Supporting Independent Music in Central and Western New York

FLIMA Beat – Episode 27: Local Albums
Air Date: October 31, 2026

For this week’s FLIMA Beat Radio Hour we’re highlighting some albums that were released in 2026 by musicians from central and western New York state. There’s no theme otherwise tying this music together, besides being created locally. By created I mean written, performed, recorded, mixed, and mastered right here in our backyards.

Thanks for listening and for continuing to support the independent artists, musicians, and organizations making music happen throughout Central and Western New York.

Featured Artists
Tonight’s show highlights six independent artists from Central and Western New York, with new releases spanning folk, Americana, psychedelic rock, soul, garage rock, and experimental pop. Tonight’s program features six different approaches to independent music from Rochester to Buffalo to Ithaca. From thoughtful songwriting and roots music to psychedelic experimentation and garage rock, these releases reflect the depth and creativity of our regional music community.

Album: You Were a Secret Agent
Artist: Tracy Eckstrand

Rochester, NY | Folk · Americana · Pop-Rock

Featured tracks:
“That’s How You Love a Flower”
“You Were a Secret Agent”

Visit tracyeckstrand.com

Album: Finish What You Started
Artist: Noon Fifteen

Ithaca, NY | Rock · Pop · Soul · Psychedelia

Featured tracks:
“Finish What You Started”
“Imposter”

Visit: noonfifteen.com

Album: Wanderlust
Artist: Tyler Westcott

Buffalo, NY | Folk · Americana · Roots

Featured tracks:
“Tired Old Dog”
“Love Is Greater Than Money”

Visit folkfacesmusic.com

Album: Midnight Sun
Artist: Witty Tarbox

Buffalo, NY | Garage Rock · Surf · Blues · Indie Rock

Featured tracks:
“The Hill”
“Last Call”

Visit wittytarbox.com

Album: Guillotine
Artist: New Planets

Ithaca, NY | Psychedelic Rock · Funk · Jazz · Soul

Featured tracks:
“Now and Gone”
“Circles”

Visit: newplanetsmusic.com

Album: Good God
Artist: Sarah Noell

Ithaca, NY | Singer-Songwriter · Folk · Roots

Featured tracks:
“Prove It”
“Count the Ways”

Visit: sarahnoell.bandcamp.com

Album: Analog Dreams
Artist: Aloefi

Rochester, NY | Instrumental Hip-Hop · Lo-Fi · Beatmaking

Featured tracks:
“Homeroom”
“Chosen Family”

Visit: aloefi.bandcamp.com