Since COVID-19 began, Justin Gurnsey and his band have released seven new singles, ranging from rock and reggae to folk and country.
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Great Red’s ‘Inside the Moon’ alternates between mellow and mind-blowing
On its new EP, indie rock band Great Red continues to up its game with mood music that can be either soothing or edgy.
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A darker Amanda Lee Peers comes into the light with ‘Sinner’
Amanda Lee Peers’s album “Sinner” reflects the singer-songwriter’s inner transformation since appearing on “The Voice” nearly seven years ago.
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Alyssa Trahan’s ‘We Used to Be Happy’ has a Nashvegas veneer
On the new single “We Used to Be Happy,” a glossy pop-music sheen dulls the authenticity of Alyssa Trahan’s country tune.
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Ryan Sutherland’s ‘Loner’s Paradise’ is equal parts mystique and stark reality
On his retro-rock album “Loner’s Paradise,” singer-songwriter Ryan Sutherland mixes melancholic lyrics with casual guitars and bouncy vocal hooks.
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The English Project welcomes listeners to the party on new single ‘It Takes Time’
The English Project’s frontman Chris English switches from drums to the organ on “It Takes Time,” a new single with an infectious soul sound.
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The Mighty High and Dry’s latest rock single features tinges of country
The Rochester roots-rockers in The Mighty High and Dry take on a slight twang on the band’s new single “I Keep on Coming Back to You.”
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The F Word: Local musicians eye return to live shows as COVID numbers decrease
As COVID-19 numbers decrease, bands such as Televisionaries and Anonymous Willpower are staying busy, anticipating a return to live shows.
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Zero Level’s ‘Toledo Will’ is a three-pronged punk rock attack
The Rochester punk rock band Zero Level released its EP “Toledo Will” back in July, but its musical variety makes it worth revisiting.
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Worm Quartet’s ‘The Pac-Man EP’ is nonsensical fun
Tim Crist’s new release as Worm Quartet, “The Pac-Man EP,” is high-energy electronic music that’s both wacky and nostalgic.
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No offense and none taken, Noah Fense just wants to move on
Rapper Noah Fense had struggled with drug addiction and served time in prison, but he’s since found redemption in his music.
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Musician spotlight: Kire Najdovski
Guitarist Kire Najdovski’s relentless, slash-and-burn approach to prog rock is on full display on his new album, “Wish.”
