Bueno

A lot of artists write records dedicated to where they come from; it's inevitable that in some way music will end up paying homage to the roots of its practitioners. It can serve as both dedication and personal therapy--which is exactly what vocalist Luke Chiaruttini channels in his five-piece rock ensemble Bueno. Bristling with grungy swagger and some killer sax playing, the guys in Bueno flick a tip of the musical hat to growing up in Staten Island. It's a salute to the good stuff, the not-so good parts, and the downright "fuck-ups" that make music like this both possible and worth it. -Zach Schepis