Um, holy shit. So, this new EP from Sweet Talker — titled ‘Not Your Daddy’s Rock and Roll’ — just dropped yesterday seemingly from the sky,’ and yeah, it absolutely rips. Recorded and mixed by the great Jay Zubricky at GCR Audio and mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studio, the new EP from start to finish is an relentless attack of straight-forward no-bullshit rock-n-roll. Featuring members of Exhibition, Big Dog, Buried Alive and Violent Way, the songs on this record come at a furious pace, pushed by an onslaught of ferocious drumming against a backdrop of heavy, driving bass that lends this EP pulse. Especially notable here is the record’s stellar and blistering guitar work throughout. If this EP doesn’t make your blood pump, well, then, you might very well be dead. Get on this record and follow Sweet Talker HERE.
Let’s get this out of the way: The Spit Sisters are an all-female punk band. Yes, we celebrate that and yes, let’s have more of that in Buffalo, please. But that said, let’s recognize The Spit Sisters for what they also are: a really good band of veteran musicians who just put out a really good debut EP titled ‘Nothing Heals.’ This record is a great listen, filled with heavy, melodic rolling bass lines, searing and moody guitar work, spectacular vocals and some very cool drumming, especially on the song ‘Tomb Womb.’ What’s notable too on this EP is the band’s range, delivering everything from Misfits-style punk songs to some gloomy metal/grunge-laden tracks. Yes, The Spit Sisters are an all-female punk band. And they are force to be reckoned with.
Ok, so we’re psyched about this: Filmmaker, musician, record producer, pod host, educator and all-around renaissance man Bran Schlia this Saturday will be premiering his new film “Good Show,” which follows three young punks trying to survive their last night on tour. The film — a sequel to 2021’s ‘This One’s a Whale’ — stars Maya LaMacchia, Maggie DeWitt and Emerson Donoughe as well as other notable performers from the Buffalo scene. The premiere will take place during Schlia’s annual Backyard Campfire Show. Doors at 7 p.m. and $10 to get in. Message Schlia here @steakandcakerecords for the address to Saturday’s event. Meanwhile, you can catch the trailer to ‘Good Show’ HERE. Watch 1120 Press later this week for more on the premiere of this film. Follow Schlia’s Steak and Cake Records HEREand HERE, and follow his Headshrinker Studios HERE.
Music is Art’s Vol. 4 songwriter compilation album has been released, just in time for the annual behemoth music festival which is taking place Sat. Sept. 21 at Terminal B, Outer Harbor. We’ll be bringing you a story on Vol. 4 next week here at 1120 Press. Meanwhile, visit the Music is Art website HERE for all information regarding the festival, schedule, parking, map, etc…
Speaking of MIA Vol. 4, Buffalo indie songwriter Bryan Dubay — a contributor on the MIA record — is out with a new album release this week of his own titled ‘Always (more fun)’ — which you can listen to HERE. The record is a culmination of Dubay’s ambitious project kicked off at the start of the year in which he released a song each month straight through to September. See our talk with Dubay regarding that effort HERE. You can also follow this prolific and gifted artist HERE.
Dead Orchids is back and we’re happy they are! After taking a short break, the band recently returned to the studio and just wrapped up recording its debut EP, which is now being mixed. You can also catch Dead Orchids at Mohawk Place on Oct. 18 with Ace of Wands and Cooler. Until then, give Dead Orchids a spin HERE and follow them HERE.
The Coffin Dodgers, who came on the scene for a spell last year before breaking to regroup, are back and about to drop some music. The band will be releasing demos this Friday from its ‘The Hotel Henry Sessions.’ Be on the lookout for that. 1120 Press will have more on the band’s release in the near future.
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