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The Scene Playlist for 10/12
Check out this week's playlist from The Scene with Chelsea O and learn more about the artists and their music, including Bone Machine, Crows Will Cry, and The Mountain.
Upcoming Local Shows for 10/10 - 10/16
Check out the local shows coming up in Western New York and Southern Ontario, including Letter to Elise, The James Clark Institute, and Ann Philippone.
The Scene Playlist for Oct. 5
Check out this week's playlist from The Scene with Chelsea O and learn more about these artists and their music, including The Pink Leather Jackets, PONY, and Meat Raffle.
Upcoming Local Shows for 10/3 - 10/9
Check out local upcoming shows happening in Western New York and Southern Ontario, including Ace of Wands, Sally Schaefer & Tyler Bagwell, and Pretty Good State University.
The Scene Playlist for Sept. 28
Check out this week's playlist from The Scene with Chelsea O and learn more about these artists and their music, including The Wilderness, PONY, and Silver Proof.
Upcoming Local Shows for 9/26 - 10/2
Check out local shows happening in Western New York and Southern Ontario, including Old First Ward Music & Arts Festival and Folkfaces Fest!
The Scene Playlist for Sept. 21
Check out this week's playlist from The Scene with Chelsea O and learn more about these artists and their music, including tuesday nite, PA/ST, The Indiana Drones, and more!
Upcoming Local Shows for 9/19 - 9/25
Check out the local shows happening in Western New York and Southern Ontario, including Velvet Bethany, Spud, and David Cloyd!
The Scene Playlist for Sept. 14
Check out this week’s playlist from The Scene with Chelsea O and learn more about these artists and their music, including Black Budget, The Vaniers, and Sons of Luther.
Upcoming Local Shows for 9/12 - 9/18
Check out local shows happening in Western New York and Southern Ontario, including Besta Quadrada, Bugcatcher, and Not Normal!
Artist Interviews
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Buffalo, NY's Letter to Elise has come a long way since their formation in 2020. Originating during the pandemic as a way for frontman Elliott Hunt to experiment with darker songwriting - the band name is an homage to The Cure, after all - the project has grown into a five-piece line-up who showcase catchy hooks, 80's inspired synths, and driving rhythms.
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Music News from NPR
For Puerto Ricans on and off the island, Bad Bunny's concert feels like home
Bad Bunny's 30-concert residency in San Juan inspires pride in Puerto Rican culture and soothes pangs of sorrow over many people's decision to leave their island in search of opportunity.
Takeaways from Taylor Swift's podcast appearance: her new album, romance and more
Swift revealed the release date, cover art and track list for The Life of a Showgirl. She also discussed her romance with Travis Kelce, buying back her masters and recovering from the Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift announces her next era: 'The Life of a Showgirl'
After cryptic Instagram posts and a surprise countdown clock, Swift announced early Tuesday that her new album will be called The Life of a Showgirl. The cover art and release date remain a mystery.
Buying vinyl from a pop star? You might only get a fraction of the music
Fans who pre-ordered new albums by Lil Wayne and The Weeknd on vinyl got a rude awakening: More than half the songs that appeared on the streaming version were missing on the LP.
Sheila Jordan, a singular voice in jazz, has died
She recorded a magical debut album on Blue Note and was later named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Latin music, has died at age 88
The bandleader and pianist was one of the leading Latin musicians of his generation. He won multiple Grammys and was recognized as an NEA Jazz Master.
Sean Combs denied bail, will remain in custody until sentencing
Combs was convicted on July 2 of two counts of transportation for prostitution. The music mogul had filed a request to be released on bail before his sentencing, which is scheduled for Oct. 3.
Accordion master Flaco Jimenez has died at 86
Over a career that spanned 70 years, Jimenez' playing came to define Tex-Mex music and carried the tradition-drenched conjunto sound all over the world and across genres.
'Buckingham Nicks,' a commercial flop-turned-collector's dream, will be reissued
Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks recorded an album as a duo before joining Fleetwood Mac. It wasn't a hit in 1973. But after much anticipation, it's due to get its first reissue in September.
Tom Lehrer, influential musical satirist, dies at 97
The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs.