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
- Must See Shows (5/7/25-5/13/25)
Wednesday, May 7th @ 7pm M.A.G.S. @ Rec Room Arguably one of the biggest Buffalo musical exports in the past decade, M.A.G.S., returns to his home turf on Wednesday for mid week rager on Chippewa. M.A.G.S. is the moniker for multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Elliott Douglas, who has nurturing the project since 2014 and has achieved numerous… Read more: Must See Shows (5/7/25-5/13/25)
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
- Slung – “Nothing Left”
Slung brings us their latest track “Nothing Left” off of their album In Ways (released May 2nd). The UK-based four piece has prepared a contemplative slow burn of an alt rock track with, frankly, a ballad level vocal performance from Katie Oldham. The buildup from the seemingly humble first few notes really takes this… Read more: Slung – “Nothing Left”
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