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 chorus. It’s a blast of energy that’s impossible not to get swept up in. Watch it below and do your ears and eyes a favor. For more Colour Tongues, visit their official site here and Spotify here.
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 and uplifting harmonies. The track lifts off to new heights with the acclaimed crooner’s bold and captivating vocals that will melt away the world around you. You definitely want to give this one a listen below. Look out for Finn’s new album, I Need a New War, out this Friday 4/26 on his official site here and Spotify here.
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 Thibauld Labey’s weightless vocals bring everything together for a playful daydream that’s a joy to get lost in. Watch it below. Stream Trumpets of Consciousness new LP, Approximate, on Spotify here.
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. Pulsating drums and shooting star guitars build to an irresistible chorus that will leave you hypnotized. Check it out below. With her new album out in August, Fairweather will release a new single on the last Friday of each month leading up to its release. Follow her SoundCloud here and Spotify here and watch for the next single dropping this Friday.
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 going long after the party’s over. Give it a spin, or a hundred, below. For more Whethan, visit his SoundCloud here and Spotify here.
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 ethereal vocals and a breezy melody. Kick back and relax with this laidback tune below. For more Ditch Days, check out their Bandcamp here and Spotify here.
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 outside his heinously deranged laboratory. After unleashing a bulldozing debut LP to stellar reviews last month, Science Man has been terrorizing venue stages with an all-out garage rock assault. If you’re into slimy riffs, hammering drums and rough-and-tumble vocals, this set is your perfect poison. Also taking part in tonight’s destruction are punk rockers, Facility Men. You don’t want to miss this gnarly four-piece rip it up with primal tracks that strike raw nerves like lightning. Expect howling vocals over catchy garage grooves and a whole lot of chaos during this anticipated performance. Opening cronies include garage punk rockers, Quitman, and mutant punkers, Nervous Tick[...]
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 candy-sweet vocals, electrifying riffs and dynamic drums. Expect material off their latest album GATE and an overall fun, livewire set from a band that can go. Sharing the bill is the college rock four-piece, Little Summer. Their upbeat, yet lackadaisical jams will bring you back to the days when all you had to worry about was getting to class on time and having enough beer money for the weekend. Check them out for a performance that will put a smile on your face and melt away your worries. Opening the night are the neighborhood eardrum-blowing punk rockers, Uniform Operator. Show is at 8pm. Tickets are[...]
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 swells with crashing waves of emotion and energy. Expect personal lyrical reflections over electrifying riffs that will make your heart explode. Past Life has a reputation for a lively and rowdy set so don’t miss it. Dimming the lights and helping you to unwind is the tranquil bedroom folk act, Heave. Sit back and cozy up with singer/guitarist Emily Finlan’s warm, solemn lullabies over a lazy river of guitar string ambience. If you’ve never seen one of Heave’s atmospheric and pensive sets, now’s the perfect chance. Rounding out the bill like a good kick in the pants are the wild Buffalo art rockers, Venus Vacation. Show is at 8pm,[...]
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 thrill you and get you moving with their vibrant vocals, bouncy bass lines, killer keys and dancy drum beats. Expect a fun and exhilarating set full of dreamy records that will give you a head rush. Don’t miss it or the opportunity to show off on the dance floor. Showing their support and taking you on a trip through your subconscious is the nostalgic psych-rock ensemble, Deadwolf. If you’ve never heard these guys before, imagine if the Beach Boys grew up into grizzled, burnt out beach bums. Their 70’s roach clip riffs and chilled out vocals contribute to vagabond melodies that make for surreal head nodders. Check them out[...]
Come out and get weird tonight at Buffalo’s Electric Avenue as the mysterious lo-fi hard rocker, Science Man, celebrates the release of his debut self-titled LP and the first stop on his new tour. Born out of a science experiment gone horribly wrong, or horribly right, Science Man (John Toohill) is a self-described “monstrosity of rock and roll.” His stellar new album is made up of 11 tracks of gnarly and grimy garage rock that will melt your face faster than a Bunsen burner. With heavier-than-lead grooves, Science Man will stand on your neck and sing over you with dynamic and charismatic vocals. This is going to be a surefire combustible and volatile set, so save yourself the regret and witness Science Man before he blasts off. Getting in on the fun is the doomy Buffalo trio, Malarchuk. These guys bring crushing riffs directly from Valhalla that reek of such[...]
Feminism is punk rock. If you don’t think so, you don’t know punk. Punk rebels against the status quo and focuses angst and anger to inspire change for the better. And in 2019, women have plenty to be pissed off about. Enter Velvet Bethany and their brand new full-length, Rock & Roll Vacation!. The latest is the band’s fifth release and stuffed with ten catchy tracks of garage punk rock that’s an absolute blast from start to finish. What started as singer and guitarist Allison Mitchell’s solo project evolved over the past five years into a four-piece powerhouse with the additions of Vivian on lead guitar, Lux Arnold on bass and Mike D behind the kit. These four bring out the best in each other to create candy-coated, sweet ‘n’ sour punk rock with badass and irreverent feminist attitude. After a brief 8-bit musical masterpiece, the album opens with the[...]
Nietzsche’s in Buffalo brings the jams tonight with a rocking line-up. Headlining and making their triumphant return is Buffalo’s own Interpol cover band, Outerpol. Consisting of members of Cooler and Hundred Plus, expect to hear and dance along to awesome renditions of your favorite Interpol tracks. Come out like Katniss and pay tribute. Sharing the stage are your favorite neighborhood emo-rocking scoundrels, Passed Out. This emotionally fragile five-piece will take you and your feelings on a rollercoaster ride with the strike of their very first chord. Singer and guitarist Andy Pothier’s somber and poignant vocals are relationship confessionals wrapped up in endearing melodies that are equal parts emo and pop punk. Don’t miss these guys. Rounding out the night are local indie rockers Coral Collapse and west ferry. Doors at 9pm, tickets are $8. This show is 21+.
Buffalo’s Feverbox takes to the rooftops in the video for their dynamite indie rock protest anthem, “Dear Leader.” Hot off their 2018 EP, Political Theater, Feverbox pulls no punches in their catchy critique of our Commander-in-chief. Politically charged and defiant lyrics are delivered with fire by lead singer/guitarist Griffin Smith over a raucous and exploding rock beat. Watch the video for this presidential indie rock diss track below and give Political Theater a listen on Bandcamp here.
Buffalo trio, Green Slime, are back and in full effect with their new speaker blowing and truly excellent 10-track stoner garage rock album, 2. Their sophomore full-length can best be described as the perfect combination of heaviness and melody. It’s the kind of songs Rivers Cuomo circa the Blue Album would have wrote had he snorted a mountain of coke and bit the head off a bat. The wonderfully raw and crunchy garage grooves from guitarist Eric Ellman and bassist Mike Euscher are so thick they practically ooze from their amps. The two shred at their heaviest and doomiest on “Survival,” a boisterous track that will possess you to throw up your lighter while headbanging deeply and lethargically along. Ellman also works double-duty as Green Slime’s lead singer with crooning vocals reminiscent of the ones you’d hear on a nostalgic 90’s alt-rock single. They’re an absolute blast to sing along[...]