LOCAL MUSIC
- Urge Surfer – Misnomers
Urge Surfer, the moody electro-pop project of Jordan Maelyn Smith and Chelsea O’Donnell, are back with their third release, a three-song EP they’re calling Misnomers. Continuing their trend of creating literate music with a well-thought-out thesis, Misnomers picks up where previous release Alphabet Archive left off. Where AA dove into themes of language and self-identity, Misnomers explores “how misunderstandings can… Read more: Urge Surfer – <i>Misnomers</i>
COLUMNS
- Must See Shows (10/1/25-10/7/25)
Saturday, October 4th @ 1pm THEYFEST IV @ Amy’s Place / Area 54 Queer DIY collective, The Lavender Room, celebrate their fourth year as an organization that has been unwavering in their promotion and support of the LGBTQIA+ music and arts scene. This year’s THEYFEST features a wide variety of local and regional talents,… Read more: Must See Shows (10/1/25-10/7/25)
ALBUM OF THE WEEK
- Westside Gunn – HEELS HAVE EYES 2
Westside Gunn always delivers what he promises. Back in his pushing days on the seedier sides of Buffalo, that was crack or another illicit substance. Throughout his steady rise to the top of the rap game, it’s been addicting gun impersonations, endless pro wrestling references, and depictions of high fashion items that you’ll never own… Read more: Westside Gunn – <i>HEELS HAVE EYES 2 </i>
NEW MUSIC
- Stella Standingbear – “Mmhmm”
Rising rapper and award-winning Lakota artist Stella Standingbear has a lot to celebrate . Since her multiple wins at 2023’s Indigenous Hip Hop awards, Stella has shared the stage with Trippie Redd, gone viral with her music on social media platforms, and even made waves with a memorable showcase of her ancestry and culture in… Read more: Stella Standingbear – “Mmhmm”
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