee
CAMBRIDGE – Reeya Banerjee, on January 27th, released her debut album, The Way Up, establishing herself as a songwriting performing artist. Shifting gears from…
Album Review: “While I Was Away” by Mike Grutka
GUILDERLAND – Released on February 4th, While I was Away, the most recent effort of artist Mike Grutka, unfurled itself throughout its duration as an…
In Session: Todd Nelson of Nelson Esposito Quintana
CATSKILL – Last month, on January 3rd, Nelson Esposito Quintana (NEQ) released their album, Nevertheless. Packed to the brim with a vast conglomeration of…
In Session: Sam Gleason, aka Atelo Songs
ALBANY – Creating new music seems to be of no problem or consequence for Sam Gleason, who goes by the moniker of Atelo Songs. Releasing a new single seemingly…
Buggy Jive Delivers a Flawless Follow-Up Album with “I Don’t Understand How the World…
ALBANY – Bryan Thomas, known by his stage name of Buggy Jive, released another exemplary album on January 14th with I Don’t Understand How the World Works.…
In Session: Russel the Leaf
TROY – On January 22nd, Evan Marré, known by his stage moniker as Russel the Leaf, released his latest effort, My Street. This record is packed with nostalgic…
Fresh Off His Tonight Show Debut, Sean Donnelly Set to Appear at Comedy on Caroline
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fresh off his Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon debut, Sean Donnelly is appearing in Saratoga Springs at Comedy on Caroline on February 3rd at…
In Session: Space Trash
ALBANY – I’m always a fan of well-crafted, new, and intriguing music. Original, local music that also fits this vein? Well, that’s definitely a bonus. It was…
In Session: Tim Goodspeed of We’re History
SARATOGA SPRINGS – I’ll never forget sitting backstage a few years ago waiting for my band’s time slot at a day-long festival. I, along with several other…
Album Review: The Villaineers’ Self-Titled LP
ALBANY – This week, The Villaineers’ 2021 self-titled record came across my desk. Throughout listening, I was greeted with a panoply of sounds from various…
In Session: Frank Palangi
GLENS FALLS – As the new year continues to kick off, up next in the "In Session" series is Frank Palangi. When people get hit with devastating life…
A Few Minutes with… Seth Warden of Warden and Co. on Their New Single, “Living for…
SARATOGA SPRINGS – On January 14th, Warden and Co. put out their first single. “Living for Love,” as part of a slew of releases leading up to their upcoming…
In Session: Playin’ with Fire
ALBANY – A lot of times when interviews are conducted, I spend the majority of time discussing the artist or band’s latest endeavor, where we can see them…
In Session: Local with Lucas, Featuring Collette McComb
CLIFTON PARK – For a lot of us musician-type folks, the “bug” catches us quite early. This is certainly the case for Collette McComb, pianist, and owner and…
Mark and Jill Sing the Blues… And Then Some!
SARATOGA SPRINGS – This past week I was invited to attend Mark and Jill’s performance at Caffe Lena on Friday, January 7th. I’m beyond thrilled for the invite…
A Few Minutes With… Peter Annello on his Upcoming Single, “Read the Signs”
AVERILL PARK – On January 8th, young and up-and-coming singer/songwriter, Peter Annello, is set to release his newest single, “Read the Signs.” We, at…
A Few Minutes With… Glass Pony
ALBANY – Throughout the past years, prior to the pandemic, I’d heard of a band that was curiously called Glass Pony. At one point, we were in talks of hosting…
Album Review: Girl Blue’s “Heavy Heart”
TROY – Arielle O’Keefe, who is known by the moniker Girl Blue, released her latest effort, Heavy Heart, on December 15th. On top of the album being chock-full…
Album Review: Electric Turtle’s Self-Titled Album
ALBANY – On November 16th, Electric Turtle released their self-titled record. Steeped in psychedelia and pop, this record is extremely straightforward in terms…
A Few Minutes With… Zan & The Winter Folk
ALBANY – Uncertainty? Check. Anxiety and heartbreak, and a calming rebirth? Check, check and check. These are just some of the few vicissitudes of life that I…
A Few Minutes With… The Va Va Voodoos
ALBANY – Continuing with our end-of-year check-ins with local artists and bands, this weekend I found myself fully ensconced in a wonderfully positive,…
A Few Minutes With… Citrus Maxima
ALBANY – As 2021 starts wrapping up – the rush of Thanksgiving just behind us and the onslaught of Christmas just around the corner – we at Nippertown have…
A Few Minutes With… Sunbloc on their debut record, “Wither World”
ALBANY – Releasing their debut EP, WITHER WORLD, on September 24th, Sunbloc has come into the fray of our local scene in a loud and visceral way. “Sunburn,”…
A Few Minutes with… Reese Fulmer on his Debut album, “It’s All a Dream.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS – While it’s true the historic venue, Caffe Lena, has served as a miniature pantheon for live music during the course of its existence, as of…
A Few Minutes With… Yeah Universe on their Debut EP, “In Tandem.”
ALBANY – With their debut release, In Tandem, Yeah Universe proves the Capital Region is a veritable panoply of original and innovative music. Featuring…
A Few Minutes With… Ryan Leddick and his New Single, “Stay the Night”
TROY — While going over recent submissions, I came across Ryan Leddick’s latest single, “Stay The Night.” I’m very glad I found it! A song rife with compelling…
A Few Minutes with… Belle-Skinner on her New Album, “Love Spell.”
NEW YORK – Belle-Skinner is all set for Halloween this year. To celebrate the occasion, she’ll be releasing her latest record, Love Spell. Haunting…
A Few Minutes with… Sandy McKnight
LEE, MASSACHUSSETTS – On September 16h, Sandy McKnight and Fernando Perdomo released their album, San Fernando Blast, successfully book-ending an ambitious…
A Few Minutes with… Joe Defelice and his Debut EP “Outside Looking In.”
GLENS FALLS – On October 18th, a veteran of the local upstate music scene, Joe DeFelice, released his debut EP, Outside Looking In. Throughout the album,…
Album Review: Sean Rowe’s “The Darkness Dressed in Colored Lights”
TROY – Sean Rowe, with his latest release, The Darkness Dressed in Colored Lights, crafted an album steeped in classic Americana sounds while blending his own…
An In-Depth Conversation with the Nocturne Troubadours
HUDSON FALLS – One of the best things in this scene, in this writer’s view, is the plethora of microcosms within it that are all coexisting. With different…
A Few Minutes with… Katy Ashe of Last Daze
NORTH CREEK - Katy Ashe, with her latest release “Countess of Chaos” on October 1st, has produced an incredibly captivating track. Starting off, MIDI drums and…
A FEW MINUTES WITH… Carolyn Shapiro on Her Debut Release, “Where I’m Supposed to…
SARATOGA SPRINGS – On October 1st, Carolyn Shapiro debuted as a recording artist with her album, Where I’m Supposed to Be. Though short in its length, this…
A Few Minutes with… The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
ALBANY – In a little over three minutes, The Great Pacific Garbage Patch – consisting of Jordan Demarest on drums, Dan Haggerty on bass, and Will Kachidurian…
A Few Minutes with… Izzy “As Iz” Singer
Izzy Singer, who is known professionally by the moniker As Iz, released another album on August 31st. Titled Children of the Cathode Ray, As Iz takes his…
Marty Wendell Chats about New record “Risky Business”
CAMBRIDGE — Marty Wendell, following on the success of his last record, Rock & Roll Days – which was considered for a Grammy nomination for Best Americana…
Interview/Review: Gozer Chats about their Debut Release
ALBANY — Gozer’s self-titled debut release on August 23rd featured three great tracks from the band. With all of the songs being relatively short but sweet,…
A Review and Chat with Tony Califano of Rusticator
ALBANY — The latest single, “Perfect Day Past/Meet Me in the Middle,” released by Rusticator on August 2nd, featured some great pieces of Americana music. The…
REVIEW & INTERVIEW: Crazy Swedes Self-titled Album
ALBANY — Crazy Swedes are set to release their self-titled debut album. Hosting a release party at the Round Lake Auditorium, Crazy Swedes – whose members have…
Album Review: “If We Had Known” by Sara Ayers and Jeff Sampson
ALBANY - On August 1st, Sara Ayers and Jeff Sampson released the album, If We Had Known, which can be best described by this listener as a mysteriously…
Album Review: Bridge Street Revival’s Self-Titled EP
BETHLEHEM — On July 30th, Bridge Street Revival released their self-titled debut EP. What made this band interesting was that it’s largely fronted by young,…
A Few Minutes with… Nico Santone
With his latest single, “Deep,” released on June 27th, Nico Santone has written a great pop-rock song. Though there were definite pop music elements present,…
A Review and Chat with Upcoming Artist, Sara Devoe
DELMAR – Sara Devoe, an artist based out of the Capital Region, is hard at work preparing to release her album, Harsh. This listener had a chance to listen to…
Album Review: “Water Gods” by Swamp Baby
ALBANY — Swamp Baby, whose previous release was over nine years ago, came back strongly with Water Gods; their release this past December. I was very glad to…
Album Review: “The New Adirondack Power and Light” by Jason Martin
TROY — The New Adirondack Power and Light, the latest release by Jason Martin, is truly one of the most unique things I’ve heard to date. Highly steeped in…
Album Review: Hard-Boiled by Candy Ambulance
TROY — With Candy Ambulance’s latest release, Hard-Boiled, listeners get the chance to hear the band in new and exciting ways. While there are several…
Air Supply and Little River Band are coming to Frog Alley in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY – Fans of Air Supply and the Little River Band – two legendary classic rock bands – will be able to enjoy fantastic events live and in concert at…
Album Review: Ciarra Fragale’s Self-titled LP
ALBANY — Ciarra Fragale’s self-titled album, released July 2, contains excellent production elements new and old to the artist, and is chock full of songs that…
Album Review: Grown-Ups by Pencildive
ALBANY — With their sophomore release, Grown-Ups, Pencildive, and especially frontwoman Gina De Nardo, have shown tremendous growth.The record opens…
Album Review: Commuter by Space Mountain Sickness
ALBANY — Right from the first measure, Space Mountain Sickness’ Commuter drew my ears in.This band is incredibly tight, and examples of that are heard all…
Album Review: “Anniversaries” by Senior Living
ALBANY — On June 26, Senior Living, fronted by Zac Geddies (guitar/vocals), released their debut album, Anniversaries.Starting off with a bang, the…
A Review and Chat with KWILLEO
ALBANY — Released on June 22nd, this contributor finally had the chance to give KWILLEO’s debut single, “Trust,” a devoted listen.Editor's note for…
Album Review: “Claiborne Avenue” by Doctor Lo
NEW ORLEANS — Doctor Lo’s latest release, Claiborne Avenue, is a wonderfully constructed piece featuring expertly played acoustic and electric instrumentation…
LIVE: The Levin Brothers @ The Strand Theatre, Hudson, 06/17/2021
HUDSON FALLS — Last Thursday, I had the extreme pleasure of catching the Levin Brothers live at the wonderfully intimate Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls, NY. It…
NIPPERTOWN EXCLUSIVE: The Grandstand Jockeys premieres “Better Days (Off the Ground)”,…
Nippertown is pleased to announce another exclusive pre-release: The Grandstand Jockeys' single, "Better Days (Off the Ground)", from their debut EP, WIN.…
NIPPERTOWN EXCLUSIVE: Under the Den premieres their new song, “On the Run”
Nippertown is stoked to announce an exclusive pre-release of Under the Den’s latest single, “On the Run.” Releasing everywhere online on June 15, hear it here…
Album Review: “Authentic Earth” by Curious Comet
What do you get when you mix together indie rock, alternative, dashes of progressive rock and a strong sense of DIY aesthetic? Why, you get Curious Comet’s…
Album Review: Tim Ellifritz’s Self-Titled Effort
Tim Ellifritz delivers an impressive album with his self-titled effort: Tim Ellifritz. With sonic textures that demand attention, the album is mainly an…
Album Review: “Love Songs & Lullabies” by Deb Cavanaugh
Love Songs & Lullabies, the latest release from Deb Cavanaugh, is an Americana album through-and-through, steeped in bucolic imagery, and containing a…
Album Review: “Loud & Sad” by Asa Morris
Asa Morris’ recent EP, Loud & Sad, is a short, but effective collection of songs bridging together a succinct conglomeration of sounds; those of which I…
Album Review: “Corner Piece” by Pryce & Perone
Pryce & Perone’s (named after the two members comprising the effort: Matthew Pryce and Alex Perone), Corner Piece, was a really unusual, but intriguing…
Album Review: “Shake and Shimmy” by The Amy Ryan Band
On the heels of the last review, the Amy Ryan Band’s album Shake and Shimmy, came across my desk. As soon as the album starts off, the band instantly makes…
Album Review: “You Won’t Like the Answer” by Buggy Jive
Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of checking out Buggy Jive’s latest work, You Won’t Like the Answer, and I have to tell you: there’s a lot going on in…
Interview: Lucas Garrett chats with Candy Ambulance
Editor's Note: Lucas Garrett is a local singer/songwriter and he is also a contributor to Nippertown. Here is an interview Lucas did recently with the local…