>>On his first release in seven years, Jim DeWitt, the face behind the musical project Precious Kindred, has released a collection of unreleased downtempo gems that were recorded five years ago and are finally seeing the light of day.

In the sleeve notes of one of hi...

Each origin story surrounding a stellar band has its mystifying elements. In the case of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, their mantra has remained consistent from their first jam session: stay together and make each other proud. This reggae-rock band rooted in the hear...

The spirit of collaboration is a potent fuel. When individuals are drawn to one other, their mere proximity is inspired by something as unexplainable as creative passion. Sometimes these unions are temporary, a passing cloud, made only for one rain, and other times the...

The Kerfuffle before Christmas; a night to remember at the Rapids Theatre in Buffalo, NY could be described as a combination of beautiful architecture and pleasant anarchy. If you haven't been to the Rapids Theatre, I highly encourage the trip out to Western New York f...

>> The Rosen Krown hosted a show Sunday night that took on the form of different genres that all brought a special element of their own. The redone Rosen Krown is known throughout the Rochester area for providing a small venue size that packs in huge feelings. It's...

>> Night one of The Kerfuffle Before Christmas is complete. Held at the wondrous Buffalo RiverWorks, this year’s The Kerfuffle Before Christmas featured a top notch lineup. The venue was decked out with flashing holiday lights, giant wreaths and a grand Christmas tr...

"Posthumous Forgiveness" by Tame Impala

The kings of indie psychedelic tuneage are back and our bodies are warming with just the thought of their next album! Synths, falsetto, and trance beats are giving us the light and warmth we need during this bitter cold winter. Li...

The label of a “side project” can be a pejorative term. Bestowed by fans and critics alike to describe a musical endeavor which stems from a larger project, the phrase ultimately connotes inferiority in some way. In the case of Taking Meds, an alternative math rock/pos...

'The Soft Bulletin Recorded Live At Red Rocks With The Colorado Symphony Orchestra' by The Flaming Lips 

Christmas has come early for Flaming Lips fans, especially now since the band has just released their first-ever official live album “The Soft Bulletin Recorded...

After his show in Buffalo last month, the charming and unafraid Barns Courtney went backstage drenched in sweat after his dizzying and energetic on-stage performance. Then once he was all cleaned up, the 28-year-old singer-songwriter sat down and suddenly began singing...