Rochester soul singer Danielle Ponder has arrived on the national music scene — and she’s ready for the spotlight.
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Charles Emanuel finds ‘Freedom’ with new R&B love songs
On the new album “Freedom,” Charles Emanuel expands on his acoustic-driven pop-soul sound with rich R&B songs about the power of love.
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Danielle Ponder continues to dominate with new single ‘So Long’
Released ahead of a big spring tour, local sensation Danielle Ponder’s latest song is a declaration of self-liberation.
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Spencer. builds his own neo-soul world on debut album ‘Are U Down?’
On Rochester native Spencer.’s debut album for the indie label 4AD, the vibe is all-important as he draws from soul, R&B, jazz, and hip-hop.
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The best live music this fall that won’t cost you a fortune
These six concerts — ranging from Americana and jam-band rock to hip-hop and soul — offer you serious (head)bang for your buck.
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Grace Serene and the Super Clean is off to a quick sonic start
In six short months, the nascent funk fusion-soul band Grace Serene and the Super Clean has created nearly two albums’ worth of material.
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Sally Louise’s full-length debut album celebrates self-empowerment
On “My Hands Are On Fire, out May 14, Sally Louise finds her voice as a confident singer-songwriter navigating pop, rock, soul, and folk.
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The English Project welcomes listeners to the party on new single ‘It Takes Time’
The English Project’s frontman Chris English switches from drums to the organ on “It Takes Time,” a new single with an infectious soul sound.
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CITY’s 2020 Playlist: great music at a bad time
For a year that saw live music grind to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 had no shortage of quality recorded music by Rochester-area artists.
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EP review: ‘Better Days’ by The Sideways
Led by charismatic singer-keyboardist Joe Stehle, The Sideways continue to blend jazz, soul, pop, and funk on its new EP, “Better Days.”
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The Painted Birds play album release show at Photo City Music Hall on Friday
The Rochester pop-soul band releases the album “Under the Wing” at a live show, also available virtually, at Photo City Music Hall on Friday.
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Track review: ‘Look Around’ b/w ‘A Little Bit’ by Danielle Ponder and Karate Boogaloo
Danielle Ponder collaborates with Australian funk band Karate Boogaloo on two new songs, and her voice sounds bolder than ever.
