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Catnip Cloud – “Our Tent in the Rain”

September 29, 2018

Close your eyes and listen as Norwegian producer, Catnip Cloud, takes us on a dreamy camping trip with his latest psychedelic production, “Our Tent in the Rain.” This track mixes abstract and blissfully atmospheric tones, sounds and lyrics to create vivid hallucinations of a lush, abstract forest. The real magic is in Cloud’s choice of varied and illusory instrumentals that breathe life and nature into this spiritual odyssey. It’s peaceful and exhilarating to get lost in. If you’re looking for an escape, give it a listen below. For more Catnip Cloud, check out his SoundCloud here and watch for future releases.

Tonight: Iron Chic

September 28, 2018

Kick off your weekend tonight with a rowdy punk rock show hosted by Buffalo’s freshest venue, the Rec Room. Headlining and continuing their fall tour are the fantastically kinetic and spirited Long Island five-piece, Iron Chic. These guys will slap you in their clutches with dynamic punk records that are so musically robust and melodic it will blow your mind. Expect hopscotch drumbeats driving brash, high-powered riffs tied together by lose-your-voice, sing-a-long rebel yells. If that doesn’t sound good to you, check your pulse. Adding their support are tour mates and L.A. grouch rockers, Spanish Love Songs. With instantly addictive tracks that are more like punk rock therapy sessions, this West Coast quintet are sure to turn Rec Room into a full-body bumper cars rink. Bounce off the walls and everyone around you to energizing, full-hearted melodies and full-throated vocals. If Spanish Love Songs is anything it’s emotional, so show[...]

Nylon Otters Drop Two New Singles

September 19, 2018

Buffalo three-piece Nylon Otters are back with a double dose of indie rock goodness. Their dual release of “Pollenblonde” and “Loose Ends” are comparable to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in their volatility. The former is postured with a lazily hypnotic rock beat and mumbly, apathetic vocals while the latter is boisterous and crass with drunken outbursts of raspy hollering. What both have in common however is their catchiness and the ability to crawl inside your head and hang out for a few hours. Do yourself a favor and give these rocking Siamese tracks a listen below. For more Nylon Otters, check them out on bandcamp or check out their show this Friday at Mr. Goodbar. Pollenblonde by Nylon Otters

Tonight: Yo La Tengo

September 13, 2018

Cancel your plans and hold onto your butts because living indie rock legends Yo La Tengo will be gracing Asbury Hall in Buffalo tonight. Debuting in 1986, Yo La Tengo are heavyweight cult heroes whose music is so beautifully emotive and engrossing-ly atmospheric it will bring a tear to your eye. Their eclectic records range anywhere from Lynchian instrumentals to lazy river folk and make up 15 studio albums and countless additional material. This year, the resilient Hoboken, NJ trio released their latest lucid full-length, There’s a Riot Going On, adding to their impressive repertoire of celestial bedroom grooves. Yo La Tengo is a gift and will blow your mind with what’s sure to be a can’t-miss show. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. Tickets are $30 and you can get them here. Everyone’s going so don’t be the only one missing this supremely seminal band live.

Tonight: Shonen Knife

August 28, 2018

The 9th Ward at Babeville in Buffalo is going to be rocking tonight as it hosts the legendary livewire power pop trio, Shonen Knife. These candy-coated cult heroines from Osaka, Japan have an amazingly storied and accomplished history over their rocking 40-year career. Shonen Knife first found US underground success during the 90’s with sugary sweet pop rock melodies that delight the ears and make heads rush. During this decade, they toured the country with Lollapalooza, appeared on Beavis & Butthead and counted Sonic Youth and Nirvana among their fanbase, even opening for the latter in one of their early gigs. And now the esteemed bubblegum rockers are coming to Buffalo, where you can one day tell your grandchildren you saw them live. So who cares if it’s a work night? Come out and experience infectious renditions of original songs and awesome Ramones covers from this extraordinarily fun group. Adding[...]

SG Lewis & Clairo – “Better”

August 23, 2018

London-based multi-hyphenate, SG Lewis, connects with US songstress, Clairo, in the fresh new visuals for their viral electropop track, “Better.” It features a breezy disco beat paired with marvelously whimsical vocals that will incite living room dance parties and carefree attitudes. If you’re looking for an excuse to bust a move, put on your dancing shoes and check out this retro-vibing video below. SG Lewis is releasing music left and right and heading out for a worldwide tour. Check out his official site here for dates and info. Meanwhile Clairo’s star continues to rise. Visit her SoundCloud here and site here for more music.

Daggy Man – “Are You Laughing?”

August 21, 2018

Singer-songwriter, Thomas Calder, is Daggy Man and he comes to us with the atmospheric lullaby, “Are You Laughing?” Like walking around a house of mirrors, this introspective and layered listen echoes and pulsates off itself. It’s quiet, minimalist beat pairs hauntingly with Calder’s whispering vocals and will leave you in a lazy trance. Fall under Daggy Man’s spell with this emotional record below. For more Daggy Man info and tracks, check out his official site here or SoundCloud here.

Cory Taylor Cox – “Trainwreck”

August 21, 2018

East Nashville rocker, Cory Taylor Cox, uncorks his latest and rousing single, “Trainwreck.” One half of a dual release, this tipsy track details the misadventures of an independent musician and will certainly induce drunken sing-a-longs. Cox’s intoxicating and tongue-in-cheek vocals are wonderful on the ears and laid over a spirited rock beat that will give your heart an adrenaline shot. Give it a listen below and crack open another cold one. Want more Cory Taylor Cox? Check out his Facebook here or Spotify here.

Hey Harriett – “Too Fast Too Soon”

August 21, 2018

Indie surf rockers from down under, Hey Harriett, catch a wave on their new carefree single, “Too Fast Too Soon.” Founded by frontwoman, Georgy Rochow, and DIY to the bone, this laidback five-piece composes a ray of sunshine that’s the perfect companion for you and your hammock. Featuring island riffs and relaxingly peppy vocals, this gentle track will help you forget all troubles. Give it a listen below and sail away to your happy place. For more Hey Harriett, check them out on Facebook here or Spotify here.

Blood Tigers – “Tell Me Where You’ve Been”

August 20, 2018

Blood Tigers, the creation of NYC visual artist and musician Christian Haberkern, drops the smooth new electro-pop single, “Tell Me Where You’ve Been.” Off his latest EP, Outer Space Dream, this funky record is like watching an alien do the moonwalk in Studio 54. It features a captivating and undulating beat that absolutely boogies with out of this world synths, velvet bass lines and sensual featherweight vocals. You can dance under the stars all night to this one so give it a listen below. Check out Outer Space Dream on Spotify here and visit Blood Tiger’s official website here for more info, tracks and arresting visuals.

Mallrat – “UFO ft. Allday”

August 20, 2018

The eclectic Aussie pop star, Mallrat, blasts off with the visuals for her hauntingly atmospheric track, “UFO.” From her sophomore EP, In The Sky, this entrancing track features Mallrat’s gorgeous, confessional vocals over an ominously spacey and addictive beat. Fellow Aussie emcee, Allday, adds his support with tight and wavy bars that put this killer record over the moon and on repeat. Check it out below and see what The New York Times, NPR and PAPER Magazine are fawning over. For more Mallrat, head over to her Facebook here and Spotify here.

Live Well – “Neck Tattoos”

August 20, 2018

Just got dumped? Sucks dude. But don’t worry, Yonkers pop punk five-piece, Live Well, are here for you with their awesomely angsty new single, “Neck Tattoos.” This vicarious listen knows exactly how you feel and features emotionally compromised lyrics over a fiery beat that explodes with pop punk fury like a lover scorned. So the next time you start thinking about your ex, stop and give this cathartic track a listen instead. You can find more info and tracks on Live Well’s Facebook here and SoundCloud here.

Tonight: Kyle & The Pity Party

August 18, 2018

Nietzsche’s in Buffalo is the place to be tonight as they host an exciting indie show with a stacked lineup. Taking the stage and setting your Saturday night ablaze are Kingston’s very own evocative and electrifying indie rock quartet, Kyle & The Pity Party. If you haven’t heard of them, where have you been? These guys have been on the scene since 2012 and are known for their melodic and full-hearted barnburners that will rattle your ribcage and send shivers down your spine. Hopefully Nietzsche’s has insurance because this set is going to blow the roof off the place. Don’t miss it. Providing trippy and colorfully abstract melodies to the evening are Buffalo faves, The Tins. Indie rock with a sense of wonder; their buoyant and playful psychedelic jams are positively excellent and enchanting. Think this is just fake news? Check them out for yourself tonight for a performance that[...]

Low River – “The Man That Death Forgot”

August 14, 2018

Low River, moniker of solo acoustic Englishman Paul Bardsley, drops “The Man That Death Forgot,” a badass death-country barnburner that will get your hands clapping and your boots stomping. Off his new album, One Cat – Many Claws, this rugged and catchy country track shows off its wild side with jangly dancehall riffs and Bardsley’s fantastically spirited and weathered-by-whiskey vocals. Turn this one up full blast and lose yourself in Low River’s exciting musical twilight below. Stream One Cat – Many Claws on Low River’s SoundCloud here and be sure to check out his official site here.

Little Birds – “Know You Better”

August 14, 2018

It’s all sunshine and rainbows in Swedish indie rockers, Little Birds, lighthearted new single, “Know You Better.” Blasting with blinding, enthusiastic rays of optimism, this puppy-love jam will put a big smile on your face with cheerfully buoyant vocals on top of peppy guitars and zealous drums. Follow your heart and check it out below. For more Little Birds tracks, head over to their SoundCloud here.