LOCAL MUSIC
- Fear Of Sleep – “Quirks”
Fear Of Sleep combine the flashiness of math rock with a penchant for punk rock energy on their first two singles – “Quirks” and “Crimes.” Fans of previous Buffalo-born stalwarts Feverbox may recognize a few members, and while those super-tight and familiar aspects return with Fear Of Sleep, the group is forging new ground with… Read more: Fear Of Sleep – “Quirks”
COLUMNS
- 7 Acts to Catch at Elmwood Village Porchfest 2025
Ian McCuen @ 1pm 444 Forest Avenue If you wanted to minimize your steps for the day, I would suggest bringing a lawn chair to 444 Forest Avenue and not leaving, as the lineup has some true talent from the emerging local scene. Starting the indie lineup is Ian McCuen, a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalists who has… Read more: 7 Acts to Catch at Elmwood Village Porchfest 2025
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
- Don’t Worry – “Unbelievable”
Don’t Worry are about to jangle their way into your hearts with their new song, “Unbelievable.” It’s hard to believe we’re still talking about COVID-era songs in 2025, but that’s when it was conceived – after months of feeling uninspired, DW broke the spell with this lovely gem. It’s a guitar-forward indie rocker, certainly inspired… Read more: Don’t Worry – “Unbelievable”
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