Ugly Sun Drop Latest Single “Marble Eye”
Buffalo garage rock power trio Ugly Sun are back with their latest single "Marble Eye," and it's a thrilling burst of triumphant goodness. For a band keen to keep things on the rough and wild side, the deploying of both discordant and mightily sweet harmonies behind...
Rat v Cat v Bat Release Improvisational EP
Brandon Schlia just may be one of the hardest working people in the Buffalo music scene right now. It seems every few weeks he is releasing new music from a new project on his imprint Steak & Cake Records and this month is no different. Schlia with his cohorts...
Roger Bryan and the Orphans Drop New Single “WhyLife”
Buffalo americana act, Roger Byran and the Orphans, are back with their first new recording since 2014. Coming back from their break, the band just dropped a super catchy new track, titled "WhyLife." While there's no drastic changes sonically from their past releases,...
Tr38cho – “Big Twinkie”
Buffalo's Tr38cho (Tre Ocho) needs just one verse to make waves on his single "Big Twinkie." Taking influence from legendary lyricist Eyedea, Ocho fits in punchlines and commentary into the minute and a half track, with statements like "I'm from the part of the city...
Bryan Johnson and Family Return with New Single
Local surf rockers, Bryan Johnson and Family, returned earlierr this month with a new reverbed-out single "Next Wave." On the Fam's new single, the guitar is a wonderful blend of janglyness and smoothness. The bass thuds along joyfully while the hi-hat swarms about...
Short Moscato – “Whisper (Disappear)”
Buffalo rapper Short Moscato is a proven wordsmith that also comes through with thematic songs and projects on the regular. His latest track "Whisper" discusses his methods of escape from his insecurities and beyond. The voice of John Lennon talks of the...
Mega Powers – “Hit the Streets”
Buffalo's Mega Powers is the tandem of emcee Ideal and producer Jacebeats. Their name calls to the legendary wrestling duo of Hulk Hogan and the Macho Man Randy Savage and they've got the talent to back it up. "Hit the Streets" is an idealist boom bap single with a...
Eli2ah Releases Debut Single “Bamaphones”
Buffalo MC Eli2ah delivers an impassioned verse over a sinister instrumental on the first track released from his debut EP, Galore. "Bamaphones," produced by Derek Sullivan, also features verses from Leemsworld and OJ who use their agile flows to hover atop menacing...
Rap & Destroy Drop Video For “R. Kelly’s Heel”
Buffalo's got a new crew exploring the frontiers of hip hop and punk by the name of Rap & Destroy and they've dropped a video for their jam "R. Kelly's Heel" that could be a game changer. Uniting local MC's Tr38cho, Ideal, OLMEC, and MC/producer sparKmatiK, Rap...
Bedroom Folk Musician Alex Radice Releases Brooding Debut Single
Mysterious Williamsville native Alex Radice knows a thing or two about anxiety, a topic he covers in his debut single, "Am I Hollow." Radice laments over his anxiety's hold on his long-lost emotions, questioning himself with "Is anyone there?" In reality, Radice's use...
Deadwolf Achieve Liftoff On Latest Single “Half A Man”
"Half A Man," the latest single from Buffalo psych rockers, blew my mind straight up. If you haven't already gotten this towering, epic jam into your ears, you really need to do so immediately. Anchored by drums that conjure seventies Genesis, spaced out, Drozdesque...
Humble Braggers Reveal New Single
Humble Braggers are diving head first into 2017, announcing earlier this week the Buffalo-based trio will be releasing their first full length album I Know Better, I'm No Better on March 10th. Along with the album announcement, the band dropped the lead single off of...
Telempathy Releases Grungy New Single, “Dream Life”
Buffalo solo act Telempathy recently released her second single, a grungy tune she calls "Dream Life." She recently spent some time at GCR with Jay Zubricky recording her latest effort, an EP titled Temple of Music. We dig Telempathy's use of fuzzed-out,...
M.A.G.S. Debuts New Side Project, KIN
Elliot (M.A.G.S.) Douglas is back with a rather exciting new project that's been something very much missing from the Buffalo music scene up until now. Over the last decade indie music has seen an entire sub genre rise up of boy/girl bands: Beach House, Purity Ring,...
Mutual Friends Release Video for “Instant Gratification”
Buffalo synth-pop quartet Mutual Friends debuted a new music video today for "Instant Gratification." Directed by Nolan Whipple, the video has a calm, introspective nature that parallels "Instant Gratification's" longing, low-key vibes. Frontman Kevin Scoma's...
Close Ties Release Bedroom Pop Debut
Close Ties is a pretty unique act within the Buffalo music scene. Their five song EP, titled “Nothing really shocks me anymore.,” dropped earlier this month and is an impressive debut to the scene. The EP was written and recorded by Matt Walker in his basement with...
Moody Cosmos Reveals New Psych-y Single
Buffalo's fearless freak Moody Cosmos are back with a heavy curveball of a new single called "Take Me Home" that's arrived right on time. Trading psychedelic space rock for unhinged psych garage rock that's every bit as out there as anything Peter Cahlstadt has done,...
Del Paxton Drops Latest Single, “Take It To The Limit”
If you've been at all involved with the Buffalo music scene over the past few years, you should be no stranger to the local indie-emo trio, Del Paxton. Following their debut in 2013, and a split 7" in 2015, the trio are gearing up for a full length via Topshelf...
Ugly Sun Releases New Video, “Pretty One”
Buffalo garage rockers Ugly Sun are back with another excellent video, this time for their irresistible latest single "Pretty One." Directed by Neil Maciejewski and edited by Made Violent collaborator Andy DeLuca, "Pretty One" features some beautiful lo-fi digital...
Space is Haunted Drop Full Album Contact
Buffalo-based low-fi post-punk duo, Space Is Haunted's new record, Contact is an energetic barrage of crunchy guitar and ephemeral vocals that are all held up by consistently solid drumming. The duo is made up of primary guitarist and vocalist, Jamie Levy and drummer...
The Leones Share Two New Christmas Songs
The Leones just released a beautifully melancholic new Christmas single that's sure to fall on the "love" side of your love/hate relationship with Christmas songs. Featuring a sleeve by local artist Mickey Harmon, "Ghosts Of Christmas" b/w "Blue Christmas" is a...
Mario Bee and Mic Excel Team Up for EP
Buffalo ex-pat and current NYC-based DJ/producer Mario Bee recently collaborated with local MC/artist Mic Excel for a mini EP titled God Save The Queen. The project features snippets of Vincent Gallo's film Buffalo 66 which mark the beginning and end of each new...
The Rust Belt Brigade Releases Debut EP
The Rust Belt Brigade is a new, acoustic folk-punk act from rust belt capital of the world, Buffalo, NY. The duo is Victor Castillo (ex-Lancer) and Trevor Jennings - utilizing only an acoustic guitar and a cajon, the duo create succinct, sing-songy anthems that fall...
Ugly Sun Shares Debut Music Video
Ugly Sun is off to a good start - we last checked in with them when they sent us their rowdy debut single, "Mock Me Out." In case you live under a rock, this power trio has been a part of several well-respected local bands (including Nelson-Type, Arctic Death, Father...
Medusa Shares Experimental Hip Hop Album
Lula, the fifth release of the year from Buffalo experimental hip hop artist Medusa presents an industrial, forward-thinking take on the genre. With vivid narratives on tracks like “Manic Depression” and “Suitcase," the album balances unfeigned lyricism with sinister...
Yellow House Debuts Single “Human Error”
With the drop of the first track on their upcoming tape, we get a peek into the mind of Yellow House, and man, is it a great sample. The way the band blends shoegaze and punk leads to something totally unique within the Buffalo music scene, and is simply put,...
Mallwalkers Debut Video for New Single
The first time I saw Mallwalkers, my cheeks hurt. I must've been smiling for a half hour straight. Not that their performance was comical, just incredibly infectious. There were about nine people on the stage (including horns, my favorite part of any ensemble), all...
brat’ya Releases First Music Video
Just in time for Halloween, brat'ya has released an appropriately eerie video for their latest single, "Woods". The video features brat'ya mastermind, Alek Ogadzhanov, mindlessly walking through the forest toward something we're never shown. With it's retro handheld...
Father Glamor Drops New Album Bird Child
Bird Child, the debut album of Buffalo producer Father Glamor offers a wide array of emotive, synth-driven instrumentals that range from ambient to more pop leaning arrangements. The hook heavy "PFTRLN" leads the release off as a buoyant melody sits atop frenetic...
Telempathy Shares New Single “Carry Me Away”
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...
Mutual Friends Release New Single “Always Thinking of You”
What really defines "knowing" someone in 2016? Friends, friends of friends, that girl who messaged me, that guy who added me, social media has made this question trickier. There's people we may communicate with face to face that feel like strangers and those we've...
HVNNIBVL Drops New Single
Twenty-year-old singer/producer and University at Buffalo student HVNNIBVL makes infectious dance music with pop-leaning vocals. Having released his maximalist track, “Lose," for the heralded production collective Hegemon, the artist is set to debut his newest track,...
Super American Grows Up in New Video
One of our favorite pseudo pop bands, Super American, revealed yesterday their new single and video for "Sloppy Jazz." The track is much what we have come to expect from lead singer Matt Cox' holdings - literate story telling with a touch of "Wait, what? I don't...
Stress Dolls Release Debut Single
Stress Dolls is the new reincarnation of Buffalo band Wolf which sought a name change and new members. Lead singer Chelsea O'Donnell still fronts the group with her Ben Walsh-like yowl. The new band brandishes a fresh sound with dreamy guitar leads, solid drums and...
Governess – (Let Me Be Your) Governess
Have you ever partied so hard that you blacked out? If so, think of that last thing you remembered happening when you woke up the next day. Whatever that may be is what Governess sounds like. The bands' debut album, (Let Me Be Your) Governess is a foul blast of fresh...
Ugly Sun Releases Debut Single “Mock Me Out”
It's been a while since we've heard from Arctic Death frontman John Crook. Since the band's split in mid 2011, the members have held tenure in an impressive run of great Buffalo bands, including, but not limited to: Nelson-Type, Crooks, and Father Baron. Ugly Sun is...
Passed Out Share New Single Off Forthcoming EP
Passed Out is the aggressive hat that lead singer Andy Pothier wears when penning frustrated call-out anthems. The Buffalo-based songwriter has been an integral part of the area's growing scene, regularly playing the circuit with his folk-y introspective solo jams as...
Head North Releases New Music Video for “God (Bring It Back)”
Buffalo cosmic rockers Head North are back with a new video for their quasi-folk song, "God (Bring It Back)." The song seems like a true departure from their previous efforts, with frontman Brent J. Martone's classic emo slur serving as a lone reminder of what the...
Alpha Hopper Teases Tracks from Last Chance Power Drive
It’s impossible to put Alpha Hopper in a box, and their song “Western Walk” off their upcoming album Last Chance Power Drive is no exception. It starts off sounding like a straightforward post-punk song, in the vein of your favorite band on a Killed by Death or...
Sparklebomb Releases New Batch of Spooky Singles
Spooky synth queen, Sparklebomb, has released a new batch of brooding ambient tracks. The Buffalo-transplant / Syracuse native, Angie Conte has been performing under the moniker for close to seven years, perfecting her atmospheric and dismal sound. As per the...
Super American Releases New Lyric Video for “Congratulations”
The hyper-literate pop-punkers in Super American are at it again, this time with their new song "Congratulations." By now, you probably recognize enigmatic frontman Matt Cox (ex-ringleader for other Buffalo favorites I Can See Mountains and Thick Winter Blud), who...
Andy Pothier Releases Folk EP
It is known Buffalo is teeming with talented musicians. There are but a handful of those musicians whose relentless dedication to their craft leads them to explore multiple genre avenues at the same time, trading spare time for practice hours and rehearsal sessions,...
Holland Purchase Releases Debut Single
Kevin Stuitje (of Tomoreaux fame) has just released a new single under the moniker Holland Purchase. His debut single, "Five Years" is sad, guitar rock about the realities of navigating relationships while also dealing with depression. The track has undeniable emo...
200 Kids Outside Drop Off Neetchy’s The Old Me
200 Kids Outside is one of the most interesting rap acts in Buffalo. The duo usually features Neetchy on the mic with Minel covering production, though on this tape much of the production is handled by Neetchy. Neetch is a melodic rapper, at times straight singing,...
Bill $aber’s Creative Trap Sound Shines on Newest Project
Erie County rapper Bill $aber kicks off his latest project with a chorus of "If I fuck your bitch, my n***a do not get to stressing." Its bold, nonchalant nature relays the confidence of the man behind the mic. On I.P.I.C $aber is a junkyard dog, dropping intense,...
DUDES share debut record Stay Home PT 2
Stay Home PT 2 is the debut from the new punk garage band DUDES. DUDES are exactly what you want out of a garage band nowadays, showing off a solid display of nice riffs played at a fast pace mixed with creative use of added effects, but without overdoing it. The band...
Lesionread – “Listen To Me”
Local multi-media artist Lesionread (aka Shawn/Sean Lewis/Louis) seems to be everywhere lately, playing shows with a band, gearing up for his split release with Space Cubs, and most recently, releasing a wonderfully trippy video for "Listen To Me." The gorgeous...
Feverbox – “Gemini”
Local garage rockers Feverbox have dropped one the great, wistful jams of the summer with "Gemini," a satisfying change-up featuring some plaintive vocals and melodies reminiscent of the Shins and Two Door Cinema Club. These dudes are showing some real range and a...
Space Cub Releases New Track “Knots”
Space Cubs seems to be sitting atop a fertile vessel of creative visions and prolificacy as of late. After releasing a full length this past fall through Unspeakable Records, the solo effort of Suzanne Bonaficio brings us a new track that is dangerously captivating....
Sixties Future Release New Single
I'm not sure exactly what Sixties Future's name eludes to, but I believe "the future of 60s music" is a safe bet. With a lead singer Chris Couche sounding like The Boss himself, this group fronts a powerful, unabashed, Americana rock and roll that makes you want to...