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matt smith
Apr 28, 20244 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 26, 20243 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...
Adrian Leuthauser
Apr 21, 202411 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 19, 20241 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...
Benjamin Joe
Apr 18, 20244 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....
matt smith
Apr 18, 20243 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 17, 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 15, 20242 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 11, 20244 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 10, 20248 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...
Benjamin Joe
Apr 7, 20243 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...
matt smith
Apr 5, 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 3, 20244 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 2, 20243 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...
Adrian Leuthauser
Apr 1, 20248 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 1, 20241 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....
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