The Billboard Said, “The End is Near”

As Phoebe Bridgers said “the end is near”. As we enter finals week and the official end of the semester, I bring to you two last posts. This one and one more towards the end of the week. The month of November threw many obstacles my way. Some of these obstacles followed me into December. … Read moreThe Billboard Said, “The End is Near”

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Spotify Wrapped

With both the semester and year coming to an end, the stress is building and deadlines are sneaking up. It is easy to get caught up in all of that but, Spotify annually brings around a fun feature that gets everyone’s mind off things for at least a little bit: Spotify Wrapped. Last week Spotify … Read moreIt’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Spotify Wrapped

Now Taking Name Alternatives For Birdpiche Fest

It is almost the time of year for everyone’s favorite Spotify feature, Spotify Wrapped. The feeling of FOMO when I saw everyone posting theirs is actually what got me to switch from Apple Music to Spotify. Between yesterday and this morning the website Instafest paired up with Spotify to create a listener’s dream three day … Read moreNow Taking Name Alternatives For Birdpiche Fest

Hey Dua Lipa, Please Hire Dan Doyle

A carpool lane is good for the environment. A Carpool show is good for the soul. Fredonia, you sure showed up this week. This week was a reunion of the homies, featuring some of Fredonia’s favorites. We were welcomed by Buffalo rock bands Del Paxton and Amateur Hockey Club. These bands had the bar moving, … Read moreHey Dua Lipa, Please Hire Dan Doyle

Songs to Scratch Your Brain

This past week I was hit with this nasty cold. After testing negative for everything, I spent a lot of my time listening to music. Music feels like a warm blanket, so comforting.  In an attempt to open parts of my soul to you, I will be sharing five songs that I consider to be … Read moreSongs to Scratch Your Brain

This is Halloween… a little early

BJ’s Fredonia celebrated Halloween a little early this year. The bar was packed with zombies and (blue) devils. It was almost impossible to walk around. Felt like the good old days. Starting the night off strong, we were welcomed by indie/folk newcomers Hal and Pals. With a strong lead vocal and powerful instruments to support, … Read moreThis is Halloween… a little early

Who would sing your theme song?

Last week, I had the pleasure of seeing The Weather Might Say Otherwise perform in BJ’s. Now of course their original songs are bops on their own (which you should check out on streaming platforms!) but something they played that night stood out to me. That would be their cover of the Total Drama Island … Read moreWho would sing your theme song?

Beep Beep, Coming through: Some more bands you should check out

Another week in good ole Fredonia has flown by. This past Wednesday I spent my night at BJ’s on Main Street.  This week we were welcomed to the show by the band Edelwood Creek. They were a post hardcore band and the crowd reacted accordingly with moshing and singing. Edelwood Creek came in 2nd place … Read moreBeep Beep, Coming through: Some more bands you should check out

But Wait This Isn’t Watch Mojo: My Top 5

I have a friend that always says things are in his top 5. Sometimes he will say six different things but still say they are his top 5. Since we are in the off week for shows at BJ’s, I wanted to take a look at 5 of my favorite shows I have attended there. … Read moreBut Wait This Isn’t Watch Mojo: My Top 5

Not the Wholesale Club

From the days of $6 mason jars to the Beach party, Bj’s, not to be confused with the wholesale club, has been the trustworthy friend getting many of us through college.  September 28th the bar hosted the musicians We Were Blank, Milo Duhn, and Sunday Reign. The show felt warm and welcoming while showcasing alternative music. … Read moreNot the Wholesale Club