If you’re looking for music that doesn’t just sound good, but also takes hold of you and reaches all the way down to your soul, Goat Farm’s new album, “Are We Damned?” (released June 20) is an excellent place to start. The stoner metal group based in Rochester has outdone itself with a collection that […]
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REVIEW | ‘Hard Candy for Hard Times’ by Handsy Grandma
Listeners who gravitate toward punk rock, fast-paced music that makes them jump as well as engaging messaging will feel a sense of belonging with Handsy Grandma. The band’s “Hard Candy for Hard Times,” available July 24, brings all the energy with 16 dynamic tracks ready to pump up listeners for the heat of summer. The […]
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REVIEW | ‘fvck.me.up’ by Glasswaves
Have you ever felt a love so powerful you’d be willing to risk everything, including sense of self, just to stay close? Rochester native electronic metal group Glasswaves explores that love in the headbanging track “fvck.me.up,” released April 21 with their new label, SharpTone Records. A swirling, synth-y background and vocals from Noah Rich (halfway […]
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REVIEW | ‘Burn From Both Ends’ by Pluck
On “Burn From Both Ends,” the second full-length release from local favorite Pluck, the band’s indie-rock sound rings true. This vibrant collection explores a wide variety of topics and themes. From sickness to relationships to the political state of the world, Pluck’s sophomore album is ready to converse with the listener. “Sooner” opens the album […]
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REVIEW | ‘Part of My Charm’ by Ali Lou and the Sugar Boys
“Part of My Charm,” the latest release from local folk group Ali Lou and the Sugar Boys, is just what Rochester needs this time of year. This collection of tracks evokes feelings reminiscent of warm summer days, offering a welcome respite from how brutally cold this winter was. Alison Lindsey and her reposeful voice greet […]
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REVIEW | ‘Before the Dawn’ by Claudia Hoyser
“Before the Dawn,” the sophomore album from Fairport native Claudia Hoyser, is an ethereal dive into modern Americana and country. Hoyser’s unique voice and emotional vulnerability create something new and fresh, sultry and sweet. For fans of indie and country, this LP is sure to turn heads. While exploring themes like growth and healing, “Before […]
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REVIEW | ‘Pinnacle Hill’ by Comfort Object
Where can we put our rage when it becomes too heavy? Where shall we get the release our emotions crave? Local emocore band Comfort Object provides a safe space for those who are fed up with these questions on its latest release, “Pinnacle Hill,” making the case that music is a hobby to some and […]
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REVIEW | ‘Yin’ by Siena Rose
The artist’s ethereal dreamscape was written in Rochester and recorded in one live performance.
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Review | ‘Flower Kitty’ by Flower Kitty
Melodic rock quartet Flower Kitty blends ’90s grunge with a modern punk attitude.
