Boy Jr. continues to bring her winning TikTok formula to listeners with the original song “Simping for the Villain” and a “Mr. Brightside” cover.
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Aaron Lipp has ‘Nothing to Lose’
Meet the musical chameleon at the forefront of the Finger Lakes roots scene.
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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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Bug Jar reopens amid a routine of uncertainty
The Bug Jar returns with live music on Aug. 6 amid renewed debate over mask and vaccination requirements at Rochester venues.
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The new-look Photo City Music Hall is still a haven for punk, metal, and EDM
Danny Nielsen took a risk in renovating Photo City Music Hall during the live-concert hiatus, but its reputation helped keep things afloat.
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Grace Serene and the Super Clean is off to a quick sonic start
In six short months, the nascent funk fusion-soul band Grace Serene and the Super Clean has created nearly two albums’ worth of material.
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Jon Lewis exudes playful, everyman vibes as the frontman for FRAN
As lead singer of FRAN, Jon Lewis has ditched the guitar and brought a warm, playful approach to the band’s versatile sound.
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Great Red’s ‘Inside the Moon’ alternates between mellow and mind-blowing
On its new EP, indie rock band Great Red continues to up its game with mood music that can be either soothing or edgy.
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Ryan Sutherland’s ‘Loner’s Paradise’ is equal parts mystique and stark reality
On his retro-rock album “Loner’s Paradise,” singer-songwriter Ryan Sutherland mixes melancholic lyrics with casual guitars and bouncy vocal hooks.
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Brian Lindsay goes beyond typical love songs on stalled new album
The pandemic may be holding off the release of Brian Lindsay’s new album, but it hasn’t stopped him from putting out some poignant singles.
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Three Heads Brewing streams Brian MacDonald’s Tom Petty tribute show
On Sunday, Three Heads Brewing will stream The Honey Smugglers frontman’s concert tribute to the classic Tom Petty album “Wildflowers.”
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Musician spotlight: Kire Najdovski
Guitarist Kire Najdovski’s relentless, slash-and-burn approach to prog rock is on full display on his new album, “Wish.”
