Thursday headlines a “dream lineup” of influential emo bands, including Cursive and Jeremy Enigk from Sunny Day Real Estate, on Jan. 22.
Patrick Hosken
Patrick is CITY's arts and culture reporter. He was formerly the music editor at MTV News and a producer at Buffalo Toronto Public Media.
CITYโs 2021 Playlist: Music From When You Were Away
Reflect on a strange and trying year with an eclectic mix of Rochester’s finest local music.
Zilch Fletcherโs 1970s novelty folk album finds new life in streaming era
“Nobody’s Dreamboat,” the local novelty album from 1977 that influenced “Weird Al” Yankovic, will be celebrated with a Dec. 17 concert at Lovin’ Cup.
The Pickle Mafia combines jazz, funk, and R&B for ‘A Night to Remember’
On the EP “a night to remember,” Rochester jazz trio The Pickle Mafia prioritizes piano explorations, relentless grooves, and flexible rhythms.
Spencer. builds his own neo-soul world on debut album โAre U Down?โ
On Rochester native Spencer.’s debut album for the indie label 4AD, the vibe is all-important as he draws from soul, R&B, jazz, and hip-hop.
The Mountain Goatsโ Peter Hughes tours the world but calls Rochester home
Bassist Peter Hughes is a member of The Mountain Goats, a popular indie rock band with a cult following. But he’s also a proud Rochesterian.






