by Matt Burgerhoff | May 1, 2019 | New Music
Brooklyn indie pop act, Aaron Taos, releases the video for his thrilling single, “Dazed & Amused.” Off his new album, Birthday Boy, Taos’ stellar vocals are caught between apathy and fear while backed up with twangy riffs and dancy drums. This intoxicating combo...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Apr 26, 2019 | New Music
Aussie electro-dance trio, Crooked Colours, drops off the ethereal single, “Hold On,” off their highly anticipated sophomore album, Langata. This steamy track will get you ready for the dog days of summer with a hot and bouncy rhythm and effervescent vocals. Check it...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Apr 26, 2019 | Preview
There’s a rock show tonight at Buffalo’s Mr. Goodbar (downstairs) that should absolutely be on your radar. Can’t wait for the Strokes global comeback tour? Well, tonight you get the next best thing with the headlining act, Slow Animals, a Strokes cover band and...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Apr 25, 2019 | New Music
Bummed out? Force a smile with the single, “Bluff,” from Pennsylvania sad rockers, Old Ways. This is the first track off the three-piece’s recently released debut EP Fair Enough and will hook you with its lyrical and heartfelt opening plea. Supporting vicariously...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Apr 25, 2019 | New Music
London-based bedroom indie-pop solo act Philip Brooks drops his latest single, “Spend Some Time Alone Inside My Head,” a laidback and somber track that’s perfect to drift away with. Although it features a dreamy, atmospheric beat composed and performed by the...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Apr 24, 2019 | New Music
Walk a mile in the shoes of Canadian prog indie rockers, Colour Tongues, in the new video for their electric single, “Southbound.” This intoxicating track will get you dancing like no one’s watching with hair-raising guitars, stamping drums and a warm sing-a-long...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Apr 22, 2019 | New Music
The Hold Steady frontman, Craig Finn, spreads his wings and soars with the fantastic new single, “Something to Hope For.” Off his upcoming solo outing, I Need a New War, Finn flexes his songwriting muscles like he’s Mr. Universe with an ensemble of spirited melodies...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Apr 22, 2019 | New Music
French psych-rock act, Trumpets of Consciousness, release the visuals for their delightful single, “Stephanie Saturday.” Hot off their just-released LP, Approximate, this vibrant track features a finger-snapping dance beat complete with quirky synths and keys. Singer...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Apr 21, 2019 | New Music
Snuggle up with the endorphin-releasing new single “Once in a While” from Canadian dream pop nightingale, Rosemary Fairweather. This track will envelop you like a warm, cozy blanket with Fairweather’s delicate, whispering vocals that are softer than an apparition’s....
by Matt Burgerhoff | Apr 21, 2019 | New Music
Breakout Chicago producer Whethan collaborates with Norwegian producer Bearson and Irish singer-songwriter SOAK on the bubbly new triple threat dance track “Win You Over.” Prepare your feet for a sugary sweet nu-disco beat with effervescent vocals that will keep you...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Apr 21, 2019 | New Music
Portuguese dream pop act, Ditch Days, lulls you into a state of relaxation with the video for their breezy single, “Even If You Know.” Teaming up with vocalist Erica Pender (Terry vs. Tori), this whimsical and carefree track feels like a wind chime in the summer with...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Apr 19, 2019 | Preview
Garage rock supervillain Science Man lays waste to Buffalo’s Mohawk Place tonight and lights the fuse for his destructive new tour with the help of local minions. Science Man, the solo project and alter ego of Buffalo multihyphenate John Toohill, has been busy in and...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 29, 2019 | Preview
Come out tonight and catch a killer rock ‘n’ roll show at Buffalo’s Sugar City who host a lineup of local acts. Headlining are temporary resident punk act The Molice. This Japanese three-piece is going to rock your socks off with the insanely catchy combo of...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 27, 2019 | Preview
Celebrate getting over the hump tonight with a mid-week show of stellar and intimate tunes at Mohawk Place. Headlining and making the drive from Philly is the thrilling indie-rock quartet, Past Life. These four have crafted a robust and multi-textured sound that...
by Matt Burgerhoff | Mar 15, 2019 | Preview
Tonight Buffalo’s Lockhouse Distillery hosts the show of your dreams with an evening of local ethereal pop and rock acts. Headlining and returning for their first show in five months is the atmospheric synth-pop four-piece, Humble Braggers. These hometown heroes will...