Must See Shows (12/10/25-12/16/25)
Friday, December 12th @ 8pm
Passed Out (Release Show) @ Milkies
On Friday Buffalo emotional boys Passed Out will take the stage at Milkie’s on Elmwood for a special double release show. The event celebrates their 10th anniversary as a band and the release of their debut album, I just don’t feel like myself anymore, and their fourth EP, Do you miss anything at all?, both released on local stalwart label Harvest Sum Recordings.
Since forming in 2015, Passed Out has gained a local following with their raw emotion, intense energy, and thoughtful, poetic lyrics. Fans of Desaparecidos, Cloud Nothings or the Appleseed Cast would be into this one.
Joining the celebration will be local scene indie vets Roger Bryan and the Orphans (RBATO) *, pop-punk indiemos west ferry, and newer angular act Fear of Sleep. $10 or Pay What You Can (PWYC) at the door.
Saturday, December 13th @ 12pm
Blissmas @ Buffalo Riverworks
BLISSMAS 2025 is the evolution of annual hardcore invitational ‘Tid the Season, which melted the brains of many of the local hardcore scenesters throughout the 2010s. With the fracturing of Every Time I Die, Better Lovers picked up the baton to continue the holiday tradition with expanding the festival to it’s current iteration which delves into pop-punk and alternative scenes, inviting bands that have been influential in the hardcore scene, along with some up-and-coming buzz bands.
The stacked lineup includes a diverse array of acts with sets from Better Lovers, Glassjaw, Saves The Day, Terror, rap icons Onyx, Haywire, Teen Mortgage, Koyo, and Johnny Booth. In addition to the extensive array of performances, BLISSMAS will feature live wrestling curated by current Atomic Rule guitarist / former ETID guitarist, “The Butcher” Andy Williams. $76.83 for quite the day.
Sunday, December 14th @ 4pm
Spaced @ Amvets Post 13
Hardcore hometown heroes Spaced are set to deliver an evening of high-octane, “far out hardcore” to celebrate the closing ceremonies of Western NY’s annual hxc Mecca. Known for their explosive live shows, the band will deliver their unique blend of aggressive hardcore, ’90s grunge tones, and psychedelic effects straight to the local stage floor.
Spaced has been a prominent part of the resurgent Buffalo hardcore scene, excelling at creating a fun, fast, and wild atmosphere that encourages the crowd to let loose. Drawing influences from hardcore acts like Turnstile and Gorilla Biscuits, while injecting textural sounds reminiscent of Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine, their sound is both a throwback and a fresh statement to the local scene.
This show is all about community and raw energy, ensuring a night of relentless power chords and an electrifying atmosphere that embodies the heart of Buffalo hardcore. Sharing the stage will be pop-punk act Autoignition, the brutal Buried Alive, hardcore band Selfish Act and grindcorers Mental Anguish. $15 and bring a wrapped toy for donation.
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This post was written by Michael Moretti