NYC music

NYC music

Toni Cornell, daughter of late Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, has released the new song "Campari," the latest stand-alone single from the young singer-songwriter (stream below). Upon first listen, "Campari" gives off vibes of M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes" and Lorde's "Royals." A press release describes the song as "a slow-burn with a propulsive chorus that fuses eloquent penmanship with glittering art-pop."

Mike Amadeo took over Casa Amadeo, the oldest continuously operating Latin music store in New York City, in 1969. The shop has a rich history in Latin music.

Diego Pavia, the 24-year-old quarterback at Vanderbilt, remarks on the changing perception of the city, citing his own rise and the new wave of enthusiasm for Vanderbilt football.

The 33rd Annual Coney Island Sandsculpting Competition showcased extraordinary sand creations, featuring two narwhals, two cats, and an elephant, all crafted from sand.

Earlier this week, Cindy Lee announced their first shows since cancelling their 2024 tour, a fall North American run with stops in Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, and NYC.

Members Gunil, Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han, and Jooyeon experienced overwhelming energy from a sold-out crowd at the Brooklyn Paramount, marking a significant improvement from last year's performance.

Phil Collins' "Against All Odds" represents a painful nostalgia, haunting the listener with memories of personal loss and heartache. It serves as a reminder of love’s complexities.

The 2025 Personnel and Recruiting Symposium in Nashville brought together nearly 800 college football personnel, highlighting a mix of optimism and challenges in the current recruiting climate.

Over the past few years, crossing the Hudson River to the Prudential Center has been a rite of passage for many K-Pop fans, eager to see artists like IU for her first stateside tour, or NCT 127 as they celebrate their 100th concert performance.

Pentatonix's "Christmas in the City Tour" features 24 shows across the US beginning on November 8th, showcasing a variety of holiday-themed music.

Standing in front of the gospel choir at Concord Baptist Church of Christ, Jessica Howard led the gospel standard 'God Is' that resonated deeply with the congregation. Dressed in a powder-pink floral dress, she called out lines that celebrated God as 'joy in sorrow' and 'strength for tomorrow,' evoking strong emotions among choir members who connected deeply with the song's message.

Chappell Roan has officially secured a UK number one with her iconic sapphic breakup anthem "The Subway," reaching the top spot after its release on 1 August.

The 2025 edition of the uniquely New York beauty pageant took the stage at Coney Island USA's Sideshows by the Seashore theater.

Amanda Ba's paintings feature monumental nude figures in uncanny interiors that blend elements of realism and fantasy. They explore desire, sexuality, and other complex themes.

"More Than Friends" sets a serene scene around an accidental relationship that continues to simmer even as the song's protagonist admits, "We don't make sense from the outside."

Aesop Rock's "Roadwork Rappin'" transforms mundane construction imagery into poetic density, illustrating his ability to find significance in the ordinary with humor and craft.

Earlier this week I published a crossword about six hours late, and I promised to make it up with a bonus puzzle.

Say what you want, go ahead, try to insult me. I'm sulking, I'm sulking. All press is good press. 'Hey JoJo, you're a mess' - OK?