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10 Best Drum Songs That Will Blow Your Mind

10 Best Drum Songs That Will Blow Your Mind The groove and the beat that makes us want to dance are driven by the drums. The drummer may be an unsung hero, but without his or her talents, the song would lack an essential foundation. In this article, we’ll discuss the best drum songs, those that feature particularly memorable drum fills and grooves. These tunes will get your blood pumping and your feet tapping whether you play the drums or not. Let’s dive in. 1. Led Zeppelin – “When the Levee Breaks” This classical rock masterpiece features John Bonham’s legendary drum intro. The song starts with a recognizable drum intro and sets the tone for the rest of the track. Bohnam’s distinctive style is apparent from the beginning. This gigantic sound of the snare and bass drum will fall over you like a mountain. An interesting fact about this track[...]

Here Are a Few Casinos that Offer Music Entertainment

Here are a few casinos that offer music entertainment There is very little that London can’t provide in terms of gambling, as the nation’s capital is home to several prominent casinos. Most of them are regular gambling venues where anyone can have a good time without betting larger amounts. There are, however, a few exclusive private members-only casinos for those who won’t settle for second best. Ranking than has always been a challenge, yet these five casinos are guaranteed not to disappoint players, no matter how high their expectations. Les Ambassadeurs One of the most luxurious casinos in London, Les Ambassadeurs Club is located on the corner of Mayfair and Hyde Park. The casino has an impressive history, providing the most demanding patrons with exceptional services for more than a century. Those who enter the premises will feel like visiting a castle, with a lot of marble, plush carpets and[...]

5 Reasons Why I Love To Listen To Music Right After I Take Some CBD Oil

Everybody has their own methods for feeling good and staying healthy. Some people enjoy taking long walks while others use vitamins every day. A popular supplement that has been making an impact on the lifestyles of many populations is CBD oil. It seems to have multiple uses for the vast majority of people to enjoy. CBD oil, or cannabidiol, is a natural substance that comes from the hemp plant. While it is the same plant as marijuana, CBD products cannot contain the psychoactive compound THC that causes the euphoric high that marijuana does. I personally have found that taking CBD oil and listening to music leads to more positive effects. Music has its own therapeutic benefits that, in combination with CBD, can make any user feel better. Listening to music when taking CBD oil can really enhance the effects of the substance. Here are five reasons that I love to[...]

Best Gift Ideas For Music Fans

Music is a part of everyone’s life, but to some people, it means just a little bit more. Instrument players and concert lovers, turntable and stereo aficionados, CD collectors, and emerging artists all enjoy music to the extreme. When the music fan you are closest to has a birthday or you need a holiday gift idea for them, you might opt for the standard band merch or yet another album to play. It’s time to start thinking outside the box for your friends who love music. Concert tickets can be a fun idea but can really break the bank. New instruments are also pretty expensive, and they probably don’t need anymore. Creative gifts with meaning are the way to go to really make an impression on your music-loving friends. But how do you know which ideas are going to make them smile? Here are a few of my favorite gift[...]

5 Best Artist Discoveries of 2016

As part of our year-end wrap up, we decided to make a list of our top five (non-local/regional) artists that we were pumped to find in 2016. Car Seat Headrest  Looking back on 2016 from an indie music fan perspective, this year will be seen as the year that Car Seat Headrest first broke. The Seattle-based now-quartet/project headed by Will Toledo, had a huge year, breaking last winter with hype from major online tastemakers such as Pitchfork and All Songs Considered. The band’s introspective full-length Teens of Denial (Matador Records) offered a glimpse of Toledo’s wallflower nature and deeply reflective lyrics, coupled with raw guitars and minimal synths to make a perfectly packaged indie rock masterpiece. Jessy Lanza  Hamilton, Ontario-based songwriter, Jessy Lanza, made a blip on our radar with last spring’s sophomore break-out album, Oh No. Co-produced by Junior Boys’ Jeremy Greenspan, the retro-pop sound is a mix between French[...]

Five Jams for Your September Playlist

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.[...]

12 Acts to Catch at Move Music Festival

This Friday in Albany, Move Music Festival launches into their fifth annual year, programming one hundred bands at ten venues over a three days span. If that isn’t enough, there will be workshops and panels ranging from music licensing to drum techniques. In order to find out more about the lineup, the seminars, or buy a ticket, head on over the the official Move Music Festival website. We listened to every band coming up for this year’s festival and here are the twelve bands that piqued our interest. Friday, April 22nd Another Michael – 7pm @ Blue 52 (80 N Pearl St.) Albany-based singer/songwriter Another Michael aka Michael Doherty is one of the first acts to kick off this year’s Move Music Festival. His earnest delivery and storytelling over acoustic riffs is reminiscent of Alex G, Kimya Dawson, or The Moldy Peaches. It’s an early set and a happy hour crowd[...]

Five Songs We Should Have Written About in January

Okay, so over the “break,” I really could not pry myself from paying attention to what music was being released, so here are the songs I feel as though we should have shared with you. We are back in the swing of things with a preview set for tomorrow and back to programming on Monday. Welks Mice – “Talking Too Fast” It’s no secret that Welks Mice are truly unique and paint vivid pictures with their talented story telling. After close to a year of playing Buffalo’s DIY circuit, Welks Mice finally(!) have some recorded material. The nu-lounge duet released their first single “Talking Too Fast” along with “Dreams” and “Company Time,” in January. Centering around a vibraphone and highlighting lead-vocalist Max Weiss’s dramatic bravado,  the  minimalist duo’s “Talking Too Fast” is a great example of the band’s repertoire. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/240297245″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Aaron Welcher – “Bubble Gum”[...]

buffaBLOG Halloween Playlist 2015

Halloween is a wonderful time of year. Parties, scary movies, inappropriate uses of black face, schizophrenic weather, sexy Donald Trump costumes, themed playlists… this time of year has it all, and we here at buffaBLOG have you covered for the first and last ones. David Bowie with Frank Black – “Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)” In honor of news that Sir David will be releasing a new album January 8, 2016 (his birthday), here’s a live clip from 1997 featuring Bowie and Black Francis performing the 1979 classic. Can’t believe this clip is almost 20 years old. The Flaming Lips – “The Terror” (live) The terror in question is more existential than diabolical. Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds –  “Red Right Hand” This one is for The X-Files fans out there. Two more months to new episodes! Hopefully they live up to our expectations! Pink Floyd – “Careful With That[...]

Songs of the Summer: Staff Picks

As I type this intro, students have returned to campus, coming in and out of my office at UB North, and with Labor Day weekend upon us, normally the last gasp of summer here in Buffalo, the seasons are about to change for all things pumpkin spice, despite what this recent humidity says. But before we turn the page on another great summer in Buffalo, the blog staff compiled a list of the songs that helped shape the season not only our office, but the city as well. Check out our staff picks below. Ronald Walczyk Mac DeMarco – “The Way You’d Love Her” Not many artists can conjure carefree summer vibes quite like Mac DeMarco can. His latest effort, Another One, is mostly a handful of swaying lully-love songs, with a few standout tracks. One of those standout tracks, album opener and premiere single “The Way You’d Love Her,” took[...]

Five Most Anticipated Acts of Pitchfork Festival: Sunday

While the lineups on Friday and Saturday are incredible, I think that Sunday is the strongest day of this weekend’s Pitchfork Music Festival. Some of my personal favorite acts are playing, and they saved some of the most hype-worthy acts for the final day. I mean, Sunday was the first day of the festival that single-day tickets sold out for, so some other people must agree.  Let’s take a look at my five most anticipated acts for Sunday, the final day of the festival Waxahatchee @ Green Stage (2:30pm) This is another act that is one of my most anticipated of the entire festival.  After dropping one of my favorite albums of the year so far, singer/songwriter Katie Crutchfield, aka Waxahatchee, found a way to make me fall in love with her music more than I thought possible. Her incredible songwriting talent and her honest, gentle, voice have kept me[...]

Five Most Anticipated Acts of Pitchfork Festival: Saturday

 As a part of our continuing coverage of the Pitchfork Music Festival this weekend,  we take a top list of my picks for Saturday.  When it comes to festivals, Saturday is where the action really begins.  With five more acts playing than on Friday, the day is sure to be jam packed with excellent music. Bully @ Blue Stage (1:55pm) While I had not heard of Bully until a few months ago, the hype has built quickly. The female fronted quartet is an up and coming garage rock band out of Nashville, TN, and its catchy guitar sections and grungy vocals make them comparable to bands like Cloud Nothings and Girlpool. Don’t worry if you can’t make it out to the festival, though. The group will be playing a show at the Mohawk Place on September 26th here in Buffalo. Its heaving power pop style is sure to infect the festival[...]

Five Most Anticipated Acts of Pitchfork Festival: Friday

Year after year, I have been watching from the sidelines as Pitchfork announced absolutely incredible line ups to their yearly festival in Union Park in Chicago. When I found out this year I would be going as well as doing coverage for buffaBLOG, I was ecstatic. As part of my coverage for the festival, I will be outlining my five most anticipated acts that are playing each each day. Natalie Prass @ Red Stage (3:30pm) I made it a point to check out all of the artists on this years bill, and Natalie Prass really stuck out for some reason. After checking out her 2015 self-titled debut, I was instantly hooked. She utilizes her soulful, airy, beautiful voice, and combines it with grand string and horn sections, which makes for some incredible tracks. Having only one album under her belt, she showcases an incredible amount of talent. I can’t wait[...]

Best of 2015…So Far: Staff Picks

Just like that, 2015 has reached its half way point, and what a half its been. The year so far has seen releases of fantastic debuts (Jamie xx), stellar discography builders (Father John Misty, Kendrick Lamar), and welcome returns from some of music’s finest (Blur, Sleater-Kinney), and with the second half of 2015 in sight we looked back at what made the first six months great. Tim Fenster Favorite Album Kendrick Lamar – To Pimp a Butterfly I know I’m not being terribly unique here, but it’s practically impossible to have a meaningful conversation about the best record of 2015 without first addressing the elephant-sized butterfly-whore in the room. Kendrick Lamar’s third album is not only the (as of yet) magnum opus of the most talented rapper of the post-millennium world, it’s everything you could ask for in a hip-hop record and then some. It’s provocatively political (“The Blacker the[...]

Staff Picks: Most Anticipated Shows of the Summer

The Public kind of beat us to the punch with its whole “Best Summer Ever” proclamation in this week’s issue, but we have to agree with the paper on this one, at least in a live music sense. Every year, the city’s summer music schedule seems to get better and busier, with bands coming to town they may have passed us for Toronto or Cleveland in the past. Between the revitalized Canalside schedule to the endless club shows that get announced on a seemingly daily basis,  this very well may be the best (music) summer ever. Below are a list of staff picks, selecting our most anticipated Buffalo shows of the season (Spoiler: a bunch of us are pretty hyped for Spoon). For more summer options, make sure to check out our events calendar here. Jon Krol Ceremony w/ Pity Sex at Mohawk Place (7/5/15) Anyone who’s ever seen Ceremony[...]