LOCAL MUSIC
- Hal & Pals – “Not the Champ (I’m Alright, Ma)”
Former WNYer Halle Ruth Cook’s folk outfit Hal & Pals blends eras on the new single “Not the Champ (I’m Alright, Ma).” The track marries 60s Greenwich Village folk instrumentation–fingerpicked guitar and harmonica–with Cook’s distinctively light and quirky vocal delivery, which adds a contemporary charm to the mix. In just over two minutes, the song… Read more: Hal & Pals – “Not the Champ (I’m Alright, Ma)”
COLUMNS
- 7 Acts to Catch at Elmwood Village Porchfest 2025
Ian McCuen @ 1pm 444 Forest Avenue If you wanted to minimize your steps for the day, I would suggest bringing a lawn chair to 444 Forest Avenue and not leaving, as the lineup has some true talent from the emerging local scene. Starting the indie lineup is Ian McCuen, a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalists who has… Read more: 7 Acts to Catch at Elmwood Village Porchfest 2025
ALBUM OF THE WEEK
- Bug Day – Six-Legs Inexperience
Rochester’s Bug Day has unofficially entered the album arena with Six-Legs Inexperience, a unique debut that landed earlier this month. The record sees the noise rock group expanding on the intriguing avant-garde leanings of last year’s UFOs by the Lake EP, now lacing their sound with a sharper post-punk edge. It’s an interesting release, structured… Read more: Bug Day – <i>Six-Legs Inexperience</i>
NEW MUSIC
- Charmer – “Night”
Kinda-Rochester-at-one-point-or-another-based act Charmer is gearing up for their first full-length in five years. They’ve shared their latest single with us, a tune called “Night,” which is certainly an evolution in the sound for the formerly triumphantly scrappy emo act. Channeling Alkaline Trio, Turnover, and The Cure with it’s dark and brooding vibes; swimmy guitars; and… Read more: Charmer – “Night”
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