LOCAL MUSIC
- Barz Banga – “Crack Era”
You can almost hear the latest single from Buffalo rapper Barz Banga the moment you get eyes on the cover art. Bills-era Marshawn Lynch, branded with “Beast Mode” text down by his galloping cleats greets you as the most powerful horns you’ve ever heard trot out to kick off the beat. “Crack Era,” the new… Read more: Barz Banga – “Crack Era”
COLUMNS
- The Ten Best Songs from Buffalo in 2025
As we start getting back to into the swing of things at the blog in 2026, it’s necessary to reflect and share what our favorite songs from 2025 were. It was a great year for the Buffalo music scene, and we can’t wait to see where 2026 brings us. Here’s our favorite ten songs out… Read more: The Ten Best Songs from Buffalo in 2025
ALBUM OF THE WEEK
- Beach Glass – Closure
Who would have ever thought that a band making real music would be… refreshing? Beach Glass is a Buffalo-based duo doing just that. Harkening back to the halcyon days of Tascam recorders, honest feelings, and no autotune, their latest offering is the five-song Closure. Supremely ’90s-influenced and sincere as all get out, these songs are… Read more: Beach Glass – <i>Closure</i>
NEW MUSIC
- stasisxD – “white tee”
The latest single from emerging artist stasisxD is rooted in the textures of shoegaze while maintaining a contemporary cloud hip hop delivery. These compelling joint forces are further empowered by lyrics that yearn for a simpler time. “White Tee,” from stasisxD, serves as a soundscape feeling both experimental and nostalgic. Shoegaze’s flooded guitars cloud the… Read more: stasisxD – “white tee”
