Like A Parrot Debut “Awkward Arm”
I just want to dance! Maybe it’s because it’s Tuesday or maybe it’s because Like a Parrot has just released the brand new track, “Awkward Arm.” Consisting of Aaron Bonus and Justin Gammella, Like a Parrot have been making music together for the past year, creating...
Passion in Constellation Releases Music Video for “Weird Tonight”
Simply put, Passion in Constellation will expand your connotation of the word “weird,” which according to Chris Alan (the artist behind PIC), is a state of mind that should be fully embraced to it's second exponent. Let's get weird squared is more like it and this...
Queen City Music Lottery Band, Nail School, Debuts First Song
On the eve of the Queen City Music Lottery Showcase, one of the randomly assembled acts, Nail School, has released its first track via bandcamp. Featuring members of JOHNS, Merchants, and Space Wolves, Nail School's "Russian Bride" is a cut of dark, aggressive...
Rackmastas Release Return of the Rack LP
Rackmastas, a long time duo born out of the basement of Gates Circle Wine & Liquor, recently released its long awaited LP, Return of the Rack. Spanning 17 tracks, the record has a lot going on, although don't be misled by the long tracklist as a handful of those...
Listen to “See Me Again” by Soul Butchers
Soul Butchers have recently made a blip on our radar with their debut 7 deep EP/short album 18 Wheeler (produced by Mr. Skimask). The album starts off with a retro-punk flavor similar to that of locals Irving Klaws or Wolf Tickets, but the real magic creeps out on the...
The New York Breakfast Releases DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK
Anyone who takes even a brief dip into the waters of Buffalo's live music culture quickly realizes that Steak and Cake founder Brandon Schlia is one of its proudest captains. On the eve before his label's third anniversary show (which also happened to be Valentine's...
Check Out Made Violent’s New Video “Dirty”
There's something incredibly infectious about Made Violent's approach to rock'n'roll. Part Strokes-swagger, part downstroke pummel, their songs have a melodic bite to them; A special kind of thing that you don't find every day. Attitude, fun, and energy have always...
Passion In Constellation Drops New Single
Passion in Constellation, the project of Buffalo producer Chris Alan, released its follow up single to "Sunlight" this past weekend. On "Weird Tonight," Alan appears to be aiming to drop a summer anthem on Buffalo as playful synths lead up to a big chorus that recalls...
buffaBLOG 4th Birthday Party Artist Spotlight: Chauncey Tails
One of the most important factors involved in pleasing the party goers is the disc jockey. They do us a great service by pleasing our eardrums in-between acts, making sure we all keep our dancing shoes in check. This time around for our 4th bday party at Duke's, we...
buffaBLOG 4th Birthday Party Artist Spotlight: Real People
Back in November, when Real People's excellent Ceilings EP got the album of the week treatment, our own Nick Sessanna wrote that "Real People is a prime example of a band meant to be seen in basements." By which he meant that they're the kind of band you want to...
buffaBLOG 4th Birthday Party Artist Spotlight: Alex Berkley & the Atlanta Falcons
This week we have been previewing the five great acts we have in store for our fourth birthday bash this Saturday at DBGB’s. Third on the lineup is Alex Berkley & the Atlanta Falcons. You may have seen Berkley’s solo workings before, singing songs about Dawson’s...
Gumwads Release Debut Surf-Punk Single
Over the last couple years, a few surf-rock bands have been sprouting up in Buffalo, most notably Space Wolves and Aaron & the Burrs. Yesterday, Gumwads, a new local surf-punk trio, released their raucous debut single "Gimmie Every Inch." This is dirty, messy...
Humble Braggers Release New EP
Since being featured on one of our Album of the Week features last year, Humble Braggers have been quietly working on their live set. They've also been hard at work on some new material. The Say EP was released today and features three new songs that show that the...
Admirable Traits Signs Brooklyn’s Half Day, Releases In Public LP
Admirable Traits Records, an upstart record label with roots in Buffalo and Brooklyn (and Iowa) has today announced its latest signing, Brooklyn's Half Day. The rollicking In Public is a collection of ten call-to-arms cuts of indie punk with shout along, pissed off...
buffaBLOG 4th Birthday Party Artist Spotlight: Mr. Boneless
Well, how about Mr. Boneless kicking off buffaBLOG’s 4th birthday party? No time to sit down, order a light beer and settle down; nope, they are going to get things started with a bang. Their music, thankfully, has much more depth than the bio offered on the band’s...
Nick Gordon Pens Tune For The Life and Times of Grovey Cleves
Local troubadour Nick Gordon has released an original song for the literary project, The Life and Times of Grovey Cleves, a dark and humorous look at the former Buffalo Mayor and two-time President of the United States. Titled "Grovey's Tune," the twangy folk song...
Producer/MC Jon Bap Readies New Album
Buffalo based singer/songwriter and producer Jon Bap has an eclectic sound that ranges from experimental rock to soul, jazz and hip-hop. In addition to boasting impressive skills as an MC, the artists remix work which includes tracks from Beyonce, The SEVENth, and an...
Sleepy Hahas Debut Lesionread Directed Music Video
Just yesterday, Buffalo garage rock foursome, Sleepy Hahas, debuted the music video for their heavy new single "I Hate My Body (and It Hates Me Too)," taken from the band's forthcoming LP, Dull Days. The trippy clip, directed by Shawn Lewis aka Lesionread, would be a...