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Tonight: What Cheer? Brigade

July 31, 2018

Mohawk Place hosts a hotly anticipated hodgepodge show of wonderfully unique music that promises to be the biggest party in Buffalo tonight. Headlining and making a stop on their summer march up the Northeast is the awe-inspiring, What Cheer? Brigade. More rock n roll than marching band, this twentyish piece badass brass collective from Providence, RI is going to change your life; you just don’t know it yet. Nothing can prepare you for the exhilarating energy and happiness of blasting trumpets, bellowing trombones, pounding percussion and crashing cymbals so don’t even bother. Just show up and experience a spectacular set you won’t soon forget. Adding some moody and unplugged rhythm and blues to the evening is Buffalo songstress, Curtis Lovell. Lovell’s moving voice will set your soul on fire as she harmonizes over simplistic beats layered with choruses and handclaps. Check her out for a perfectly intimate and communal performance.[...]

Chill Ali – FREE YA MIND

July 23, 2018

Rising Buffalo-based emcee, Chill Ali, earns his moniker with his latest, long-gestating project, FREE YA MIND. This nine-track offering, which Chill served as both rapper and producer, is two years in the making. The thought and dedication that went into the process is obvious, but as a result Chill has created a superbly cerebral and zen indie-rap album that shows promise of the spitter’s budding signature sound. As a producer, Chill’s productions are spotlight stealing and mess with your senses and perceptions in the best way possible. Hypnotizing beats reverb, melt and ungulate with the syrupy influence of the Houston and cloud surfing hip-hop scenes. The closing title track in particular will massage your brain and get your head nodding in euphoric satisfaction. As a wordsmith, Chill floats over his dreamy beats with a cool and assured flow. His subject matter varies from Buffalo street raps, personal anecdotes and third-eye[...]

Tonight: Zigtebra

July 18, 2018

Electric Avenue hosts an eclectic night tonight which will be the music destination for downtown Buffalo. Topping the bill, and making a stop on their exhaustive US tour, is the dancey Chicago synthpop duo, Zigtebra. Creative partners Emily Rose and Joe Zeph will get your body moving with their quirky, diary-entry love songs overcast with sparkling melancholia. Everything may seem like rainbows and butterflies with bubbly synth beats and Rose’s warm, romantic vocals, but below the surface, there’s longing and heartache. It’s what makes Zigtebra so authentic and appealing. If you like dancing and have a heart, you won’t want to miss these two. Sharing the spotlight will be Buffalo’s freshest alternative folk act, Heave. Song writer Emily Finlan’s gorgeous and moody voice entwines with awesomely atmospheric instruments to create superb alt-ballads your ears need to ear. Give them one song and you’ll feel like you’re floating down a lazy river[...]

Tonight: Ugly Sun

July 15, 2018

Show up to Mohawk Place in downtown Buffalo tonight for an electrifying grassroots rock and roll show that’s sure to blow out both the speakers and your eardrums. Headlining, and celebrating a 2-year anniversary, is Buffalo’s Ugly Sun. This thrilling trio plays an intoxicating form of raw indie rock that’s wrought with emotion and isn’t afraid to venture outside the grimy garage and into a vibrant garden. It’s a dynamic sound you can feel and, best of all, will jumpstart your heart rate like a bolt of lightning. All of Mohawk is going to be singing and rocking along to this performance so get into it. Philly lo-fi four-piece, Qwark, will also be taking the stage with their delightful and deafening super rock records in tow. Seriously, these guys are loud as hell and could shatter a nerd’s lenses with the stroke of a single chord. Fun and rambunctious, Qwark[...]

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.