Arts + Entertainment
Beach Fossils slide to the Tralf tonight

blog by Ben Tsujimoto • February 28, 2013 @ 1:16pm
Consequence of Sound music writer Paula Mejia used the phrase “breezy aesthetic” to describe Beach Fossils’ music, and it’s hard to argue with her.
While the Brooklyn indie band may be unfairly deemed “post-punk”—or maybe the traditional meaning of punk has been distorted to a wild degree—Beach Fossils produces an upbeat, carefree sound that’s gentle on the ears but not soothing enough to bore.
Beach Fossils roll into Buffalo for a show tonight at Tralf Music Hall, 622 Main St., Buffalo. Doors open at 7 p.m., the show starts at 8, and tickets can be purchased for a reasonable $14 here.
The band’s cast has changed regularly since rising from Brooklyn in 2009, but frontman Dustin Payseur has been the stable force from the beginning—even as drummers and guitarists came and went. The four-piece’s debut studio album, “Beach Fossils,” earned a stellar 7.8 rating on Pitchfork, but the indie rockers’ second album, “Clash the Truth,” wasn’t received quite as favorably by the media giants.
Here’s a tidy tidbit from Mejia’s piece:
Clash the Truth notably brings drums out of the background, an element previously untapped in any of Beach Fossils’ catalog. Coupled with the jangles and spurts, drums further tighten the band’s tones that lie somewhere in between psychedelic fuzz and twee pop. The thrusts of “Generation Synthetic”, a subtle jab at corporations trying to score with independent band efforts, see Gardner’s heady percussion handsomely complement Payseur’s hums and strums.
Even though Mohawk Place has met its demise, that doesn’t mean quality indie rock will no longer peek its head in Buffalo. Give Beach Fossils a try tonight at the Tralf.
Leave a Comment
Comments
Galleries
Juneteenth 2013 - PHOTOS
Posted on: June 16, 2013 @ 10:03am
Flying Bison Beer Monster Bash - PHOTOS
Posted on: June 16, 2013 @ 9:14am
The Heritage After Party at Bottoms Up - PHOTOS
Posted on: June 15, 2013 @ 10:18am
Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson: Masters of Madness Tour - PHOTOS
Posted on: June 15, 2013 @ 10:04am
Curse reversed: FC Buffalo sinks Erie Admirals - PHOTOS
Posted on: June 15, 2013 @ 9:59am
Recent Comments
Everyone is entitled to their opinion but let’s talk about that bogus red card that was NOT earned (ask the goalie...
By Alyssa Bonham about Buffalo.com's NPSL Great Lakes Division 'Midseason Best XI'.
No one from Zanesville should make the squad let alone a defender with an awful touch and that helps a defense that...
By Brian Knapp about Buffalo.com's NPSL Great Lakes Division 'Midseason Best XI'.
The fact that you have not one, but TWO first XI players named from Zayne’s Vile team does nothing more than lessen the...
By WAMPUS about Buffalo.com's NPSL Great Lakes Division 'Midseason Best XI'.
wow awesome.
Erwin Pratama
By Saya Erwin about Welcome to Buff Town USA: Sean Price to perform at Duke's.
Awesome. “That’s me in the corner” lol What a night.
Manson was flawless, but “Uncle Alice” was amazing as always. ...
By Bonita Costello about Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson: Masters of Madness Tour - PHOTOS.
Buffalo.com Newsletter

There aren't any comments posted yet - be the first to share your thoughts!