On Tuesdays, we preview three Buffalo show recommendations for your radar for the following week. This week, our picks include Bar Italia, Thee Isolators, and Yung Gravy. buffablog.com/must-see-sho...

Rochester's Luxury Suite manages to fuse the angular, dancey post-punk rhythms with distinct jangle-pop sensibilities on their debut release 'Sparrows / Starry Eyes (Evalina)' buffablog.com/luxury-suite...

Our Album of the Week this week comes from Buffalo post-hardcore project Gatto Black. 'Sky is Blue' bleeds authenticity, making it a worthy listen even for those who don’t usually find themselves in the hardcore aisle. Check it out! buffablog.com/gatto-black-...

On Tuesdays, we preview three Buffalo show recommendations for your radar for the following week. This week, our picks include Cut Copy, Dolly Sods, and The FMs. buffablog.com/must-see-sho...

Buffalo's Lower Pony share their 90s slackrocker portfolio on their new EP 'Bluette' buffablog.com/lower-pony-b...

Our Album of the Week this week comes from Buffalo outbreak "far out hardcore" act SPACED with their new EP 'No Escape.' This is a five song ripper, complete with trippy instrumentals, old-school gang choruses, and effortlessly cool swagger. buffablog.com/spaced-no-es... Photo by Sarah Potter

On Tuesdays, we preview three Buffalo show recommendations for your radar for the following week. This week, our picks include The Arcadian Wild, Lower Pony, and @frameandmantle.bsky.social buffablog.com/must-see-sho...

We updated our 2025 playlist that includes all the tracks we've been into lately including local, regional, national, and international acts. Check it out! open.spotify.com/playlist/64C...

Buffalo's Astronaut Head follows up their 2025 EP 'Meek Moon' with a new lo-fi, indie trip-hop track suitable for a movie soundtrack with "Talk to Frank" buffablog.com/astronaut-he...

Congratulations to the next Mayor of Buffalo, @seanryanforbuffalo.bsky.social . Over the summer, Sean, shared with us some of the songs that fueled his campaign. Check it out! buffablog.com/five-songs-t...

On Tuesdays, we preview three Buffalo show recommendations for your radar for the following week. This week, our picks include @onthecinder.bsky.social , Les Greene, and Kid Tigrrrr buffablog.com/mustseeshows...

Here's our reminder that we have a concert calendar full and up-to-date with show recommendations - check it out! buffablog.com/upcomingshows/

Our Album of Week this week comes from Buffalo-based melodic hardcore punk act Old Ghosts with their new EP 'Still Sinking.' The release is tried and true hardcore from a proven band that continues to break the mold and push its own musical boundaries. Check it out! buffablog.com/old-ghosts-s...

On Tuesdays, we preview three Buffalo show recommendations for your radar for the following week. This week, our picks include Fruit Bats, Hot Mulligan, and @sydneysprague.bsky.social buffablog.com/must-see-sho...

Hey! Did you know we have stickers available? All proceeds go towards keeping the lights on over here (web hosting fees / admin) at blog HQ. Please consider supporting us and grabbing one! buffablog.com/product/buff...

Experimental Buffalo electronica act Crows Will Cry debuted their glitchy full-length 'Maelstrom' last month. Check it out! buffablog.com/crows-will-c...

Buffalo indie folk artist Bryan Dubay reveals a personal and deliberate full-length album that invites you to slow down and absorb it. 'Call Your Mother' is our Album of the Week! buffablog.com/bryan-dubay-...

Buffalo's The Mookies (formerly Mookie) re-launch with a quick, boppy earworm on their new single "Grocery Store" buffablog.com/the-mookies-...

Local underground rap duo Godlvng (@tr38cho.bsky.social + Father Baker) gets abstract on their new single "Go!" buffablog.com/godlvng-go/

Here's our monthly reminder that we have a #spotifyplaylist that has all our recommended shows that are coming up over the next 30 days! Subscribe and play on your commute to learn who is coming into town and discover new artists! open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ir...

Buffalo's Stephen Babcock explores hockey town energy in his rust-belt themed single "Hockey Town" buffablog.com/stephen-babc...

Many Eyes' new album 'Combust' has an explosive and familiar sound that will leave you seeing and hearing double. It's our Album of the Week. buffablog.com/many-eyes-co...

On Tuesdays, we preview three Buffalo show recommendations for your radar for the following week. This week, our picks include The Sword, @stardewvalleywiki.bsky.social : A Symphony of Seasons, and Craig Finn. buffablog.com/must-see-sho...

Our Album of the Week comes from Buffalo garage rockers Soul Butchers with their new full-length album, 'Second Death.' It’s lands with anyone who appreciates the raw, primal energy of The Stooges, the riffs of QoTSA, or the sneering ethos of the Dead Kennedys. buffablog.com/soul-butcher...

On Tuesdays, we preview three Buffalo show recommendations for your radar for the following week. This week, our picks include White Reaper, Paul Oakenfold, and Episodic Memory. buffablog.com/must-see-sho...

Rochester slacker folk hybrid bugcatcher returns with their new single "Hurry." It makes you question your existence in the way that only a great bedroom-folk song can. Check it out. @jakesonline.bsky.social @raincoatedrecords.bsky.social buffablog.com/bugcatcher-h...

Experimental electro-pop duo Urge Surfer (featuring Chelsea O'Donnell from @stressdolls.bsky.social) continues their industrial tinkering with their newest mini release 'Misnomers' buffablog.com/urge-surfer-...

Our Album of the Week comes from Buffalo breakout rapper WESTSIDE GUNN and their wrestling-reference heavy album 'Heels Have Eyes 2.' It's the equivalent of landing a frogsplash at minute 59 of an Iron Man match. Check it out. buffablog.com/westside-gun...

On Tuesdays, we preview three Buffalo show recommendations for your radar for the following week. This week, our picks include THEYFEST IV, AFI, and Stereolab buffablog.com/must-see-sho...

Here's our reminder that we have a concert calendar full and up-to-date with show recommendations - check it out! buffablog.com/upcomingshows/

Our Album of the Week this week comes from Buffalo punk rockers Besta Quadrada ( @swimmingfaith.bsky.social ) with theirself-titled full length. This release is "the slap in the face the masochist in you needs." Check it out. buffablog.com/besta-quadra...

On Tuesdays, we preview three Buffalo show recommendations for your radar for the following week. This week, our picks include Soccer Mommy, (the) Melvins, and @marcrebillet.bsky.social buffablog.com/must-see-sho...

Hey! Did you know we have stickers available? All proceeds go towards keeping the lights on over here (web hosting fees / admin) at blog HQ. Please consider supporting us and grabbing one! buffablog.com/product/buff...

Our Album of the Week this week comes from Buffalo dream-pop sibling duo, Spiria with their new full-length 'Amateur's Garden.' The release is beautifully patient, inviting the listener into a sprawling, heartfelt world that's worth getting lost in. Check it out! buffablog.com/spiria-amate...

Music Is Art returns this Saturday to Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B for twelve hours of local music, live art exhibitions, niche vendors, and selfies with Robby Takac. Here are six bands we are watching this weekend! buffablog.com/6-bands-to-c...

Our Album of the Week this week comes from local emo outfit gas station,. with their new full-length release 'A Collection of Songs For Saying Goodbye.' This full-length is full of genuine nuance, sharp melodies, and heartbreaking lyrics. Check it out. buffablog.com/gas-station-...

Are you as excited about the Borderland Music + Arts Festival as we are? Here are six bands we aren't missing this weekend. buffablog.com/six-bands-we...

We updated our 2025 playlist that includes all the tracks we've been into lately including local, regional, national, and international acts. Check it out! open.spotify.com/playlist/64C...

Our Album of the Week this week comes from local scene mega-power @wyliesomething.bsky.social , whose new EP is a hazy, scrappy, and distinctly satisfying slice of slacker rock that feels like that first truly crispy day after a long, hot summer. buffablog.com/wylie-someth...

Members of Canetis, Animal Sounds, and Previous Love join forces on fresh Buffalo alt rock project deb. The band cooked up their debut single "Ankle Weights" - check it out. buffablog.com/deb-ankle-we...

Our Album of the Week comes from Buffalo emo act We Were Blank with their release, 'Blank.' The EP has pop-punk energy paired with a hint of sadness and longing, letting those Midwestern twinkly guitars shine while they boast unabashed vocal hooks. Check it out! buffablog.com/we-were-blan...

On Tuesdays, we preview three Buffalo show recommendations for your radar for the following week. This week, our picks include Darksoft, Metalachi: The World's First and Only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band, and Stacy Antonel. buffablog.com/must-see-sho...

Hey! Did you know we have stickers available? All proceeds go towards keeping the lights on over here (web hosting fees / admin) at blog HQ. Please consider supporting us and grabbing one! buffablog.com/product/buff...

Our Album of the Week comes from Buffalo dream-pop musician Astronaut Head, whose new EP 'Meek Moon' is beautiful and weird in all the right ways. Check it out. buffablog.com/astronaut-he...

Bab-man summer continues with a new single from Buffalo indie songwriter, Stephen Babcock, returning with a diddy about a late night in Japan. buffablog.com/stephen-babc...

Here's our weekly reminder that we have a #spotifyplaylist that has all our recommended shows that are coming up over the next 30 days! Subscribe and play on your commute to learn who is coming into town and discover new artists! open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ir...

Our Album of the Week this week comes from Rochester-based electro-pop artist @boyjr.bsky.social , with their new release 'I Hate Getting Dumped!' This EP solidifies Boy Jr.'s status as one of the hardest-working and most innovative musicians in Western NY. buffablog.com/boy-jr-i-hat...

On Tuesdays, we preview three Buffalo show recommendations for your radar for the following week. This week, our picks include Big Neck Fest, @kiesza.bsky.social and Atmosphere. buffablog.com/must-see-sho...

We updated our 2025 playlist that includes all the tracks we've been into lately including local, regional, national, and international acts. Check it out! open.spotify.com/playlist/64C...

Buffalo emo-punks Amateur Hockey Club have a new single "UPPERCASE!" that has elements of Motion City Soundtrack and Third Eye Blind in the best way. Check it out. buffablog.com/amateur-hock...