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While the acoustic, reggae-inspired songs are intriguing, inadequate sound engineering brings the album down.
By Daniel J. Kushner
Sep 22, 2023
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Led by Brock Saltsman’s dynamic vocals, Pluck makes sophisticated rock music that sparkles when performed live.
By Daniel J. Kushner
Sep 8, 2023
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There aren’t any jazz-rock fusion or hip-hop-jazz mash-ups on an album by drummer Mike Melito. He is a jazz purist.
By Ron Netsky
Aug 10, 2023
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Influences are a double-edged sword. And while the guess here is Kim Draheim owns all of Blue Oyster Cult’s albums, he and his band, Infrared Radiation Orchestra, successfully elude slavish mimicry with some wide-ranging … well, weirdness.
By Jeff Spevak
Aug 10, 2023
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Country musician Levi Gangi impresses on his fourth solo album, a collection of heartfelt tunes and poignant collaborations.
By Daniel J. Kushner
Aug 10, 2023
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On "The Fisherman," pastor Scott Austin indulges in his side gig as frontman of a local rock band.
By Daniel J. Kushner
Aug 10, 2023
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The Rochester rock quartet The Midnight Sconce rides mystical 1970s vibes on this cut recorded with Wicked Squid's Josh Pettinger.
By Patrick Hosken
Jul 27, 2023
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The golden Rochester soul singer continues to shine on her latest anthem of self-empowerment.
By Daniel J. Kushner
Jul 19, 2023
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Led by Alan Murphy, this Rochester band churns out original songs with authentic classic-rock style in this collection of live recordings.
By Jeff Spevak
Jul 10, 2023
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The jazz musician's first album is an auspicious collection of hard-bop originals with esoteric themes.
By Ron Netsky
Jul 5, 2023
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With A.I. helping arrange the album, the result achieves the energy of a live show with studio precision.
By Ron Netsky
Jun 21, 2023
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On his newest album, the Eastman School of Music alumnus is a triple threat as trombonist, composer, and arranger.
By Ron Netsky
Jun 19, 2023
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"The Anonymous Lover" is the only surviving opera of Black composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a contemporary of Mozart.
By Daniel J. Kushner
Jun 16, 2023
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Expect the unexpected on experimental noise duo Beastview Maul's latest collection.
By Patrick Hosken
Jun 13, 2023
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Two thirds of this Rochester-born rock band have relocated to Brooklyn, but that hasn't tampered with Free Casino's quirky, clever sound.
By Patrick Hosken
Apr 25, 2023
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