Katie Morey’s debut solo album “Friend of a Friend” finds the songwriter reaching a new level of creative complexity.
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Sam Nitsch turns to polished pop grandeur on ‘NEOWISE’
The ukulele-slingin’ singer-songwriter Sam Nitsch opts for adventurous, upbeat melodies with big arrangements on his debut studio album.
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Moving Mountains plays the proggy side of pop-rock on ‘This Quiet World’
Rochester rock band Moving Mountains makes music that balances jam band-friendly song structures and accessible riffs on its debut album.
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Joe Brucato returns to the spotlight with ‘Number 44’
Rochester rock veteran Joe Brucato’s new album “Number 44” features strong backing from Joyous Noise and guest appearances from lSteve Gadd and Tony Levin.
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Flogging Molly plays Rochester in first tour since pandemic shutdown
On its first tour since the pandemic began, the iconic Celtic punk band Flogging Molly plays Main Street Armory with Violent Femmes on Sept. 18.
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Country artist Claudia Hoyser is in the driver’s seat with debut album
On “Red Light’s Turning Green,” Rochester singer-songwriter Claudia Hoyser trusts her instincts with her best music to-date.
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Beef Gordon and Hieronymus Bogs collaborate on new single ‘Ashes’
On the collaborative single “Ashes” and its accompanying video, Beef Gordon’s quirky pop meets the mystical folk of Hieronymus Bogs.
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The Able Bodies look to the ‘Future’ on new synth-pop single
On its self-released new single, “Future,” Rochester duo The Able Bodies replaces its signature lighthearted themes with a call for social justice.
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Track review: ‘When Shadows Fall’ by Slightly Psychedelic
Slightly Psychedelic offers sugary pop with a dark twist on its new single, “When Shadows Fall.” It’s spooky without being over the top
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ROCK | Linda Rutherford & Celtic Fire
Linda Rutherford & Celtic Fire played at Woodstock ’99 but picked the wrong seat on the proverbial Titanic. It was at Woodstock where the local band became friends with groups such as Korn and Muse, who broke out colossally despite the industry-wide meltdown. Linda Rutherford & Celtic Fire’s debut album, “Stop The Rain,” lit up […]
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ROCK | Max Creek
Max Creek is the original Northeast jam band that wrote the book about surviving rock ‘n’ roll. Since its formation in 1971, Max Creek has gone from quartet to trio to quintet. It’s played small clubs, headlined at big festivals, and everything in between. From the start, Max Creek has combined Americana with soul, jazz, […]
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HIP-HOP | MC Lars
For almost a decade, MC Lars has been wearing a golden video game cartridge around his neck. The brainy rapper has demonstrated his nerd-dom in other ways beyond his signature look, with nods to literary figures and lyrical references about pop culture. MC Lars often adds humor to a mix of quirky material, making him […]
