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Zach Bailey x Rachel Baldwin – “Knock Knock”

June 30, 2025

Pop rock producer Zach Bailey debuted a new track last week, collaborating with singer Rachel Baldwin for a fresh spin on a 2025 love triangle. Their latest team effort, “Knock Knock” is about two friends finding out they share the same romantic interest, finding out, and ultimately dumping his ass. Vibe-wise the track has a bit of an early 2000s teen comedy movie vibe sprinkled with Carly Rae Jepsen’s self-awareness. Check the track out below and give Zach Bailey a follow over on Insta.

Meagher – “Shake”

June 29, 2025

Baltimore-based songwriter/producer Meagher is hitting the ground running the summer, with over four singles released in the month of June already. This isn’t your average “musician releases a song once a week” thing that many in the industry are doing – these songs are bops. Three of these singles have already landed with Spotify playlist gurus who featured the tracks on their Discovery Weekly picks Meagher is the moniker for producer/songwriter Christopher Meagher, who has been a creative since childhood. On June 26th, Meagher released his new indie-pop single “Shake” which is already turning heads and nestling in playlists.  “Shake” is upbeat indie-pop track with deep emotional undertones, inspired by rejection and self-reflection. Fans of Emily Haines / Metric, Tegan and Sarah, or Rilo Kiley would be into this one. Check it out. Meagher · Shake

garbagepink – “danish design”

June 27, 2025

Swedish electro-pop one-woman act garbagepink has a fresh new single released this morning titled “danish design.” The Swedish songstress is no newcomer to the blogosphere, as she has had stints in I don’t speak french, Swedish Red Elephant, and Stranded Mermaid. In her latest single “danish design,” garbagepink gives directions to a potential suitor, listing all the checks needed in order to get on her good side which includes bringing snacks over flowers, not smoking inside, and not touching her playlist. Seems simple enough. Fans of Joywave, Metric, or Phantogram would be into garbagepink’s accessible electro-pop melodies. Check it out below.

Babsy. – “Gorgeous”

June 27, 2025

We’re less than a week into the summer, and we already have an early contender for pool-side bop of the season. Enter Babsy., an electro producer who just dropped the buzzing new single “Gorgeous” earlier this morning. Babsy. has been around the block, producing from Thousand Oaks, California for close to a decade. He has gained notoriety from his viral remixes for Fleetwood Mac, Ellie Goulding, and Louis the Child. “Gorgeous” continues the trajectory with a chill electronica EDM groove complete with swelling synths and a heavy 4/4 beat coupled pleasant bounce. Lyrics wise this song is all about appreciation and admiration for a significant other. Put it on your bluetooth and jump in the pool.   Lost In Dreams · Babsy. – Gorgeous

Must See Shows (6/25/25-7/1/25)

June 24, 2025

Thursday, June 26th @ 7pm The Surfrajettes @ Sportsmen Club   Toronto retro surf act The Surfrajettes showcase their summer-y sounds Thursday night in Black Rock.  Buffalo loves a band with a gimmick and The Surfrajettes can pull it off as they portray a group of 60s beach boppers. The four-piece has been steadily attracting fans with their intricate guitar work and upbeat shows since 2015. You may already be familiar with them as they gained the internet’s attention with their beach-y cover of Brittany Spear’s “Toxic” back in 2018.   Opening the night is local raw rock trio Evil Things. $20 cover.   Easy as Pie by The Surfrajettes Friday, June 27th @ 8pm Sun Junkies @ Milkies   Promising Brantford, Ontario quartet Sun Junkies cross the border for a Friday night rager on Elmwood. Throughout the band’s nine year tenure, the band has continued to pump out a[...]

Gatto Black

June 11, 2025

Gatto Black is new voice in melodic hardcore from Buffalo, NY with songs nspired by singer / songwriter Sal Mastrocola’s childhood as a bisexual Irish Italian Catholic kid growing up in the Bronx, New York. The project features some other heavy hitters in the Buffalo emo/hardcore scene, including Michael Hansen (Pentimento, Hotel Etiquette). Fans of Comeback Kid, AFI, or Bayside would be a fan of this one.

Deluxxe

June 11, 2025

Deluxxe is a new post punk/new wave band from Buffalo NY, sharing members of Oi and hardcore bands such as Violent Way, Bad Blood and Exhibition. Their punk background can be heard in the music, but it’s the love for darkwave and goth that led to creation of their debut record. Written in the cold winters of Buffalo, you can almost feel the harshness of the weather affecting the sounds that propagate from these grooves. Icy and frostbitten but somehow still relevantly civic and urban. You can tell some skinheads are involved here because the outcome is so tidy and neat, without losing one inch of atmosphere or enchantment. – Avant! Records

Must See Shows (6/11/25-6/17/25)

June 10, 2025

Friday, June 13th Perfume Genius @ Electric City   Art-pop crooner Perfume Genius makes a stop Friday night for an undoubtedly gripping performance in the Theatre District. Perfume Genius is the performing name for Iowa native Mike Hadreas and his rotating cast of musicians who have been performing under the project name since 2008. The band has connected with their fans largely in part to Hadreas’ vulnerable lyrics and commanding story telling.   The band touring in support of their critically acclaimed album, Glory, which came out in the tail end of March. If you are a fan of Sufjan Stevens, Andy Shauf, or Arcade Fire, this is up your alley. It’s $45.28.   Glory by Perfume Genius Saturday, june 14th @ 5pm The Beaches @ Albright Knox Gallery   The AKG ups the ante after last spring’s Khruangbin performance as part of their Rockin’ the AKG series. This year,[...]

Must See Shows (6/4/25-6/10/25)

June 3, 2025

Wednesday, June 4th @ 7pm Sunny Day Real Estate @ Electric City   Second wave emo forefathers Sunny Day Real Estate hit the big stage at Electric City for a night of nostalgic feels mid-week. Formed in Seattle, Washington in 1992, the band has been credited for the recipe and rise of the Midwest emo sound. Sunny Day has been inspired many of the movers and shakers in the third wave of emo and early to mid 2000s pop punk fields, serving as a major influence and inspiration on their songwriting styles. If you’re a fan of The Get Up Kids, The Promise Ring, or Appleseed Cast then you already know about Sunny Day Real Estate and you already have your ticket most likely. It’s $49.32.   Diary (Remastered and Expanded Edition) by Sunny Day Real Estate Saturday, June 7th @ 7pm Lazlo Hollyfeld Plays In Rainbows @ Town Ballroom[...]

Must See Shows (5/28/25-6/3/25)

May 27, 2025

Thursday, May 29th @ 7pm Keep Flying @ Rec Room   Since 2015, high energy pop punk/ska hybrid act Keep Flying has been consistently pumping out Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater adjacent singalong anthems that have been hooking listeners throughout their tenure. The outfit may already be in your periphery as they have been regularly touring Western NY between Buffalo and Fredonia for close to a decade. If you are fan of Less Than Jake, Four Year Strong, or Millington, this one is for you.   This gig has a great undercard as well, featuring Buffalo post-hardcore act Gatto Black (who also released one of our favorite albums in 2024). Joining the lineup is local indiemos We Were Blank and alt-rockers Star Theory. $20.55 landed.   To save the bartender from repeating the same phrase over and over again, yes, Rec Room has mozzarella sticks.   Daylight by Keep Flying Saturday,[...]

Must See Shows (5/21/25-5/27/25)

May 20, 2025

Wednesday, May 21st @ 7pm Low Cut Connie @ Town Ballroom   Philly-based vintage rock and rollers Low Cut Connie play mid-week in the Theatre District. Since forming in 2010, the project has evolved from the early days of playing karaoke bars and honky tonks to getting the presidential rub by landing a slot on President Obama’s coveted Spotify playlist. Fans of J. Roddy Walston and the Business, King Tuff, or Har Mar Superstar would be enthralled with LCC’s encapsulating lyrics and their twangy, no-frills western saunter. Tickets are $37.25.   Low Cut Connie – Audiotree Live by Low Cut Connie Friday, May 23rd @ 7pm Smoking Popes @ Rec Room   Influential Chicago-based punk act Smoking Popes play the Chip Strip for a night of nostalgia and familiar tunes. Since forming in 1991, the band has been largely influential to the punk/indie scene with their earnest pseudo-Morrissey delivery and[...]

Power Creep

May 18, 2025

Raw punk outfit Power Creep re-emerges as a project after a fairly quiet 2025. Fronted by Tyler Will, Power Creep is the offshoot of his previous band, Cheap Peach, which was a constant opener on Buffalo’s indie scene in 2022 and 2023. Jericho by Power Creep

Stephen Babcock

May 18, 2025

Hailing from the Rust Belt, Stephen Babcock’s journey began in modest surroundings, a world shaped by the blue-collar pulse of industry. Amidst a family of four, including a twin, he absorbed the musical background passed down by his father. At 13, he started crafting songs, laying the foundation for a career as a singer-songwriter. Eight years of relentless dedication birthed “Said & Done,” Stephen’s inaugural project that resonated with the authenticity of Rust Belt roots. As the release echoed beyond the industrial horizon, he embarked on a nationwide tour, from intimate Nashville writers’ rooms to stages across the United States. “Fiction,” the critically acclaimed EP dropped in April 2018, showcasing Stephen’s genre-blending prowess. Opening for Ed Sheeran, William Hinson, Brad Goodall, and others, he became a favorite of PASTe, Atwood Magazine, Variance Mag and more. “Monroe,” released in October 2021, solidified his place in the musical landscape. “When We Were[...]

Must See Shows (5/7/25-5/13/25)

May 6, 2025

Wednesday, May 7th @ 7pm M.A.G.S. @ Rec Room   Arguably one of the biggest Buffalo musical exports in the past decade, M.A.G.S., returns to his home turf on Wednesday for mid week rager on Chippewa. M.A.G.S. is the moniker for multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Elliott Douglas, who has nurturing the project since 2014 and has achieved numerous accolades under the flag. Pre-pandemic, Douglas relocated to the West Coast, where M.A.G.S. really took off, sparking numerous sold out shows, multiple national tours, and even catching the attention of Polyvinyl Records, who invited Douglas to cover one of American Football’s classics on their 25th anniversary tribute album.   If you’re a longtime reader of the blog, we’ve been covering Douglas’ evolution as an artist, going back to the days of DIY shows with the Malones or even short-lived projects like Marie Antionette. Regardless of the banner, Douglas has consistently pumped out high quality, heart-on-your-sleeve[...]

Wild Once

May 2, 2025

Wild Once is an emo-rock band from Buffalo, New York. They are known for their heart-on-their-sleeve lyrics and indie rock sound, showcasing their musical ideas through their EPs, including “Perennials” and “We Did It Anyway”. The band’s lyrics often explore themes of personal growth and the complexities of relationships, making them relatable to fans. We Did It Anyway by Wild Once