KOPPS Reveals the Dangers of Consumerism in ‘Oh Dang Dang’

The two things (well, three, if you count the money, honey) that electro dance pop trio KOPPS knows very well are booty and dance beats, and they’re using their expertise to plunge into a happy spell of buyer’s remorse on their latest single, “Oh Dang Dang.” “Oh Dang Dang,” was released four days ago on all streaming platforms, and it begins with vampy vocals and … Continue reading KOPPS Reveals the Dangers of Consumerism in ‘Oh Dang Dang’

What a Meeting with Charles Clough Taught Me About Failure

The human heart in conflict with itself … is worth writing about. – William Faulkner T Charles Clough thinks you’re fucked. Just like him. Just like the rest of us. At least that is what I gathered after my first meeting with him. Does this truth make you a genius? Maybe. Maybe not. You might think you’re a genius, but genius requires years of systemic … Continue reading What a Meeting with Charles Clough Taught Me About Failure

Buffalo’s Own Makes Appearance in Tech N9ne’s “Like I Ain’t” Video

Buffalo got a nod (two if you count his line about Rick James) in Tech N9ne’s surprise drop yesterday. His thirteenth studio album, N9NA, has technicians the world over stomping to his 21-track eargasm. What this album proves is that Aaron Yates is unstoppable, with a career and track record second to none. In his inaugural video off the album, “Like I Ain’t,” he’s busted … Continue reading Buffalo’s Own Makes Appearance in Tech N9ne’s “Like I Ain’t” Video

Guest Blogger Vincent Alejandro: How Graffiti Saved My Life

I was a loner as a kid… and I lived in a rough neighborhood, surrounded by trains and industrial grit, plagued by drugs, violence, and racial tension. I was mesmerized by the colors and the words that were scribed onto these metal boxes in and out of reach. This curiosity flourished within me, and those boxes soon became a visual handshake inviting me into the … Continue reading Guest Blogger Vincent Alejandro: How Graffiti Saved My Life

Jay Aquarious on Pink Hello Kitty Japanese Staircase

Three Things @ Misuta Chow’s

“Three Things” is a behind-the-scenes series I am beginning here for a few reasons. First, because I love the people I work with on photoshoots. It doesn’t matter what the creative project is–there is always a story within the story. Second, because I am an advocate of small businesses. Jay Aquarious and I were walking down Main Street and around the corner (to E. Mohawk … Continue reading Three Things @ Misuta Chow’s

An Interview with Jay Aquarious

You may have seen Jay Aquarious romping around the city with his Hooked on Casiophonics crew, or maybe you’ve been to an art event and heard him sing. Well now, he’s on his own, and is in the process of putting together his forthcoming solo project, “Naked,” and in honor of his solo career taking off, we did a photoshoot together at Buffalo’s newest and … Continue reading An Interview with Jay Aquarious

The Industry of Life Divine Makes a Comeback

  In the words of lead singer and founder of iconic industrial band The Industry of Life Divine, Garrison Greco, his production is best described as “urbane electronica badass dancey art.” The Industry of Life Divine has been thrilling local music scene audiences with their interactive performances in the NYC, Toronto, Pittsburgh, and DC areas as far back as 1995.   With their roots firmly planted … Continue reading The Industry of Life Divine Makes a Comeback

Winski, A Buffalo Pop Punk Dream

By Jessica Brant Casa Di Francesca’s on Seneca St. feels like a scene straight out of the Godfather, except those other than “the family” are welcomed at this hybrid bar restaurant, including some of Buffalo’s favorite punk/pop-punk acts. Last month Birdperson and Winski took over the Italian haunt and played to a mixed audience of college kids, older couples, and the parents that probably told … Continue reading Winski, A Buffalo Pop Punk Dream

Jane In Space on Process, Creativity and the Music

Jane in Space’s Eerie Futuristic Industrial Sound on ‘Gorerunner’ Wreaks Havoc in the Television of our Mind’s Eye By Jessica Brant In David Lynch’s 1983 cult classic film, “Videodrome,” viewers watch as Professor Brian O’Blivion discusses the implications of a television-obsessed society during a panel talk recorded for television. “The television screen is the retina of the mind’s eye,” he declares, and as the film’s … Continue reading Jane In Space on Process, Creativity and the Music