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Must See Shows (1/15/24-1/21/24)

January 14, 2025

Friday, January 17th @ 8pm Captain Tom & the Hooligans @ Molly Maguires   Buffalo’s #1 polka band under sixty years old will play a fun one at one of South Buffalo’s finest dive bars on Friday. If you aren’t familiar, Captain Tom & the Hooligans exploded onto the scene post-Covid, sharing the stage with both punk rock bands and old time Polish journeymen, gaining fans along the way with their re-imaginative spin on polka classics. They’ve hit the local market pretty heavily over the past couple of years and you may have encountered the band inadvertently on their circuit of community festivals, breweries and one-offs. If you’ve ever heard a band playing polka with some stank on it, it was likely Captain Tom & the Hooligans. No cover, just buy 5 White Claws.     (Photo by shervinfoto) Saturday, January 18th @ 7pm Rubblebucket @ Electric City   Rubblebucket[...]

Eugene Palmer

December 23, 2024

Eugene Palmer is the alter-ego / moniker of Buffalo’s Matt DiStasio and his slowcore / 90s style college rock music. Formed in the dark days of COVID-19, the project has emerged as one of the tightest indie bands on the indie scene. Rut by Eugene Palmer

Aye Karou

December 23, 2024

“Aye Karou is an energetic 5 piece rock band from South Buffalo, NY. Its members include Mark Barrett (bass guitar/vocals), Ray Fulton (guitar/vocals), Brian Battenfeld (drums/percussion), and Bill Fulton (guitar/vocals). They began playing together in the summer of 2007 as The Tragically Sith, a cover band playing songs by The Tragically Hip but altering the lyrics to be all about the Star Wars films. A decision to begin playing original music drove the group to form Aye Karou in early 2010. The goal of the band became to share their music with as many people as possible and have the absolute best time ever doing it. Influences include My Morning Jacket, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., Weezer, Pavement and Built to Spill.” – Aye Karou Hi, Karate by Aye Karou

Must See Shows (12.18.24-12.24.24)

December 17, 2024

Saturday, December 21st @ 7:30pm buffaBLOG Holiday Party @ Milkies Well, we’re back. These past few months we have been increasing our content load and getting back on the saddle to provide our normal churn of quality local and regional bands for your listening pleasure. With that, we wanted to re-establish some of our defunct annual traditions, which include our heavily attended annual Holiday Party. Previously, we hosted this event annually at DBGB’s, however with the closure of the establishment, we had to find a new home for the showcase and we are happy to now collaborate with Milkies for this upcoming event. If you haven’t wandered to that section of Elmwood over the past couple years, the lounge underwent a giant revamp of their menu, branding, and interior since 2023 when the general manager Nikki Rosenberg took the realm. Our past holiday parties have featured performances by JOYWAVE, Humble Braggers, Newish Star, RADARADA, The Slums,[...]

Must See Shows (12.11.24-12.17.24)

December 10, 2024

Wednesday, December 11th @ 6pm Disintegration @ Area 54/Amy’s Place Amy’s Place / Area 54 have a mid-week jam-packed show featuring, but not limited to, Cleveland post-punkers Disintegration.  The band is the meeting of some the minds behind Pleasure Leftists, Profligate, and Cloud Nothings. Touring in support of the band’s latest album Shiver in a Weak Light, released just this past October, fans of The Faint, Radio 4, or Handsome Furs would like this one. This bill is jam-packed for real though. It’s not often you have a five band midweek bill. Not to be overshadowed and joining the lineup is hardcore Florida punk band Armor, Philadelphia deathrockers Academy Order and local sets from the spooky Black and White Cat / Black and White Cake and Buffalo hardcore act Exhibition. $15 bucks gets you in. Don’t forget your snow brush because that’s all Alexa is talking about this morning. Shiver[...]

bugcatcher – “cadillac”

December 10, 2024

Rochester slowcore slackrockers, Bugcatcher, released a new single last month with their label Raincoated Records. The new track “cadillac” trudges on the tempo, it’s a slow burner reminiscent of Alex G’s early bedroom lo-fi recordings. The single has an earnest and no frills edge to it, recorded on a four track analog cassette tape as part of a year-long project via their label. “cadillac” finds itself with good company, splitting the LP with fellow Rochester DIY scene regulars Georgie, Home Videos and Kitchen. If you’re into this one, well I have good news for you. Bugcatcher and Georgie are both in town for this Saturday’s (December 14, 2024) non-binary THEYFEST taking apalce at Area 54/Amy’s. Doors at 3pm with a flexible $10-$15 cover. spit takes and split tapes by bugcatcher

Frog – “Did Santa Come”

December 9, 2024

New York City Americana/family act Frog have a new original Christmas song that booming out the office speakers this afternoon. Danny & Steve Bateman’s new track “Did Santa Come” is a slice of the band’s upcoming album 1000 Variations of the Same Song, which is due out this February. The piano centric tune is the true story of Danny Bateman’s son and his hopefulness that Santa decided to visit nightly after Christmas instead of just the one-night-only event. “Did Santa Come?” was the question of the morning for two to three weeks after December 25th. Frog’s sound has a cozy earnesty to it, reminiscent of Daniel Johnston, Jonathan Richman, or Casiotone for the Painfully Alone. Check it out. Frog · Frog – DID SANTA COME

L33A.P – “D10R2004”

December 4, 2024

L33a.P carries over Brat Summer into Von Dutch Winter with her latest Boiler Room style track “D10R2004.” In the new single, L33A.P combines s eurodance beat with hyper-pop vocals to create an upbeat track about materialism and retro fashion to an upbeat instrumental. This could easily have been a B-side for Charli XCX’s latest album or a Venga Boyz return with a Gen Z ghostwriter. “D10R2004” exudes a good time, with vibe of a night out hitting the club ironically or unironically in mid 00’s fashion. Check it out below and have a good time. You deserve it. D10R2004 by L33A.P  

Monotronic – “Looking Away”

December 4, 2024

NY/LA’s Monotronic is a loose collective of musicians, blending elements of upbeat pop and indie rock to curate their own style which is unbelievable catchy. The band’s “frontman” Ramsey Elkholy started the project in 2016 as the lead songwriter, bringing in an array of talented members of the always impressive New York City music scene in tow. The band has released the much anticipated single “Looking Away” off their forthcoming album Waiting for You, out in early 2025. The band’s new single has an upbeat Phoenix and Killers comparisons, with some worldly elements, a remnant of Elkholy’s time spent in Indonesia.  Check out the single “Looking Away” below and keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming album in Q1 2025.

Cecilia – “Don’t Wanna Cry”

December 4, 2024

Emerging electro-pop newcomer, Cecilia, released. a fresh nu-disco track that’s got us buzzin’. “Don’t Wanna Cry” is the debut from Cecilia, a self-taught producer and singer  and if this track is any indication of her capabilities as a songwriter, her future is bright. The song is all about getting over a former fling, reminiscing on better times. With that, you’d think this is a sad song but Cecilia turns this track into an upbeat disco pop gem that’s perfect for midnight at a club with smoke machines and Robyn’s “Dancing on My Own” next in queue. Fans of MS MR, Tove Lo, or the heavy synths of The Knife would be into Cecilia’s debut. Check it out.

Delta of Venus – “Disengaged”

December 4, 2024

Delta of Venus has been around for a bit, emerging from a 1993 basement where four friends put their creative endeavors together to pursue a united sound. The band faded out in the late 90s but re-united in 2023 after founding member Ellery Twining found themself in a creative rut after releasing solo material.  The band picked up right where they left off in the 90s, with the addition of a new singer Issy jumping behind the microphone. Blending elements of indie pop and shoegaze, the band’s sound has emerged with the current indie scene, with comparisons to Alvvays, The Beths, or Melody’s Echo Chamber. “Disengaged” is a promising return for Delta of Venus, with a second single already released “Slipping” – available for a full listen here.  Disengaged by Delta of Venus

Dr. Ooo

December 4, 2024

Dr. Ooo has been a purveyor of wordplay in the Buffalo hip hop scene for minute. Drew Hartman’s rap project has been going strong since before Soundcloud was an era. For over a decade, he’s been combining his Rhymesayer-flavored poetic delivery with some of the tastiest boom bap beats and samples this side of the Pharcyde.

Cooler

December 4, 2024

“Buffalo, NY’s Cooler has always combined a calculated, pop-minded approach with sincere and gritty storytelling. Their unique brand of “dreamo” takes the best aspects of emo, dream-pop, and alterantive songwriting and smashes them together into a soothing, shadowy mist that just barely smooths over the underlying tones of urgency and anxiety.” – Cooler

Welks Mice

December 4, 2024

Welks Mice is Buffalo’s premier vibraphone – vocal DIY pop duo. Songwriter Max Weiss and vibraphonist Andre Welks-Fabretti explore themes of openness, positivity, and hope. The anxious and incessant edges of the duo’s sound give way to softer song forms while maintaining their signature stark and minimalist pop aesthetic that keeps Max’s lyrics central for the listener.

Must See Shows (12.4.24-12.10.24)

December 3, 2024

Thursday, December 5th @ 8pm Bad Bloom @ Mohawk Place Rochester shoegaze band Bad Bloom return to Buffalo on Thursday in support of the project’s latest two singles “subatomic” and “onion.” Fronted by bassist/vocalist, Kate Rogerswith guitarist Jay Trovato co-writing the tracks, Bad Bloom have become a staple of the Rochester indie scene in short time period. Rogers and Trovato relocated from Brooklyn to Rochester as COVID-19 settlers, leaving the hectic and unpredictable NYC landscape during the very uncertain times in the early 2020s. Fans of From Indian Lakes, Gleemer, or Alvvways would be into this. Joining the night will be local dreamo act Cooler, as well as prog-rock newcomers Sailing Stones.  $10 cover. Bad Bloom · subatomic   Friday, December 6th @ 8pm The Baker’s Basement @ Milkies Cleveland-based alt-folk duo The Baker’s Basement (tBB) makes their Buffalo debut this Thursday with an eclectic line-up showcasing some of Buffalo’s[...]