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Me Like Bees – “Run”

January 3, 2019

Joplin, Missouri-based indie rock quartet Me Like Bees have a new single titled “Run” which is playing on repeat throughout the buffaBLOG office in the beginning of 2019. The track is about two people butting heads, heading their separate ways, then coming back and realizing it was dumb. We hear a bit of an anthemic Les Savy Fav pop feel or the gritty sing along stylings of Static Jacks on this one. Overall, Me Like Bees have a genuine ear worm that you should check out yourself.

Tonight: The Beths

October 9, 2018

Delaware Avenue’s best basement bar, the 9th Ward, plays host tonight for touring New Zealand buzz band, The Beths. Playing in support of their new album, Future Me Hates Me, The Beths will be churning out punchy lyrics with sweet vocals and driving indie rock instrumentals. The band may sound familiar as they’ve been featured heavily on SiriusXMU over the past couple months, in addition to securing clutch write-ups via Pitchfork. Fans of Lucy Dacus or Courtney Barnett would be amped for this one. Doors are at 8pm with a $10 cover.

Tonight: River Whyless

June 19, 2018

Touring Asheville-based folk act River Whylesss makes a stop at the 9th Ward tonight for an undoubtedly intimate performance in Delaware Ave’s best basement venue. The band is on tour in support of their new album, Kindness, A Rebel, which came out on June 8th.  The band has an organic almost retro vibe similar to that of Paul Simon with some modern comparisons to Conor Oberst’s folk leanings or even Fleet Foxes with their lush vocal deliveries. Supporting the band is  soul artist Jalen N’ Gonda. Show starts around 8pm and there is a $15 cover. Kindness, A Rebel by River Whyless

Tonight: of Montreal

June 13, 2018

of Montreal will be making what seems to be their annual stop in Buffalo this evening.  Since their inception, of Montreal has been dropping a project almost yearly, all having their own unique feel with their latest album White is Relice / Irrealis Mood being no different. The band will be bringing their captivating performance  to Town Ballroom this evening for an undoubtedly entertaining show that is second to none. of Montreal’s live act includes snippets from the band’s expansive discography and unpredictable stage antics, coming together to create one of the most interesting live shows in the game. Doors at 7pm and tickets are still available for $24.

Tonight: Rick Maguire (from Pile)

May 26, 2018

Sugar City is slated for a ripper tonight with Rick Maguire from Pile playing a stripped down solo set with support from a returning Yazan. Pile made waves with their breakthrough 2010 release, Magic Isn’t Real, which impressed both critics and fans alike. Eventually, Pile were dubbed a “musician’s musician” band due to their complicated instrumentals, free flow lyrics, and overall rollercoaster of crescendos and pullbacks. Doors are at 7pm with a $12 cover. Sugar City is an all-ages drug/alcohol free establishment, so no funny business.

Tonight: Church Girls

May 16, 2018

Nietzsche’s plays host to a sleeper rager this evening. Tonight’s lineup features dream-y Philadelphia-based indie rock quartet, Church Girls, who are are in the midst of a New York State mini-tour.  If you are a fan of twinkly new era Blondie meets Rilo Kiley, than maybe head down to Allen St. tonight.  Church Girls aren’t the only out-of-towner on tonight’s bill. Supporting Church Girls are folk-pop Canadian act Citizen Jane.  Also on the bill are local rising prog rockers THIS and Buffalo’s The Great Lakes. 8pm doors with a $5 cover. Hidalgo by Church Girls

Tonight: Minus the Bear

May 1, 2018

Angular masterminds / mid-aught mainstays Minus the Bear return to Town Ballroom this evening to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their 2007 album Planet of Ice.  Tonight’s show will feature the band playing Planet of Ice in it’s entirety, as well as select hits from the bands expansive portfolio. The Seattle-based quartet achieved initial success with their first EP album, Highly Refined Pirates, which connected with college radio stations.  Planet of Ice was the band’s third studio release and breakout release, charting on BIllboard. Since then, the band has released three more full lengths and toured extensively in support of both their new material and themed anniversary tours. Show up early, don’t bring a bottle/blanket as there will be plenty of red wine available at the bar and space is limited. Opening up the night are gritty Atlanta-based garage rockers The Coathangers. Doors at 7pm with a $29 cover. Planet Of Ice by[...]

Tonight: Screaming Females

March 13, 2018

Buffalo is ablaze with excitement this evening for Weird Al Yankovic’s sold-out show at UB’s Center for the Arts, St. Bonaventure’s March Madness tournament chance, and rising punk act Screaming Females’ performance at Mohawk Place. Fronted by lead shredder/singer Marissa Paternoster’s distinct style of howl singing, the rising New Brunswick-based band has been a regular go-to on the indie scene, known for their raucous and commanding sets. Screaming Females are currently on tour of support of their latest album All at Once, which came out last month via Don Giovanni records. Also on the bill are power pop act Radiator Hospital and local punks Tina Panic Noise. Doors are at 8pm with a $17 cover. Bring earplugs.

Tonight: Herd Fest Day 1

June 15, 2017

buffaBLOG is proud to launch the first day of events for this year’s Herd Fest. A lot of planning and curating went into crafting these shows and we are psyched to gather some of the most buzzed about local and regional acts for your viewing/listening pleasure. We encourage you to seek out bands you are not familiar with, and bounce around from venue to venue to get a real feel for what Western New York’s music scene is like in 2017. Mohawk Place opens it doors at 7pm for a night that will please any music fan. Set to open are up-and-coming indie rock act Hundred Plus Club, scene staples dreambeaches, Ithaca buzzing emcee Sammus, and the unveiling of the new project God Save the Queen, a collaboration between DJ Mario Bee and Mic Excel. $7 cover. NIetzsche’s also has a stacked line-up. Starting off the night will be whiskey folk act[...]

Tonight: No Parents

March 6, 2017

Dreamland is set to play host for touring punkrockers No Parents for an undoubtably raucous Monday night. The Los Angeles-based act is touring in support of their new 7″ Chix in LA. You might have caught their set when they rode into town last fall sharing a bill with White Fang at Mohawk Place, or last spring when they opened for Bleached also at Mohawk Place.  Also on the bill are two fresh punk bands to the local scene MORBS and The Gennies. It’s an early one with doors at 7pm. There’s no advertised cover, but pack some extra Lincolns for the touring band and merch.

Tonight: Cherub

February 14, 2017

Couples rejoice as Nashville electro-pop tag team Cherub are set to play Town Ballroom this evening for Valentine’s Day. Composed of songwriters Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber, the duo formed in 2010 making synth-bangers for the not overtly romantic. In 2014, Cherub found mainstream success with their breakout single ” Doses and Mimosas.” Currently the duo is on a national tour in support of October 2016’s release, Bleed Gold, Piss Excellence. Openers are experimental electrojam act, The Floozies, and glitch-hoppers Probcause. Doors are at 7pm with a $25 cover.

Staff Picks

December 15, 2016

To begin our Best of 2016 coverage, we asked a handful of our staff writers to submit their favorite albums and songs of the year. Cliff Parks Favorite Album: The Avalanches – Wildflower The joy and pleasure this album gave me this year is incalculable. The elusive Australian DJ collective saved the day with this next level sonic adventure into boom box urban funk and ear tickling psychedelia, featuring a wicked sense of humor, a killer collection of guest stars (Danny Brown, Toro Y Moi, Biz Markie, Mercury Rev’s Jonathan Donahue, Father John Misty..) and some of the greatest crate diving ever, creating a thoroughly satisfying journey into the sounds of summer and of our lives, and an ode to walking down the music filled mythological NYC streets of our shared popular imagination. Favorite Song:  Anderson .Paak “Put Me Thru” This year was far from spectacular, but Anderson .Paak was incandescent,[...]

Soffía Björg – “I Lie”

September 8, 2016

Icelandic songstress Soffía Björg released her debut single “I Lie” at the tail end of August and it’s been making waves in the blogosphere. Hailing from a rural area of one of the most remote places on earth, Björg’s songwriting is snarky, hi, and hyper aware. The single is all about sending trouble in a relationship, and figuring out whether or not you should be with someone. “I Lie’s” video is a retro Ed Sullivan type from the 1960s featuring Björg and her band. Fans of Neko Case or PJ Harvey would be into this one. Check it out below.

Incredible Change – “Montreal Is An Island”

September 7, 2016

Washington, DC based electro-pop project Incredible Change dropped their first single in over a year last month and we were quick to gobble it up. Under the surface, “Montreal Is An Island” is a driving and dance-y track about adventuring throughout with friends in small towns to big cities. It’s about appreciating the dedication of relationships while looking back on the memories one has made. Fans of Holy Ghost!’s hooks or !!!’s nu-disco vibes would like the feel on this one. Stream the track below or head on over to Incredible Change’s bandcamp page and purchase the single. You’ll need it for your next dance party / nostalgia playlist. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/273412506″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

GOAT – “Saturdaze”

August 16, 2016

LA pop tag-team GOAT have been riding high since the release of their debut EP, Forty Love, which came out earlier this summer. The duo’s latest single “Saturdaze” is a funky retro jam about Saturday daydreamin’ bout ur #1 hunny that fans of Paula Abdul, Holy Ghost!, Great Good Fine OK, or O-Town would be into. Check it out below and try not to dance too hard. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/273767868″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]