Boregore has that kind of music that makes you feel like you need a shower — but in a good way. With a dash of chip music, a snappy synthetic beat, and raps that sound suspiciously like grime with a twist of sexual frustration, the overall effect is glittery until the beat drops — at […]
Suzan Pero
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DJ/ELECTRONIC: The Quadratic Trio
Have you ever heard an album that made you swear you were under the ocean when you shut your eyes and listened? If you’ve spun The Antlers’ recent release “Undersea,” or the Tears Run Rings masterwork “Distance,” then you know exactly what you’re in store for with The Quadratic Trio. This band takes that spacey […]
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INDIE ROCK: Quiet Company, Brick + Mortar
You might not know it, but if you spent much time watching MTV, you’ve heard Austin natives Quiet Company, who were featured several times on “The Real World: New Orleans” as well as other “reality” “entertainment” programs, even nabbing a spot on “Last Call with Carson Daly.” Quiet Company has that indie-rock sound well suited […]
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3rd Annual Loveapalooza
Lovin’ Cup is pulling out all the stops with its third Lovapalooza. Not only will there be beer tastings and crafts on sale (including tattoos of both the permanent and not-so-permanent varieties), but RIPROC will be supporting with DJs all day, culminating in a dance party all night. During the day there will be plenty […]
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Spiritizual Rez
DJ Sita will start off the evening with a heavy electronic dub mix, which will be followed up by the far more house leanings of DJ Rufus Gibson. Sita has been at it locally for 10 years and it shows with the smooth mixes. Rufus Gibson is down from Buffalo and has a very chill […]
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sKoOba, Arehouse
When you step into sKoOba’s realm, prepare to be transported to a vaguely otherworldly place that somehow feels familiar. Mostly this is because his work is very reminiscent of video-game music, and most especially so in the upbeat tracks. SKoOba makes no secret of video games being an inspiration, but unlike some artists like Crystal […]
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Robb G, Skanntron
Saturday, September 8 Port of Rochester, 4699 Lake Ave. 6:30 p.m. | $20-$25, 18+ | riprocboatcruise.com If ever you wanted to get down on a boat, this is most certainly your time to do it. Sailing out of the Port of Rochester, RIPROC has taken over the Harbor Town Belle for this one night foray […]
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Synthetica, Sonam
When you hear Eric Taylor (stage name Synthetica) is bringing flutes to an electronic gig, you’re like, “What? How does that work?” Well, all those background noises that would usually be done with the computer are done by the flute (Sonam) and voices, which work really well with the computer-generated sounds, and leaves the computer […]
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Sugar Hill Gang
Ever wondered what happened to Sugar Hill Gang? Roll on down to the depths of Dub Land on Saturday to get your dose of some old-school hip-hop. Best known for the 1979 hit “Rapper’s Delight,” the group has by no means quit touring, and has released several albums in the interim, including one specifically for […]
