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Telempathy Shares New Single “Carry Me Away”

September 28, 2016

Buffalo-based one-woman grunge revivalist, Telempathy is back with her first single off the forthcoming album, The Temple of Music. If you aren’t up on your local history, the Temple of Music is where President McKinley was shot at the Pan-American Exposition in 1901. Recorded at GCR Studios, “Carry Me Away” is a song about an angel with too weak of wings to fly eventually delves into some serious self-reflection. This track has some definite Nirvana influences with some Veruca Salt leanings.The Temple of Music is set for a yet to be determined 2017 release date. In the meantime keep an eye out for Telempathy and stream the track below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/278462745″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Tonight: Metric

September 23, 2016

Tonight Buffalo will be treated to a night of blissful indie pop by way of scene veterans, Metric. Originally slated for a show at Artpark, the location of the gig was moved to Town Ballroom earlier this week. The famed Canadian band has been pumping out jams for close to two decades, evolving from a grittier indie rock sound/minimalist approach, to a more lush synth-heavy sound with their latest album, Pagans in Vegas. Openers are Buffalo-based three-piece, Humble Braggers, who will be playing the venue for the first time in their bandlife. Doors are at 7pm and tickets are $48.

Five Jams for Your September Playlist

September 14, 2016

This past month we’ve been attached to multiple submissions that we just simply can’t get enough of. Instead of buffering up five separate blog posts, we decided to combine them into one succinct post (and Hype Machine list) in order to deliver the jams. Check out our list and add the acts to your next playlist. Classixx  It’s no secret to any music fan that Classixx is one of the most talked about acts emerging out of 2016. After years of flying under peoples radar, the electro producers had a strong first half of the year, releasing back to back breakout tracks “Just Let Go (ft. How to Dress Well),” and “Birds of Prey (ft. Joe Keefe).” Rounding out the slew of hits is the duo’s most recent ditty, “I Feel Numb,” where they two employed Holy Ghost! mastermind Alex Frankel’s retro 80s pop vocals to create an absolute earworm.[...]

Soffía Björg – “I Lie”

September 8, 2016

Icelandic songstress Soffía Björg released her debut single “I Lie” at the tail end of August and it’s been making waves in the blogosphere. Hailing from a rural area of one of the most remote places on earth, Björg’s songwriting is snarky, hi, and hyper aware. The single is all about sending trouble in a relationship, and figuring out whether or not you should be with someone. “I Lie’s” video is a retro Ed Sullivan type from the 1960s featuring Björg and her band. Fans of Neko Case or PJ Harvey would be into this one. Check it out below.

Incredible Change – “Montreal Is An Island”

September 7, 2016

Washington, DC based electro-pop project Incredible Change dropped their first single in over a year last month and we were quick to gobble it up. Under the surface, “Montreal Is An Island” is a driving and dance-y track about adventuring throughout with friends in small towns to big cities. It’s about appreciating the dedication of relationships while looking back on the memories one has made. Fans of Holy Ghost!’s hooks or !!!’s nu-disco vibes would like the feel on this one. Stream the track below or head on over to Incredible Change’s bandcamp page and purchase the single. You’ll need it for your next dance party / nostalgia playlist. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/273412506″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Socks – “Forevermore”

September 6, 2016

Modesto, California-based indie rock act Socks, debuted their track via the world wide web last week and it has been stuck on repeat throughout our Labor Day weekend. “Forevermore” is all about the honey moon phase of a relationship. Nothing can go wrong and your heart is just melting constantly. Although the band is still in their infancy (playing together for only five months), the band has a forthcoming EP, expected to be out at some point in November. Fans of Mac Demarco, Summer Salt, or Pleistocene (for a local spin) will like the band’s sunny and sweet demeanor and knack for hooks. You’ll be singing along to notes you probably can’t hit, but that won’t stop you. Check it out. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/279975267″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Super American Grows Up in New Video

August 31, 2016

One of our favorite pseudo pop bands, Super American, revealed yesterday their new single and video for “Sloppy Jazz.” The track is much what we have come to expect from lead singer Matt Cox’ holdings – literate story telling with a touch of “Wait, what? I don’t follow,” with a super hook. However, the band’s latest effort has distanced itself a  bit from the band’s earlier pop-punk leanings. There is much more of an alt-rock, indie pop vibe. Don’t worry, Super American still throws in their patented group chorus and duel vocals, which at this point they have seemed to master with the addition of Lovey’s Fred Cimatto and Pat Feeley. Shot by ex-All Blondes Go to Heaven drummer Andy DeLuca, the video cuts in and out of a high school dance-like photo opp all with a nineties tinge. “Sloppy Jazz” will be available for purchase on September 6th on Spotify and Apple[...]

Jouska – “Marcel”

August 31, 2016

Albany-based ghost rock quartet, Jouska, have slowly begun rotating into Buffalo’s local music scene. The band has an upcoming show on September 10th with Super American and Cooler in support of their yet-to-be released Topiary. “Marcel” is the lead single off of the album and a great first step into Jouska’s repertoire. “Marcel” is a highly introspective track where Jouska’s lead-singer Doug Dulgarian reflects on growing up around stifled creativity. The song comes off as a diary entry, with allusions to heartbreak and getting older. The experience is both depressing and rewarding. Life changes, and people move on. Fans of M. Ward or cryptic Brand New will enjoy Jouska’s latest. Topiary is set for release on September 6th, but you can peep “Marcel” below and catch their upcoming set at Nietzsche’s next weekend.

Bangbang – “Grabbed”

August 27, 2016

Southeast London electro-pop duo, Bangbang, released a real earworm earlier in the month with their track “Grabbed.”Bangbang is a fairly new project with its members originating from opposite sides of the world (Australia and southern England). “Grabbed” is the lead single off the pair’s self-titled EP, which you can stream over here. Under the surface, the track is about trying to take over a dream and control it, becoming fully lucid. Fans of Metronomy, Clubfeet, or NZCA Lines would be into this one. Jam out to “Grabbed” in the easily streamable link below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/278247052″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Gypsy & The Cat – “Tragedies Of A Love Song”

August 17, 2016

Melbourne, Australia dreamrock duo Gypsy & The Cat have an infectious new single that we can’t stop pumping on the office’s Bose Soundlink Mini™. The shoegazey track, “Tragedies Of A Love Song” is more in realm of an upbeat DIIV, The Drums, or Wild Nothing than the band’s grandiose-sounding indie pop ballads.  “Tragedies Of A Love Song” is on the duo’s new album Virtual Islands on . Check out the single below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/276623648″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

GOAT – “Saturdaze”

August 16, 2016

LA pop tag-team GOAT have been riding high since the release of their debut EP, Forty Love, which came out earlier this summer. The duo’s latest single “Saturdaze” is a funky retro jam about Saturday daydreamin’ bout ur #1 hunny that fans of Paula Abdul, Holy Ghost!, Great Good Fine OK, or O-Town would be into. Check it out below and try not to dance too hard. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/273767868″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

RESIDUELS – “Gravity”

August 16, 2016

Fresh of a west coast tour with punk legends, The Buzzcocks, the Philly-based trio, RESIDUELS found time to release a new single and video combination. The track dubbed over the stock footage, “Gravity,” is entirely improvised from a studio session. If you are into the jammy driving psychedelic aspects of Thee Oh Seas,  Ty Segall, or Antelope then you would be a fan of RESIDUELS’ latest.  Check out the track “Gravity” below.

Tonight: Yes Yes

August 8, 2016

A new pop-up space in the heart of Allentown is set to launch it’s inaugural showcase this evening. Dubbed The Modeling Factory, the space will host two stripped down acts, Yes Yes and Andrew Sblendorio. Sblendorio is a familiar face coming all the way from Utica. He plays double duty as part of frequent Buffalo-touring powerpop act, Comfy. His solo material is quite opposite, where he plays with atmospheric sounds as well as bleeps and bloops for fans of Brian Eno or Fourtet.  He will be joined by Alexis Aguam who will be helping with the visualization of Sblendorio’s music. Also on the bill is hyper-folk musician Mike “Yes Yes” Ersing. Yes Yes is a Buffalo-native, and has been in and out of the local scene for nearly a decade. Recently, Yes Yes was living in South Korea, working as a musician playing shows and festivals and exposing the native population to[...]

2Beeps – “Burn It Up”

August 3, 2016

Brooklyn producer 2Beeps (Matt Verzola) blends elements of house, breaks, and electro on “Burn It Up.” With melodic vocal sampling and burly 808’s, the maximalist, club-ready track places a bright 90’s rave-inspired organ melody alongside hyper-chopped vocals and layered breaks.  “Burn It Up” is off 2Beeps’ newest EP, Shake That Ass, which came out last month.  Check out this burner below.

Kerfuffle at Canalside (7/23/16)

July 27, 2016

This past weekend, we sent our trusty contributing photographer Mike Sansano for a long day documenting the madness that was this year’s Kerfuffle. The event, sponsored by Alternative Buffalo, featured performances by The Moth & The Flame, Coleman Hell, PVRIS, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear, New Politics, The Strumbellas, Bloc Party, Violent Femmes, and AWOLNATION. In short, it was a loaded day at the Waterfront. Check out Sansano’s pictures below. PVRIS Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear New Politics The Strumbellas Bloc Party Violent Femmes AWOLNATION Photos by Mike Sansano