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Tonight: Jenny Lewis

July 25, 2018

Celebrated singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis is making a stop in Buffalo tonight. Gracing the stage at Babeville (Asbury Hall), she’ll be bringing along two decades worth of influential music. Initially starting out as a member of indie rock favorites Rilo Kiley, Lewis has gone on to have an acclaimed solo career. In addition, she has appeared on projects by artists ranging from The Postal Service to Ryan Adams, as well as both acting and writing music for several films. Her most recent solo record, The Voyager, was released in 2014. Opening up the show is NYC-based artist Cut Worms, the project of Chicagoan Max Clarke. Their debut LP was released this year via Jagjaguwar. Tickets are $30 at the door with doors opening at 7pm, music at 8pm.

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[...]

Tonight: The Tins

June 1, 2018

Bring your dancing shoes to Buffalo’s Lockhouse Distillery tonight and lace them up tight as The Tins kick off a summer tour with the celebration of their brand spanking new full-length album. In case you aren’t in the know, The Tins are a Buffalo psychedelic indie rock trio who have been setting streaming services on fire with their fantastically trippy melodies and intoxicating vocals. Garnering over millions of listens has led them to collaborate and refine their sound with heavyweight producers such as Joe Blaney (Modest Mouse), Ted Young (Kurt Vile, The Gaslight Anthem) and, most recently, Robby Takac (Goo Goo Dolls). Don’t miss this set that’s going to turn every square inch of Lockhouse into a dance floor (bathrooms included). Helping to see The Tins off are the snappy Japanese rock ‘n’ rollers, The Molice. Based in Buffalo by way of Tokyo, this DIY three-piece, lead by female singer[...]

Tonight: Yazan

May 4, 2018

Modern-day Frank Zappa, Yazan, takes his talents to Buffalo favorite, Electric Avenue, tonight for the latest stop on his very first kick-ass, cross-country tour. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Yazan is a singer-songwriter-guitarist who specializes in an exceptional mixture of blues, folk and psychedelic grooves. Riding high off the release of his new album, Hahaha, he’ll be flanked by drummer, Nick Dooley (Flagland), and bassist, Sam Gehrke (Soul Low), to give your Friday night an auditory kick in the pants. Also taking the stage is Jack, the solo songwriting project of former Brooklynite-turned-Buffalonian and singer-songwriter, Brittany Costa.  Rounding out the night are Buffalo’s slowcore three-piece, Award Show, and the folksy Andrew Kothen (Dreambeaches). Show at 8pm with a $5 cover. Hahaha by Yazan

Tonight: Witty Tarbox Release Show

April 28, 2018

Do you like clowns, cotton candy and indie grooves? Well lucky for you, Witty Tarbox is turning Buffalo’s Nietzsche’s into a big top tonight for the release of their debut studio EP, The Adventures of Schmitty: Issue #1 v RARE. Hailing from Buffalo, Witty Tarbox stands out by taking a cooler, more laidback approach to their sound, blending the blues with all kinds of rock, from indie to surf, resulting in some seriously funky jams. This is one of those bands where the music is sweetened by the performance so don’t miss ‘em. Helping out with the festivities and wrangling the elephants are the vintage tinged three-piece, Handsome Jack, and groove rockers, Mosswalk. Doors at 9pm, $5 cover. 21 and over. Show up early because the first 25 people get a free hard copy of the EP.

Tonight: Hate Club

March 25, 2018

If you’re looking to scratch your indie rock itch tonight, look no further than Milkie’s on Elmwood where femme-fronted four-piece, Hate Club, are performing along with additional friends and local favorites. Hailing from Albany, Hate Club founded in 2016 and dropped their debut EP, No, Seriously, showcasing a slacker, basement rock sound that’s wrought with angst and heartache. Their standout tracks include “Passive // Aggressive” and “In the Shadow of Two Gunmen, Pt. 2,” both of which are refreshingly cathartic and endearingly personal. Want to rock out and be vulnerable at the same time? Join the Club for what promises to be a rambunctious musical therapy session. Adding a healthy dose of noisy, garage rock to the show will be Albany’s guitar and drum duo, Death Vacation. Expect catchy, live wire melodies under static, walkie-talkie vocals that will leave your head bopping and your ears ringing. Rounding out the night,[...]

Tonight: Aircraft

March 16, 2018

Tonight Aircraft, First Ward and Velvet Bethany will join together to put on what is sure to be a show for the ages at The 9th Ward, the basement bar attached to the multi-use facility Babeville. This venue lies in the center of the theater district in Buffalo, at 341 Delaware Ave. Aircraft will be prepared to unveil their top-level energy as well as a masterful mix of both power and delicacy. Fellow Buffalonians First Ward will bring along their meticulous and anthemic melodies. Added onto that will be the garage rock vigor of Velvet Bethany, another locally based act. Doors are at 7pm,  Tickets are $10, 7 Gems from the Sparkling Void by Aircraft  

Tonight: Mutual Friends

March 9, 2018

Tonight  Mutual Friends and Ugly Sun will surely rock the Lockhouse Distillery & Bar off its framework. The establishment is located at 41 Columbia St. in Buffalo. The balance of local garage group Ugly Sun’s high-octane rush of punk and the atmospheric dreaminess of their fellow Buffalo natives, the synth-pop luminaries in Mutual Friends, will be quite the sight (and sound) to behold. Doors are at 9pm and cover is $5. Only those 21 and over are permitted to attend the gig. Check out recent, top-notch offerings from both Ugly Sun and Mutual Friends below:

Tonight: Joywave

March 7, 2018

Tonight Joywave blows the roof off Buffalo’s historic Town Ballroom for the final date of their ‘Thanks. Thanks for Coming’ tour. In case you’ve been living under a rock, Joywave are Rochester indie rockers fronted by multi-hyphenate Daniel Armbruster. Their latest album, Content, was released last year and gathered millions of listens with singles “It’s a Trip!” and “Doubt.” Be prepared to move and potentially lose your voice. Joining the party is LA-based singer-songwriter Sasha Sloan. You might recognize her porcelain voice from collaborations with Kygo, ODESZA and Kaskade, but now she’s singing her own awesome and moody pop songs. Also performing are Rochester-based rocktronica four-piece, KOPPS, and synth poppers, Humble Braggers. Doors at 7pm. $17 for advance tickets, $20 at the door. 16 and up with ID, under 16 with an adult.  Get your tickets here.

Tonight: Orations

March 2, 2018

Buffalo’s Mr. Goodbar (Upstairs) is showing off the local goods tonight with a can’t-miss show featuring different shades of punk supplied by Buffalo’s finest. The stellar line-up includes the supremely talented, Orations, who will be performing their fantastic post-punk head nodders and toe-tappers. Expect an earful of jangling guitar riffs, punk-driven drums and Jess Collins’s beautifully resonant, mockingbird vocals. If you haven’t had the pleasure of listening to Orations, see them live tonight and walk away their biggest fan. Also taking the stage, the floor, the walls, the ceiling and your personal space, are punk rockers, Gun Candy. With a rough and tumble sound backed up by a rowdy performance this mixed 4-piece will get in your face for what promises to be a hell of a set. Rounding out the bill are schizophrenic anti-genre, Soul Butchers, and indie grungers Nylon Otters. This is a Buffalo show through and through,[...]

Tonight: Sunday Brunch

February 28, 2018

Tonight Buffalo’s own Sunday Brunch will be bringing their wondrous lo-fi late 90s indiemo sound to the Nietzsche’s, located at 248 Allen St. Last July, Sunday Brunch released the six-song EP called Eat Your Heart Out, which fills its running time to the brim with highly energetic tunes delivered with a robust attitude. Fellow hometown alternative groups Scathed and Ghostpool will also be performing. Doors are at 9, and the cover is $5. Only those 21 and over can enter unless accompanied by a parent. Eat Your Heart Out by Sunday Brunch