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Trunkgod – “Ego Boost”

March 22, 2018

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 DIY, independent artist using sharp rhymes and punchlines delivered in an impressive and, at times, dizzying flow. Open your ears and give it a listen below. Be sure to check out Trunkgod’s SoundCloud here for more tracks.

Spirits of Leo – “Eden”

March 21, 2018

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 vocals that creep into your eardrums and subconscious making for a hauntingly poppy and immersive listen. Dim the lights, relax in your favorite chair and check it out below. Equinox will be released March 23rd. Pre-order the album at Spirits of Leo’s Bandcamp here.

Alcabean – “Running”

March 19, 2018

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 high-energy vocals that will rev your heart rate and make you move. Give it a listen and rock out below. Be sure to stream Head Down either on Spotify here or SoundCloud here.

TyC – “GET DOWN (ft. Curly Chuck)”

March 15, 2018

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 dynamic rhymes over an eclectic beat suffering a multiple personality disorder breakdown. Give it a watch below for a satisfying ear and eyeful that will leave your head spinning and wanting more. Head over to TyC’s SoundCloud here for more tracks.

Vaarwell – “Stay”

March 14, 2018

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. Like an awing twilight sky, Vaarwell blends sadness with beauty to create a celestial track you’ll be listening to over and over again. Check it out below and drift on over to Vaarwell’s SoundCloud here for more tracks.

Cecilia Ebba – “Just Fantasy”

March 10, 2018

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 love/hate relationship with London over a subdued full-band melody that boils over into an enthralling emotional chorus. With previous work having been featured on Spotify’s “The Most Beautiful Songs in the World” playlist, it shouldn’t take much more convincing to give this captivating track a listen below. Check out Ebba’s SoundCloud here and expect her debut EP later this year.

Ghodsy – “FORTRESS”

March 8, 2018

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 command over a velour flow that switches up with ease and consistency. Having graduated from UC-Berkeley and leaving behind a normal life to focus on music full-time, Ghodsy is a writer’s rapper not to be slept on. Peep the video below and check out Ghodsy’s official site here for more tracks and videos.

Tonight: Joywave

March 7, 2018

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. Their latest album, Content, was released last year and gathered millions of listens with singles “It’s a Trip!” and “Doubt.” Be prepared to move and potentially lose your voice. Joining the party is LA-based singer-songwriter Sasha Sloan. You might recognize her porcelain voice from collaborations with Kygo, ODESZA and Kaskade, but now she’s singing her own awesome and moody pop songs. Also performing are Rochester-based rocktronica four-piece, KOPPS, and synth poppers, Humble Braggers. Doors at 7pm. $17 for advance tickets, $20 at the door. 16 and up with ID, under 16 with an adult.  Get your tickets here.

Kimotimo – “RPG Character (ft. Shady Monk and Drive45)”

March 6, 2018

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, Kimotimo crafts a cavity-causing sundae for the ears with Drive45’s fluffy vocals as the cheery cherry on top. If you’re feeling down, give a listen below and try not to crack a smile. Get more scoops of Kimotimo’s electropop tracks on his SoundCloud here.

Mio – “All About It”

March 6, 2018

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 whimper and quickly builds to a soaring chorus with rays of light piecing through the haze like a light show. Mio’s graceful and captivating vocals are on full display making for a listen akin to a creative breakthrough that will set you free as a bird. Check out more Mio tracks on her SoundCloud here.

Tonight: Orations

March 2, 2018

Buffalo’s Mr. Goodbar (Upstairs) is showing off the local goods tonight with a can’t-miss show featuring different shades of punk supplied by Buffalo’s finest. The stellar line-up includes the supremely talented, Orations, who will be performing their fantastic post-punk head nodders and toe-tappers. Expect an earful of jangling guitar riffs, punk-driven drums and Jess Collins’s beautifully resonant, mockingbird vocals. If you haven’t had the pleasure of listening to Orations, see them live tonight and walk away their biggest fan. Also taking the stage, the floor, the walls, the ceiling and your personal space, are punk rockers, Gun Candy. With a rough and tumble sound backed up by a rowdy performance this mixed 4-piece will get in your face for what promises to be a hell of a set. Rounding out the bill are schizophrenic anti-genre, Soul Butchers, and indie grungers Nylon Otters. This is a Buffalo show through and through,[...]

Tickle Torture – “Psychic Playmate”

March 2, 2018

Sexier than a whisper in your ear, Tickle Torture gets all up in your business with this delightfully debaucherous single off his new sex-pop EP, Lovequake. A provocative dance track that’s as eccentric as it is sleazy; it features a seductive electro-funk beat coupled with promiscuous vocals caught in the throes of passion. Let your freak flag fly and give it a listen below. Check out more titillating Tickle Torture tracks on his SoundCloud here.

Mammoth Grinder – Cosmic Crypt

February 21, 2018

It’s been five long, painfully quiet years, but Austin death metal trio, Mammoth Grinder, is back via Relapse Records with a new album, Cosmic Crypt, that will haunt your dreams. Since coalescing in 2006, Chris Ulsh (Power Trip, Impalers), Mark Bronzino (Iron Reagan) and Ryan Parrish (Iron Reagan, Darkest Hour) have plagued the world with their awesomely unholy and bangover-inducing punk infected death metal. Cosmic Crypt, their sophomore full-length, is a non-stop, bruising and frenetic 11-track offering that casts a macabre spell on your eardrums. Each chaotic song bears the weight of crushing blackness as the album propels you faster and faster through an infinite abyss fueled by an evil that transcends space and time. It’s fast, it’s heavy and it’ll give you whiplash. The songwriting and musicianship behind Cosmic Crypt is thrilling and amplified by the band’s crisp self-recordings and Arthur Rizk’s (Power Trip, Sepultura, Inquisition) mixing. Ulsh’s doomy[...]

Join The Riot – “Fantasies”

February 20, 2018

Join The Riot is turning the clock back with their latest pop-rock single, “Fantasies.” Your ears are the perfect conductor for this grandly euphoric, synth heavy track that will have electricity coursing through your system. Join the Riot’s exciting mix of arena-pop and throwback rock continues to gain international acclaim and promises bigger and better things for this Swedish five-piece. Give “Fantasies” a listen below. Join The Riot’s new EP, Echo, is out now and be sure to check out their SoundCloud here.

Sego – “Cigarette Kids”

February 20, 2018

Sego, the Los Angeles art-rock duo, drops their latest single, “Cigarette Kids,” a fuzzy and robust pop track that will melt away the world around you. What truly stands out about this track is it’s catchy, experimental and ever-changing beat. It’s overcast with droopy, Charlie Brown-like tones that break into a bright, sunshine chorus. Sego isn’t afraid to let the melody veer off into wondrous, new directions either, anchoring it with lackadaisical vocals that add a dreamy, psychedelic flare. This track will make you feel all warm and tingly so give it a listen below. After a busy 2017, including a tour with OK Go, Sego will be back on the road next month starting March 10th. Check out their official website here for dates and tickets and head over to their SoundCloud here for more tracks.