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
- Knife Crazy – Knife Crazy
Picture this – it’s 2007. I’m in high school trying to grow my curly hair long but it’s just growing more and more into an unmanageable ‘fro. George W. Bush is president, for better or for worse (see album cover). Buffalo trio Knife Crazy is about to shatter spectacularly, but for the time being, they’re… Read more: Knife Crazy – <i>Knife Crazy</i>
NEW MUSIC
- Brice Blanco – “Cheap Thrills”
Authenticism and introspection drip from the latest work from Houston-born, LA-based rapper Brice Blanco. His new track “Cheap Thrills” explores the complicated disconnect between gratification and fulfillment, backed by warm, tactile instrumentation. My personal favorite part in this track is the lively percussion – they sound both live and hand-played, and serve as a human… Read more: Brice Blanco – “Cheap Thrills”
