LOCAL MUSIC
- Gatto Black – “You Can’t Make Me Dance”
By now you probably know that Gatto Black doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to their highly emotive songwriting – project mastermind Sal Mastrocola confronts the realities of growing up queer AND Catholic on his latest single, “You Can’t Make Me Dance.” Insanely fast drumming, urgent chord progressions, and gritty vocals power this one… Read more: Gatto Black – “You Can’t Make Me Dance”
COLUMNS
- Must See Shows (6/11/25-6/17/25)
Friday, June 13th Perfume Genius @ Electric City Art-pop crooner Perfume Genius makes a stop Friday night for an undoubtedly gripping performance in the Theatre District. Perfume Genius is the performing name for Iowa native Mike Hadreas and his rotating cast of musicians who have been performing under the project name since 2008. The… Read more: Must See Shows (6/11/25-6/17/25)
ALBUM OF THE WEEK
- Jerry Big’s World Famous Band – JBWFB
If the walls of Rochester’s music venues could talk, they’d likely be buzzing–quite literally–about Jerry Big’s World Famous Band. This trio–Jared Effman on bass and backup vocals, Yassir Ahmed on guitar, and Max Wakeling handling drums and lead vocals–might be a newer name on the scene, but the word spreading about their super-tight garage punk… Read more: Jerry Big’s World Famous Band – <i>JBWFB</i>
NEW MUSIC
- Thought Provokah – “The Tale of Two Freemans”
NYC-area rapper Thought Provokah’s latest output is grounded in afro-futurism and a reconnection to ancestral roots. His new single, “The Tale of Two Freemans” discusses opposing views and experiences among black Americans. Provokah’s kept cultural and societal issues in his focus for much of his musical career, often calling upon influences from generations predating hip… Read more: Thought Provokah – “The Tale of Two Freemans”
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