Music Monday: New Releases Worth Your Time
New discoveries, familiar proof: the Capital Region’s sound continues to evolve.
I went to the Eddies last night, but like a good school boy, I went straight home before the sun went down. I was invited to the after party. Looking over the social media evidence this morning, I should have stayed out — the place was packed and the entertainment didn’t disappoint.
Tune in to On The List every Thursday at 6 p.m. on WVCR and iHeartRadio for an hour of music made in the 518 and conversations with the musicians behind it. Each week also includes three hand-picked suggestions to help shape your weekend plans.
Glory — Ohzhe
Ohzhe’s stepping into 2026 sporting a different look. He’s sheered off his trademark locks, and now teases the style on the album art for his latest, “Glory.” He’s a stop-and-listen entertainer, manifesting change for himself or others. Whoever is listening.
Legends Never Die — Nbhd Nick, Bankston
Nbhd Nick has a knack for kicking out sync traps that land with audiences across the globe, especially in the sports arena. “Legends Never Die” falls in that category.
Gas Station B-Sides — Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band
Grab a whiskey and push play. Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band repackages two acoustic tracks of theirs with a Willie Nelson cover, “Sad Songs and Waltzes.” There’s no shame in playing this on a loop.
Love in the Future — Ride the Movies
It’s been nearly two years since Ride the Movies dropped new music, so excuse me for geeking out on the air during last week’s radio show. “Your Town” comes in surprisingly hard, perhaps as a reminder that they’re still kicking it.
Wild Horses — Margo Macero
Bridge Road Entertainment continues to whet the appetite for Margo Macero’s anticipated new album with another single. A cover of Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses” crossed streaming platforms last week. Macero and band steeps this classic into a rich vat of country, pedal steel guitar, included.
Thin Red Line — Sons of Ghidorah
Gruff. Hard. Melodic. “Thin Red Line” is the latest from Sons of Ghidorah. The artwork and the addition of the band’s previous release from Februrary hints a larger project is afoot.
In the Crowd — Justin Charles
Justin Charles clocks in with his second track of the year with his latest, “In the Crowd.” The Eddie Award-nominee continues to build upon a greater pop scene. Dare say, with the likes of Girl Blue, Keegan James, Lil Josiey, Shannon Tehya, and Sydney Worthley, it may overtake the 518’s omnipresent jam scene.
Symphony — Nate VanDeusen, MCN2, KoolKid
Can’t help but feel like I should be on the Mediterranean Sea shore when I listen to Nate VanDeusen. Judging from his Instagram, it’s no wonder that the water has some influence on his work, and the 518 native continues to indulge with his latest, “Symphony.”
Ghosts Don’t Stay — MRYA
I continue to enjoy what MRYA is producing. Her work represents the modern-day debate on how to receive generative AI content—is it to be celebrated or admonished? I believe that if it brings joy into the world, embrace it. If it upsets you, leave it.
The Sacred is the Sweetest — The Parlor
A serendipitous discovery of mine last week has seemed to manifest the release of a new The Parlor track, “The Sacred is the Sweetest.” This followup to “The Mountain” from last September slips into more of a trippy haze.
Sometimes — Ricky Bandana, BG Rodriguez
Ricky Bandana celebrated his birthday by dropping a new single, “Sometimes.” A rich guitar reminiscent of a 70s R&B track envelopes his word to start things out. Worth a sit down and just feel. Happy Birthday, sir.
Bad Habits — Cir Red
Cir Red drops a new single nearly a year to the day since his last one. He’s usually good with a high tempo hip-hop track, and coming in at 160 bpm, Bad Habits doesn’t disappoint.