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Tonight: The Molice

July 7, 2018

Get your culture on tonight at Sugar City as they host a righteous evening celebrating the creative expression of art, rock and roll. Venturing all the way from Japan and continuing their extensive US tour are one-of-a-kind indie rockers, The Molice. This charming DIY three-piece play bright, bubbly and highly danceable power pop records that draw from a wide range of influences. If you haven’t heard their cover of The Police’s “Bring on the Night,” seek it out ASAP and find out what all the buzz is about. As a special treat, lead singer and guitarist, Rinko, will be showcasing a series of original paintings in the gallery to kick off the night. Stimulate your ears, eyes and mind with this ever-creative and rocking act. Also taking the stage and bringing the noise are gnarly garage rockers and Buffalo scene vets, Green Slime. This brother duo specializes in raw, melodic[...]

Tonight: Ghastly, Indiana

June 27, 2018

Basement shows are the best shows and Buffalo’s Deep Space Eight is hosting an absolute killer one tonight. Topping the bill is touring punk four-piece, Ghastly, Indiana, who are hot off the release of their debut full-length, Nowhere is Perfect. This band is Pop Rocks for the ears with a raw, melodic-as-hell sound influenced by alt-rock, pop punk and everything in between. Lucky for you, there’s no better venue for this guaranteed fun, kinetic set that will rattle your bones and shake the ceiling tiles. Sweetening the show is Buffalo’s Little Summer and their oh-so-catchy mingling of indie pop and synth tones. Seriously, these breezy tunes will crawl inside your ears and never leave. Featuring highly contagious hooks and sing-a-long choruses, this special hometown quartet will get everyone bouncing up and down and off the walls. Last, and certainly not least, is the spectacular slowcore trio, honey COMA. Show is[...]

Tonight: Attic Abasement

June 23, 2018

Nietzsche’s takes the title for chillest spot in Buffalo tonight as they host a stellar, can’t-miss line-up of zoned-out indie rock. Headlining is Rochester’s irreverently laidback, Attic Abasement. If you don’t know singer-songwriter-guitarist Mike Rheinheimer (Science vs. Witchcraft), and you should, pull up a front row seat. Recognized for his mellow, personal mumblings, Rheinheimer enlists the help of a bassist, drummer and keyboardist to bring his special blend of experimental, lo-fi tunes straight to your eardrums. Trust us, these guys will rock you like a baby. Making her triumphant and awaited return to Buffalo is Jack. The brainchild of former Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, Brittany Costa, Jack is a brewing storm of indie rock. What starts as a drizzle intensifies to a Category 5 while Costa weathers the chaos with her resolute and emotionally freewheeling voice. Don’t make the same mistake if you missed her the first time around. Rounding out the[...]

Dagan Harding Band – “I Learned How”

June 13, 2018

Growing up is hard to do, but there’s always a silver lining. Singer, songwriter and producer, Dagan Harding, reflects on this very idea with his band of indie rockers on their rowdy, new single, “I Learned How.” With an age-defying rock beat, Harding provides matter-of-fact lyrics about how life has changed since his humble musical beginnings. Don’t be fooled tough, this personal and mature look in the mirror is still one you can crank in your car and pump your fist too. Give it a listen below. This is the first single off Dagan Harding Band’s six song EP, I Learned How. Check it out via BandCamp here. I Learned How by Dagan Harding Band

Tella Viv – “No, No, No, No”

June 13, 2018

Delivered all the way from Stockholm and fresh off their recently released EP, Happy Doomsday, comes Tella Viv’s quirky new single, “No, No, No, No.” This playful indie pop track features a melody that’s as catchy as it is bouncy complete with a surfer-rock twang and energizing vocals. Give this fun, carefree track a listen below and embrace the Scandinavian pop your life so desperately needs. For more Tella Viv, follow them Facebook here or check out their SoundCloud here.

Caelo – “How Does it Feel”

June 13, 2018

Caelo, the alt-rock trio from Cape Town, South Africa, release their highly kinetic B-side, “How Does it Feel.” After being left off their debut EP, Visions, this electrifying track is thankfully now seeing the light of day and will send shivers down your spine. With a rocking cacophony of instruments colliding with each other like bumper cars, this is an awesomely raucous listen you don’t want to miss. Check it out below. For more Caelo, including Visions, check out them out on Spotify here.

Vincent John – “Beverly Hills”

June 13, 2018

Philly soul and R&B crooner, Vincent John, charms us with his new retro dance track, “Beverly Hills.” In tribute to the glamorous, yet vapid LA enclave, this dreamy new offering features a seductive, synth-driven beat rich with soul-whispering vocals that would make Prince raise a curious eyebrow. Lyrically however, John weaves a heartbreaking experience of the fleeting happiness of material grandeur while exposing deep cuts of loneliness and isolation. Treat yourself and max out your credit card and emotions to this alluringly somber listen below. Head over to SoundCloud here for more Vincent John tracks.

Willie Breeding – “Goodbye to All of That”

June 13, 2018

Pack your bags and embark on a whimsical indie rock journey with Nashville’s Willie Breeding on his new single, “Goodbye to All of That.” This is the second single off his debut solo album, Big Sky, that reflects bittersweetly on departing New York City to return to his Southern roots. Featuring a sprawling, melodic soundscape with peaks and valleys, Breeding’s campfire vocals tie it all together while managing to capture a sense of twinkling wonder. Get lost with this enchanting and endearing listen below. Be sure to check out Breeding’s official website here and SoundCloud here for more records.

Hales Corner – “Welcome”

June 12, 2018

Indiana indie rockers, Hales Corner, chills us out with the single, “Welcome,” off their upcoming self-titled album. Like rain on a Hawaiian vacation, this laidback, hammock-swinging track features an island breeze melody overcast with pessimistic, drunk-off-pina-coladas vocals. Give yourself a break from the grueling rat race and waste some time with this lazy listen below. Be sure to check out Hales Corner’s Bandcamp here for more tracks and to pre-order their self-titled album dropping June 15th.

Genra – “Sayonara”

June 11, 2018

Oakland emcee, Genra, comes to us dressed for a funeral with his macabre new record, “Sayonara.” This cold, stripped down beat is one in mourning and despair with Genra spitting the eulogy in a breathless flow like a running faucet of raps and word play. Dedicated to the hustle and the hard work that comes with it; let this track creep around your eardrums below. Check out more Genra on Spotify here or SoundCloud here.

Rubblebucket – “Fruity”

June 11, 2018

Brooklyn indie-pop vets, Rubblebucket, are back with vibrant visuals for their cheery new single, “Fruity.” Off their upcoming LP, Sun Machine, the duo brings us a featherweight dance track accentuated with jazzy elements and singer Kalmia Traver’s soft-spoken vocals making for a jubilant listen. If you’re looking for something to dance along to like no one’s watching, this is it. Check it out below. For more Rubblebucket, check out their official website here or Spotify here. Sun Machine is out August 24th and can be pre-ordered here.

GIRL K – “Division Club”

June 8, 2018

Windy City indie rockers, GIRL K, slip us the visuals for their addictive debut single, “Division Club.” What started as singer and guitarist Kathy Patino’s solo act grew into a four-piece band specializing in a hi-lo sound with playful melodies and an underlying sadness. Their new head nodder features Patino’s tender vocals over a bi-polar basement rock beat making for an irresistibly charming listen. Check it out and bop along below. For more GIRL K tracks, follow them on Spotify here.

Caleb Kopta – “Burning House”

June 8, 2018

In the mood for some good ol’ fashioned Pittsburgh rock and roll? Look no further than Caleb Kopta’s fiery debut single, “Burning House.” Featuring a barnburner beat and Kopta’s spirited vocals, this is the perfect soundtrack to a nighttime beach party. Give it a listen below and watch the hair on your arms stand up. For more tracks, check out Kopta’s SoundCloud here. You can also catch him live at Fredonia’s EBC West on June 16th.

*elijah Teams Up with OJ on New Single “thru it // ps. free lucky”

June 7, 2018

Homegrown in Buffalo’s fertile rap garden are artists *elijah and OJ who team up for the fresh new record, “thru it // ps. free lucky.” Collaborating since 2012, their latest offering carries the tranquility of a koi pond thanks to a buoyant production and ruminating raps from the dueling emcees. Both *elijah and OJ strike a perfect balance with flows that play off each other seamlessly as they tag each other in and out of the track. Check out this meditative and absorbing listen below and let it sink in as you sink into thought.

Tonight: The Tins

June 1, 2018

Bring your dancing shoes to Buffalo’s Lockhouse Distillery tonight and lace them up tight as The Tins kick off a summer tour with the celebration of their brand spanking new full-length album. In case you aren’t in the know, The Tins are a Buffalo psychedelic indie rock trio who have been setting streaming services on fire with their fantastically trippy melodies and intoxicating vocals. Garnering over millions of listens has led them to collaborate and refine their sound with heavyweight producers such as Joe Blaney (Modest Mouse), Ted Young (Kurt Vile, The Gaslight Anthem) and, most recently, Robby Takac (Goo Goo Dolls). Don’t miss this set that’s going to turn every square inch of Lockhouse into a dance floor (bathrooms included). Helping to see The Tins off are the snappy Japanese rock ‘n’ rollers, The Molice. Based in Buffalo by way of Tokyo, this DIY three-piece, lead by female singer[...]