by Brendan O'Connor | Dec 17, 2019 | Photos
It’s difficult to think of a band that puts on for their city harder than Every Time I Die. Over the years, ETID’s holiday shows have become bigger and bigger, and have evolved into a city wide phenomenon that can’t be ignored. The holiday shows...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jul 8, 2019 | Photos
Last Wednesday, Third Eye Blind brought their Summer Gods 2019 tour to Artpark in Lewiston. The heat did not deter the eager crowd, as the outdoor amphitheater seriously filled filled out over the course of the blistering day. Around 6pm, Ra Ra Riot set things into...
by Zach M Anderson | May 23, 2019 | Photos
Michael Angelakos brought Passion Pit, his beloved indietronica passion project, back to Western New York to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the band’s acclaimed debut, Manners, with a stunningly euphoric show at The Rapids Theatre on May 20th. An exuberant...
by Brendan O'Connor | May 21, 2019 | Photos
This past Friday, UK indie/pop punk outfit, Basement, made their return to Buffalo. Following their appearance a little over a year ago opening for The Front Bottoms at Riverworks, they now have a new album under their belt, titled Beside Myself. Though the...
by Zach M Anderson | May 7, 2019 | Photos
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Ryan Luce returned home to Buffalo to commemorate the release of his newest EP, California Gold, at the resplendent altar of The Tabernacle at Sweet_ness 7 Cafe on May 4th, with fellow Brooklynite and California native DM Salsberg as...
by Zach M Anderson | Apr 30, 2019 | Photos
Buffalo’s Younger Then ended a five-year hot streak with their final show at Mr. Goodbar on Friday, April 27th. Channeling their love of outsized alternative rock––U2, Arkells, Cage The Elephant, Kings of Leon, The Strokes, among others––the band combined...
by Zach M Anderson | Mar 5, 2019 | Photos
Audio-visual manipulator Shawn E. Lewis resurrected his Lesionread project for a night of mind-warping mayhem at Mohawk Place, having shifted his artistic focus to his on-going production/percussion duties for Space Cubs. Kicking off his set with “2019,” a...
by Zach M Anderson | Dec 27, 2018 | Photos
Elliott Douglas, the multi-talented musical force behind M.A.G.S. came home for the holidays for a headlining slot at Buffalo’s Nietzsche’s on December 22nd. Having recently relocated to Los Angeles to pursue his artistic muse, this rare opportunity for...
by Zach M Anderson | Oct 23, 2018 | Photos
Legendary Smiths guitarist and songwriter Johnny Marr made a much-anticipated appearance in Buffalo with a sold-out show at Town Ballroom on October 20, 2018. A dynamic and lively performer, the Britpop icon treated the rapturous crowd with a indelible setlist of...
by Zach M Anderson | Sep 25, 2018 | Photos
Nashville’s Bully brought down the house at Buffalo’s Mohawk Place on September 21st, touring in support of their ferocious sophomore LP, Losing (Sub Pop). Bully reignited the raw intensity of 90s grunge and indie-alternative with confessional, intimate...
by Zach M Anderson | Sep 5, 2018 | Photos
Synth-pop fan favorites Humble Braggers celebrated the release of their newest EP, Cycle (Admirable Traits Records), with a spectacular musical showcase at Nietzsche’s on September 1st, 2018. Eschewing guitars in favor of lush synth pads, and with a greater...
by Brendan O'Connor | Aug 28, 2018 | Photos, Uncategorized
Last Friday, Darien Lake was treated to a packed hip hop show filled with both superstars and up and coming artists. Over the course of the night, the amphitheater filled up to capacity, while P-Lo, YBN Nahmir, Murda Beatz, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Uzi Vert, and G-Eazy all...
by Brendan O'Connor | Aug 15, 2018 | Photos
Ahead of the release of their new album due out later this month, Alkaline Trio made their long awaited return to Buffalo on Saturday. The iconic pop punk act absolutely packed the Town Ballroom, selling out the show months in advance. They played a whopping 22 song...
by Brendan O'Connor | Aug 3, 2018 | Photos
Last week, Artpark served as the perfect backdrop for Fleet Foxes show in WNY in quite some time. The night was kicked off with a short but sweet set by Nilüfer Yanya and her band. She began her set solo, but eventually brought her band mates out to finish out her...
by Brendan O'Connor | Jul 30, 2018 | Best of 2015, Photos
Three years after his last appearance at the Town Ballroom, Father John Misty made his triumphant return to Buffalo. Since his last appearance in 2015, Mr. Tillman and crew have released two critically acclaimed full length records, 2017’s Pure Comedy, and...