LOCAL MUSIC
- The Burkharts – “Tell Me”
Buffalo’s surf-pop loyalists The Burkharts are back in the spotlight with a new single, “Tell Me,” serving up another dose of their 60’s-soaked California style rock and roll. The single, their first new release since 2024, comes hand-in-hand with an official music video that nods blatantly (but charmingly) to the freewheeling antics of The Monkees TV… Read more: The Burkharts – “Tell Me”
COLUMNS
- Must See Shows (12/10/25-12/16/25)
Friday, December 12th @ 8pm Passed Out (Release Show) @ Milkies On Friday Buffalo emotional boys Passed Out will take the stage at Milkie’s on Elmwood for a special double release show. The event celebrates their 10th anniversary as a band and the release of their debut album, I just don’t feel like myself… Read more: Must See Shows (12/10/25-12/16/25)
ALBUM OF THE WEEK
- Bugcatcher – Big Field
Rochester’s Jake Denning has been quietly chipping away at his distinct sound as Bugcatcher since the early days of the pandemic, crafting slowcore indie folk that’s always been hazy, quiet, and a little existential. On his latest full-length, Big Field, released November 5th on Raincoated Records, he leans fully into that genre blend—it feels like… Read more: Bugcatcher – <i>Big Field</i>
NEW MUSIC
- Vic Da Baron – “Standing Ovation”
Bay Area rapper Vic Da Baron has had a busy close to 2025. We recently covered his DC-inspired “Gotham City,” a gritty piece of East Coast-flavored boom bap, and he’s back to close out the year with a celebratory banger. “Standing Ovation’s” tone is much warmer, built on a rising chorus sample to couple with… Read more: Vic Da Baron – “Standing Ovation”
