Showing posts with label michael moretti. Show all posts
Showing posts with label michael moretti. Show all posts


High Drags Records Live Session for "Empires"


Rochester ex-pats/sibling song machine, High Drags, released on YouTube this week a live session featuring the song "Empires." We haven't heard much from the now California-based five piece since their highly impressive three song EP, The V-Mixtape, released more than a year ago. High Drags' new material seems to be distancing from their previous electro-pop beginnings, with sounds more similar to that of sultrier Cold War Kids or Dirty Projectors. 

With word that High Drags will be releasing new material in March, Southern California would be wise to check out their set (if anyone in Southern California actually reads this). In the meantime, we'll wait for their nationwide tour and booking on a future buffaBLOG showcase. 

 

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Buffalo's Hot Tip Releases First Demos


Hot Tip, a band that we’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about, finally released their much-anticipated demos to the internet yesterday and it did not disappoint. Consisting of a conglomerate of three punk-regulars on the West Side (Mapmaker, Cross Stitch, and Pang), Hot Tip is exactly what you would expect from that scene, an enjoyable yet slightly raucous post-punkier version of Screaming Females. The demo was recorded by the mind(s) behind Feral Kids Records in the basement of DIY spot, The Glitterbox, but could easily pass for the basement of The Jungle Gym. Check it out below. 




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Tonight: Returners, Wooden Waves, Alex Berkley & the Atlanta Falcons, and Zealot


Without a doubt, Spiral Scratch (291 Bryant St.) is hosting the best show of 2014 (thus far) tonight in their tiny backroom/basement hybrid concert hall. On the bill is Zealot, a Japandroids-y three piece who sprung onto the scene late last fall and were dubbed one of our top five Buffalo bands to watch in 2014. Also featured on said list is Alex Berkley, who will be returning with a full band backing, the Atlanta Falcons, for the first time in about five years. Not to be forgotten are indie rockers Returners, making their first "returning" gig in 2014. Lastly are late 90's rock revivalists Wooden Waves, who will be playing some tracks from their upcoming album titled, Wilder Dreams, set to be released sometime in late winter/early spring. Get there early because that place fills up quickly and gets uncomfortable if you have to watch from the stairs. Doors are at 6pm with a suggested donation type situation. I would suggest $5-$7. 

 
 
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Local Remixer, Edwang, Continues Delivering the Truth



California expat turned New York mainstay, Edwang, delivered yet another noteworthy reworking this week, adding to the producer's rapidly growing discography. In his most recent work, Edwang combines the vocals from 2011's hip hop hit, "Look at Me Now" by Chris Brown ft. Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne and dubs it over Moby's chilled out "A Case for Shame," perfectly counterbalancing Rhyme's signature urgent flow. Don't worry, he edits out Chris Brown. Check it out below. 

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Gowanda Producer Chauncey Tails Goes Hard


Throughout the week, up-and-coming producer Chauncey Tails, has dominated my free-time listening. Based out of Gowanda, NY, Chauncey has had four releases in 2013, but has just recently popped on our radar at buffaBLOG after releasing his latest EP, W A V E Y U.  There are two distinct flavors in Chauncey’s repertoire. First is the immediately engaging electronic compositions reminiscent of a trilled out Baths, Xxyyxx, or Star Slinger. The other part of Chauncey Tails is his lo-fi, rap, hyper sexual/emotional side that almost sound like an R&B Wavves. I have grown to appreciate both as their own entity, and when combined into one project, I would describe Chauncey Tails as jarringly beautiful. Check him out below and hopefully we will see him live in 2014. 




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Tonight: Tired Iron


The past couple of years have been rough on Buffalo's music scene. With the closing of Sugar City's Allentown spot, Mohawk Place, and most recently The Vault, smaller local bands have been struggling trying to find a space that suites them. Boiler 54 in Medina, NY, a not-so-distant musical oasis with an impressive high school marching band, saw this opportunity and are beginning to book quality punk, indie and harcore acts- all within driving distance! Adam Wakefield, drummer to indie punk band Tired Iron, is handling the booking. Tonight, Wakefield managed to book Tired Iron a very early show (like 7pm early) with bluesy Black Keysy Alex Feig. Doors are $5 and word on the street is there are $2 PBRs.
 

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Preview: WBNY Local Show w/ronald raygun!



Since the fall of 2012, the revamped WBNY Local Show, with fellow blogger and friend Michael "Tight" Moretti at the helm, has done an incredible job at bringing you some of the area's most buzz worthy songs and acts. Sadly, tonight is Mike's final show at the studio as his future in Buffalo is unknown. If you have yet to check in on Tight and the show, tonight is your final chance. His guest this evening is long time blog favs ronald raygun!. An alumni of our very first Infringement Roof Top party, the scuzz punk act has become a live staple in the Allentown area, and has recently entered the studio to lay down some live tracks for their forthcoming release.

The band will hit the WBNY studio at 8:30pm tonight with an exclusive live performance, followed by an interview with Mike, and guest DJ duties. As always, the show begins at 7pm with a nice, long block of the the area's freshest tracks. You can stream the show live online here or tune your radio to 91.3FM and you are good to go.






Preview: WBNY Local Show w/Space Wolves


You may remember that Buffalo lo-fi buzz duo Space Wolves was a guest on the WBNY Local Show with Michael Moretti back in January. Well, things didn't go exactly as planned that evening. Singer/guitarist Nick Reynold's bass string broke within minutes of their live performance, so being the great guy he is, Mike invited them back tonight for Round 2. Since their last appearance in the studio, the surf rock pair have been keeping busy playing live throughout the city, and their latest effort, Space Wolves III, is their strongest release yet.

Reynolds, along with drummer Chris Scamurra, will hit the studio around 8:30pm for a live performance (hold tight guitar string!), followed by an interview and some guest DJ duties. Anyone who was at our last birthday party knows that the pair have a great collection of music between them. As always, tonight's show kicks off at 7:00pm with a nice, long block of the area's freshest tunes. Listen live online here or tune your radio to 91.3FM and you are good to go.





Preview: WBNY Local Show w/The Malones



After a one week break, the WBNY Local Show with host Michael Moretti returns with special guests The Malones. The trio, comprised of Steven Floyd (Arctic Death), Elliott Douglas (Antoinette), and Brandon Schilia (Steak and Cake Records), released one of our favorite local records of 2013. Their self-titled debut, a Toyko Police Club meets Strokes effort, will be road tested this summer as they take it out on tour with fellow Buffalo act Aircraft.

The Malones will hit the studio around 8:30pm with a live performance, a chat with Mike, and then taking over DJ duties for the rest of the evening. The show kicks off as always at 7:00pm with a nice long block of the freshest music out of WNY. You can stream the show live online here or tune your radio to 91.3FM and you are good to go.






Preview: WBNY Local Show w/JOHNS



Tonight's brand new episode of the WBNY Local Show sees host Mike Moretti welcome one of the blog's favorite recent local acts, the dark garage rockers JOHNS. Calling them new may be a bit of a stretch, as all of the members have been performing in solo projects (Nick Gordon, Sean Kader) and various bands (London Vs. New York, The Fucking Hotlights) for some time, but for the sake of this post, lets stick with them being a new act. The band dropped their stellar EP/tape, House of the Wrongheads, earlier this year and we have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of any new shows.

The group will join Mike this evening around 8:30 for an in studio performance, followed by an interview and guest DJ spot. As always, the show kicks off at 7:00pm with a nice long block of the freshest local tunes. Listen online here or just tune your radio to 91.3FM and you are good to go.






Preview: WBNY Local Show w/UVB-76


With heavy rain in the forecast for this evening, its probably to stay inside and tune into tonight's brand new episode of the WBNY Local Show as host Mike Moretti welcomes UVB-76 to the studios.  Comprised to Mario Fanone and Sheri Miller, the electronic dance duo have been a mainstay in the live music scene for some time, making regular appearances at the Vault and Soundlab, as well as recent FOUNDRY events and last summer's Music is Art. Other projects, both  past and present, under the duo include ABC DJ and Bev Beverly.  

The two will hit the studios around 8:30 tonight for a live performance, interview, and will later relieve Mike of his DJ duties to play some of their favorite local tunes. The show kicks off, as always, at 7pm with a nice long block of the area's best new music. Turn your radio dial to 91.3FM or just stream the show live here.





Preview: WBNY Local Show w/Alex Berkley


Kick back and enjoy the pleasant Buffalo (near) summer evening with a new episode of the WBNY Local Show hosted by Michael Moretti, who was recently robbed of Best Radio Personality in Buffalo in Artvoice's Best of Buffalo Awards. Joining him this evening is local singer/songwriter, classic guitarist, and occasional comedian Alex Berkley. Berkley's most recent project, the ambitious 28 Days of Fun, a February Fun-a-Day project where he wrote and recorded a song for each day of the month, can be heard here.

Berkley will join Mike this evening around 8:30pm with a live studio performance, interview, and even try his had at guest DJ duties. Show kicks off, as always, at 7pm with the nice, long set of the newest local music. Tune in at 91.3FM or listen live online here. 






Preview: WBNY Local Show w/Cinnamon Aluminum


Tonight's special guests on the WBNY Local Show, Cinnamon Aluminum, have always been difficult for me to describe, but the band I keep coming back to as a starting point for them is Animal Collective. The band's form of experimental dance rock can be dense and challenging, but always engaging and fun. Even their names - Hurricane Relic, Kid on Purpose, Kristachuwan, and Young Hermie - recall the aliases of AC. If you have ever caught them live, there is some Avery Tare in Cinnamon Aluminum's slightly chaotic frontman Hurricane Relic. Basically this.

The band will be joining host Michael Moretti around 8:30pm this evening for a live performance, interview, and relieving Mike of his DJ duties. Show begins as always at 7pm with a long block of the newest Buffalo tunes. Listen online here or tune your radio to 91.3FM and you are good to go.
 




Preview: WBNY Local Show w/ The Cascos


The Buffalo music scene is always evolving. For every long time stalwart who calls it quits, there is another group of kids getting together in their parents' basement for the first time. Over the past year or so, a few high school bands have caught our eye and eased our minds that the future of local music is in good hands for some time, or at least until they all leave for college. Along with Victory for Poland and Brimstone Blondes, tonight's WBNY Local Show guests, the Cascos, are part of this next wave of Buffalo bands. Think a less sea shanty Coral, the four piece, led by the way ahead of his years vocalist Jacob Smolinski, are a nice blend of surf pop, garage rock, and even a little Afro pop. Listen to "Basement Stairs," one of the tracks from their upcoming album, below to get a taste

Tonight, they will join host Mike Moretti for an in-studio performance, interview, and guest DJ duties. I'm looking forward to hearing some of their selections to confirm or deny how out of touch I am these days. The show kicks off this evening at 7pm with a nice long block of some of the area's newest tracks. Listen online here or tune your radio to 91.3FM. 






Preview: WBNY Local Show w/Wooden Waves



It's easy to forget about Wooden Waves. They don't play a ton of shows and lack a deep, recorded catalog. Despite some of the members are involved in various other Buffalo acts (Lazlo Hollyfeld, Aye Karou, A Hotel Nourishing), it's easy for Wooden Waves to be left out of the conversation for one of Buffalo's best bands, which is a shame because that's exactly where they belong. The energetic five piece is a nice blend of surf pop, noise, and post rock, with just enough analog and yelling to maintain those Dan Deacon comparisons. If you haven't had the pleasure of catching the band yet, tonight will be a nice introduction as they are tonight's guest on the WBNY Local Show with Michael Moretti.

The band is working on their follow up to their Endless Bummer EP, which is due sometime this summer through One Perfect Press. The band should take the WBNY studios with a live performance around 8:30 tonight, followed by an interview and what should be a very interesting guest DJ spot. Tune in at 7:00pm first though to catch a nice and long block of Buffalo's newest tunes.  Turn your dial to 91.3FM or listen online here.  





Preview: WBNY Local Show w/Erin Sydney Welsh


Spring is finally here and whether you can pull yourself away from the pleasantries of outside or not, make sure to carve a couple hours into your evening plans for a brand new episode of the WBNY Local Show.  Tonight, host Michael Moretti welcomes Clarence born singer Erin Sydney Welsh.  Known for her blend of folk, blues, and pop, the teen has been getting some pub recently for her on various covers posted on her Youtube page.  Check in with Mike at 7pm as he plays a nice, long block of the newest local tunes, and stick with the show later on for a live performance, interview, and guest DJ duties from Welsh.  Tune in at 91.3FM or listen live online.






Preview: WBNY Local Show w/Tired Iron


Look at it outside. What is this spring? This weather is horrible and it doesn't seem to be getting any better this week, so might as well curl up tonight and tune into the brand new episode of the WBNY Local Show and the smooth sounds of host Michael Moretti. Tonight's guest is four-piece punk outfit Tired Iron. Relatively new to the Buffalo scene, Tired Iron released their debut, self titled EP last spring after recording with Matt Smith at Hi/Lo Recording Studios. You can also catch them live next week at Spiral Scratch Records as part of the store's Record Store Day performances.

Tonight's show, as always, kicks off at 7pm with a nice, long block of the newest tunes to the Western NY area. Listen online here or tune your radio dial to 91.3FM and you are good to go.  






Preview: WBNY Local Show w/American Stories


The WBNY Local Show and host Mike Moretti kick off the month of April by welcoming American Stories as their special guest this evening.   The four piece combines some folky Americaan and jangly college rock on their debut LP Prelude, released early last year, and is currently available to download/stream on their bandcamp page.

As always, Mike kicks off the show beginning tonight at 7pm with a fresh block of the newest local tracks, while American Stories should join the show later in the evening for a live performance, interview, and guest DJ duties.  Listen on your radio at 91.3Fm or stream the show live here.





Preview: WBNY Local Show w/Aircraft


The WBNY Local Show closes out another strong month with, in my opinion at least, the best band Buffalo currently as to offer as host Michael Moretti welcomes Aircraft to the studio.  After first catching the foursome last year open for Caveman in the basement of Asbury Hall, I have made it a point to see them live as much as possible. Later next month, the retro psych rockers will finally release their first proper LP, titled Sonic Boom, at the Vault on April 27th.

While Aircraft won't hit the studio until around 8:30pm tonight, don't keep that from tuning in beginning at 7pm as Mike plays a great block of the best music that Buffalo has to offer.  Listen to the show live online here or tune your radio dial to 91.3FM and you are good to go.






Preview: WBNY Local Show w/Tony Flaminio


Tonight's new episode of the WBNY Local Show, hosted by Michael Moretti, will welcome Tony Flaminio, leader singer/guitar player of Failures' Union and sax player in Mallwalkers. as it's special guest. Flaminio recently dropped his solo album, Grim Repair, which was released on fellow Mallwalkers Stephen Floyd's One Percent Press.

While Tony won't join the show until closer to 8:30pm, dont keep that from tuning in at 7:00pm as Mike starts the show with the great block of the newest local tunes. Stream the show online here or just turn your dial to 91.3FM and you are good to go.