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Chris Prenatt, (Former) Culture Editor

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lovelythebands Mitchy Collins with guitar in hand sings to the crowd at the third and final night of Alternative Buffalos Kerfuffle Before Christmas

lovelytheband Show Buffalo Why They’re Lovely

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
December 19, 2017
Illuminated in light, Buffalo band Every Time I Die rock out to a sold out crowd at Buffalo RiverWorks Saturday night during their annual Christmas show.

Every Time I Die’s 13th Annual Christmas Show is Nothing But Incredible

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
December 17, 2017
Hatebreed vocalist Jamey Jasta got the Town Ballroom moving with his aggressive vocals.

Hatebreed Bring Energy to Town Ballroom

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
December 9, 2017
On Songs of Experience, Irish rock band U2 blend in modern alt-rock into their classic post-punk style.

“Songs of Experience” Shows U2 Trying Something New

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
December 3, 2017
California rockers The Wrecks played to a sold-out crowd in Buffalo Saturday night at the Leopard Lounge in the Town Ballroom.

The Wrecks “Turn It Up” at the Leopard Lounge

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
November 19, 2017
Gym Class Heroes were one of the many acts who gained popularity from playing Warped Tour.

Vans Warped Tour to End Next Year

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
November 16, 2017
Brand News vocalist Jesse Lacey has been accused of having lewd actions with a 15-year-old girl online back in 2002.

Popular Musician Accused of Sexual Misconduct With a Minor

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
November 12, 2017
Legendary pop-punkers New Found Glory celebrated 20 years of music to a sold-out crowd at the Town Ballroom on Friday night.

New Found Glory Celebrate 20 Years of Pop Punk at Town Ballroom

Chris Prenatt, Cutlure Editor
November 4, 2017
Waterparks, a pop rock trio from Houston, TX, are likely to play next years Vans Warped Tour.

10 Bands That Could Play Warped Tour Next Year

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
October 28, 2017
French synth pop group Phoenix headlined the first annual HRVST Festival Saturday night at Buffalo RiverWorks.

First Annual HRVST Festival is a Success

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
October 15, 2017
On his ninth album, local musician Rob Falgiano expands his horizons and genres on Little Vision.

Local Singer-Songwriter Shows Us His “Little Vision” on New Album

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
October 13, 2017
Danielle Bregolis father, Ira Peskowitz, also thinks she shouldnt have gotten a record deal.

Bhad Bhabie’s Father Disapproves of Her Record Deal

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
October 12, 2017
Easycore legends A Day To Remember brought their high energy tour to Buffalo last night at RiverWorks.

A Day To Remember Make It A Night To Remember At RiverWorks

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
October 9, 2017
People waited in line for hours to get their hands on the Szechuan Sauce.

Szechuan Sauce Comes Back for One Day Only

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
October 8, 2017
Rochester natives Joywave kicked off the new Sabres season with a free show outside the Key Bank Center.

Joywave Rings in the New Hockey Season in Buffalo

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
October 6, 2017
Minnie, Lola and Cherry (Left to right) lit up the crowd during their show in Niagara Falls.

The Cherry Bombs Light Up the Rapids

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
October 5, 2017
Danielle Bregolis father, Ira Peskowitz, also thinks she shouldnt have gotten a record deal.

Is Bhad Bhabie the Worst Thing to Happen to Rap and Hip Hop?

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
October 4, 2017
McCartney, 75, played a setlist filled with greatest hits and personal favorites to a packed crowd at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse.

Paul McCartney Brings the Heat to the Carrier Dome

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
September 24, 2017
Alicia Dove (center) left the life of being an NFL cheerleader to become a metal dancer.

Interview With Alicia Dove

Chris Prenatt, Culture Editor
September 19, 2017
Fueled by failed relationships and loneliness, Australian quartet Awaken I Am channel these feelings on Blind Love.

Australia’s Awaken I Am Make Post-Hardcore Great Again on New Album

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
September 10, 2017
U2 (left to right: The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr., Bono, Adam Clayton) performed all of the Joshua Tree album along with other favorites to a massive crowd at New Era Field last night.

U2 Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Joshua Tree at New Era Field

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
September 6, 2017
Luke Holland (left) and Jason Richardson (right) gave the Leopard Lounge an incredible night. (Photo by Chris Prenatt)

Richardson and Holland Go All Out at the Leopard Lounge

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
August 24, 2017
Keith Buckley of Every Time I Die looks out at the crowd during their sold out show with Taking Back Sunday and All Get Out (Photo by Chris Prenatt)

Buffalo River Goes Wild for Two Legends

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
August 20, 2017
Jason Richardson on stage (Image courtesy of Jason Richardsons Facebook)

Interview with Jason Richardson

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
July 24, 2017
Anger is a huge driving point for Shattered Sun’s sophomore album The Evolution of Anger. (Image courtesy of Victory Records)

Anger Helps Drive Shattered Sun on New Album

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
July 20, 2017
On their second album, No Future, Conveyer go all out and give off enough energy to power an entire city. (Image courtesy of Victory Records)

There’s A Bright Future For Conveyer On No Future

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
June 17, 2017
Paradise is no doubt the album that you really need for the soundtrack to your summer. (Image courtesy of Victory Records)

Broadside Takes Us to Paradise on New Album

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
June 6, 2017
Left to right: Ollie Baxxter and Dorian Cooke get the crowd going at the Waiting Room last night. (Photo by Chris Prenatt)

Broadside Bring the Energy to the Waiting Room

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
June 5, 2017
Tears for Fears greets the crowd at Quicken Loans Arena (Photo by Chris Prenatt)

Tears for Fears and Hall & Oates Bring Back the 80s in Cleveland

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
May 25, 2017
Prenatts picks: 50 bands to hear in 2017 (part five)

Prenatt’s picks: 50 bands to hear in 2017 (part five)

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
May 18, 2017
Prenatts Picks: 50 Bands to hear in 2017 (part four)

Prenatt’s Picks: 50 Bands to hear in 2017 (part four)

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
May 8, 2017
Prenatts Picks: 50 bands you need to hear in 2017 (Part three)

Prenatt’s Picks: 50 bands you need to hear in 2017 (Part three)

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
April 30, 2017
Rick Sanchez at a 1998 McDonalds drive-thru in The Rickshank Redemption

‘Rick and Morty’ and the McDonald’s Szechuan debacle

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
April 22, 2017
Prenatts Picks: 50 bands you need to hear in 2017 (Part two)

Prenatt’s Picks: 50 bands you need to hear in 2017 (Part two)

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
April 22, 2017
With Damn. Kenderick Lamar remains at the top of his game

With ‘Damn.’ Kenderick Lamar remains at the top of his game

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
April 17, 2017
Prenatts picks: 50 bands and artists to look out for in 2017 - part one

Prenatt’s picks: 50 bands and artists to look out for in 2017 – part one

Chris Prenatt, Staff Writer
April 15, 2017
Andrew McMahon sings atop a piano to a sold-out Buffalo crowd.

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness deliver an epic show at Town Ballroom

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
April 4, 2017
Single image for tardigrade.s latest song, Solitary

“Solitary” is three minutes of pure political punk

Chris Prenatt, Contributing Writer
April 3, 2017
Brace yourselves: Vans Warped Tour is headed back to Western New York

Brace yourselves: Vans Warped Tour is headed back to Western New York

Chris Prenatt, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
Image from Victory Records official merch site: www.victorymerch.com

‘Smash the Windows’ is your official soundtrack for Saint Patrick’s Day 2017

Chris Prenatt, Reporter
March 9, 2017
Goodbye June performing at Town Ballroom.

Goodbye June goes all out at Town Ballroom

Chris Prenatt, Reporter
February 20, 2017
Zombies on Broadway is McMahons second album under moniker Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness

Andrew McMahon uses his hardships to shine bright on Zombies On Broadway

Chris Prenatt, Reporter
February 13, 2017
tardigrade. release powerful political debut single Hypnopaedia

tardigrade. release powerful political debut single “Hypnopaedia”

Chris Prenatt, Reporter
February 10, 2017
Cover art for Less Than Jakes latest EP Sound the Alarm

Less Than Jake celebrate 25 years of music with killer new EP

Chris Prenatt, Reporter
February 8, 2017

Pre-ordering video games is turning into a glitchy business

Chris Prenatt, Reporter
November 30, 2016

Waterparks turn pop-punk on its head with “Double Dare” album

Chris Prenatt, Reporter
November 9, 2016

Memphis May Fire combines old and new elements in recent album

Chris Prenatt, Reporter
November 2, 2016

To infinity and nowhere, how did ‘No Man’s Sky’ fail?

Chris Prenatt, Reporter
October 26, 2016

Dance Gavin Dance shows no signs of slowing down in ‘Mothership’

Chris Prenatt, Reporter
October 12, 2016

Music review of ‘Low Tides’ by This Wild Life

Chris Prenatt, Contributor
September 20, 2016
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