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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.

Tonight: The Curls

August 12, 2018

Squeeze the last drop out of your weekend with a show hosted at Electric Avenue in Buffalo tonight. Topping the bill and fresh off last month’s Pitchfork Festival are Windy City art-rockers, The Curls. This amorphous musical ensemble experiments with psychedelic bubblegum melodies and some of the quirkiest sounds you’ll ever hear. The tie-dye outcomes are all-out fun and catchy listens that will swirl inside your head for days. Come check out their amazing live performance which was has been compared to St. Vincent, Frank Zappa and the almighty Talking Heads. Need anymore convincing than that? Sharing, if not hogging, the stage are the Buffalo trio, SMUG. These guys have a bad attitude and play sniveling and awesome pop punk party anthems that will make you want to get piss-drunk and relieve yourself on a neighbor’s front lawn while flipping the world the bird. With infectiously nihilistic and in-your-face vocals[...]

Tonight: What Cheer? Brigade

July 31, 2018

Mohawk Place hosts a hotly anticipated hodgepodge show of wonderfully unique music that promises to be the biggest party in Buffalo tonight. Headlining and making a stop on their summer march up the Northeast is the awe-inspiring, What Cheer? Brigade. More rock n roll than marching band, this twentyish piece badass brass collective from Providence, RI is going to change your life; you just don’t know it yet. Nothing can prepare you for the exhilarating energy and happiness of blasting trumpets, bellowing trombones, pounding percussion and crashing cymbals so don’t even bother. Just show up and experience a spectacular set you won’t soon forget. Adding some moody and unplugged rhythm and blues to the evening is Buffalo songstress, Curtis Lovell. Lovell’s moving voice will set your soul on fire as she harmonizes over simplistic beats layered with choruses and handclaps. Check her out for a perfectly intimate and communal performance.[...]

Chill Ali – FREE YA MIND

July 23, 2018

Rising Buffalo-based emcee, Chill Ali, earns his moniker with his latest, long-gestating project, FREE YA MIND. This nine-track offering, which Chill served as both rapper and producer, is two years in the making. The thought and dedication that went into the process is obvious, but as a result Chill has created a superbly cerebral and zen indie-rap album that shows promise of the spitter’s budding signature sound. As a producer, Chill’s productions are spotlight stealing and mess with your senses and perceptions in the best way possible. Hypnotizing beats reverb, melt and ungulate with the syrupy influence of the Houston and cloud surfing hip-hop scenes. The closing title track in particular will massage your brain and get your head nodding in euphoric satisfaction. As a wordsmith, Chill floats over his dreamy beats with a cool and assured flow. His subject matter varies from Buffalo street raps, personal anecdotes and third-eye[...]

Tonight: Zigtebra

July 18, 2018

Electric Avenue hosts an eclectic night tonight which will be the music destination for downtown Buffalo. Topping the bill, and making a stop on their exhaustive US tour, is the dancey Chicago synthpop duo, Zigtebra. Creative partners Emily Rose and Joe Zeph will get your body moving with their quirky, diary-entry love songs overcast with sparkling melancholia. Everything may seem like rainbows and butterflies with bubbly synth beats and Rose’s warm, romantic vocals, but below the surface, there’s longing and heartache. It’s what makes Zigtebra so authentic and appealing. If you like dancing and have a heart, you won’t want to miss these two. Sharing the spotlight will be Buffalo’s freshest alternative folk act, Heave. Song writer Emily Finlan’s gorgeous and moody voice entwines with awesomely atmospheric instruments to create superb alt-ballads your ears need to ear. Give them one song and you’ll feel like you’re floating down a lazy river[...]

Tonight: Ugly Sun

July 15, 2018

Show up to Mohawk Place in downtown Buffalo tonight for an electrifying grassroots rock and roll show that’s sure to blow out both the speakers and your eardrums. Headlining, and celebrating a 2-year anniversary, is Buffalo’s Ugly Sun. This thrilling trio plays an intoxicating form of raw indie rock that’s wrought with emotion and isn’t afraid to venture outside the grimy garage and into a vibrant garden. It’s a dynamic sound you can feel and, best of all, will jumpstart your heart rate like a bolt of lightning. All of Mohawk is going to be singing and rocking along to this performance so get into it. Philly lo-fi four-piece, Qwark, will also be taking the stage with their delightful and deafening super rock records in tow. Seriously, these guys are loud as hell and could shatter a nerd’s lenses with the stroke of a single chord. Fun and rambunctious, Qwark[...]

Tonight: The Molice

July 7, 2018

Get your culture on tonight at Sugar City as they host a righteous evening celebrating the creative expression of art, rock and roll. Venturing all the way from Japan and continuing their extensive US tour are one-of-a-kind indie rockers, The Molice. This charming DIY three-piece play bright, bubbly and highly danceable power pop records that draw from a wide range of influences. If you haven’t heard their cover of The Police’s “Bring on the Night,” seek it out ASAP and find out what all the buzz is about. As a special treat, lead singer and guitarist, Rinko, will be showcasing a series of original paintings in the gallery to kick off the night. Stimulate your ears, eyes and mind with this ever-creative and rocking act. Also taking the stage and bringing the noise are gnarly garage rockers and Buffalo scene vets, Green Slime. This brother duo specializes in raw, melodic[...]

Tonight: Ghastly, Indiana

June 27, 2018

Basement shows are the best shows and Buffalo’s Deep Space Eight is hosting an absolute killer one tonight. Topping the bill is touring punk four-piece, Ghastly, Indiana, who are hot off the release of their debut full-length, Nowhere is Perfect. This band is Pop Rocks for the ears with a raw, melodic-as-hell sound influenced by alt-rock, pop punk and everything in between. Lucky for you, there’s no better venue for this guaranteed fun, kinetic set that will rattle your bones and shake the ceiling tiles. Sweetening the show is Buffalo’s Little Summer and their oh-so-catchy mingling of indie pop and synth tones. Seriously, these breezy tunes will crawl inside your ears and never leave. Featuring highly contagious hooks and sing-a-long choruses, this special hometown quartet will get everyone bouncing up and down and off the walls. Last, and certainly not least, is the spectacular slowcore trio, honey COMA. Show is[...]