by Ryan Sciandra | May 2, 2022 | Album of the Week, Buffalo, New Music
The spirit of Buffalo is a very real concept that only true Buffalonians could understand; a sense of community, validity, and authenticity. The legendary rap group Griselda managed to spread the spirit of Buffalo on an international level – one third of this...
by Ryan Sciandra | Apr 30, 2022 | Buffalo, New Music
Buffalo-based artist TTB Donntae saw a lack of hip hop percolation in the local rap scene and decided to capitalize on the situation. Bringing in relentless flows, memorable lyrics, and standout delivery all on a bomb-ass beat; allow me to introduce “START IT UP PART...
by Ryan Sciandra | Apr 13, 2022 | Album of the Week, Buffalo, New Music
Call it alternative, punk, emo, or whatever else you want, but call it correct; Funeral Coat’s debut LP, Is That So, is fire. The gas to that fire might come from professional production from the prominent Jay Zubricky at GCR Audio; but that’s just the tip...
by Ryan Sciandra | Apr 5, 2022 | Album of the Week, Buffalo
Rolling in like a fog over the surface of a lake, Symmetries by Buffalonian band Coral Collapse came at the perfect timing. Just as the world begins to open up again, Symmetries oozes the sweet sensation of a new day; not only does it sound like a new morning, but a...
by Ryan Sciandra | Mar 28, 2022 | Album of the Week, Buffalo, New Music
Like the first leaves gliding through the wind in fall, the first winter snow, and that first 80 degree week in summer, Canetis is back and it’s the season of Chasing Moonlight. The five Buffalo head bangers hardly touch the ground on their latest five piece...
by Ryan Sciandra | Mar 25, 2022 | Buffalo, New Music
Buffalo-based trio Happy Vacation delivered their latest smash single, “Up All Night,” just in time for spring break. Bubbly melodies covered with a vibrant fuzzy production are tied in with classic lyrics that embody a simpler time and place – just a few of the...
by Ryan Sciandra | Mar 25, 2022 | Buffalo, New Music
Let’s take it back to the 90s, the modern day golden era of nostalgia. Shredding through the 716, The Safety Meeting has developed a sonic extract of that golden era on their latest track titled “W1ND^UP.” The hook hollers “if I worked any more or I laughed any...
by Ryan Sciandra | Mar 21, 2022 | Album of the Week, Buffalo
If you’re looking for music to dance to in the dark, look no further. Pliocene’s transcendent debut album, Get Up + Live Forever, is a sonic psychedelic. Composed entirely of instrumentals, the ambience of each track is immense; gathering elements from chillwave,...
by Ryan Sciandra | Mar 18, 2022 | Buffalo
A musician made in Buffalo is no better than a musician made anywhere else, but they sure know how to hit home… Revenge-pop artist Medusa recently made another mark on the city with their experimental anthem “Get Hard.” The range of delivery and melody given...
by Ryan Sciandra | Mar 17, 2022 | Buffalo
Buffalo’s very own Passed Out released their triplet Well Enough For Now EP via Admirable Traits Records, bearing the vintage vibes of a warm cup of coffee and a flannel on the porch. The intro “Baby Blue” is accompanied by a classically entertaining video that...
by Ryan Sciandra | Mar 15, 2022 | Album of the Week, Buffalo
At long last, Buffalo-based quintet Post Prom have delivered their debut LP, Who You Pretend To Be (WYPTB), and it was well worth the wait. They provide an infectious boost of energy that makes you want to jump up on your coffee table and dance. The kind of music you...
by Ryan Sciandra | Mar 11, 2022 | Buffalo
Scumfire’s Spotify bio reads: “Birthed in 2019, became men in 2020. Fueled by Genny and general disdain. No cops allowed, and buddy, believe me when I tell ya, we’re gonna know if you’re a cop.” If that doesn’t accurately convey what Scumfire is...
by Ryan Sciandra | Mar 4, 2022 | Buffalo
You can hear the grime being shredded off the guitar in the grudging of Buffalo-based band Amateur Hockey Club’s new single, “What You Wanted.” This is a common theme within the music of Amateur Hockey Club, as they radiate the essence of a blacklight in a...
by Ryan Sciandra | Mar 3, 2022 | Buffalo
The ever-so-gentle acoustic tones of Buffalo based multi-instrumentalist Ian McCuen recently brought closure to their project, Songs of Fleeting Permanence, originally started pre-pandemic in April of 2019. Their latest installment, Permanent Ending, features songs...
by Ryan Sciandra | Mar 1, 2022 | Buffalo
Recently brought to you on vinyl by Better Days Will Haunt You comes Buffalo-based Del Paxton’s EP, September, Bedtime, Ontario. Originally released by Topshelf Records in 2020, this three-song EP from the three-piece is packed with a good spread of sound,...