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Tonight: Titus Andronicus

October 14, 2018

Tonight is a perfect night to have your face melted off by the incomparable indie rock champions, Titus Andronicus, performing at the 9th Ward. Formed in New Jersey in 2005, singer-songwriter, Patrick Stickles, leads this rousing quintet with an unmistakable wild man voice that’s impassioned and rough as sandpaper. After years of silence, the group has returned with a new full-length, A Productive Cough, and the All Hallows’ Eve EP, Home Alone on Halloween. Their robust and evocative catalog has evolved from frenetic indie rock with punk accents to ensemble, working class piano rock that will make for an unforgettable live show. Sharing the stage is your new favorite band and Portland, OR’s very own, Summer Cannibals. If you like loud, female-driven garage rock with loads of attitude then you can’t miss this set. Singer-guitarist, Jessica Bourdreaux, glues everything together with her perfectly snobby vocals and heavy, crunchy riffs for[...]

Redbeard Samurai Drops Visuals for Debut Single “Turn it Up”

October 3, 2018

Get your body movin’ as Rochester soul-hop artist, Redbeard Samurai, drops the visuals for his absolutely banging debut single, “Turn it Up.” Off his upcoming concept album, Second, the promising emcee cooks up a funky mix of soul, jazz and hip-hop influences over slice and dice rhymes for a fantastically fun, full-blown party track. This one’s going to blow so be one of the first to hear it below. Watch out for Second dropping soon and for more Redbeard Samurai, check out his official site here and Facebook here.

Cursive – “Under the Rainbow”

September 30, 2018

Veteran and celebrated post-hardcore indie rockers, Cursive, are back after years of silence with the raucously nihilistic anthem, “Under the Rainbow.” Found on their upcoming studio LP, Vitriola, this isn’t so much a call to action as it is the venting of anger and frustration over the current state of affairs. Lead singer and guitarist, Tim Kasher, lashes out at income inequality on this particular track and clashes with grippingly melodic car crash instrumentals. Cursive is mad as hell and you’re going to hear about it in fantastic fashion below. Vitriola will be released October 5th and supported with a US winter tour. Check out dates on Cursive’s official Facebook here.

Dangermaker – “Pressure”

September 30, 2018

San Francisco four-piece, Dangermaker, uploads the glitchy visuals for their wonderfully retro and instantly addictive electro-pop track, “Pressure.” Off their upcoming sophomore LP, Run, this ultimo dance record is stuffed with laser show synths, livewire riffs and mesmerizing vocals. Give yourself a jolt to the system and say hello to your new favorite song below. Run is out October 5th. For more magnetic Dangermaker tracks and info, check out their official site here and Spotify here.

Jesse Konrad – “Crack My Code”

September 30, 2018

Tucson, AZ alt-rock solo act, Jesse Konrad, will make you feel alive with his passionate new single, “Crack My Code.” Get ready for comfortably melodic strings, stormy drums and Konrad’s buoyant vocals that crescendo to an electrifying chorus. It will feel like lightning running through your veins and enough to lift your spirits high. Give it a listen below. For more Jesse Konrad tracks and info, visit the multi-hyphenate’s Spotify here.

The Good Few – “Nowhere”

September 29, 2018

Big Apple alt rockers, The Good Few, are back with their latest dynamite record, “Nowhere.” Vocalist and guitarist, Kevin Crowell, lights the fuse by crooning over jubilant, lighthearted tabs while drummer, Chloe Arnow, fans the flames with steady, combustible beats. As the wick burns away, the track finally explodes into genuine energy and emotion that will send shockwaves through your ears and heart. Crank it up and rock out along to this one below. For more tracks from The Good Few, check them out on Spotify here.

Sleepy Orange – “Big Fish”

September 29, 2018

New-on-the-scene indie rock quartet, Sleepy Orange, make a splash with the video for their breezy debut single, “Big Fish.” This sunny soft rock track features island riffs that lap like waves as gentle vocals rock you like a hammock. However there are a few clouds in this musical paradise with overcast lyrics that ruminate over “big dreams, small town” frustrations, which add to the song’s dynamic. Grab a coconut pina colada and check out the visuals below. Be sure to follow Sleepy Orange on Spotify here and Facebook here.

Red Ribbon – “Your Car”

September 29, 2018

Seattle’s very own Red Ribbon pulls up with the deathly catchy witch-pop single, “Your Car.” Off the just-released album, Dark Party, vocalist Emma Danner’s delicately despondent voice glides over infectious drumbeats and ominous, lo-fi synths with bruised grace. It’s haunting, lonely and one you’ll want to sulk with it for hours. Dim the lights, turn up the volume and dance around to this dark and sultry record below. Check out Dark Party and more Red Ribbon tracks on Spotify here.

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.