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DISSECTION: Skyway Makes its Mark with New EP, 'Never Disappear'
My memories were taken in the flood Souvenirs from early days Souvenirs when we were young I think about the things that washed away Some...

matt smith
May 17, 20248 min read


'This Has Always Been with You' — Josh Martin's New 'Thought Trials' LP Confronts Cancer Battle with Power of Music
(EDITOR’S NOTE — You might know Josh Martin as the guitarist in the Sal Mastrocola-led post-hardcore project, Gatto Black. A...

matt smith
May 15, 202410 min read


Buffalo’s Band of Bards’ New Worker-Owned Co-Op Opens Opportunities for Comic Creators
(EDITOR’S NOTES— Punk music, DIY culture and comics have long held a symbiotic relationship. The Buffalo music scene is filled with...

matt smith
May 14, 20245 min read


DISSECTION: A Look at T.T.T.T.'s Debut EP, 'Everyone Loves My Friends'
We were caught by surprise when we awoke Monday morning and learned that T.T.T.T. released their debut EP, ‘Everyone Loves My Friends.’...

matt smith
May 14, 20242 min read


Remembering Sly: Group Raising Funds to Erect Bust of Well-Known Homeless Man in Bidwell Park
(EDITOR'S NOTE — If you would like to contribute to this effort, a GoFundMe has been established. DONATE HERE.) Sylvester P. Bennett Jr.,...
Benjamin Joe
May 13, 20244 min read


Bill Santen and Birddog Get it Together in Buffalo
(EDITOR’S NOTE — From meeting, performing and touring with Elliott Smith to losing his drummer to Wilco, Bill Santen has had an...
Benjamin Joe
May 8, 20243 min read


DISSECTION: Dishonored's '7 Ton Bridge' Commands Attention
Over the last day here at 1120 Press, we’ve been spinning Dishonored’s new EP, ‘7 Ton Bridge’ … (and by the way, that’s a very cool title...

matt smith
May 7, 20242 min read


DISSECTION: A Look at On the Cinder's New Album, ‘Heavy-Handed’
(EDITOR’S NOTE — On The Cinder will release its third full-length LP tomorrow — Tuesday, May 7 — titled ‘Heavy-Handed.’ The 11-song...

matt smith
May 5, 20244 min read


Editorial: A Lesson in Communication in Wake of an Awful Tragedy
In researching the event that left a young woman severely injured Tuesday April 30 at a Trophy Eyes show in Buffalo, we came across this...

matt smith
May 2, 20242 min read


UPDATED: GoFundMe Set Up for Young Woman Seriously Injured by Stage Diver
By now you might have seen posts on social media about a GoFundMe set up for a young woman named Bird Piché, who was involved in a tragic...

matt smith
May 2, 20242 min read


New Music, New Video, New Sound: A Conversation with The Water Dogs
(EDITOR’S NOTE — The Water Dogs are a three-piece alternative band with a strong DIY ethos made up of siblings Maria, Jarett and Grace...

matt smith
Apr 30, 20247 min read


Broken Locker Drops Sonic Debut EP, ‘One Time Before I Die’
(EDITOR’S NOTE — Hardcore-punk band Broken Locker appeared on the scene a year ago, playing its first gig at Buffalo Porchfest. Since...

matt smith
Apr 28, 20244 min read


Tough Old Bird’s Moving New Album ‘Garden Dream’ Contemplates Love, Loss and Rebirth
(EDITOR’S NOTES — Formed and led by songwriting brothers Matthew and Nathan Corrigan, Tough Old Bird today released its new album ‘Garden...

matt smith
Apr 26, 20243 min read


Weldon Jones' Food Court Skatepark has Lifted Buffalo's Scene: 'It Feels Awesome ... It Just Makes Me Want to Do More'
(EDITOR’S NOTE — From skateboarding and the music scene in Buffalo to … Canadian geese? If there’s one thing that Food Court Skatepark...

matt smith
Apr 21, 202411 min read


Grizzly Run Drops New Video and Single 'Miasmatic'
Grizzly Run today released a new video and single titled “Miasmatic” — its second single in the last month as the band nears the drop...

matt smith
Apr 19, 20241 min read


In-Depth: Buffalo's Philip Stephen Talks about His City and His Journey as a Songwriter
(EDITOR’S NOTE — When it comes to songwriting and dedicating himself to his craft, Philip Stephen is as hardworking as he is prolific....
Benjamin Joe
Apr 18, 20244 min read


A Sad and ‘Chaotic’ Day: The Hostel Permanently Vacates, Looks Toward the Future
(Katherine Pessecow on Thursday discusses with a Hostel worker last minute details regarding the Hostel's move — Photo Matt Smith/1120...

matt smith
Apr 18, 20243 min read


Going Bananas: Capt. Tom & the Hooligans are ‘Proud’ of their New Album Dropping Saturday
(EDITOR’S NOTE — The genre-mashing accordion-led Capt. Tom & the Hooligans, one of Buffalo's hardest working bands, will be dropping its...

matt smith
Apr 17, 20243 min read


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 15, 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 11, 20244 min read
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