by Matt Burgerhoff | Apr 9, 2018 | New Music
Phoenix, AZ’s singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Mikey Pro, brings us “Pretend Land,” a sugary and delightful new single from his candygrunge act, Foresteater. The track features bubblegummy, yet despondent vocals floating over a tie dyed smorgasbord of...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Apr 5, 2018 | Rochester
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,...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 29, 2018 | Buffalo
Rochester producer YLXR tag teams with Teflon Sega, an up-and-coming crooner in the fast lane, for the sensual electro-R&B track, “Closure.” Sega’s talents truly shine as he wallows in YLXR’s lonely, cloud surfing production with a serenading voice that’s...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 29, 2018 | Rochester
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...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 25, 2018 | Preview
If you’re looking to scratch your indie rock itch tonight, look no further than Milkie’s on Elmwood where femme-fronted four-piece, Hate Club, are performing along with additional friends and local favorites. Hailing from Albany, Hate Club founded in 2016 and dropped...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 22, 2018 | New Music
You know the saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover?” Well enter Wichita, KS emcee, Trunkgod, who blesses us with the visuals for his latest track, “Ego Boost.” Dropping his usual comedic shtick, Trunkgod gets real and irreverently vents about the struggles of a...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 21, 2018 | New Music
Brooklyn-based Spirits of Leo pass on their latest single, “Eden,” a hypnotic, darkwave track off their upcoming album, Equinox, that will cast you under its spell and force you to put it on repeat. The song features drearily upbeat melodies and fuzzy, whispering...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 19, 2018 | New Music
Copenhagen four-piece, Alcabean, come to us with “Running,” a rambunctious lo-fi indie rock track that begs to be played at high volumes. Off their recently released EP, Head Down, the song features a clamorous combination of kinetic guitar riffs, dancy drums and...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 15, 2018 | New Music
Producer-Songwriter, TyC, joins forces with up-and-coming Cleveland emcee, Curly Chuck, and drops the visuals for their rowdy, new track, “GET DOWN.” It’s a production of rhythmic chaos and deadpan whackiness as Curly Chuck airs his grievances in silly putty flows and...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 14, 2018 | New Music
Critically acclaimed Portuguese electro-pop trio, Vaarwell, appear before us like an apparition with their latest dreamy single, “Stay.” Delicate, somber vocals float over a fizzy, shoegaze beat that blooms into an exhilarating chorus that sweeps you off your feet....
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 10, 2018 | New Music
Swedish born, London based alt singer-songwriter, Cecilia Ebba, releases her smoldering new single, “Just Fantasy,” an enthralling ballad with a hint of danger straight out of a James Bond opening title sequence. Ebba’s stunning and bewitching vocals ruminate on her...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 8, 2018 | New Music
Rising LA emcee, Ghodsy, creeps out of the shadows to drop the visuals for his latest loosie, “FORTRESS.” Featuring an ominous, paranoia-provoking beat that would leave Charles Manson looking over his shoulder, Ghodsy spits intricate brag-raps with an impressive...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 7, 2018 | Preview
Tonight Joywave blows the roof off Buffalo’s historic Town Ballroom for the final date of their ‘Thanks. Thanks for Coming’ tour. In case you’ve been living under a rock, Joywave are Rochester indie rockers fronted by multi-hyphenate Daniel Armbruster....
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 6, 2018 | New Music
Helsinki, Finland’s Kimotimo comes to us with a new collaboration with Shady Monk and Drive45 for a 16-bit bubblegum electronica track that will surely give you a sugar high. Featuring a retro-future beat that matches the programming of an overly optimistic robot,...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 6, 2018 | New Music
Take flight with Mio’s latest electronica track, “All About It,” a collaboration with London-producer and multi-instrumentalist Andrew McDonnell about the indecisiveness of the creative process. This foggy, synth-heavy beat starts off as a sparkling...
