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Before Madonna vogued, before RuPaul was a household name, before Beyoncé built a Renaissance, there were queens carving out space in a city that had none for them. Ballroom culture was alive and pulsing through New York’s underground clubs, basements, and warehouses long before drag hit reality TV. And no, we’re not talking about classical square dancing. To the queer community, ballroom is a subculture built on freedom, according to CR Fashion book. Freedom from social norm

In the quiet town of Enfield, Connecticut, a tale whispered among locals spoke of a couple harassed by the restless dead. Faced with an otherworldly spirit that defied conventional understanding, they turned to the one individual rumored to possess the power to intervene: Rita MacRae, a medium with the ability to bridge the gap between the living and deceased. As the couple grew desperate, the ghostly presence intensified. They turned to MacRae for help, hoping she could brin

“Doin’ It” is a steamy rap classic from 1995, brought to life by hip-hop legends LL Cool J and LeShaun. The track captures New York’s unique mix of culture, raw energy, and charm at the height of the ‘90s. LL represents Queens, LeShaun brings the Brooklyn edge, and together, they created a bold, unforgettable track that helped shape a new chapter in hip-hop. Released in 1995 on his sixth album Mr. Smith, “Doin’ It” stands out as one of LL Cool J’s most unforgettable songs. Bu

New York City trio Dive Brake brings us “Bravo”, a genre-bending progressive rock album released in 2024. Formed from the ashes of Gone Quite Mad, Dive Brake has defined themselves with their high-level musicianship and unpredictable energy. Made up of Nick Pascarella, Steve Remp, and Dexter Larsen, Dive Break is rooted in the NYC music scene. Bravo builds on the groundwork of their previous projects and feels like the band’s boldest work yet. While the album only clocks in a

As Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) nears its 60th anniversary in 2026, the beloved Upstate arts institution is launching its largest fundraising effort yet. The newly announced $17.5 million “Four Seasons” capital campaign will fund major renovations of the historic Spa Little Theater, while also supporting SPAC’s expanded year-round programming and arts education initiatives. Four Seasons Campaign The campaign’s title, “Four Seasons,” reflects SPAC’s evolution from a

Brooklyn alt-rock band War Honey returned on June 8, 2025, with their third EP, All You’ll Ever Be Good For. After a two-year break, the band delivers a set of four tracks that explore heavy emotions through layered guitars, atmospheric soundscapes, and some surprising sonic choices that keep listeners engaged. The EP features “My Little House,” a fan favorite from their live shows; “The Ballerina”; and two instrumental pieces, “This Time It Will Be Different” and “Behind The

Kristian Montgomery dropped his latest EP and is heading to New York to share it. This mix is more than just a collection of songs, it tells a story of survival. The artist released Prophets of the Apocalypse on March 15 while living out of a hotel room after a devastating house fire. With the sounds of the Winterkill Band, this EP captures the raw grit and emotional depth of an artist rising from the ashes. A month before the planned release, Montgomery lost his home, pets,

Only in New York can finding someone else’s steaks in your freezer spiral into a full-blown identity crisis. For Queens-based indie pop artist Majorette, it turned into a new single, “Steaks”. Steaks” is a light, violin-laced track about overthinking something as simple as knocking on your landlord’s door. The stakes are low, but the anxiety is real. The song walks the line between sincere and self-aware, capturing the mental back-and-forth that comes with living in close qua

When Davey Allen first propped his phone up in a Rochester stairwell to film an acoustic Alice in Chains cover, he figured it might be the dumbest thing he had ever done. A few posts later, those stairwell videos were pulling in thousands of views on TikTok and catching the attention of some of the most dedicated fans in rock. His voice carried the same grit and emotion that defined ’90s grunge, the kind of sound you feel as much as you hear. TikTok Era Allen didn’t plan on m