There are plenty of ways to support the Rochester-area musicians you love during this challenging time of canceled shows, but it all starts with giving them a listen. Here’s a set of 14 songs with local ties, to pass the time as you wait things out at home.
Moses Rockwell
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Album review: ‘The Unfortunate Case of Mortis Rocksalt’
Moses Rockwell ‘The Unfortunate Case of Mortis Rocksalt’ Self-released mosesrockwell.bandcamp.com Heavily influenced by John Coltrane’s "A Love Supreme," Rochester rapper Moses Rockwell brings a sophisticated blend of jazz, R&B, and hip-hop in his beats. Rockwell has put out ten albums since 2012, including his latest, "The Unfortunate Case of Mortis Rocksalt," which was released in […]
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Album review: ‘Subterranean Sweatpants’
With “Subterranean Sweatpants,” Moses Rockwell keeps his trend of coming out with at least one project a year. I’m honestly surprised that he can keep up the pace considering just how much substance he brings to the table. Rockwell clearly leans more than most toward left-field hip-hop, allowing his dizzying word play and snarky lyricism […]
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Album review: ‘Live From The Metropolitan’
Claude Bennington’s Fever Dream “Live From The Metropolitan” Self-released facebook.com/claudebenningtonsfeverdream “Live From The Metropolitan” is an intriguing calling card, a fitting first impression for those previously unfamiliar with the quintet Claude Bennington’s Fever Dream. One of Rochester’s most exciting emergent acts, the group creates a charming hybrid of hip-hop and jazz that’s never forced and […]
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Rapper Moses Rockwell is still discovering himself
There’s a bit-o-mystery to Moses Rockwell and the things he does … even to the man himself.
