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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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” […]

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