“Running With Scissors” showcases the Giant Panda guitarist’s charm as a songwriter.
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Album Review | Wovenhome’s debut EP is a revelation
Inspired tracks on “Waving Trees” prove American folk music doesn’t have to be relegated to acoustic guitar.
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Album Review | Anthony Kannon makes a statement with ‘Cautionary Tales’
The Ithaca-based hip-hop artist’s authentic underdog story gets a poignant telling in his latest album.
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REVIEW | Matt O’Brian moves past reggae with ‘Wanna Believe Wednesdays’
The local musician’s current band, Flying Object, defies expectations.
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Fivebyfive continues to be Rochester’s preeminent contemporary classical ensemble
“Breath & Fire” is a refreshing album that will resonate with audiences.
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REVIEW | Danielle Ponder wows a sold-out crowd
The emerging international star christened new venue Essex on Friday night.
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Bad Bloom’s new crop of singles hits the mark
The August and September releases embody economical, expertly crafted grunge pop.
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Inconsistent production hinders Gavin Barry’s ‘In the Beginning’
While the acoustic, reggae-inspired songs are intriguing, inadequate sound engineering brings the album down.
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Alt-rock quartet Pluck shows pizazz on new live album
Led by Brock Saltsman’s dynamic vocals, Pluck makes sophisticated rock music that sparkles when performed live.
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‘To Swing Is the Thing” by Mike Melito
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. So it’s not surprising that his eighth album, aptly named “To Swing Is The Thing,” is composed of jazz classics and less familiar tunes worthy of elevation. And yes, it swings from start to finish. […]
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‘Hotrod Full of Eyeballs’ by Infrared Radiation Orchestra
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. Based in Seneca Falls, Infrared Radiation Orchestra spreads its psychedelic musings throughout Western New York, including Rochester. The […]
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Levi Gangi gets a little help from his friends on ‘Somebody Else’s Broken Heart’
Country musician Levi Gangi impresses on his fourth solo album, a collection of heartfelt tunes and poignant collaborations.
