Local singer-songwriter Grace Conheady releases “Hello, Goodbye, In Between,” a debut album with sprawling vocals and intimate lyricism.
Indie Pop
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Cammy Enaharo releases evocative music video for the single ‘When You Call’
Rochester singer-songwriter Cammy Enaharo’s music video for the single “When You Call” is a powerful statement on the importance of creative expression.
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Spencer. builds his own neo-soul world on debut album ‘Are U Down?’
On Rochester native Spencer.’s debut album for the indie label 4AD, the vibe is all-important as he draws from soul, R&B, jazz, and hip-hop.
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Wild Pink and Kitchen play cathartic indie pop at Bug Jar
On Sept. 18, Wild Pink and Kitchen take the stage for a night of contemplative, thought-provoking indie music.
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The best live music this fall that won’t cost you a fortune
These six concerts — ranging from Americana and jam-band rock to hip-hop and soul — offer you serious (head)bang for your buck.
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Japanese Breakfast brings new era of ‘Jubilee’ to sold-out Anthology show
Michelle Zauner’s Japanese Breakfast takes the joyful and richly orchestrated sound of its latest album, “Jubilee,” to Rochester on Tuesday.
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Joywave’s new EP is a step forward sonically
On “Every Window Is a Mirror,” Joywave focuses on post-pandemic life with a fresh soundtrack of euphoric hooks and head-spinning electronics.
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Track review: “U.G.L.Y.”
KOPPS’ new single is a salty and salacious dance floor send-up combining, disco, pop, and rock.
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Album review: ‘Lo-Fi Resolutions E.P.’
Original Synth’s new six-song collection is a quirky pop album with progressive Judeo-Christian ideals, eschewing cheesy proselytizing for self-effacing satire.
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Album review: ‘Gold Koa’
Gold Koa ‘Gold Koa’ Self-released goldkoa.bandcamp.com Drummer Matt Battle and bassist Kamara Robideau may have moved from Rochester to pursue their careers in Los Angeles, but really, they haven’t gone anywhere. After the cross-country move and the subsequent disbanding of their indie rock band Oh Manitou, Battle and Robideau teamed up with Rochester singer-songwriter Cammy […]
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INDIE POP | Julian Lynch
Julian Lynch is best known as the guitarist in the band Real Estate, Lynch’s formidable solo discography features lush chamber pop that might best be described as “synthetic-orchestral.” Though the music is often instrumental, Lynch’s use of ethereal of Garfunkel-esque crooning injects a sense of stability into deceptively dense and busy arrangements. Lynch’s most recent […]
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KOPPS: pop plus
KOPPS is a three-pronged attack of techno-fection, but it’s not so sugary as to gum up the works in its live show, plethora of catchy singles, or the numerous music videos that capture the band’s intense visual irony.
