Steamtown Music Awards

Locals Only: Variant Season ready for big things in 2025

Variant Season is coming hot off a year of growth and gearing up for more in 2025. This local alt-metal band’s latest hit song, “Fade,” has been making its rounds on 979X’s Locals Only show and across the state.

Encore Studios fills the gaps for up-and-coming musicians in NEPA

ARCHBALD — Encore Studios has everything bands need to both rehearse and record their masterpieces. Owner and producer Dan Dearborn uses his lifelong knowledge of the music industry to level up local bands and musicians.

NEPA Live Music List: Sept 12 to Sept 15

The Electric City Music Conference takes over Scranton with live music from regional artists throughout the city along with the Steamtown Music Awards. Congratulations to all nominees! In addition, there's Oktoberfests starting up to prep you for fall, as well as plenty of other events to keep you entertained right through Sunday Funday.

11th Annual Steamtown Music Awards set for September in Scranton

SCRANTON – The vibrant music scene of NEPA gears up for the 11th Annual Steamtown Music Awards (SMAs), a highlight of the renowned Electric City Music Conference (ECMC), officially set to take place September 12 in Scranton.

Steamtown Music Awards honor the best in NEPA’s music scene

SCRANTON — The Steamtown Music Awards, NEPA’s version of The Grammys, took place Thursday, September 14 at The VSpot Bar & Grill.

Future of the Scene Award recipients play Scranton’s E.C. Music Conference

On Thursday, Sept. 15, winners of all Steamtown Music Award categories will be announced during a ceremony at The V-Spot in Scranton. In July,...

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