LOCAL MUSIC
- Barz Banga – “Crack Era”
You can almost hear the latest single from Buffalo rapper Barz Banga the moment you get eyes on the cover art. Bills-era Marshawn Lynch, branded with “Beast Mode” text down by his galloping cleats greets you as the most powerful horns you’ve ever heard trot out to kick off the beat. “Crack Era,” the new… Read more: Barz Banga – “Crack Era”
COLUMNS
- The Ten Best Songs from Buffalo in 2025
As we start getting back to into the swing of things at the blog in 2026, it’s necessary to reflect and share what our favorite songs from 2025 were. It was a great year for the Buffalo music scene, and we can’t wait to see where 2026 brings us. Here’s our favorite ten songs out… Read more: The Ten Best Songs from Buffalo in 2025
ALBUM OF THE WEEK
- Beach Glass – Closure
Who would have ever thought that a band making real music would be… refreshing? Beach Glass is a Buffalo-based duo doing just that. Harkening back to the halcyon days of Tascam recorders, honest feelings, and no autotune, their latest offering is the five-song Closure. Supremely ’90s-influenced and sincere as all get out, these songs are… Read more: Beach Glass – <i>Closure</i>
NEW MUSIC
- tenmonthsummer – “holstein”
tenmonthsummer define themselves as a “lakeshore emo” band – not to be confused with the beloved suburb of Buffalo known as Lake Shore. But whether you’re fan of the Lake Shore Eagles modified football team or a music snob like us, we think everyone should listen to the new banger from tenmonthsummer called “holstein.” The… Read more: tenmonthsummer – “holstein”
