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Who To See at Primavera Sound Barcelona
New York State Music, June 1, 2026
Primavera Sound Barcelona is here! Starting June 3 and running through Sunday the 7, the festival will bring together more than 244 performances at Parc del Fòrum and 91 performances in venues around Barcelona for Primavera a La Ciutat. There’s too much for one person to see, so here are just a few of our must-see artists across the five days of music.
Primavera Sound is Coming: The International Festival New Yorkers Should Know About
New York State Music, May 17, 2026
Taking place from June 3-7, 2026, the festival features more than 150 artists from around the world – including six from New York while centering itself in one of the cultural capitols of the world: Barcelona, Spain! The 80s Are Back With a Vengeance at Totally Tubular Fest
The 80s Are Back With a Vengeance at Totally Tubular Fest
New York State Music, January 12, 2026
For one night in Times Square, the 80s were back in full force. Totally Tubular Fest at Manhattan’s Palladium was filled with spiked leather jackets, color-blocked shirts, and too-tight pleather pants. Like the 80s, it had some high highs and also some low lows.
All-Star Lineup Comes Together to Support Children Living In Conflict
New York State Music, December 15,2025
More than 1,000 people came together at Brooklyn’s Paramount Theater on December 11th to support children who have been impacted by war and conflict across the world. Featuring an all-star lineup of comedians and artists from around the world, the concert raised funds to support the nonprofit Children in Conflict’s work in 12 conflict zones across the world.
We Belong Here Kicks Off with Ax.El, Nicky Elisabeth, and Sultan + Shepard
New York State Music, October 11,2025
Featuring a dozen artists from across the electronic music scene, the Central Park installation of We Belong Here is the festival’s second iteration in New York City this year alone, with a Long Island City festival happening just a week ago (October 4-6).
Rilo Kiley Brings Early Aughts Nostalgia to SummerStage
New York State Music, September 13,2025
“This Time Machine back to 2005 is going really well!” Rilo Kiley’s lead guitarist, Blake Sennett, joked with the audience during September 8th’s Summerstage set. After 17 years away from New York, the indie band was finally back with a major reunion tour.
Ruidosa Fest Closes out Summer for the City
New York State Music, August 16,2025
Ruidosa Fest, the first fully female-led music festival in Latin America, was back in the U.S. for the last day of Lincoln Center’s free Summer for the City programming. Taking over three stages and the entire Lincoln Center campus, the festival displayed an enormous range of Latina talent. Featuring eight artists, the Ruidosa Fest ranged from jazz and operatic to ass shaking rap and displays of massive lyrical firepower.
Osheaga Day 3 Recap – Ruby Waters, Cage the Elephant, ISOxo, Olivia Rodrigo
New York State Music, August 5,2025
This is it – the last day of 2025’s Osheaga is upon us. After a surprise storm, pause and then restart of sets last night, the festival grounds were a bit muddy but ready to go! So let’s do it!…
Osheaga Day 2 Recap – Chainsmokers, TV on the Radio, Shaboozey and More
New York State Music, August 3,2025
The first of our New York five – Tinzo + Jojo jumped on the Coca-Cola stage at 5:35 – with a combination of melodic EDM and base & drums. The two siblings kicked things off a bit slowly but soon got into the heart of things – jumping and dancing around through the middle of their set…
Osheaga Music and Arts Festival – Day 1 Recap
New York State Music, August 2,2025
A little after 1pm on Friday, August 1st, the crowd was ready, security was set, and Osheaga’s 18th music festival kicked off. With excited festival goers starting to run towards the entrances, security made sure to remind everyone that there was no need to run and that there were multiple entry points to the festival.
OSHEAGA 2025: What We’re Looking Forward To
New York State Music, July 29,2025
Canada’s largest music and arts festival is back for its 18th year! The Montreal-based multi-genre music festival Osheaga starts on Friday (August 1st) and runs the entire weekend...With over 80 artists, five stages, and after parties in clubs around the city, there’s a little something for everyone at the festival...We’ll be heading up to our neighbors to the north to cover each day of the music and arts festival.
Trombone Shorty Brings Explosive New Orleans Jazz to Pier 17
New York State Music, July 26,2025
By Aidan Lukomnik & Grace Kim, Photo Credit Aidan Lukomnik & Grace Kim
Ever heard an artist hold a note for over three minutes? On a trumpet? While circular breathing? Just because they could? Well, that’s exactly what Trombone Shorty did while dazzling the crowd at the Rooftop of Pier 17 on Wednesday, July 23.
Brazilian Artists Takeover Lincoln Center for Brazil Week
New York State Music, July 20,2025
On Friday, July 18, Brazilian artists Melly, Tulipa Ruiz, and Rashid took over Summer for the City’s Main Stage for a night of music from across the South American musical powerhouse.
Wayna Bares Soul in Celebration of Fourth LP at David Rubenstein Atrium
New York State Music, July 14,2025
Throughout the night, it became clear that more than anything, Wayna is a storyteller. Stories of her history, of struggle, of her heritage, and of triumph, merged with broader stories of race and immigration throughout the United States. Wayna could be as comfortable on stage at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe as in a stadium – telling stories in different mediums. These narratives are backed up by Wayna’s beautiful vocals and a fantastic band that shifts musical styles as needed to express the story’s intent.
Robert Glasper and Alain Pérez Headline Summer For The City’s Opening Night
New York State Music, June 14,2025
By Aidan Lukomnik, Photo Credit Aidan Lukomnik
Lincoln Center’s Summer For The City kicked off on June 11th with a mashup of cultures and music. Robert Glasper and Alain Pérez headlined the opening night at Damrosch Park, while a silent disco bumped in Lincoln Center’s Main courtyard, with at least three other concerts earlier in the day...
Astropical Hit SummerStage with New Brand of Colombian-Venezuelan music
New York State Music, June 4,2025
Supergroup Astropical dazzled a sold-out, standing-room-only crowd at SummerStage’s Rumsey Playfield on Sunday, June 1st. The band brought a new wave of Venezuelan-Colombian fusion that kept the audience dancing all night long.
Patrice Roberts Brings Worldwide Soca to Summerstage
New York State Music, May 20,2025
On Saturday night, despite the opening band being delayed more than an hour, Patrice Roberts put on a constantly energetic, dance-filled two-hour performance. Shouting out every island in the Caribbean and New York’s hometown fans, the singer did more than just give lip service to the diversity of Soca. Unlike most headliners, Roberts shared her time with artists from around the Caribbean – including Anika Berry, Full Blown, and Trilla-G...
Bab L’ Bluz Brings Moroccan Psychedelic Blues to Joe’s Pub
New York State Music, April 22,2025
Formed in Marrakesh, Morocco in 2018, the band calls its music Psychedelic Blues. By taking hard rock riffs and multi-minute distorted solos the likes of AC/DC or Pink Floyd, and combining them with traditional Moroccan folk tradition and instruments, and then fusing that with broader North African musical influence Bab L’ Bluz’s songs push genres. Throughout their set, the band plays with the idea of what the Blues can be.
Cymande Celebrate Old School Funk on First US Tour in Over a Decade
New York State Music, February 16,2025
You may not know Cymande by their name, but as one of the most sampled British bands of all time, you’ve heard their rhythms and melodies in songs from rap legends De La Soul, Wu-Tang Clan, The Fugees, and the Sugar Hill Gang and their songs featuring in Spike Lee’s Crooklyn, Dove, and 25th Hour. The band, featuring original members Patrick Paterson (guitarist) and Steve Scipio (bassist) wowed older record heads and young kids alike with their integration of classic tracks and celebration of their newest album Renascence.
Windows95man First U.S. Tour Takes No Rules Philosophy to Next Level
New York State Music, January 20, 2025
“I’m European, and I play Eurodanceeee!” Windows95man yelled from Irving Plaza’s mainstage on Saturday, January 18. That’s exactly what the Finnish DJ and visual artists did while surrounded by 1990s nostalgia and early internet-age visual effects during his hour set.
Winter Jazz Fest Takes over New York City
New York State Music, January 12,2025
Jazz stormed Manhattan on Friday, January 10, as 50 bands played across nine venues for Winter Jazz Fest’s Manhattan Marathon. With bands playing for more than eight hours in venues across the borough, it was an abundance of riches for any music lover. Friday’s concerts had every type of jazz imaginable, from traditional Parisian quartets to “Research Musicians” who created entirely new compositions dedicated to fungi of all kinds.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Turns Holiday Standards on Their Head
New York State Music, December 21,2024
That was the theme that prevailed throughout the show: you ain’t heard it this way before. Across an hour and a half of music, standard holiday compositions were eschewed for new ways to play, throwing each song into a new context and making the audience consider their perception of just what a holiday song sounds like.
Moon Hooch Brings Relentless Energy to Bowery Ballroom
New York State Music, December 10,2024
If you want to rave to a collection of saxophones and woodwinds, then Moon Hooch is the band for you. Yes it’s weird, yes it’s wild, and yes it’s a fun show to dance to.
Moshing to Telescreens at Webster Hall
New York State Music, November 22,2024
You want a rock concert? A mosh-pitting, floor-bouncing, head-yelling, crowd-surfing rock show? That’s exactly what Telescreens brought to Webster Hall on November 19. Hometown fans crowded the 1,500-person Grand Ballroom and for a few hours were swept up in the power of rock.