Redbeard Samurai Drops Visuals for Debut Single “Turn it Up”
Get your body movin’ as Rochester soul-hop artist, Redbeard Samurai, drops the visuals for his absolutely banging debut single, “Turn it Up.” Off his upcoming concept album, Second, the promising emcee cooks up a funky mix of soul, jazz and hip-hop influences over...
KOPPS Unleash New Video for “Hott”
Beloved blog favorites KOPPS are back with a deliciously evil video for "Hott" that lives up to it's name and the trashy and sexy aesthetic you know and love from them. Yes, our friends from down the 90 have gone Hollywood on us... and it is good, hitting us with a...
The Demos Release Video For “If You Only Knew”
Rochester power pop band The Demos have released a self directed video for "If You Only Knew" off their upcoming EP of the same name and it's as ludicrously irresistible as the single itself. What's up with this band, dropping such an insanely good video in the post...
Sea Planes Drop New Single “Magnetic Love”
Rochester spralling electro pop duo Sea Planes have returned with a new single "Magnetic Love" and it hits so many sweet spots that it could almost be deemed indecent by the fun police. Fans of M83, Sigur Ros and Polyphonic Spree (also, Queen) will all hear something...
Rochester’s Derelict Vessel Drop Debut Post-Rock EP
Derelict Vessel are a newly-minted post-rock band hailing from Rochester, NY. Their debut EP, Skeleton Coast, is a six-song offering specializing in quiet-loud dynamics with poignant flavors of emo, rock, and ambient music mixed throughout. Opening track "Drowned...
Katie Preston Drops Single “The Art of Falling Apart”
Singer-songwriter Katie Preston has officially released her first solo single. "The Art of Falling Apart" comes in advance of a full EP titled Soap Opera, due out later this year. Preston has been a fixture in the Rochester, NY music scene, appearing in various bands,...
Soviet Dolls Unleash New Single “Hunters”
Synthetic pop-rockers, Soviet Dolls, are back and unleash the latest single and title track off their new EP, Hunters. With a beat like a panther stalking its prey in the moonlight, the Rochester quartet mix Siren vocals, velvet riffs, lurking keys and a soaring...
The Able Bodies Release Video for New Single, “Ordinary Life”
We all could use an escape right now. The wheels are coming off our government, 1984 is our reality and now the Tatums are separating. Thankfully Rochester’s electro-pop pride and joy, The Able Bodies, offer one with the liberation of their latest meme-inspired video,...
Jon Lewis Band Drops New Video off Get Wild Somewhere
Rochester group Jon Lewis Band are back with some new music. After having released eight studio albums in just four years, the indie rock'n rollers are hitting early 2018 with yet another release, slated for May. In anticipation of the the new record, titled Get Wild...
Hawker M. James Releases New Single & Video, “Falling Out,” Off Upcoming Album
Hawker M. James, pseudonym of Mike James (formerly of Longwave and The Demos), brings us his emotional first single and video for the song, “Falling Out,” off his upcoming album, The Cool Wind. The Rochester songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer reflects on...
Trevor Courneen Releases Video for “Thursday, Endlessly”
With a music video shot and edited by photographer Kurt Indovina, and Rochester based musician Trevor Courneen’s “Thursday, Endlessly” is a self-effacing alternative rock jewel. The tune is breezy and accessible, much in the vein of a modern version of Pixies' “Here...
The Able Bodies Drop Video For “Pet Shop”
Rochester electropop outfit The Able Bodies are back with a new single and video that's absolutely guaranteed to provide some warmth during this fine Buffalo winter we're having. "Pet Shop" is irresistible 80's pop and a Chromeo-esque summer roller skating jam that's...
Boy Jr. – “50 mg”
Breaking in the exuberant new track "50 mg" with a nifty bassline, the Rochester-based project Boy Jr., which finds music conservatory-studying collegiate Erica Allen at the helm, adopts a punk-type verve while keeping things light and easy on anyone's ears. The fast...
River Lynch and The Spiritmakers Drop New Video “Straight Through”
Rochester rock and roll upstarts River Lynch and The Spiritmakers have teased us with a video for their latest single "Straight Through" that is pure, organ soaked, riff heavy goodness. These guys are clearly on a mission, and this song and...
Rochester Indie-Emo Act Barbarosa Release Ambient New EP
Rochester's Barbarosa are a talented duo who craft beautiful indie-pop tunes laced with synthesizers and well-thought-out male/female harmonies. Their new, self-titled release is no exception; fans of mid 2000's emo like Lydia, Copeland, or MAE will find this lush EP...
Big Fred Releases Swirly Trash-Pop LP
Fans of big muffs, small clones, and pop songwriting unite! We're digging Rochester's Big Fred, who recently put out a nine-song LP called Oh Hi Hello. OHH is full of swirly, wonky trash-pop that seems tailor made for fans of Mac Demarco or Ariel Pink. The cherry on...
The Able Bodies Get Pumped with Debut Video “Flicker”
Rochester indie pop starlets The Able Bodies just dropped a video for their debut single "Flicker" that's alarmingly fully formed, deeply satisfying, and utterly irresistible. Shot and directed by Adam Antelek, Krit Upra, and Nick Kundrat (from the gnarly and very...
Pink Elephant Return with Grungy New Single, “Around Your Neck”
Rochester trash-wave veterans Pink Elephant are back at it again with a grungy new single called "Around Your Neck." Recorded at More Sound Studios in Syracuse, "Around Your Neck" is a skulking rock banger with tinges of psych rock and garage twang. The song is about...
Harmonica Lewinski Releases New Track “Pyramid Scheme”
Rochester based sleaze rockers, Harmonica Lewinski have released a new single titled, "Pyramid Scheme" which comes almost a year to the date after the release of their last full length, Head Honcho. It bares mentioning that the cover art for the single is not an...
midnight Drops New Single “Promethium”
Rochester R&B crooner midnight delves into the topic of Greek mythology through the release of his new single “Promethium.” In the singer's new song, midnight brings up the Prometheus myth as a source of inspiration for the song. His gift comes as both a blessing...
Talking Under Water Release Video For “We Used To Dream”
To borrow and adapt a now classic Rick James quote, nostalgia is a hell of a drug. Ephemeral, elusive and irresistible, we can't escape it now matter how hard we try (trust me, after a while you just go with it), and for Exhibit A of this human phenomenon would have...
Joywave Returns with “It’s a Trip!”
Rochester indie powerhouse Joywave dropped their second single “It’s a Trip!” earlier this month from their new album Content due out July 28th via Hollywood Records/Cultco Music. The album will be a major followup to the band's 2015 breakout release How Do You Feel...
Calicoco Releases Debut Single “Night Owl”
Calicoco is the moniker of the new project fronted by Rochester musician Giana Caliolo. "Night Owl," Calicoco's debut single, dives headfirst into the stresses of lifestyle changes. The outfit's upcoming Needy EP serves as the culmination of the past four years for...
The Fox Sisters Return with “Stuck On You”
One would think with a name like The Fox Sisters, the group would be a family affair. Ironically though, The Fox Sisters are not a group of sisters, but seven guys playing ‘60s style R&B out of Rochester, NY. The song serves as the A-side, with the track “Yeah...
KOPPS Drop “Baby I’m Dead Inside”
Rochester electro darlings KOPPS are back with a new single that accurately/regrettably/inevitably captures the zeitgeist, the sweet electronic poison that is "Baby I'm Dead Inside." Trading their trademark trashed glitz for simmering, low key electronic funk...