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Stress Dolls Drop New Video for Single 'Close Enough' with Trademark 'Style'
(EDITOR’S NOTE — Endlessly prolific, Stress Dolls continues its relentless output with the release today of its official video for the...

matt smith
Apr 16, 20242 min read


EDITORIAL: The Buffalo Hostel is Bearing the Burden of the City’s Neglect
So, let’s really think about this: Let’s say there’s a landlord who owns a building that has two units — one in the front and one in...

matt smith
Apr 12, 20244 min read


An In-Depth Look into the Growing World of Mammoth Recording Studio: 'The Roy G Biv Sessions'
(EDITOR’S NOTE —Nearly every week, 1120 Press runs a story featuring an artist speaking favorably of their experience at Mammoth...

matt smith
Apr 11, 20248 min read


Steve Ardo: The Story of a Resilient Buffalo Punk Artist
(EDITOR’S NOTE — Life hasn’t been easy for Buffalo artist Steve Ardo. Yet, no matter the challenge — and there’s been many — he’s never...
Benjamin Joe
Apr 8, 20243 min read


'It's Time to Skate or Die' — New '97 MAG' to Shine Spotlight on Area Skaters
(EDITOR’S NOTES — DIY content creators play an integral role in shaping a scene, helping to build community through a passion for shared...

matt smith
Apr 5, 20243 min read


Bryan Dubay’s Monthly Song Project Circles New ‘Orbit’ with Latest Single
(EDITOR’S NOTE — There’s something about Bryan Dubay’s music. Endlessly interesting, it’s easy to get lost in; and once you get lost, you...

matt smith
Apr 4, 20244 min read


‘Eclipsapalooza’ Music Fest to Cap Busy Upcoming Weekend at Daredevil Records
Daredevil Records in Niagara Falls is set to embrace the forthcoming eclipse with a full slate of events that will kick off Friday...

matt smith
Apr 2, 20243 min read


Catchy Riffs, Tempestuous Words: An In-Depth Talk with Romcom Victims
(EDITOR’S NOTE — Romcom Victims have only been on the Buffalo scene for a short while, with their first single ‘Lizzie Mcguire’ released...

matt smith
Apr 2, 20248 min read


Celebrate Dyngus Day with 'Dyngus Daze' by Capt. Tom & the Hooligans
It's Dyngus Day! And among other things, that means Cheektowaga is a sea of red, pussy willows, pussy willows, pussy willows, and Capt....

matt smith
Apr 1, 20241 min read


Gatto Black Drops New Music with 'Escape You'
Gatto Black's latest single "Escape You" is now available on all streaming platforms. “Almost everyone probably has one (or a few) of...

matt smith
Mar 27, 20241 min read


The Making of a ‘Big Dog’ — A Talk with Big Dog Frontman Graham Regan
(EDITOR'S NOTE — Big Dog frontman Graham Regan was kind enough recently to speak with 1120 Press Senior Writer Benjamin Joe. We thank him...
Benjamin Joe
Mar 26, 20244 min read


Grizzly Run Drops Wicked New Single and Video for 'Hibernation Sickness'
In a prelude to its forthcoming album ‘The Great Panic,’ Grizzly Run today dropped its new single ‘Hibernation Sickness,’ and...

matt smith
Mar 22, 20241 min read


Buffalo Artist Todd Sullivan Picked to Study with Famed Painters & Visual Artist for 'Tool'
(EDITOR’S NOTE — Master painter and illustrator Todd Sullivan, a longtime staple of Buffalo’s hardcore punk scene, has been selected to...

matt smith
Mar 20, 20243 min read


Division Rivals Drop the 'Sonic Funk' with Release of New 5-Song Demo
(Editor's Note — So far, 2024 has been a busy year for Buffalo's Division Rivals. Today, the band is releasing a 5-song demo — a drop...

matt smith
Mar 19, 20241 min read


“I Just Love the People” — A Talk with Greg Kempf of Amy’s Place
(Editor’s Note — Long a staple of Buffalo’s alternative culture, Amy’s Place has become an integral player in the city’s arts and DIY...
Benjamin Joe
Mar 19, 20243 min read


Why Places like The Pit at Timeless Babez Matter
(Editor's Note — The following is an 1120 Press editorial. — Images from shows over the last year at The Pit — with its infamous lone...

matt smith
Mar 16, 20244 min read


‘We’re Proud of What We Have Here’ — Autoignition ‘Moves Forward’ with Debut Album Drop
(Editor’s Note — Autoignition’s new album, ‘This Is Moving Forward,’ drops Friday, March 15. Liam Eber, the band’s founder and...

matt smith
Mar 13, 20243 min read


Riding on the Jupiter Trolley
Ignacio Florian, guitarist for Jupiter Trolley — a psychedelic-vibey four-piece from Niagara Falls — says the band is poised to begin...
Benjamin Joe
Mar 11, 20242 min read


Monsters & Little Things — A Conversation with Niagara Falls Metal Legend Joe Caferella
(EDITOR’S NOTES — For more than two decades, Joe Caferella has been responsible for some of the most memorable moments in the world of...

matt smith
Mar 6, 20248 min read


This Shit Matters…or My Fervid Letter to Buffalo
(EDITOR'S NOTES — The following is a letter of introduction from Adrian Leuthauser, our new assistant editor, to our readers. — Photo by...

matt smith
Mar 6, 20243 min read
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