BuffaBLOG’s weekly local album reviews and event picks!

KOPPS – The Sound of Music (EP) Recommended If You Like: Sleigh Bells, Joywave The electro dance four-piece released its new EP via the Rochester based creative collective Cultco late last month. Currently on tour with Joywave, KOPPS will be back in WNY this Friday to perform at the Waiting Room.

The Naturalists – “Fortune, Always Turning” (Song) RIYL: the Vines, Manchester Orchestra The first single from the grunge trio’s forthcoming EP Home Honey, I’m Hi premiered last week on New Noise Magazine. The QCA-recorded EP will be the first Buffalo album released through Rochester tape label Dadstache Records.

California Cousins – George’s Bridge (EP) RIYL: Tiny Moving Parts, Snowing, Del Paxton Former members of the Rochester emo/punk outfit Keeler regrouped to release a collection of nostalgic and noodly emo jams at the tail end of September.

Local Show Pick of the Week  Who: QCC Presents Friction Where: Duke’s Bohemian Grove Bar When: Friday, October 9 @ 10pm Cost: $5