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    Noiseheads - Sitcoms for Aliens: 2018’s Sound Starts in the ‘90s

    January 8, 2018

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    Words by: Steve Bass

    >> An edgy alternative band from Florida is struggling to maintain their underground status; Noiseheads are the closest thing to a nineties revival that the rock scene in the US has seen in a long time. They’ve capitalized on executing perfectly grungy instrumentals...

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    Tart Vandelay – Flow: Swooning Indie That’s Easing Minds Everywhere

    December 11, 2017

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    Words by: Steve Bass

    >> Rochester’s own Tart Vandelay may have the best band name around in terms of juicy satire, but their sound isn’t joking around. The latest drop from the four-piece is titled Flow, and it’s simply four songs of sweet sounds and messages in regard to dealing with l...

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    Jaden Smith – Syre: Trust Funds Didn’t Innovate Hip-hop, But Didn’t Disappoint Either

    December 4, 2017

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    Words by: Steve Bass

    >> I was worried it would be difficult to objectively ponder this record, considering it was released by a name whose only reputation in the media at this point is that of an actor’s spoiled kid. Jaden Smith’s only notable feat prior to this full-length seems to be...

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    Barbarosa:  A Self Titled  EP Tapping Into Moods Everywhere

    November 27, 2017

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    Words by: Steve Bass

    >> “Basically Led Zeppelin’s song “Black Dog” 3 times in a row…” makes for a great satirical description that can be found on Barbarosa’s band camp page, but cannot be farther from the truth. The band’s new three-song release is full of feeling, post-rock instrument...

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    Liima - 1982: Alternative Electronic is Rock’s New Best Friend

    November 14, 2017

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    Words by: Steve Bass

    >> Scandinavian band Liima recently dropped their second album, 1982, and its eerie pop sounds are already making an impact across the Atlantic. This electro-pop release is packed with synth sounds not too far from the Stranger Things theme, indie bass lines, and wo...

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    Zuli - On Human Freakout Mountain: Love Songs’ New Face Is Indie Pop

    November 6, 2017

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    Words by: Steve Bass

    >> A new full-length album in the alternative scene was just dropped by New York band Zuli, whose sound is a warm blend of sappy love, psych rock, and indie pop.

    The Good:

    There isn’t a vocal bar that isn’t pure, perfect and powerful. Each lead melody is a beautiful s...

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    Nothing Casual – Blank Slate: DIY Indie Designed to Stand On Its Own

    October 30, 2017

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    Words by: Steve Bass

     >> Alternative band Nothing Casual is a group of Buffalo, NY natives whose passion for writing impressively tight indie rock is matched with a keen ear for engineering and mixing. Go online now and find their most recent release, an EP titled Blank Slate.

    The Good:

    T...

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    Madeleine McQueen - Wildfire EP: Swooning’s New Home is Rochester, NY

    October 23, 2017

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    Words by: Steve Bass

    >> One of the latest drops in Rochester’s music scene comes from the young and talented singer-songwriter, Madeline McQueen. Her latest five-song production is a hearty and wholesome blend of smooth rock, singer-songwriter talent and a voice proven to supply great v...

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    Barns Courtney – The Attractions of Youth: Classy British Pop Veiling A Singer-Songwriter

    October 9, 2017

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    Words by: Steve Bass

    >> Barns Courtney, an independent artist from London, is continuing to prove his worth as an across-the-pond entity in the realm of alternative music. Though his discography is scarce, his latest drop is eclectic and his talent is true.

    The Good:

    The Attraction of You...

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    Macklemore – Gemini: The Cocky, Albeit Well Delivered Return

    September 25, 2017

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    Words by: Steve Bass

    >> Ditching Ryan Lewis was an interesting move for Macklemore; His entire new full-length seems to be an existential crisis of sorts. The whole record is a teeter-totter balancing his desire to continue his mantra of relatability and his affinity for fame and money....

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