LOCAL MUSIC
- Roger Bryan and the Orphans – “Concrete”
What’s left to say about legendary Buffalonians Roger Bryan and the Orphans? The band has been releasing great stuff for the last 18 years, give or take, and they’re back with another great guitar rocker called “Concrete.” With equally legendary Buffalo-based recording engineer John Angelo in tow, the bands rips and roars through big vocal… Read more: Roger Bryan and the Orphans – “Concrete”
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
- Orange Dog Club – little white house (on a hill)
Orange Dog Club (ODC) comes from humble beginnings – birthed from boredom somewhere in the middle-of-nowhere upstate NY – but they have quickly become one of Buffalo’s most exciting exports. The band is led by the enigmatic Tim Turner, who after emigrating to Buffalo at age 18, has sharpened and honed his songwriting into something… Read more: Orange Dog Club – <i>little white house (on a hill)</i>
NEW MUSIC
- Keya1r – “Fish Tales”
The “art of storytelling” has been a genre-defining characteristic of hip hop since the golden age, and it’s great to hear a fresh one in 2026. “Fish Tales” from Philadelphia rapper Keya1r spins the tale of a date (or 3) going sideways. Keya1r’s sharp pen is able to drop lines that satisfy both the listener… Read more: Keya1r – “Fish Tales”
