Alt-country band Public Water Supply has not one or two, but three songwriters, all of whom contributed to its debut album, out Jan. 13.
Album Release Show
The Painted Birds play album release show at Photo City Music Hall on Friday
The Rochester pop-soul band releases the album “Under the Wing” at a live show, also available virtually, at Photo City Music Hall on Friday.
Gary Lamaar and Cammy Enaharo release new albums
For Rochester musicians Gary Lamaar and Cammy Enaharo, September is a time to celebrate new artistic creations. They’ll each release their latest records at a joint show at UUU Art Collective on Saturday, September 21.
Album review: ‘Intelligence Is Rising’
Chaz Hearne & The Dazzlers ‘Intelligence Is Rising’ Self-released chazhearne.bandcamp.com Rochester singer-songwriter Chaz Hearne’s paper-thin, pitch-perfect tenor casts a dreamy haze over the music. At times it’s akin to Paul Simon, and at others, it’s more like Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear. With the homey, backwoods feel of the banjo and acoustic guitar, Hearne’s music […]
Album review: ‘Longing to Be the Mountain’
King Buffalo ‘Longing to Be the Mountain’ Self-released kingbuffalo.bandcamp.com Having reached widespread international exposure since its formation in 2013, King Buffalo is a local psychedelic rock trio known for its cavernous sound. Currently celebrating the release of its latest album, “Longing to Be the Mountain,” King Buffalo pushes the boundaries of stoner rock. The album […]
The Moho Collective goes acoustic on new EP ‘Soma’
The Moho Collective has taken a slight detour from its
well-known manic, eclectic, electric strain. On Friday, October 26, the Lovin’ Cup crowd will get a taste of these acoustic tunes at the album release show for “Soma.”
Album review: ‘Harmonium’
Archimedes ‘Harmonium’ Self-released archimedesband.bandcamp.com Archimedes’ new CD “Harmonium” unfolds like little dreams that are anchored in plaintive delivery. Listen as the acoustic guitar swirls in a circular cadence, weaving a tapestry throughout the casually shared harmony like smoke wafting from an inviting campfire. It’s like a preamble to a madrigal, a requiem for a dream. […]
Album review: ‘Kokopelli’
Auld Lang Syne ‘Kokopelli’ Self-released auldlangsyne.bandcamp.com Auld Lang Syne may be itinerant, but the incomparable duo will always be a Rochester band to me. Set for release on October 20, “Kokopelli” is Auld Lang Syne’s latest batch of exquisitely crafted indie folk songs, and it’s a consummate return to form. Last year’s album “Positively Phototactic” […]






