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Nukubi – “Bronze”

February 10, 2017

Nigerian solo act Nukubi steps into indie pop with the release of his single “Bronze.” Drawing influence from Blood Orange, Dev Hynes, and Petite Noir, this track acts on rhythmic syncopation, booming baritone vocals, and a funk-fueled guitar and bass. Nukubi has carved his niche among the deep voices of the world, and in turn has created a song that plays on aspects of groove and looping. “Bronze” is an ode to the feeling of being stuck, and grasping at any opportunity for change. Hear it in his own words below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/304304973″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Rainbrother – “Blue”

February 10, 2017

Bjarke Bendsen’s latest brainchild Rainbrother slips into folk-rock with his latest single “Blue.” The project was formed after returning home from a European tour with his former band The Migrant, recalling Bendsen to his musical roots. Drawing inspiration from Pink Floyd and Bon Iver, Rainbrother combines introspective guitar lines and lyrical narrative to craft moving songs. “Blue” is no exception, featuring heartening instrumentals and velvety smooth vocals. For more of Rainbrother, head over to bandcamp to hear his brand new album Tales From The Drought.

Tonight: Delicate Steve

February 10, 2017

Nietzsche’s will play host to New Jersey indie rocker Delicate Steve tonight. It’s not an easy feat to classify Delicate Steve; his guitar lead and afrobeat-driven songs dance on the line of otherworldly in most cases, but effortlessly deliver something fresh to today’s music scene. You may have caught him when he rolled through Buffalo with Mac Demarco at the Tralf in 2014. Set to open are the space-exploring psych rockers Aircraft and Witty Tarbox (formerly Annasun).  Tickets for the show are $13 at the door, with doors opening at 9pm. 21+.

Staff Picks

December 15, 2016

To begin our Best of 2016 coverage, we asked a handful of our staff writers to submit their favorite albums and songs of the year. Cliff Parks Favorite Album: The Avalanches – Wildflower The joy and pleasure this album gave me this year is incalculable. The elusive Australian DJ collective saved the day with this next level sonic adventure into boom box urban funk and ear tickling psychedelia, featuring a wicked sense of humor, a killer collection of guest stars (Danny Brown, Toro Y Moi, Biz Markie, Mercury Rev’s Jonathan Donahue, Father John Misty..) and some of the greatest crate diving ever, creating a thoroughly satisfying journey into the sounds of summer and of our lives, and an ode to walking down the music filled mythological NYC streets of our shared popular imagination. Favorite Song:  Anderson .Paak “Put Me Thru” This year was far from spectacular, but Anderson .Paak was incandescent,[...]

Tonight: Taking Back Saturday (Vol. IV)

December 3, 2016

Tonight Milkie’s plays host to our quarterly-ish installment of emo night, a night where you get to re-live your trips to the mall and dive headfirst back into your Live Journal. This session features four DJs taking over three slots: Derek Neuland (BuffaloShows.net), brothers Cory and Brett Perla (The Public/Mutual Friends), and Jon Coric (The Traditional). Expect a healthy mix of your standard emo tracks (Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy) tosome deeper cuts from The Promise Ring or The Anniversary. Doors are at 9pm with a $5 cover. Try not to cry (too hard).

Tonight: We Are Scientists

November 28, 2016

Brooklyn-based indie rockers, We Are Scientists, are slated to play Buffalo’s Studio at Waiting Room this evening for an undoubtably great kick off to a post-Thanksgiving work week. The band, which has been going strong for 15+ years, found their big break with 2006’s With Love and Squander. We Are Scientists post-punk/indie pop styling with a comedic edge is incredibly catchy and engaging and not to be missed. If you are a fan of The Wombats, The Futureheads, or even The Tins for a local spin, then this show is for you.  Doors at 7pm with a $15 cover. Arrive early to catch sets from local openers Stress Dolls and Feverbox.

Tonight: Dance Yrself Clean: A Hipster Dance Party

November 26, 2016

Are you searching for an opportunity to burn off that third round of Thanksgiving helpings? Well look no more because Milkie’s has the event for you. This evening DJs Nick Muldoon, Bryan Johnson, Allison Lavis, and Ben Parsons will be delivering today’s hits and yesterdays favorites of 2000s to present scenester must-haves. Expect spins from LCD Soundsystem (obviously), Jamie XX, Grimes, Phoenix, and many many more. Event starts at 9pm with a $5 cover. You probably will want to wear something cool.

Tonight: The Good Life

November 14, 2016

Grizzled Omaha indie vets, The Good Life, will be making a stop tonight at Mohawk Place in support of their latest album, Everybody’s Coming Down. The Good Life formed in the year 2000 as a solo project for Cursive front-man, Tim Kasher, eventually evolving into a full band while writing 2004’s critically acclaimed album, Album of the Year. If you are a fan of Cursive’s earnest storytelling stripped back another layer, then you won’t want to miss The Good Life’s set. Also on deck for this evening are fellow Saddle Creek Records signee, Jake Bellows, and Philadelphia/Brooklyn mish-mash, Field Mouse. Doors at 7pm with a $14 cover.

Tonight: Lazlo Hollyfeld & Friends Play LCD Soundsystem

October 28, 2016

Tonight as everyone gets all spooked up and dressed for Halloween. Some notable Buffalo bands will be doing the same. Starting the night, emo singalong all-star group, Girl Jeans to the stage. Complete with guyliner and lip rings, they’ll bring all your favorite My Chemical Romance and Brand New songs back to life and make them sound way better than they have any right to. Following that, brace yourself, as Lazlo Hollyfeld tackle not one, but two full sets of one of the greatest artists of the 21st century, LCD Soundsystem. With many of us missing the actual band on their recent (and far too short) reunion tour, this is the perfect chance to catch all your favorite modern classics; from “All My Friends” to “Daft Punk is Playing At My House.” If there’s one shindig to get properly spooked to this Halloween, this is the one. Doors open at[...]

Tonight: Night Slaves Cassette Release

October 8, 2016

Tonight, local industrial-electronica duo, Night Slaves will be celebrating the release of their second tape, Night Slaves II, at Mohawk Place. The duo has dark and complex beats, with David Kane’s complex compositions accented by singer Johnny Toohill’s chant-singing. Also on the bill is avant garde project Cages, stripped down Be Locust or Alone, and harsh noise act Flesh Trade. Doors are at 8pm with a $5 cover. Bring some extra cash to pick up the limited edition tapes, as there are only a hundred in print.

Today: Such Gold

October 8, 2016

This afternoon Rochester-based punk act, Such Gold, will be playing a super early matinee show at Mohawk Place. The band has become a staple of the pop-punk scene over the past seven years, most recently re-releasing their cherished 2009 introduction, Pedestals. Fans of Millencolin, Four Years Strong, and Polar Bear Club should definitely make afternoon plans.  Also on the bill is local support from the always angular Alleys and emo act Subtle Words along with retro-rock Canadians Big School.  Doors are are 4pm and there is a $10 cover. Don’t put this one off because it ends by 8pm, just in time for NIght Slaves’ album release.

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.