Island Takeover is inviting local businesses, vendors, and Night Market participants to be part of a full summer of events on Papermill Island.

Brooklyn indie band Endearments are stepping into a big moment-fresh off the release of their new album "An Always Open Door," and gearing up for their Syracuse debut this Friday at Middle Ages Beer Hall with The Sheila Divine.

dXn caught up with rising CT/NYC indie outfit Kids That Fly for a laid-back conversation that hits all the right notes-music, life on the road, and yes... the eternal debate over pizza.

Outbound (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 11 Call of the Elder Gods (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 12 Nitro Gen Omega (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - May 12 Subnautica 2 early access (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 14 Riven (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS VR2) - May 16

This week for 95X CARES, we're shining the spotlight on a pair of unique rescue animals who are ready for sunshine, space, and a fresh start. Meet Smitty and Cupcake - two lovable goats in need of a foster home or forever home.

MotorSlice (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - May 5 Mixtape (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - May 7

Every month we spotlight five new alternative songs we're considering for the playlist, and you decide which one gets added.

Aphelion (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 28 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - April 28 Will Follow The Light (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 28 Adorable Adventures (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 30 Bandit Trap (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC) - April 30 Inkonbi...

Tickets are now on sale for all national concerts at Island Takeover on Papermill Island, a summer‑long series featuring live music, themed events, and vendor opportunities.

Ripe is returning to Central New York with a live performance on Papermill Island as part of the Island Takeover summer concert series.