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Tonight: Bearhunter

September 8, 2018

Bearhunter is celebrating the release of their new album, Nothing Further Beyond, tonight at Mohawk Place. The trio has been writing tasteful and nuanced indie rock for over a decade, and their newest release promises to be just as excellent as what we’ve come to expect. Local support tonight is also very strong, and comes from local mainstays dreambeaches, The Tins, and Coral Collapse. Tonight’s show is at Mohawk Place. Doors are at 8pm and admission is $10. A copy of Bearhunter’s new release, Nothing Further Beyond, is included with the door.

Tonight: Queer Kevin

August 21, 2018

Ohio “shoegayzers” Queer Kevin  are swinging through Buffalo tonight, bringing their simmering indie rock vibes and haunting melodies in tow. They’re bringing Northampton punks Dump Him along for the ride, in what promises to be a night of beautiful punk-esque noise. Local support tonight comes from the ever-sad indie rockers in honey COMA and a slow, ambient set from scene vet Kay Stuitje. Tonight’s show is a very affordable $5. Be at Sugar City at 7pm – music starts at 7:30pm. A friendly reminder that Sugar City is a drug and alcohol free, all-ages venue. all dykes go to heaven (demo) by Queer Kevin

Buzzing Electro Act Opāru Releases New Single, “Ghost To Follow”

August 16, 2018

Los Angeles-based electro act Opāru has made a triumphant return with her latest song, “Ghost To Follow.” “Ghost” is a poignant and resplendent single that finds Opāru waxing existential about the innate human experience of yearning to belong, finding a sense of purpose, and being accepted. Driven by passionate piano chords and Opāru’s (aka Dianna St. Hilaire) ethereal vocals, “Ghost To Follow” (produced by Josh Stevens of LMFAO, Jennifer Lopez, and Pitbull fame) is dark and dreamy, falling somewhere on the spectrum between Lana Del Ray and classic 90s pop. We’ve posted a lyrical video below for you to follow along. If you’re interested in learning more about Opāru, check out her website, drop her a like on Facebook, or stay posted via Twitter.

Tonight: Dentist

August 15, 2018

Fuzzy, buzzing indie pop act Dentist will be visiting Buffalo tonight. Their unique, surf-punk-tinged, indie-pop aesthetic is driven by the ethereal vocals of singer Emily Bornemann, coupled with smart drums and California-esque guitar crunch. Having recently been named by SXSW as one of “2018’s top 10 bands,” they’ve just released their third LP, Night Swimming, earlier this year. Joining them are the poppy punky goodness of Chicago act Jupiter Styles and New Orleans act Treadles, and Buffalo’s very own honey COMA. Tonight’s show is at 9pm at Electric Avenue. Bring $5 for admission. Night Swimming by Dentist

Harrison – “Atmosphere (feat. Daniela Andrade)”

August 1, 2018

Harrison‘s “Atmosphere” is the second single off of his upcoming LP. The song features fellow Canadian and frequent collaborator Daniela Andrade. We dig the tasteful layering of vocals into the track, mixed with Harrison’s interesting ear for percussion. Sit back and let the swelling synths and stuttering drum work wash over you. If you want to know more about Harrison, do it while playing the cool flash game on his website.

Satin Jackets – “Primordial (feat. Niya Wells)”

August 1, 2018

Here’s some fresh nu-disco for you to wind down the dog days of summer – “Primordial” is another banger collaboration between hit machine Satin Jackets and singer Niya Wells. Pairing smooth disco beats with Niya’s even-smoother vocal delivery, “Primordial” gets it all right. We’re sure you’ll want to tap into your inner-most desires and let loose with this one thumping through your speakers – check it out below. “Primordial” is available everywhere.

The Band Ice Cream – “Your Guy”

August 1, 2018

Last time we checked in with the curiously-named The Band Ice Cream, we were waxing poetic about the spastic, upbeat indie rock of “Sand Dunes.” This time around, we’re digging “Your Guy.” It seems here that the Ice Creamers have refined their sound ever-so-slightly… They retain the rough edges of their earlier material while wrapping their songwriting into a neat little indie rock package full of blistering guitar riffs and howling vox. Fans of The Growlers or a more-raw GIRLS will dig this one. Like what you hear? Add it to your Spotify playlist.

Bokito – “How Dare You”

August 1, 2018

Bokito have just released their fourth and most charming single to date – “How Dare You” is a groovy, indie-rock jam laced with synths and tropical flourishes. About the song, Bokito explains, “[‘How Dare You’ is] a celebration of finding someone that matches your madness, the insecurities and concerns that come into building a relationship and the ever growing feeling that these thoughts may be pushing the other person away… But ultimately, the comfort in knowing that someone has those same uncertainties in relation to you!” “How Dare You” is consumable via many platforms – check them all out here.

Beerwine King – “Shot in the Head”

July 31, 2018

Beerwine King is an interestingly-named Oakland act whose jarring “Shot in the Head” is certainly worth a listen. Taking notes from discordant kings Pile (as well as a healthy dose of Pixies style art-rock), “Shot in the Head” is the perfect mix of angst and start/stop instrumentation. Most notable here are Beerwine King’s throaty, sardonic vocals. Give it a listen via the widget below.

Pink Skies – “Passing Me By”

July 31, 2018

Pink Skies songs were never even meant to be heard… Keep that in mind while you groove along to the synthy-indie sentiment embedded in “Passing Me By.” Inspired by his tenure in indie and punk bands, coupled with little bit of vintage psych rock and r&b influences, Arieh Berl got himself creatively inspired and dusted off his old home recordings. What resulted is the elegant lo-fi on debut EP Does it Really Matter?. Fans of Tame Impala, Foster The People, and Washed Out will dig this one – check it out below.

Rozlin – “The Hole”

July 26, 2018

LA-based rapper Rozlin sold us hard with the phat, quirky flow on her latest offering, “The Hole.” Featuring an equally-kitschy music video, Rozlin spitfire-raps about the joys of living in the moment. Fans of Kreyshawn or Nicki Minaj will definitely find some common ground here, especially with Rozlin’s penchant for deadpan delivery. Caution: this one bangs HARD – check out the video below and see for yourself. Learn more about Rozlin via her website.

Tonight: Giant Peach

July 26, 2018

Self-proclaimed diarycore/wraithcore act Giant Peach will be hitting up Mohawk Place today. The trio has just released But You Made Me Such A Beautiful Thing, a sprawling, sonic evolution for the Brooklyn act, who have traded out their raw indie-punk sound for something more subtle – think Rainer Maria or Hop Along. Joining them are noisy Montreal janglers DBPS, and a stacked local lineup featuring Slow Cooker and Slinky X. Tonight’s show is at Mohawk Place at 8pm. Make sure you have at least $8 for admission, but come with a few extra bucks to buy something from the bands. But You Made Me Such A Beautiful Thing by Giant Peach

Dante Matas – “Tomorrow is Leaving”

July 20, 2018

“Tomorrow is Leaving” is the second single from Dante Matas‘ latest album A Colorful Headache… Music is clearly Matas’ passion – we like the song for its interesting harmonic changes and upbeat indie-rock sound. Matas sounds like one part The Beatles, one part Sufjan Stevens, and one part Coldplay, but we’ll let you judge for yourself. Check it out below. Check out Matas’ discography here.

okaywill – “The Youth Group”

July 20, 2018

We’re very familiar with okaywill, having posted about another banger of his a few months ago… He has remained mysterious in terms of information, so all we can really stress is how much we enjoy this one. “The Youth Group” is a simple slice of electro-tinged bedroom-pop, pairing okaywill’s ever-pleasant voice with blippy drums and some dope electric piano. Enjoy.

Nate Millyunz – “NOWADAYS”

July 18, 2018

“NOWADAYS” is the first single off of rapper Nate Millyunz‘s latest release, Love & War. Upon release, the album debuted at #65 on the iTunes hip-hop chart. Millyunz is a master of his own personal style he refers to as “southern drank.” “NOWADAYS” certainly has a dank swagger to it, pairing a diverse and rhythmic flow with spitfire lyrics… We got a kick out of the wild-west themes in the music video – check it out below. Like what you hear? Check out Nate’s website here.