© 2025 Western New York Public Broadcasting Association

140 Lower Terrace
Buffalo, NY 14202

Toronto Address:
130 Queens Quay E.
Suite 903
Toronto, ON M5A 0P6


Mailing Address:
Horizons Plaza P.O. Box 1263
Buffalo, NY 14240-1263

Buffalo Toronto Public Media | Phone 716-845-7000
BTPM NPR Newsroom | Phone: 716-845-7040
Differing shades of blue wavering throughout the image
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Black and white photo of the Peace Bridge with a white BTPM THE BRIDGE logo over the center

BTPM The Bridge is more than just a radio station — we’re a community hub for indie, alternative, and local music enthusiasts. Broadcasting from the heart of Buffalo, we bring you a carefully curated mix of emerging artists, timeless classics, and the best of Western New York and Southern Ontario’s thriving music scenes. Listen now and hear it for yourself!

Heard a song on the Bridge that you liked, but didn't catch the name? Search our playlists and recent adds!

BTPM The Bridge Blog
Upcoming Local Shows for 11/7 - 11/13
Check out local shows coming up in Western New York and Southern Ontario, including Alex Cousins, TJ Zindle, and Robyn Ottolini.
The Scene Playlist for 11/2
Check out this week's playlist from The Scene with Chelsea O and learn more about the artists and their music, including Growl Bear, Cheap Peach, and Talking Violet.
Upcoming Local Shows for 10/31 - 11/6
Check out local shows coming up in Western New York and Southern Ontario, including at Mill's Hardware, Mohawk Place, and Rec Room.
The Scene Playlist for 10/26
Check out this week's playlist from The Scene with Chelsea O and learn more about the artists and their music, including Good Monster, Stress Dolls, and The Spin Wires.
Upcoming Local Shows for 10/24-10/30
Check out local shows coming up in Western New York and Southern Ontario, including Oscar Woodrich, Ash the Ghost, and Molly Conrad.
Upcoming Local Shows for 10/17-10/23
Check out local shows coming up in Western New York and Southern Ontario, including Uncle Ben's Remedy, Gathering Ground, and Mike Legere Band.
The Scene Playlist for 10/12
Check out this week's playlist from The Scene with Chelsea O and learn more about the artists and their music, including Bone Machine, Crows Will Cry, and The Mountain.
Upcoming Local Shows for 10/10 - 10/16
Check out the local shows coming up in Western New York and Southern Ontario, including Letter to Elise, The James Clark Institute, and Ann Philippone.
The Scene Playlist for Oct. 5
Check out this week's playlist from The Scene with Chelsea O and learn more about these artists and their music, including The Pink Leather Jackets, PONY, and Meat Raffle.
Upcoming Local Shows for 10/3 - 10/9
Check out local upcoming shows happening in Western New York and Southern Ontario, including Ace of Wands, Sally Schaefer & Tyler Bagwell, and Pretty Good State University.
Artist Interviews
  • Chelsea O. sat down with Sal to talk about his vulnerability in writing this record, how he's connected with others who share similar stories of coming out, Gatto Black's upcoming (and first!) tour, and much more
  • Chelsea O. chatted with Stephen about being a "bub" from the Rust Belt, how Sam Fender inspired him to want to represent Western New York in his songwriting, having his song "Hockey Town" premiere on a Buffalo Sabres broadcast, and much more.
Let us be the soundtrack for work, play, and everything in between. Find us on the web, your smart speakers, HD Radio, or the BTPM Listen app!
We bring you live, on-site performances with local and national artists, exclusive interviews, and mainstream hits alongside the music you’ve loved for years.
Get Involved & Join the Fun
Join us at music festivals, concerts, live events, and Tiny Stage Sessions at our station! Stay in touch for ticket giveaways, listener exclusives, and volunteer opportunities.
By becoming a member of Buffalo Toronto Public Media, you help sustain the station that gives a platform to diverse voices and groundbreaking artists.
Music News from NPR
Grammy nominated artists who played the Tiny Desk in 2025
It's no surprise that a boatload of 2026 Grammy nominations are for rappers, rockers, legends and newcomers who performed at the Tiny Desk in just 2025 alone.
2026 Grammy nominations are led by Kendrick Lamar
Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.
New faces enter the Billboard charts
A new rule change means new artists are hitting the top 10.
Billboard changes the rules for the pop charts
Billboard magazine implemented new rules for when old songs must be removed from the Hot 100.
Trump's fake video featured 'Danger Zone.' Musician Kenny Loggins wants it scrubbed
The "Danger Zone" singer is asking for his performance to be deleted from a fake "King Trump" video that the president posted to Truth Social on Saturday.
Ace Frehley, lead guitarist in Kiss, dies at 74
The co-founding member of the band was known as the Spaceman and had a hit single of his own in "New York Groove."
D'Angelo, R&B's reluctant icon, has died at 51
The expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, but retreated from the public after each. He had been battling cancer, according to a statement from his family.
How big a deal are Taylor Swift's vinyl sales, really?
The Life of a Showgirl isn't just a streaming success — it has moved a massive number of vinyl LPs. How massive? Let's do some math.
Singer-songwriter Madi Diaz is out with a new stripped-down album, 'Fatal Optimist'
Nashville singer-songwriter Madi Diaz is out with her new album. Fatal Optimist an introspective album that is her most stripped down, acoustic record to date.
5 new albums debut in this week's Billboard top 10
NPR Music's Stephen Thompson reports on a handful of newcomers to the pop charts.