Gold Spectacles – “Even”

Gold Spectacles – “Even”

Once the weather is nice all I want to do is listen to is pop, and London-based producers Gold Spectacles have just what I need. The duo’s latest single “Even” is a slice of dream-pop heaven, with gentle funk-y bass, heavy sample work, and baroque...
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Tonight: EL VY

Tonight: EL VY

Rapids Theatre plays host tonight to one of the hottest indie acts on the tour circuit one of the EL VY (pronounced EL-PIE with a v). The band’s promo picture might yield some familiar faces, as EL VY is the side project for Matt Berninger (of The National) and...
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No Why – “Disconnect. Decode.”

No Why – “Disconnect. Decode.”

Cleveland-based indie rockers No Why quietly released duel singles last month and it has come to be the repeat album of the morning at our office. The second song on the mini-ep, “Disconnect. Decode” is for definitely the late 90’s emo fan, combining...
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Just Announced: Black Lips

Just Announced: Black Lips

Atlanta garage rock rascals, Black Lips, revealed on their website that they will be coming to Buffalo this summer and playing a venue that is bringing in more and more indie talents. Black Lips will be playing Nietzsche’s on Saturday, July 16th, with pre-sale...
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Sea Span – “Diane”

Sea Span – “Diane”

Philadelphia based indie-gaze act, Sea Span, have a new song that has been the soundtrack of our weekend. The song “Diane” is a mellow song of regret about trying to rewind and make things right in a relationship. Could you win them back? Would it all be...
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Today: Record Store Day

Today: Record Store Day

Today is the ninth annual  Record Store Day, a holiday created in 2007 to celebrate Mom and Pop record stores and the stagnant vinyl industry. In the past nine years, much has changed in the music industry, and vinyl is HOT again (thanks millenials). Over 700...
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Pusher – “Clear (ft. Mothica)”

Pusher – “Clear (ft. Mothica)”

Toronto-based electro-producer Pusher has returned after nearly a year with a song that could be the song of spring.  The up-and-coming producer collaborated with Brooklyn-based singer Mothica to create a song that is best described as infectious. In the pair’s...
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