Must-see indie pop band Peach Pit puts on rousing Buffalo concert
By John Custodio Peach Pit (âAlrighty Aphroditeâ) performed at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo on April 9, playing a mix of classic bangers and new hits off of their recent album âFrom 2 to 3.â Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Peach…
Pro-LGBTQ album âBroncoâ defies country music conventions
By John Custodio Orville Peck (âDead of Nightâ) released his second studio album âBroncoâ on April 8 to favorable response from professional and casual critics on websites like Metacritic. Known for his unique style of dress and cryptic personality, Peck…
Alex Isley shows off rigid voice, reflective songwriting with ‘Marigold’
By Jade Gatling “Marigold” is the latest album to be released by Alex Isley (“Good and Plenty”) with backup vocalist and producer Jack Dine (“Love Again”). The album may be one of their most ambitious releases yet. The album takes…
New Red Hot Chili Peppers album asserts bandâs iconic status
The Red Hot Chili Peppers (âCanât Stopâ) are back with a new album called âUnlimited Love,â and though it was released on April 1, there is no joke. The Chili Peppers have come out swinging after reuniting with guitarist John…
Shawn Mendes exhibits postivity in breakup single âWhen Youâre Goneâ
By Gabrielle Kroeger âWhen Youâre Goneâ is the second song Shawn Mendes (âItâll Be Okayâ) has released since his break up with Camila Cabello (âBam Bamâ). The two announced their split on Nov. 17, 2021, and Mendes released the song…
Harry Styles teaches fans life lessons through â80s-inspired single âAs it Wasâ
By Meg Trubia On April 1, Harry Stylesâ (âWatermelon Sugarâ) âAs It Wasâ became Spotifyâs most-streamed song in a single day and the most-streamed song in the U.S. in a single day in Spotify history. âAs it Wasâ is Stylesâ…
PUP takes abstract yet relatable approach with latest album
By Connor LaLone Toronto based pop-punk group PUP (âMorbid Stuffâ) released âTHE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBANDâ on April 1. The bandâs fourth studio album is an intriguing blend of sounds for a group that has come to be known for their…
Pop-punk album âmainstream selloutâ defies Machine Gun Kellyâs critics
By Spencer Bates Machine Gun Kellyâs (âbloody valentineâ) second pop-punk album, âmainstream sellout,â has lived up to the expectations as the artist continues to bear the title of poster-child for the genre. The Cleveland native has been everywhere in the…
Oswego Music Hall brings Syracuse-based Ceili Rain to stage
âCeiliâ (pronounced KAY-lee) is a Gaelic word, which means party, specifically one with live musicians, dancing, general merriment and an all-ages crowd. The similar term âCoeliâ is a form of the Latin word for âHeaven.â Rain is that stuff that…
New Weezer EP âSZNZ: Springâ fails to live up to popular bandâs early hits
âSZNZ: Springâ is the newest EP by legendary alt-rock band Weezer (âMy Name is Jonasâ), appropriately named as it dropped on the spring equinox March 20. If you are a fan of their earlier works, be warned that this new…
