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Robbery Club – “Never Better”

April 15, 2026

Robbery Club can add breaking and entering (and probably trespassing) to their list of crimes – the evidence is clear in their new video for single “Never Better.” In the video, the sharply-dressed band plays a squiggly, Joyce-Manor-meets-Weezer brand of indie punk on some random Buffalo rooftop. Crunchy guitars and melodies aplenty, the song isn’t so much a departure for them – moreso an evolution. Lyrics like “I’m not a child anymore” and “everything is okay” offset the more angsty material from their past, with just enough vagueness to keep you guessing on whether they’re tongue-in-cheek. The visual motifs in the video are cheeky, but cool – keep your eyes peeled for an omnipresent smiley balloon, cowboy hats, and… chickens?   Check out the music video for “Never Better” embedded below. While you’re at it, check out our previous features of Robbery Club here and here.    

Already Legends – “Up the Smooth Water”

April 14, 2026

Our Great Lakes compadres over in Detroit are cooking up something smooth and fierce with this hip hop collective Already Legends.  The group, made up of SavageSpitFlames, Sam Tate, Squad and L.O.E Boog, bring a eclectic mix of styles that round out to feel very Detroit. Their latest single, “Up the Smooth Water” is a great barometer for the sound over there, and it’s exciting to see shine getting brighter for a legendary city for hip hop. The first thing you’ll notice about this track is it’s appropriately smooth, and the sample is front and center. A lot of Detroit and Rust Belt rappers in general have a conversational flow, with lines very casually moving into the next, and I love that about this track. Between the 80s soul-feel of the beat, and each of these dudes shining with unique, charisma and conversational-driven flows, you can chew on a lot[...]

Lukka – “TomboI”

April 12, 2026

Here’s a reverb-soaked, synth-driven jam for you – our latest recommendation is “Tombol” from NYC-based psychedelic-synth band Lukka. Expect tasteful riffing, a heady groove, arpeggiated synths, and glassy-eyed vocals; perfect for blissing out, but catchy enough to become deeply ingrained in your head. For all the songwriters out there, “Tombol” is one of those songs that you have to derive meaning from once it’s already done… But Lukka have done a fine job explaining it otherwise – see below:   ” I guess ‘Tomboi’ is about tapping into both your masculine and feminine sides—and actually loving that mix. I feel it’s also a self-celebration of my Gemini energy, leaning into that duality and just owning it.”   “Tombol” is available on Spotify (and Soundcloud, below).   lukka · TomboI

Tomdahomie – “Ego”

April 12, 2026

Tomdahomie is the new solo moniker for producer/songwriter/mastermind Tom Hitchcock – we’d like to think we’d be homies after hearing his latest bedroom-pop jammer, “Ego.” Expect lots of jangling guitars, offset by a neurotic drum-machine beat and Tom’s endearing vocal delivery. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this song tackles the complex issue of the “male ego,” and the ways it can affect the way us menfolk move through the world. We could all use an ego check every now and then, so let your new homie Tom do it through song – a shimmery one at that.   “Ego” is on Soundcloud, embedded below. You can also find it on Spotify and Apple Music.   tomdahomie · Ego

COLO – “9to5”

April 10, 2026

Rising rapper COLO has a slick pen for singles and his latest, “9to5” is a perfect addition to your playlist as the temperature clears up. This track is an ode to earning the paycheck. “9to5” has a summery, light hook that takes you right back to the blog era of rap. The production is silky smooth, and COLO’s delivery is the perfect match. Lyrically, COLO finds his sanctity in his time away from the grind. What’s life without living? This is a feel good track that’ll fit in with with best of summer rap. If you’re feeling COLO’s latest, check him out on Spotify. While you’re there, give our Best of 2026 Hip Hop playlist a listen – you’ll find some great artists to get your summer sets rocking.

Honey I’m Home – “Hyperspace Mountain”

April 10, 2026

Honey I’m Home might have the most fitting song name we’ve heard in a while – their futuristic blend of shoegaze and alt rock feels super fresh, especially evident on new single “Hyperspace Mountain.” Huge whirring synths sparkle and splash across this banger, while creamy guitars and soaring vocals give this one an almost Midwest emo tinge. This is truly a mashup for the ages – one that has to be experienced for yourself to truly appreciate. Click that play button immediately.   Check out “Hyperspace Mountain” via the YouTube embed (below), or, stream it on Spotify.    

Mikayla Manke – I Want to Feel Like I’m Home

April 9, 2026

The best music, whether written quickly or slowly, is never created urgently; instead, it unfolds naturally, with care, and over a period of time representative of the artist’s present circumstances. This sentiment is especially reflective in Buffalo-based singer-songwriter Mikayla Manke’s debut solo record, I Want to Feel Like I’m Home – a vulnerable, eclectic exploration of the different places and people we leave, visit, and return to in an attempt to ultimately return to ourselves. Permeating with intention, Manke leverages the very songwriting ability that platforms her band Spiria’s success while simultaneously pulling across electronic, acoustic and lofi influences to produce a body of work entirely unique to her.   Outside of the dreamy “Exiting the Maze,” a sonic anchor made years prior in her childhood bedroom, Manke wrote the majority of the record during a temporary stay in Binghamton, NY. It is this very sense of impermanence that translates[...]

Showrocka, Fuego Base and Chi Sees – “We Don’t Care”

April 6, 2026

New Haven emcee Showrocka returns to the buffaBLOG pages with his latest collaborative effort, this time with a couple more of New England’s finest. “We Don’t Care” is anchored by Showrocka, who handles hook duties in addition to having one of the three verses. Chi Sees and Fuego Base are the other recruits to this track – Chi’s charismatic delivery counters the droning vocal sample to provide a perfect balance, and Fuego’s fiery, gritty delivery snaps your ears to attention. “We Don’t Care’s” chorus turns the song’s namesake into a motto – anyone can catch this trio’s indifference to struggle stories. Not a lot of sympathy going around for rappers who saw the worst of it and came out the other side. This song drips with authenticity, the sample is unique and memorable, and you’re not going to hear a bad verse. If you’re interested in more from this trio, check[...]

Eyelid Kid – “What Happened”

April 6, 2026

Eyelid Kid, the brainchild/alter ego of Paul Addison recently released his lo-fi single “What Happened,” and we’re into it here at the Blog.   Throughout the track, he plays around with effects and synth bouncing off his vocals, underpinned by some light drums. It has bedroom pop vibes, but like if someone fell asleep with a Moog under their pillow (and it also turned out really good). It’s one of those introspective tracks that’s definitely not great for falling asleep to, but has the perfect amount bite to it for a Tuesday (unless you’re incapable of introspection, in which case, maybe see a therapist).   You can hear it below on YouTube as well as Spotify.    

Trails and Ways – “Young”

April 6, 2026

Looking for something a little more on the chill side but still scratches those indie itches? Look no further than “Young,” the latest from Trails and Ways. Self-described “bossa nova dream pop” creators, this is their second single in the past two years after a hiatus in 2017. Clearly they haven’t missed a beat because they’re all here wrapped in the velvety goodness of Emma Oppen’s vocals and not a single note is out of place (tldr; bossa nova is blending of jazz and samba that originated in Brazil in the 50’s). Give it a listen, relax, and let the waves wash over you.   You can hear “Young” below on Bandcamp as well as Apple Music and Spotify. The band has a decent back catalogue to check out so be sure to do that if you were diggin’ this.   Young by Trails and Ways

The Mystery Divide – “Wars”

April 6, 2026

Have you ever taken a hot minute to finish something? Joseph Mendola of The Mystery Divide started his journey making music way back in 2003 (then, with the project entitled The Blue Romantics). His latest single is “Wars” and it’s jangly dream pop sonovagun. If you’re like me and have the album pulled up, don’t mistake it for another track called “Mars” in your dyslexic haze.   Mendoza’s lyrics sometimes seem hover above the synth and guitar while other times they mesh together as one. The level of polish is absolutely pristine and you’re in for a treat, especially if you’re into Siamese Dream era Corgan et al.   You can hear it below on YouTube as well as Spotify. The rest of the album, Questions I, is well worth the listen, especially if you’re into that dream pop vibe like I am.  

Thought Provokah – “The Inferno of Antifermo”

April 3, 2026

The latest single from Hudson Valley veteran Thought Provokah combines two of my all time favorites — a vintage ESPN Classic-style sports story and quintessential hip hop sounds. Provokah channels the hurdles of boxer Marvin Hagler – whose controversial 1979 draw to champion Vito Antuofermo introduced the boxer to a new level of resolve required to reach it to the top. Hagler bounced back from adversity to become a middleweight champion for over 7 years. For Thought Provokah, this type of story resonates. In his rise to prominence, he’s “used the flames to make a name,” finding motivation not only in the challenge of what’s across from you, but also in the forces outside of that ring. Fairness is storybook. Find a way to become your own judge to have your accomplishments indisputable. Hip hop heads will find this a good fit for their motivational, gym-oriented playlists. Give Provokah a[...]

MAKEITSTOP – “Whatever You Do, Don’t Count To Five”

April 3, 2026

MAKEITSTOP is a progressive rock act from Rochester whose latest single, “Whatever You Do, Don’t Count To Five,” tickled our latent Rush sensibilities. Their music is borderline indescribable, reminiscent of the sheer fervor of RX Bandits, the musical intensity of Coheed and Cambria, and a bit of jazz flair mixed in a la The Reign of Kindo. Expect passionate sing/scream vocals overtop nimble guitar and bass riffs, with plenty of jaunty start/stop rhythmic play to engage your inner musician’s musician. There are melodies aplenty in “Whatever,” but be sure to stick around for the mid-song bass/drum interlude… The throaty bass tone paired with the snare-less snare is a real treat.   There are lots of ways to support MAKEITSTOP – check them all out here.   Whatever You Do, Don’t Count To Five by MAKEITSTOP

Nixon Boyd – “Trouble of Your Own”

March 28, 2026

Nixon Boyd‘s journey to “Trouble of Your Own” has been a story in and of itself. After a laptop theft (which held all of his musical ideas), he put his nose to the ground and re-recorded everything. We’re lucky – it resulted in the touching indie pop jam “Trouble of Your Own,” a tribute to a friend’s suicide attempt. With carefully crafted lyrics; a longing chord progression; and clappy percussive elements that are reminiscent of The Shins, “Trouble” feels like it perfectly accomplished what it set out to do.   “Trouble of Your Own” can be found on YouTube (below), or, on Spotify.    

boredslide – “ibelieveu”

March 28, 2026

Australian duo boredslide found their way into our inbox with the fleeting “ibelieveu.” Falling somewhere on the spectrum between bedroom-pop, jangly indie, and post-punk, “ibelieveu” is a slinky, shimmery lesson in succinct songwriting. A pleasant panflute accompanies the chiming guitars here, reflecting band member Carlos’ Peruvian heritage while never feeling out of place. This one will make you want to dust off your chorus pedals and get back to DIY songwriting… Isn’t that what it’s all about, anyway?   All the different ways to support boredslide can be found here.