NYRMS Archive: First annual Porch Stomp coming to Make Music NYC this summer

(Originally published on Examiner.com on June 4, 2014) In general, folk music has had a very underground existence in New York’s music scene. True folk and bluegrass has been relegated to the few saloons looking to cater to those who seek it. This summer, however, the underground folk music community will finally get its chance…

NYRMS Archive: Sunny Day Real Estate release first new song in 14 years

(Originally published on Examiner.com on March 4, 2014) Sunny Day Real Estate will be releasing their first piece of new music in 14 years for Record Store Day 2014. The influential “emo” band will be putting out “Lipton Witch” as a split 7” with Circa Survive b-side “Bad Heart,” making this their first new material…

NYRMS Archive: Fillmore at Irving Plaza gets old name back

(Originally published on Examiner.com on June 1, 2010) The New York Times is reporting that what is now the Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza will be given back its original name. Back in 2007, global concert promoter Live Nation acquired Irving Plaza and changed its name to create a chain of venues in the…

NYRMS Archive: Taking Back Sunday reuniting debut album line-up

(Originally published on Examiner.com on April 2, 2010) The line-up has shifted again for Long Island’s Taking Back Sunday. Punknews.org is reporting that the band will be reuniting the line-up from their debut album, Tell All Your Friends. Taking Back Sunday has split with their two most recent bandmates, Matt Rubano and Matt Fazzi. In…

NYRMS Archive: MTV removes “Music Television” from its logo

(Originally posted on Examiner.com on February 10, 2010) It is no shock that the music network MTV has virtually stopped playing music as its number one source of programming. Now the station has changed its iconic logo to match their format. Rolling Stone is reporting that the words “Music Television” have been removed from the…