Rylan Talerico, a k a Brother Sundance, is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and indie pop producer whose sonic waves are rippling around the country. Talerico developed Brother Sundance after transitioning away from his punk-blues band as a teenager in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Talerico’s smoky, warm voice has a bite to it similar to that of Joe […]
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Album review: ‘Irregardless’
Superty Dupes “Irregardless” Self-released supertydupes.bandcamp.com While the lyrical concepts on Superty Dupes’ new album, “Irregardless,” aren’t so serious, the music is no joke. Right off the bat, Superty Dupes slaps the listener in the face with a big, fat stack of funk on “Pancakes.” Throughout the album, Jim Watkins rips solos on his guitar and […]
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Album review: ‘Just One More’
Just One More “Just One More” Self-released justonemore.bandcamp.com Just One More’s new, self-titled EP explores existential questions, but it stays fun and keeps a not-too-serious vibe, all in a classic punk format. Just One More is the brainchild of singer and guitarist Brandin Ross, created when he was on hiatus from the punk band Preemptive […]
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ROCK | Girls Rock! Concert Series
Girls Rock! Rochester, founded in 2011, is a summer rock camp that uses music to help foster creativity and empowerment in girls and Trans youth. This year, the organization is starting a concert series, showcasing talented members of the Girls Rock! Rochester community, including staff members, board members, and campers. This first concert will feature the […]
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Breaking rules to help the homeless
James Jackson, aka Kaiser Solzie, wants to use his story to inspire others going through some of the same struggles he has.
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Fresh Cut: ‘Control’ by Komrads
Industrial darkwave duo Komrads is expected to release a new album from its mechanical grip in May. The album’s first track, “Control,” is a sonic rollercoaster ride that leaves the listener gripping their seat
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SPECIAL EVENT | Che Malambo
The all-male Argentinian dance company Che Malambo adapts a traditional South American dance for big stages, mixing with it tight choreography, rhythmic stomping, and powerful drumming. The Malambo began in the 17th century as a competitive dance between Argentinian gaucho, and it quickly evolved to include fast-paced footwork that resembled a horse’s gallop. Organized by […]
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PSYCH ROCK | Acid Mothers Temple
Acid Mothers Temple will take you to another dimension when you hear it. Led by guitarist, Kawabata Makoto, the Japanese psychedelic rock band has ecstacized audiences around the world — and through dozens of albums — since 1995. Its music is like (true to its name) taking a heavy acid trip, filled with experimental textures […]
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FOLK | Kirsten Maxwell
Long Island singer-songwriter Kirsten Maxwell has an ariose voice, with a ringing vibrato like that of a songbird swooping down to rest atop a bright, acoustic guitar. Her conversational lyrics create a natural segue into memorable choruses that audiences can sing along to, emulating a late-1990’s female singer-songwriter vibe like that of Jewel and Paula […]
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Fresh Cut: ‘Hunters’ by Soviet Dolls
Soviet Dolls has created a synth-pop carousel that leaves the listener riding around its sound waves on repeat
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EXPERIMENTAL | Human Host
Human Host is a rotating ensemble of DIY multimedia artists from New York City and other parts of the Northeast. In fact, it has scored the soundtrack music for multiple independent films as well as releasing an entirely self-produced album, “On Haida Gwaii,” in 2017. The group, which started in 2002, utilizes a variety of […]
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INDIE POP | Future Generations
Future Generations is feel-good music at its best. With lyrics about living life to its fullest, love, and the fun of being young, the band’s electronic textures add a hint of youthful nostalgia, all complemented by anthemic choruses and catchy melodies. Future Generations began as a quartet in New York City, and developed into an […]
