Floated Magazine is a culture magazine largely focused on music, with an extended reach into the visual arts, lifestyles, and social topics. Showcasing unique and obscure aspects of society, we aim to share the stories behind the artist and offer niche perspectives on
emerging trends within contemporary culture.
Live Session: Sachee SB
November 12, 2019
For Current Scene, I continued a body of work that uses an artist-made map of all the dead end streets of Buffalo, NY (where I’ve lived the past ten years). The map is intended as an ongoing source for making new work. Included from this series are three paintings in w...
November 8, 2019
"Get Juicy" by KOPPS
We are feelin' hella full of juice and this sensual song is the perfect soundtrack to our freaky time! We are eagerly waiting for a luscious video ;) Listen to the song on Spotify HERE!
'CHAMPION' by Bishop Briggs
This work of art has officially been...
November 6, 2019
The Congressional Collective is made up of local creators Sugar Hoops, Lex Howland, and Brandon A. Mott. One of their members, Lex, has written this op-ed to describe the unique mission and values of their organization to the Rochester community.
The Congressional Colle...
November 5, 2019
Through printmaking, I create a representation of personal, intimate experiences that impacted my understanding of myself and the concept of intimacy. I focus on the objectification of the female body, sex, and the internal conflicts of loneliness and isolation. I crea...
November 4, 2019
>> We are all trying to find that space. A place where creativity and community coincide. Searching for that group of people, that camaraderie, where one can carry out their craft and connect. Having a space such as The Yards, dedicated to celebrating the creations...
November 2, 2019
>> Rut’s newest offering, 'Circle of Service,' is ten songs punctuated by sudden shifts of mood, time, and temperament that captivate and subvert expectations at every turn. Post-hardcore, prog, sludge, noise rock, and more tumble out of these songs, merging and par...
November 1, 2019
Strange to Look At formed in 2016 in Syracuse, New York, initially to play a one-off Halloween show. What resulted instead was a fittingly weird meeting of the minds set on diversifying the Central New York music landscape. In 2018, the band released its debut self-tit...
November 1, 2019
'Something To Prove' is the debut EP from indie-pop/rockers, The Byways. Drawing inspiration from classic rock, folk, and soul artists, Alex and The Byways turn heads with jangling guitars, memorable lyrics, and irresistible hooks. Read on for a track by track review...
November 1, 2019
"Blank Slate" by Joywave
Big time Rochester boys have a new eerily catchy tune filled with all of our favorite classic Joywave elements; whispering falsetto, head-bobbing beats, and a fresh production quality bop!
Listen to the song on Spotify HERE!
'Blood Moon' by Whilk...
October 31, 2019
>> Rochester, New York DIY experimental rockers, Full Body, are back with a follow up to their freshman 2017 release, 'What’s Good?', with a collection of eight remarkably well-composed, thought-out, and interesting new songs entitled 'Always There' out now on Five Kil...
