LOCAL MUSIC
- Amateur Hockey Club – “Ted”
Amateur Hockey Club aim for summer anthem status on their latest single, “Ted.” A bona fide diss track about a landlord who doesn’t care (landlords, amirite?) and a drum set rotting in an inch of standing water, “Ted” is surprisingly breezy for its background rooted in hatred. There’s an island-y acoustic guitar chiming behind the… Read more: Amateur Hockey Club – “Ted”
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
- Philip Stephen – Field Guide For Loneliness Vol 1
Philip Stephen (more formally known as Philip Sivecz) has been at it for, like, two decades now (ask me how I know). Having long been a mainstay at open mics, acoustic showcases, and any other type of performance really (especially across his many other projects like Skamagotchi, Threefold, and stints in a ton of other… Read more: Philip Stephen – <i>Field Guide For Loneliness Vol 1</i>
NEW MUSIC
- Rayhan – “2014”
Toronto rapper Rayhan has been carving out a lane in experimental hip hop and beyond with his constant toying with rhyme meters, delivery, and top-class lyricism. The multihyphenate rapper/actor/comedian has stayed busy in the last year with a stream of new releases. His latest single, “2014” kicks off with a stretch of punchlines that almost… Read more: Rayhan – “2014”
