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Ellwood House Museum to host live music

By Peter Zemeske | June 21, 2019

Enjoy free live music at the Ellwood House Museum every Wednesday until Aug. 7. The Music at the Mansion concert series was supposed to begin June 19, but is postponed to June 30 due to inclement weather. The 90 minute performances begin at 7 p.m. and...

Woodstock 50 loses venue, festival to still proceed

By Peter Zemeske | June 19, 2019

The latest mishap in Woodstock 50’s track record may just be the final nail in the coffin. Woodstock 50’s venue, Watkins Glen International racetrack, “terminated the site license for Woodstock pursuant to provisions of the contract,” according...

Avicii’s final album released following suicide

By Peter Zemeske | June 13, 2019

“Tim,” the third album from Swedish EDM superstar Avicii, born Tim Bergling, follows his tragic suicide in April 2018. Fans of his were given a teaser for the upcoming album on April 5 when his YouTube page posted a video called “Avicii - The Story...

With the introduction of the iPod and iTunes, Apple created a new form of portable music.

How iTunes changed music listening forever

By Peter Zemeske | June 11, 2019

With the introduction of the iPod and iTunes, Apple created a new form of portable music.

Rapper Cardi B attends Queens Criminal Court on May 31 after an incident of assault. Her single, Press, was released that same day. 

Cardi B releases single

By Peter Zemeske | June 3, 2019

Rapper Cardi B attends Queens Criminal Court on May 31 after an incident of assault. Her single, "Press," was released that same day. 

Concert venues need to allow pepper spray

By Peter Zemeske | June 2, 2019

The pre-concert process is a ritual any music fan has been through — buying tickets with exorbitant fees, figuring out how to get to and from the venue, picking out an outfit for the night, showing up early to get good spots and so on. Your group of...

A plaque commemorates the original site of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Festival in Bethel, New York. The 50th anniversary of the festival will be celebrated in Watkins Glen, New York, about 150 miles from the original.

50th anniversary of Woodstock to continue

By Peter Zemeske | May 23, 2019

A plaque commemorates the original site of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Festival in Bethel, New York. The 50th anniversary of the festival will be celebrated in Watkins Glen, New York, about 150 miles from the original.

Why James Charles Is Under Fire

By Peter Zemeske | May 20, 2019

YouTube makeup guru and personality James Charles has lost approximately three million subscribers on the video streaming platform over the past week. There are a few reasons the 19 year old has become the latest face of “cancel culture” — a term...

Justin Timberlake performs at the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival Tennessee September 23, 2017. Timberlake received a doctorate from the Berklee College of Music Saturday along with rapper Missy Elliott and Hamilton composer Alex Lacamoire.

Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott become doctors

By Peter Zemeske | May 16, 2019

Justin Timberlake performs at the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival Tennessee September 23, 2017. Timberlake received a doctorate from the Berklee College of Music Saturday along with rapper Missy Elliott and "Hamilton" composer Alex Lacamoire.

(From left) Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, pop star Miley Cyrus and rapper Chance the Rapper are among the many musical acts booked for the 50th anniversary of the iconic Woodstock Music and Art Festival. The festival is now up in the air due to a financial sponsor pulling funding.

50th anniversary of Woodstock in jeopardy

By Peter Zemeske | May 14, 2019

(From left) Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, pop star Miley Cyrus and rapper Chance the Rapper are among the many musical acts booked for the 50th anniversary of the iconic Woodstock Music and Art Festival. The festival is now up in the air due to a financial sponsor pulling funding.

DeMarco leads indie rock with new album release

By Peter Zemeske | May 14, 2019

Indie rock’s slacker darling Mac DeMarco returns with a follow-up to 2017’s “This Old Dog” with “Here Comes the Cowboy,” released May 10. The first buzz surrounding the album was the similarity in title to indie rock peer Mitski’s 2018 record...