Jonathan Bobowicz ( photo provided ) There’s a subtle brilliance about the music of Jonathan Bobowicz, the Buffalo indie artist who performs under the name Whitetails . Sonically hypnotic and often infused with vivid introspective lyrics, Bobowicz’s songs have a way of creating worlds that absorb you, that invite you to get lost, that leave you feeling as if you are starring in your very own secret indie movie.   They provide escape and a sense of sanctuary. And really, who

(EDITOR’S NOTE — There was a flurry of new music released across the Buffalo scene over the Valentines Day weekend. Here’s a quick roundup of just some of the songs that dropped to help you start your week off right.)   The Mookies have released a very cool new single and it’s called ‘Bad News,’ which you can listen to HERE . Punctuated by a bouncy rhythm and vivid wordplay of a calamitous existence, we’ve spent the weekend vibing on this extremely catchy tune. ‘Bad News,’ i

(EDITOR’S NOTE — The popular Buffalo band Romcom Victims has created such an indelible and distinct sound that it doesn’t take long for its music to leave a profound impression. And, since the release of its first single in 2023, the group has gone on to become one of the Buffalo scene’s most embraced indie bands. Today, Romcom Victims is out with its latest single, ‘Alaska,’ ( which you can listen to HERE ) along with an accompanying video for the song. Recently, the band

(EDITOR’S NOTES — The latest Music is Art compilation of Buffalo artists — ‘Good Neighbors, Vol. 5: The Hero’s Journey’ — is out and streaming everywhere! This year’s release is a particularly special one for the non-profit organization, marking the first-ever concept album in the Good Neighbors’ series. The 11-song LP kicks off with ‘Call to Adventure,’ a musical call to arms that lays perfectly the foundation for the nearly 40-plus minutes of emotionally expressive music th

(EDITOR’S NOTE — Newfane's Jonathan Lambert is a well-known presence on the extreme metal scene. As a photographer and filmmaker, he's spent years chronicling that world, making two exceptionally produced and well-received documentaries — ‘Between Exultation and Aggression’ and ‘Between Exultation and Aggression 2’ — which can be seen HERE . Through his experiences traveling to shows across the northeast and midwest in pursuit of his art, he not only developed an unyielding D

(EDITOR’S NOTE — Niagara Falls pop-punk band Call Me Disaster is the embodiment of punk’s DIY spirit. Together since 2024, the band has organized its own festival called ‘Broken World,’ for suicide prevention. When one of its favorite bands came to town, the group took it upon itself to pull out every stop to successfully work its way onto the bill, despite not even having released any music at that point. And when it came time to release its first record, they took the unor

Calling all musicians in Western New York! The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops has announced its first ever Battle of the Bands competition, with the winning artist securing a spot performing on the Main Stage at this year’s festival in Niagara Square on Saturday, July 11.   Prospective artists of all genres – based in Western New York – are encouraged to apply. Five performers will be chosen to compete by a panel of judges from the Taste of Buffalo Entertainment Committee

There’s that moment so many of us have experienced in our own individual discovery of punk rock, that moment in which you realized exultantly that you’ve found your place, that moment you believed you were saved . After all, the power of punk is transcendent. It propels you to rise above and push through. It is a world without pretense, built upon the foundations of truth, passion and community. Yes, it’s the music that grabs you. But it’s the spirit that holds you captive.