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Rochester’s MAKEITSTOP thrives in the space between chaos and precision. Blending post hardcore intensity with intricate, mathy guitar work, unexpected time changes, and moments of surprising melody, the band crafts songs that reward both careful listening and all out headbanging. Drawing inspiration from progressive and experimental acts while maintaining the urgency of punk and hardcore, MAKEITSTOP’s music is equal parts technical showcase and emotional release. Their live sets are a whirlwind of angular riffs, dynamic shifts, and controlled mayhem that have made them a standout in Rochester’s underground music scene. Fans of The Mars Volta, Minus the Bear, and adventurous heavy music will feel right at home.

With a sound rooted in rhythm, soul, blues, and classic rock, Hey Mabel has become one of Rochester’s most beloved live bands. Fronted by Sarah Gebbie’s warm, raspy powerhouse vocals, the group transforms every performance into a dance floor celebration, blending timeless favorites with an infectious energy that’s impossible to resist. Drawing from artists as diverse as Janis Joplin, Fleetwood Mac, Prince, CCR, Talking Heads, and beyond, Hey Mabel delivers a set that feels both familiar and fresh. Whether they’re turning a neighborhood venue into a packed party or soundtracking a summer evening on a patio, Hey Mabel’s mix of soulful grooves, rock-and-roll spirit, and undeniable chemistry keeps audiences singing along and coming back for more.

Piranha Loco is a Rochester, New York band delivering a loud, unpredictable mix of rock, punk, and heavy grooves with a healthy disregard for convention. Built on high-energy performances and a DIY spirit, the band thrives on raw sound, sharp hooks, and the kind of live shows that blur the line between concert and controlled chaos. Tearing through local stages or bringing the party wherever they land, Piranha Loco keeps things fast, loud, and unapologetically fun.

Order of the Dead is a metal band from Rochester, NY, built on heavy riffs, driving rhythms, and a love for the darker side of heavy music. Formed by longtime friends and musicians from Rochester’s underground scene, the band combines old school metal aggression with modern intensity, creating songs that hit hard without losing their sense of melody. Whether in the studio or on stage, Order of the Dead focuses on delivering honest, uncompromising metal for fans who still believe volume matters.

Record Archive brings you Tragic Tuesday, a night built for Rochester’s underground loud guitars, raw energy, and a lineup that hits the emotional edge of alternative and heavy music presented by Komrads. Bloodhandsome
A Rochester alternative rock band known for blending heavy guitar work with dark, melodic textures. Their sound sits between grit and atmosphere, delivering emotionally charged songs with a strong live presence. Club Drugs
An indie/alt rock project rooted in hazy tones, punchy rhythms, and late night energy. Club Drugs leans into atmosphere and groove, mixing introspective songwriting with hooks built for live rooms. One night. Two bands. Tragic Tuesday