Parlor City Sound

25/06/2024

We keep noticing a trend with the music acts recording at Abandoned Studios: there's nothing else that sounds quite like them, and that's a very, very good thing. So we sat down with Michael Micha to learn how he's finding that incredibly unique sonic signature we've been hearing from bands like Grown Ups, Damnthekid, and The Neo Politans.

We had a chat with Michael Micha to learn how Abandoned Studios in Johnson City is producing such a unique, breakout sound. Read our full interview here

21/06/2024

Be sure to check out this album by Damn the Kid, it's incredibly special and engaging from start to finish!

17/06/2024

We've been looking forward to 'Ava's Town', the freshman LP from Damnthekid, and to say it doesn't disappoint would be a serious understatement. It's a work that further deepens your appreciation for Damn the Kid's signature sound, and their experimental gambles pay big dividends as the album unfolds. 'Ava's Town' will be available on Friday, June 21st. Be sure to give it a listen!

'Ava's Town', the long-awaited freshman LP by Damn the Kid, showcases the band's signature sound and their willingness to expand on it in big ways

14/06/2024

Ready for a track that oozes 80's pop cool in a refreshingly modern way? Grab some neon shades and crack open a Tab as you check out the time-traveling new indie pop single 'Trojan Horse' by Amoreena in our full review here.

Binghamton indie pop singer Amoreena opens up a time portal to the 1980's with 'Trojan Horse', her latest impressive single. Check it out in our review here!

12/06/2024

Grown Ups are one of those incredibly rare bands that literally never disappoint you. Their music is so wonderfully intricate, with layer upon layer of depth and warmth both sonically and lyrically. And their latest LP, 'Together, For a Moment' is their finest work yet. Learn about their newest album in our full review here. And break out your headphones, because this is one of those albums you want to truly savor.

The latest LP from Grown Ups, 'Together, For a Moment', is arguably their best album to date. Learn more about this excellent album in our latest review!

01/06/2024

Local music legend and Music City founder Benny Fiacco will be inducted into the Binghamton Wall of Stars at the Broome County Forum Theatre on June 20th. The ceremony and celebratory after party are open to the public, and we hope we'll see you there!

Local music legend Benny Fiacco will be inducted to the Wall of Stars at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton on June 20th in a public ceremony.

20/05/2024

Binghamton Porchfest 2024 is implementing some changes to how homeowners in the Abel Bennett Historic District will pair up with music acts and other artists. The new system will be a little different, but ultimately a good thing for performers, hosts, and eventgoers.

Binghamton Porchfest 2024 will implement a new DIY matchmaking process between hosts and artists, relieving some of the stress from event organizers.

26/04/2024

Matt and Sara at Parlor City Sound had a challenging month—buying a house in Binghamton's lava-like housing market from 200 miles away is less fun than it sounds. Which is why we've been less active in April than usual. And it may have helped these two new Damnthekid songs resonate with us a little bit more.

No city is perfect, but home is always going to be home. And when you deliver that message with this band's tone and creativity, and Amber Winestock's excellent singing that runs adjacent with Fiona Apple, it just hits different. Check out these new tracks and read our review here!

Damn the Kid have released a new single, FNY, accompanied by a B-side called RaiNY, both of which are out on April 26th. Check out our review of both songs!

07/04/2024

American Harmony, the upcoming debut LP from the Neo Politans, lands on April 12th. And don't let the name fool you. Despite being recorded in the Parlor City, American Harmony is big on British rock mojo, in all of the best ways imaginable. Be sure to swing by Ransom Steele Tavern on April 13th to help the Neo Politans celebrate their release with a live show, too. In the meantime, check out our latest review!

The Neo Politans put a lot of British style into their debut LP 'American Harmony', available everywhere April 12th. Read our full review here.

29/03/2024

Today's the day to listen to 'Loved So Bad', the new collaborative EP from Alyssa Crosby and Grown Ups. These songs will take your breath away!

Alyssa Crosby and Grown Ups have collaborated on a new EP, 'Loved So Bad'. And they gave us a chance to review it before it's released. Check it out here!

27/03/2024

Grown Ups blend a firm indie backbone with a mesmerizing horn section to produce a big, powerful sound. We'll be sharing our review of their upcoming third LP in the near future, but in the meantime, please learn more about them in our latest artist profile!

With world-class instrumentals including a mesmerizing horn section and impeccable songwriting, Grown Ups are an impressive indie band you need to read about.

27/03/2024

With complex funk-fusion grooves overloaded with technical skill and virtuosity, Pocket Bandits are an up-and-coming instrumental trio consisting of some of Ithaca's most talented musicians. Learn more and check them out in our latest artist profile!

Pocket Bandits are a jaw-dropping funk-fusion trio from Ithaca with a wonderfully full, rich, textured, and intricate sound. Learn about them here!

22/03/2024

What an incredible week! We've reviewed three new releases from Greater Binghamton acts, and each one has been flawless. The upcoming EP 'Loved So Bad' pairs Alyssa Crosby's powerhouse vocals with the staggeringly excellent instrumentals of Grown Ups. Check out our review of the EP here, and be sure to pick it up when it's out everywhere on March 29th!

Alyssa Crosby and Grown Ups have collaborated on a new EP, 'Loved So Bad'. And they gave us a chance to review it before it's released. Check it out here!

21/03/2024

From the unmistakable twang of a Telecaster driving us through Appalachia, to the shoegaze gossamer cascading over Driftwood's signature folksy charm, 'December Last Call' is a breathtaking exploration of sound and style. Read more about it in our latest review!

December Last Call is a breathtaking exploration of sound and style. Learn about the upcoming LP from Driftwood , which is out March 22nd, in our latest review!

18/03/2024

Caviar & Grits have a new EP coming May 3rd. They let us review "The C&G Spot" early, and it's hard to sum up just how good this release is without using a lot of naughty language. Check out our review in the link below, which includes their new single "Good, Good Love" and videos of two other excellent tracks. And there's a link to pre-save the album too, which we definitely recommend doing!

There's a rather beautiful juxtaposition between the hectic, nonstop week I've had, and now sitting down to review The C&G Spot, the upcoming release from Caviar & Grits. This new five-track EP is as stunning as it is soulful. An album as true a representation of life as any scrapbook someone might....

14/03/2024

We've really been grooving on these artist profiles recently. Today's entry: Front & Main, a soul rock band that's been rapidly ascending in the Greater Binghamton music scene with their rock and roll purist sound and sultry, powerhouse vocals. Learn more about this stand-out rock group in our latest artist profile!

Featuring the soulful and powerful Paul Shotwell and the incredibly versatile Michael Wu, Front & Main are a rapidly rising band in the Binghamton music scene.

12/03/2024

Revenants are a hard-hitting blues rock trio that deliver an entertaining and energetic blend of well-written original tunes with classic rock staples in the mix. We're looking forward to reviewing the freshman LP they're working on. In the meantime, check them out in our latest artist profile!

We put a lot of energy into promoting the Parlor City Sound—music that defies the boundaries of genres and breaks as many molds as possible. But there's also a strong history of bands in our area that stick to and elevate specific genres, too. A point exemplified by Greater Binghamton's hard-hitti...

11/03/2024

Hailing from Ithaca, Gunpoets are a transformative hip-hop group with stunning instrumentals and poignant, articulate lyrics promoting peace and love, compassion and community. Learn more about this ever-popular act and their impact on the Greater Binghamton music scene in our latest artist profile!

Ithaca's storied Gunpoets are major players in the various music scenes of our region, and a fan favorite within the Binghamton music scene as well. Learn more about them in our latest artist profile!

06/03/2024

You won't get very far into a conversation about the Binghamton metal scene without hearing a mention of the band Floodlands. Their grungy sludge metal sound is detailed with atmospheric shoegaze in a way that really speaks to the originality of music hailing from this region. Check them out and give their two studio LPs a listen by reading our latest artist profile!

Floodlands craft hard-hitting sludge metal with heavy grunge and atmospheric overtones that give their sound bite, without sacrificing approachability.

04/03/2024

To label Driftwood as one of the Binghamton music scene's biggest exports would be a serious understatement. Driftwood has taken the Americana world by storm with a sound you really can't box up in even five genres, let alone one. Learn more about this important Binghamton band in our latest artist profile, and stay tuned for a bigger feature on Driftwood and a review of their upcoming album "December Last Call", both of which are coming to a Parlor City Sound near you in the near future.

Driftwood are celebrated as one of the most successful bands to ever come out of the Binghamton music scene. Learn more about this talented Americana group.

29/02/2024

Ms. Honey and the Hive are a six-piece band covering classic blues, soul, R&B, and Motown standards with precision and an obvious respect for their source material that runs deep. Learn more about this talented group in our latest artist profile, and be sure to check them out live when you get the chance!

The Binghamton music scene is one that thrives on originality. So to find success in the Triple Cities as a cover band, there's really two ways to go about it. Either you're doing something unexpected like the Bro-Bro's, or you're taking the Ms. Honey and the Hive approach: carving out a niche you'r...

27/02/2024

2024 is shaping up to be a really exciting year for the Binghamton music scene. Check out our list of the EPs and LPs that we know of with planned releases in 2024, including new music from Driftwood, Caviar & Grits, Tom Jolu, Damnthekid, Kipani, Peaches and Crime and more.

If you know of any other 2024 releases from music acts with 607 area codes, please let us know. We'd love to review them and share their work!

Our quasi-comprehensive guide to upcoming EP and LP releases from artists hailing from the Binghamton music scene. If we're missing any, let us know!

19/02/2024

We're reaching out to more bands this week to write more artist profiles. We already have a list of bands we want to get in touch with soon, but what music acts in the Greater Binghamton region would you like to see us write about? Let us know!

14/02/2024

Love is in the air this Valentine's Day, so let's talk about something we all adore: music! What's your all-time favorite love song? Bonus points if it's a song by a Binghamton artist, of course, but everyone's music is welcome in this discussion.