Syracuse-area artists with new music in 2022: Add some local to your playlists

Want to add some local music to your playlists?

We’re listening to Syracuse-area artists who released new music in 2022, including rap, rock, R&B, country, pop, EDM and more. Some have millions of streams, like Baldwinsville band Council and Syracuse-bred rapper Scorey, or a long legacy like The Flashcubes, but they all have one thing in common: A passion for music.

Check out more than 65 artists from Central New York who released new albums and singles this year and where to stream or buy their songs below. (Note: Some songs may contain explicit lyrics not suitable for younger audiences.)

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Council – “Rust to Gold,” “Icon”

Baldwinsville brothers Pat, Doug and Andy Reeves, who hone the Council sound in the family barn, have opened for artists like The Strumbellas, All-American Rejects and The Kooks. Their self-produced song “Rust to Gold,” mixed by Grammy nominee Mark Needham and mastered by Grammy winner Howie Weindberg, has been streamed more than 13 million times on Spotify and been used in the Olympics, World Cup soccer, “American Idol” and the MLB playoffs. This year, Council released acoustic and Spanish versions of the track, along with new singles like “Icon” and “It’s Christmas.” For more info, visit councilband.com.

Listen to Council on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube

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Scorey – “Help Is on the Way”

Syracuse rapper Scorey Ayee released the brand-new mixtape “Help Is On the Way,” featuring Polo G and Lil Poppa. The drill rapper, whose real name is Bakari Ward, first gained recognition with his 2019 single “Freddy Krueger” and became the first artist signed to Polo G’s Capalot Records in 2020; he now averages 1.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify. For more info, visit scoreyayee.com or follow @scoreyy on Instagram.

Listen to Scorey on Spotify and YouTube

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The Flashcubes – “Flashcubes on Fire (Live at the Firebarn)”

The Flashcubes, the Power Pop Hall of Fame band from Syracuse, still features the same lineup as when the group formed in the late 1970s. Tommy Allen, Paul Armstrong, Gary Frenay, and Arty Lenin released a new live album this year, plus nine digital singles via Big Stir Records in California. For more info, visit The Flashcubes on Facebook.

Listen to The Flashcubes on Spotify

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Emorfik – “Try Me,” “Poltergeist,” “Vicious Tendencies,” “Time”

Damiano Cortini, a Fayetteville-Manlius High School alumnus who performs as Emorfik, has been making noise in the EDM scene with bass-heavy dubstep-flavored tracks like “Try Me,” “Time,” “Vicious Tendencies” and “Poltergiest” — which earned more than 500,000 combined streams on Spotify this year. The DJ returns to Syracuse to perform at the Westcott Theater on Jan. 6, 2023. For more info, visit https://linktr.ee/Emorfik.

Listen to Emorfik on Spotify and Apple Music

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Jess Novak – “Bad Bitch”

Novak, a Syracuse musician known for her soulful voice and five-string electric violin, makes a huge departure in sound with unapologetic modern pop on her 11th album since 2013. For more info, visit jessrocknovak.com.

Listen to Jess Novak on Spotify

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Ben Wayne – “Spectator”

Syracuse’s Ben Wayne combines the best of multiple genres, including reggae rhythms, southern rock soul, pop hooks, SoCal swag and piles of clever lyrics that can catch any ear. For more info, visit benwaynemusic.com.

Listen to Ben Wayne on Spotify

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Mozay Calloway – “Moods Vol. 2″

Mozay Calloway, who runs the Alien Opera House in Syracuse, has a distribution deal with EQ/RocNation for his hop-hop label We The CEO. Singles released this year include “Tokyo Drift,” “Gangsta Love,” “The Grey Area” (with Tezzy) and “The Midnight Hour” (with Geatz Akipmind and Kay.MJ). For more info, follow @mozaycalloway on Instagram.

Listen to Mozay Calloway on Spotify and YouTube

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Razbari Sumthing – “Razbari Sumthing”

This band of East Syracuse-Minoa alumni released three albums, toured nationally, and won two SAMMYs between 2002 and 2011. More than a decade later, they reunited to raise more than $2,000 for the KaraFund and release a new self-titled album. For more info, visit facebook.com/razbarisumthing.

Listen to Razbari Sumthing on Spotify

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Karim Lesgoooya – “Flowers”

Karim Melendez, a.k.a. Karim Lesgooya, raps mainly about life on the west side of Syracuse. His new EP received more than 250,000 combined streams on Spotify this year. For more info, visit karimlesgoooya.com or allmylinks.com/karimlesgoooya.

Listen to Karim Lesgoooya on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud and YouTube

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Lexy G – “Let You Love Me,” “Buried”

The Syracuse-based pop/R&B singer flips the script on Mario’s 2004 hit “Let Me Love You” with “Let You Love Me,” plus she released the dreamy new single “Buried” as follow-ups to last year’s EP “Bed Memories.” For more info, follow @lexygarm on Instagram.

Listen to Lexy G on Spotify and Apple Music

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DreaMe – “Chapter 22 New Beginnings”

The Syracuse-based artist says his new album was inspired by the experience of being kicked out of his house and his desire to spread a message of love. For more info, visit @therealdreame on Instagram or facebook.com/DreaMe007.

Listen to DreaMe on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Music

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Glass Image – “Mixed Emotions”

Glass Image is an alt-rock band based in Auburn, N.Y., featuring Connor VanEpps (Vocals/Guitar), Eric Mohan (Drums), Eric Frank (Guitar) and Alec Barner (Bass). For more info, visit glassimageband.com.

Listen to Glass Image on Spotify and Apple Music

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Toosii – “Boys Don’t Cry: Men Do”

Syracuse native Toosii, whose real name is Nau’Jour Grainger, was named to the XXL Freshman Class last year, performed at Lollapalooza, and averages 1.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify. For more info, follow @toosii on Instagram.

Listen to Toosii on Spotify and Apple Music

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Eliezel el Calvito Baby – “Brokensoul”

Eliezel mixes trap and Latin R&B in Syracuse; his latest EP features songs like “Mejor Que Nunca” and “Diferente.” For more info, follow @yosoyeliezel on Instagram.

Listen to on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube

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Evil Key – “Civil Blood”

Evil Key is a Syracuse-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, singer and MC inspired by ‘90s New York hip-hop and 2000s nerdcore rap. For more info, follow @evilkey_ on Instagram and visit facebook.com/evilkeyofficial.

Listen to Evil Key on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube

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Cait Devin – “Survival”

Devin, a singer-songwriter from Syracuse, brings a wide range of influences (Avril Lavigne, Doja Cat, Grimes) to her alternative pop/indie rock sound, including on “Survival,” a follow-up to last year’s “Jokes on U.” She also writes for Guitar World magazine and organizes charity events for trigeminal neuralgia, a rare and excruciating facial nerve pain condition. For more info, follow @thecaitdevin on Instagram.

Listen to Cait Devin on Spotify

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The Rollin’ Rust – “Banjo in My Hand,” “Columbus Day”

The Rollin’ Rust is an indie-folk band from Central New York that’s been touring along the East Coast, opening for artists like Brandy Clark and Driftwood. The trio, featuring singer-songwriter James VanDeuson, lead guitarist Jim Hearn and drummer Kyle Dennis, released four singles from their upcoming album this year. For more info, visit therollinrust.com.

Listen to The Rollin’ Rust on Spotify and YouTube

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Noon Dha Goon – “Honors,” “Smoking Potent”

Noon Dha Goon, a.k.a. Lil Nooney, is an unsigned Syracuse hip-hop artist who released half a dozen singles this year. For more info, follow @noontheceo on Instagram.

Listen to Noon Dha Goon on Spotify and YouTube

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The War Lovers – “Charged City Nowhere”

The traditional street punk/oi! band from Eastwood released its third album this year. For more info, follow @thewarlovers on Instagram.

Listen to The War Lovers on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Bandcamp.

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Ace Morr – “Letter,” “Light It Up,” “Be Without You”

Ace Morr, a Cicero-North Syracuse High School alumnus, has released several singles ahead of an upcoming album, including the holiday party anthem “Light It Up,” “Letter” (a tribute to his brother Gary Morris Jr.) and “Be Without You” for the ladies. For more information, follow @acemorr315 on Instagram or Ace Morr on Facebook.

Listen to Ace Morr on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music

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ITZYOUNGJAY – “ITZYOUNGJAY 2”

The Syracuse hip-hop artist, whose real name is Jesse Cowher, discovered his signature sound by experimenting with melodic cadences and intricate delivery ultimately creating his own unique genre of music. For more info, follow @itzyoungjay on Instagram.

Listen to ITZYOUNGJAY on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube

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Furco – “Starplayer”

Growing up with a father who owns and manages radio stations, it’s no surprise that Furco’s full-length album features a blend of pop and hip-hop with catchy melodies, intricate flows, grooves and powerful delivery. The Onondaga Hill resident has opened for artists like Lil Tjay and Fivio Foreign, plus works as an audio engineer and marketing executive. For more info, follow @FurcoMusic on Instagram.

Listen to Furco on Apple Music and Spotify

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No Blush – “No Blush”

No Blush is a Syracuse-based riot grrl punk trio featuring Destynee Raines, Gavin George and Greg Ambler. For more info, follow @n0blush on Instagram.

Listen to No Blush on Bandcamp, Spotify and Apple Music

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1DRFL – “Do It,” “House Tool”

Cam Scott and Matt Galanti are 1DRFL (”won-der-ful”), a DJ duo that makes original club music (like the funky “House Tool”) in addition to mashups and EDM remixes of artists like Travis Scott, Mary J. Blige and Drake. They’ve performed in Oswego and Syracuse, including opening for Snakehips in October. For more info, visit facebook.com/its1drfl.

Listen to 1DRFL on Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Music

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Trauma Cat – “The Truth Doesn’t Live Here”

“America’s sorriest power trio” is a Syracuse band that compares itself to Cake, Tool, Primus and XTC. Guitarist Ralph Kojig, bassist Roman Pando with drummer Rutger DiBoyere, who won the best new artist award at the SAMMYs in 2021, released a new psych-rock album this year and a satirical docuseries, “The Truth About Trauma Cat.” For more info, visit traumacat.com.

Listen to Trauma Cat on Spotify, Bandcamp and Apple Music

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Chris Cresswell – “When You Awaken in the Morning’s Hush”

The Manlius-based composer, songwriter, educator, guitarist and sound artist incorporates a variety of sounds in his new ambient/experimental EP. He performs both solo and as a member of the chamber group, 315 Ensemble. For more information, visit chriscresswellmusic.com.

Listen to Chris Cresswell on Bandcamp

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Christenelle Diroc – “With Syncronosity & Serendipity”

Born in Romania and put in an orphanage by Mother Theresa, Christenelle was adopted by a Tipperary Hill family and became a U.S. citizen in 1994. He attended Westhill High School and the Syracuse Academy of Science, learning how to rap between classes. His latest album features Bubba Sparxxx, Pumba, Mad Stuntman and more. For more info, follow instagram.com/christenellediroc.

Listen to Christenelle Diroc on Spotify

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Emma Donvito – “Butterfly Effect”

Jordan-Elbridge High School student Emma Donvito released an EP in September, covering a variety of pop and jazz tunes with help from her band teacher, Zachary Moser. Donvito, 16, also released singles of “Just the Two of Us” (featuring Moser on saxophone) and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” For more info, visit emmadonvito.hearnow.com or follow @emma_donvito on Instagram.

Listen to Emma Donvito on Spotify and YouTube

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Rasta Dej – “Zathura,” “Days Gone,” more

Army veteran and prolific Syracuse rapper Rasta Dej released multiple albums this year, featuring rapid verses over hazy beats. For more info, follow @rastadej on Instagram.

Listen to Rasta Dej on Spotify and Apple Music

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John Cadley – “I Never Knew”

Fayetteville bluegrass musician John Cadley, a recent Syracuse Area Music Hall of Fame inductee who performs acoustic, traditional roots music with The Cadleys, released a new solo album this year. For more info, visit cadleys.com.

Listen to John Cadley on Spotify and YouTube

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Gogetem Ttd – “What You Wanna Do,” “Shake the Room”

Gogetem is a Syracuse rapper who opened up for Gunna in Washington, D.C., earlier this year. For more info, follow @gogetem on Instagram.

Listen to Gogetem Ttd on YouTube and Spotify

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Single T – “The Fragile Balance of Life”

Single T’s Mat Wescott explores love and loss on a deeply personal and eclectic rock album. For more info, follow Single T on Facebook.

Listen to Single T on Spotify

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Anthony Saturno – “Mixed Bag of Beans, Vol.1″

The Syracuse singer-songwriter, guitarist and home studio experimentalist collaborated with friends on a new instrumental EP. Volume 2 will be released next year. For more information, visit his Facebook page or follow @saturno0077 on Instagram.

Listen to Anthony Saturno on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Music

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The Dirty Doves – “Bumblee Brandywine”

The Syracuse-based rock band, featuring Jamie Cunningham and Anthony Saturno, released a new EP this year featuring lead single “Lucky Penny.” For more info, visit facebook.com/TheDirtyDoves.

Listen to The Dirty Doves on Spotify and Apple Music

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Purple Light – “Graveyard Blues”

The acoustic-driven rock band, featuring members from Liverpool and Jamesville, mix modern production with old school songwriting on their album recorded at Subcat Studios. For more info, follow Purple Light on Facebook and Instagram.

Listen to Purple Light on Bandcamp and Spotify

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Sig Roy – “What It’s Like,” “Voices in My Head”

Sig Roy, a 2014 West Genesee High School graduate whose real name is Nichols Sgroi (pronounced “sig roy”), has more than 11 million streams on Spotify. His R&B/hip-hop vibe would fit well on playlists alongside artists like Post Malone and Drake. For more info, follow instagram.com/sig_roy.

Listen to Sig Roy on Spotify

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Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers – “Hippie Hair (For the First Time)”

The Fayetteville-based folk rock musician, author and teacher is a grand prize winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, the founding editor of Acoustic Guitar magazine and author of “The Complete Singer-Songwriter.” He released the new single “Hippie Hair” and also performs in Dead to the Core, an acoustic celebration of the Grateful Dead. For more information, visit jeffreypepperrodgers.com.

Listen to Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers on Spotify

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Good God – “Hollow Tree,” “Murkwood,” “The Dying Blind”

Good God, a four-piece rock band that performs “metal fusion” in Central New York, released an EP and two follow-up singles this year. For more info, follow @goodgodband on Instagram.

Listen to Good God on Bandcamp, Spotify and Apple Music

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Jeremy Romance – “Mixtape 1”

Jeremy Romance, an Onondaga Central School and OCC graduate whose real name is Jeremy Miller, mixes alternative rock with emo hip-hop. He previously performed in Syracuse with the band One Last Shot; as a solo artist, he’s collaborated with rappers like Redman and the late Juice WRLD. For more info, follow instagram.com/jeremyromance.

Listen to Jeremy Romance on Spotify, YouTube and Soundcloud

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Lilbookababy – “Booka Juice,” “Turn It Up,” “Wicked Poetry”

The Syracuse born-and-raised rapper followed up last year’s “TXIII” album with several singles highlighting his upbeat energy and diverse flows. He also starred in the YouTube series “Young Gawdz,” launched a TXIII clothing line, and seeks to inspire with positivity and a sense of self-confidence and belonging. For more info, follow @lilbookababy on Instagram.

Listen to Lilbookababy on Apple Music and Spotify

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Ian Brown – “Maybe One Day”

Brown is a Syracuse-based solo musician and producer who dabbles in multiple genres. For more info, visit facebook.com/IanBrownMusic.

Listen to Ian Brown on Spotify and Apple Music

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L2REAL – “Word 4 Word”

Syracuse rapper L2REAL, a.k.a. Lemar Shelton, released several freestyles this year and the upbeat “Word 4 Word.” Fo more info, visit facebook.com/lemar.shelton.

Listen to L2REAL on Spotify

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Luxuriouz – “Ride or Die”

The Rome, N.Y. rapper describes himself as a young king who grew up in an orphan home who always knew he was a leader at heart and would do what it takes to get the job done: “As we all know, nothing in life is free or comes easy.” For more info, visit luxuriouznation.com.

Listen to Luxuriouz on YouTube

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AUK – “AUK II”

This Syracuse quartet is an instrumental, improvisational indie rock group for fans of Sigur Ros and Explosions in the Sky. For more info, follow @auk_band on Instagram.

Listen to AUK on Bandcamp

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MaazKID – “Lessons,” “Child’s Play,” “June 55″

Stephen Fitzgerald, a.k.a. MaazKID, is a Syracuse rapper and producer influenced by everything from alternative psychedelic rock to hip-hop and electronic dance music. He and his brother also started Electron Death Records and produce music under the same name, as well as in the hip-hop group Jai Shamans. For more info, follow @MaazKID on Instagram.

Listen to MaazKID on Spotify

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Breeze NFM – “Heart to Give,” “Make It to Me” (feat. Loodie NFM, Spazzz)

Breeze is part of the Syracuse hip-hop collective NFM (No Future Mistakes), which has been steadily releasing music through local record label Venom Nation Records and includes artists like NFM Rell, Spazzz, and Loodie NFM. For more info about VNR, visit facebook.com/venomnationrecords.

Listen to Breeze NFM on Soundcloud and YouTube

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Kelz ShowOut – “Trauma,” “In a Minute” (with Herk), “Still Hurt”

Kelz ShowOut, whose real name is Mikel Thomas, is the brother of Venom Nation Records founder MarsaQuaon Thomas, who recently opened a recording studio at 800 N. Salina Street in Syracuse. Mikel said he focuses on “pain music,” calling the new 21 Studios a great place to vent and “let my problems out” in a productive way. For more info, follow instagram.com/KelzShowOut.

Listen to Kelz ShowOut on YouTube and Soundcloud

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Whiskey Hollow Rush – “Linda Lu”

The SAMMY-winning country band, who’s performed in places like Nashville and the New York State Fair, released their fourth album, “Linda Lu.” For more info, visit whiskeyhollowrush.com.

Listen to Whiskey Hollow Rush on Spotify

The Real Raw Breed: Mikey T – “Mikey T,” Big Nate MG – “Book of MG,” Wigs – “For You”

The Real Raw Breed, a Syracuse-based collective of hip-hop and R&B artists who have performed at the New York State Fair, Taste of Syracuse and more, released three albums this year from Mikey T, Big Nate MG and Wigs. For more info, follow @therealrawbreed on Instagram or visit linktr.ee/TheRealRawBreed.

Listen to Mikey T on Spotify, Big Nate MG on Spotify and Wigs on Spotify

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Zak G – “I Got It,” “It’s a Zak G Christmas”

Zak G, an Arab-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer from the countryside of Syracuse, followed up his new album with singles like “I Got It” and “It’s a Zak G Christmas.” Influences include Childish Gambino, Mac Miller, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Kendrick Lamar, Linkin Park, Anderson .Paak, Logic and Timbaland. For more info, follow instagram.com/iamzakg.

Listen to Zak G on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and Soundcloud

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Skeeno – “Life After Pain,” “New Feelings”

Romero Crosby, a.k.a. Skeeno, tells life stories from the south side of Syracuse over a mix of old school and new school hip-hop beats. For more info, follow @sk_ee_no on Instagram.

Listen to Skeeno on Apple Music

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Fudge – “Me Myself & I”

Davohn Fudge, a.k.a. Fudge, is a recent Syracuse Academy of Science graduate making melodic hip-hop on his debut album. For more info, follow @davohnfudge on Instagram.

Listen to Davohn Fudge on YouTube and Spotify

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Maestro Collage – “Love”

This experimental pop group from the Fayetteville-Manlius area is inspired by ‘60s bands like the Beatles, Beach Boys and the Zombies, plus late ‘80s and ‘90s indie artists such as Neutral Milk Hotel & Elephant 6, R.E.M., and the Pixies. Maestro Collage released its third album in November. For more info, visit maestrocollage.bandcamp.com

Listen to Maestro Collage on Spotify and Apple Music

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SKG Tunez – “Jimmy Brooks”

Versatile Syracuse singer and MC SKG Tunez has a unique sound with a story of a war general, delivering melodies and multiple genres on new album “Jimmy Brooks.” For more info, visit unitedmasters.com/skgtunez.

Listen to SKG Tunez on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music

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Kasmos – “Bieber,” “BitterSweet”

Who is Kasmos? The Syracuse native followed up his new album “Orange Slices” with several singles, including the rap song “Bieber.” For more info, visit whoiskasmos.com or follow @kasmosis on social media.

Listen to Kasmos on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube

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VinnyVeg – “1104 Volume 3 VinnyVeg Goatizum”

The Syracuse-born-and-raised rapper, whose real name is Mckever J Brown Sr., tells real-life stories of pain, love, and understanding. For more info, follow @VinnyVeg315 on Instagram.

Listen to VinnyVeg on YouTube

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Phaze Minor – “Sunshine,” “A Letter from Purgatory”

A Korean artist, born and raised in Manlius, has a wide range of influences from The Chemical Brothers and Jimi Hendrix to Kanye West and country music. He crafts his eclectic sound using synthesizers, samplers, preamps and a computer. For more info, follow @phazedafuture on Instagram.

Listen to Phaze Minor on Spotify and Soundcloud

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LuhLos – “Been Calling,” “Love Nwantiti (Remix)”

Syracuse singer-rapper LuhLos builds on his catchy sound, including a remix of CKay’s viral hit “Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah).” For more info, follow instagram.com/theyluhlos.

Listen to Luh Los on YouTube and Spotify

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YounQ Kye – “Doin’ Too Much,” “Life Gettin 2Real”

Kye, born and raised in Syracuse, is a an independent hip-hop artist who gained his sound purely from pain. “I was abused for 8 years of my childhood,” he said. “I grew up in a house with me and my two siblings and we weren’t raised off love, we were raised off survival from all of the trauma we faced with my father…” For more info, follow @younqkye on Instagram.

Listen to YoungQ Kye on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music

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Faster Horses – “Stay”

Kate Ellen Dean, formerly of Syracuse rock band Jackson’s Kid Summer, and The Square Studio owner Steve Sopchak are making songs in Syracuse and Brooklyn that combine country, alternative rock and pop sounds. “Stay” is the third single from their upcoming debut album, “Letting Go.” For more info, visit www.fasterhorses.band or follow them at instagram.com/fasterhorses.band.

Listen to Faster Horses on Spotify and Apple Music

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Slick Fashionz – “Piece of It” f/ Queeto ABF, Mac the MC

Slick Fashionz, Queeto ABF and Mac the MC are part of All About Family Entertainment, a Syracuse collective that won a SAMMY Award for best hip-hop album. “All About Family isn’t a gang, or a cult,” Freeman Holbdy said. “It’s a business run by fathers and graduates and leaders who have over come hardships and adversity to push the sound of the hip-hop culture forward in the new direction.” For more info, follow @slick fashionz and QueetoABF on Instagram.

Listen to Slick Fashionz, Queeto ABF and Mac the MC on Apple Music and Spotify

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SH3A – “I Want,” “8T33N”

Syracuse singer-rapper SH3A, a.k.a. Kvng Shea, dropped more than a dozen melodic hip-hop songs this year, including the “8T33N” mixtape. For more info, follow instagram.com/official_sh3a.

Listen to SH3A on YouTube, Spotify and Soundcloud

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YxngPadro – “GTA”

The Syracuse rapper follows up his “PaperBoy” video-game inspired mixtape with the new track “GTA.” For more info, follow Yxng Padro on Facebook.

Listen to YxngPadro on YouTube and Spotify

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You Young June – “Basket(s)”

A teacher by day and artist by night, You Young June released the 12-track DIY rock album “Basket(s)” this summer. For more info, visit linktr.ee/youyoungjune.

Listen to You Young June on Soundcloud and YouTube

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Fight From Within – “Vivisepulture”

CNY metalcore band Fight From Within released three singles this year, including “Malevolence” and “1 V 1.” For more info, visit http://fightfromwithinny.com or facebook.com/FightFromWithinNY.

Listen to Fight From Within on Spotify, YouTube and Bandcamp

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RD Bugotti – “Fast Lane”

Syracuse’s RD Bugotti spits a timeless flow over drill beats. For more info, follow RD Bugotti on Facebook.

Listen to RD Bugotti on YouTube

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Lil MoeJ – “Good at Goodbyes,” “Free P”

The Syracuse rapper combines hip-hop with pop, rock and more, like on his earlier Selena Gomez-sampling track “Who Said.” For more info, follow @lilmoej_ on Instagram.

Listen to Lil MoeJ on Apple Music and Spotify

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Polo Cavalli – “Summer of ‘69”

Syracuse rapper Polo Cavalli, previously known as Polo Hillfiga, gives Bryan Adams’ enduring hit a melodic hip-hop twist. For more info, follow instagram.com/polo_hillfiga/.

Listen to Polo Cavalli on YouTube

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UnoFuego – “Got Bae Tomorrow, “Scream Queen Scene,” more

The relentless UnoFuego releases dozens of songs every month, singing, rapping and drumming on mixtapes he puts out independently. For more info, visit youtube.com/user/UndergroundMCity.

Listen to UnoFuego on YouTube

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Other Syracuse-area artists who released new music in 2022 include King Lo (“Barcelona”), Sydney Irving (“Wish That I Knew”), Young Sylence (“Bring It Out”), Tyjhier (“Shoot for Something”), Christopher Ames Band (”Life Outside the Machine”), Jack Callahan (”Backshift Bachelor”), Angvl (“Complicated”), Coya Monae (“This Feeling”), Empires in Orbit (”Heart of a Galaxy”), Numba9ine x Stizz Y (“Don’t Fear Love”), Baby Keez (”KeezRich Vol. 2″), Thrift Store Gypsies (“Tear it Down”), Ruben Wetzelbeck (”Sharing the Signal”), Stan Colella Orchestra (“Just For Fun”), Blick600 (”1 Minute Freestyle”), Gabriel Day (“Stripped”) and Forever Plus (“Safe Inside,” “Easy”).

Also, check out dozens more artists who released in new music in 2021 here and here.

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Are you a Syracuse-area musician? Email gherbert@syracuse.com to share your music. We’ll periodically publish lists of new releases.