The acoustic pop duo The Local Hang-Ups uses seamless vocal harmonies to ponder missed connections on its debut “Dialtone EP,” out May 7.
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Jon Lewis exudes playful, everyman vibes as the frontman for FRAN
As lead singer of FRAN, Jon Lewis has ditched the guitar and brought a warm, playful approach to the band’s versatile sound.
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Absentee ballots available by request only for 2021 Monroe County primaries
In a change from last year’s Monroe County primaries, prospective absentee voters must request an application form this election season.
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Panda on Acid’s ‘Haoma’ is meditative music with momentum
Composer-producer Panauh Kalayeh calls “Haoma” his “passion project.”
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Hindsight inspired King 20/20’s perfect vision
With ‘These Streets,’ Jordan Moss moved toward sobriety and away from rap.
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Forrest Green’s “Channel 21”/ “Silent Star” is his parting gift to Rochester
On a pair of new singles, Green retains his penchant for raw musical expression while moving toward a more polished, retro rock sound.
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Poetry in times of strife
Three Rochester poets share how they perceived 2020 and how it inspired them.
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Cannabis as creative fuel
Can pot make you more creative? To be blunt — don’t bet on it.
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One year in, Virtual Jazz Club continues its streak of nightly concerts
Laura Dubin and Antonio Guerrero started their evening Virtual Jazz Club performances one year ago on Tuesday, and plan to keep them going.
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Trio Ghidorah releases debut album Saturday as part of Bop Shop concert livestream
The classical guitar trio of Eastman graduates creates intricate musical arrangements that expand their instrument’s repertoire and sound.
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Fightin’ words: Rochester hip-hop artists combat racial injustice
The ongoing struggle against racism is deeply embedded in the music of artists such as Cello Brown, Bushido Garvey, and Suburban Plaza.
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Rochester jazz festival heads to the suburbs
The 2021 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is scheduled to be held at RIT from July 30 to Aug. 7.
