Hands Down – “Never Been That Happy”

by | September 27, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Hands Down (aka songwriter/producer Filip Sjörgren) caught our ears with the melancholy indie pop of his latest creation, "Never Been That Happy." Falsetto vocals that would make Thom Yorke blush carry this one along - they sit atop Sjörgren's epic brand of dark...
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Bjorn Rydhog – “Let’s Not Get Old”

by | September 26, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Our Swedish friend Bjorn Rydhog is known for his uplifting indie-pop tunes - we'd like to draw your attention to one of our new faves, a tune he likes to call "Let's Not Get Old." Rydhog is expanding his sound by experimenting with a more electronic-based feel......
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Basement Revolver – “Transatlantic”

by | September 19, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Are you paying attention?! We're very clearly obsessed with our Canadian friends in Basement Revolver (we most recently shared their previous single, "Skin" back in August). They're back with another amazing dream-pop reverb-fest, this time called "Transatlantic."...
Read More

Shower Curtain – “You Make Me Feel”

by | September 19, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

If you're looking for a chill and introspective swirler - we recommend this fuzzy one from Shower Curtain. "You Make Me Feel" has all the hallmarks of a downtrodden, lovelorn anthem... Forlorn lyrics, aloof-but-hurt vocals, and a mid-tempo trod that is as...
Read More

Thyla – “Gum”

by | September 19, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

UK-based indie rockers Thyla are shrugging off the weights of the world with their new single "Gum." It's an upbeat but raucous tune that showcases a dancy, disco-esque beat with emotional vocal melodies and bombastic guitars. The whole affair feels swirly and just a...
Read More

Maria Taylor – “It’s Coming For You”

by | September 19, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

By now, you probably recognize Maria Taylor from her tenure with the legendary Saddle Creek label crew... She's back with a new jam called "It's Coming For You" that we've been really enjoying as of late. Jangly guitars, a driving drum beat, and Maria's reverbed-out...
Read More

Golding – “Boxing Underwater”

by | September 17, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Australian duo Golding have teamed up with US-based singer Cailin Russo to bring this swimmy sensation from across the pond... Last time we checked in with these two, they were collab-ing with BOO SEEKA on their electropop anthem, "Don't Waste Your Love..." We think...
Read More

Pale Moon – “Strange Days”

by | September 17, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Last time we checked in with Icelandic/Siberian act Pale Moon, we were excited about the nostalgic, 70s-influenced sounds of their single "Parachutes." This time around, we're highlighting another gem, "Strange Days," which still plays with the Fleetwood Mac-esque...
Read More

monmoi – “Dream On Baby”

by | September 17, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

The last time we checked in with monmoi, we couldn't get enough of their then-single "Eyebrows." They're (aka George David) back with another taste of dreamy bedroom-pop with a tune they call (aptly) "Dream On Baby." This time around, they've injected a bit of...
Read More

The Kite Society – “Oxford Jelly”

by | September 14, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

We're loving the spunk on the new single from The Kite Society - you might also recognize singer/songwriter Donald Campbell from his work in The Easter Island Statue. "Oxford Jelly" is a Blur-ish, guitar-driven single with lots of unique hallmarks - think flutes,...
Read More

Petite Amie – “Elektro”

by | September 14, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Here's a cool one from Mexico City's Petite Amie - we've been enjoying the woozy electropop sounds of the fittingly-named "Elektro." Swirly synths, futuristic vibes, and super-pleasant falsetto crooning pushes this one into near-psychedelic territory without ever...
Read More

Johnny Hart and the Mess Release New Single, “Get Lost Living”

by | September 11, 2021 | Buffalo | 0 Comments

Buffalo-based rock n' rollers Johnny Hart and the Mess recently released a new song called "Get Lost Living." While showcasing Johnny's soaring vocals and riff-based, guitar-driven style, the band dives deep lyrically on "Living." About the song, they say: "This song...
Read More

Lazy Daze – “Two Hands On The Wheel”

by | September 9, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

LA-based indie rocker Lazy Daze hit our inboxes with the beachy "Two Hands On The Wheel" and we've been hooked ever since. Wavy guitars and an ever-present halo of reverb help to propel this toward that hazy (pun intended) end-of-summer vibe that feels so fitting this...
Read More

Paul Whitacre – “90 Down 40”

by | September 9, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

We can all agree 2020 was a mess, right? Singer/songwriter Paul Whitacre's last year was rough too - as evidenced by his ode to his lost 2020 tour, "90 Down 40." In the song, Whitacre comes to terms with his doomed tour through a dirge-y tempo, electronic flourishes,...
Read More

Neon Cathedral – “Drab”

by | September 3, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Oklahoma City duo Neon Cathedral recently released their debut EP, Velvet - it's an onslaught of shoegazy, fuzzed-out songs led by lead single "Drab." There gothy vibes and a reverb-soaked atmosphere here set off by strong melody and lovelorn vocals - fans of...
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Hands Down – “Never Been That Happy”

by | September 27, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Hands Down (aka songwriter/producer Filip Sjörgren) caught our ears with the melancholy indie pop of his latest creation, "Never Been That Happy." Falsetto vocals that would make Thom Yorke blush carry this one along - they sit atop Sjörgren's epic brand of dark...
NEW MUSIC

Bjorn Rydhog – “Let’s Not Get Old”

by | September 26, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Our Swedish friend Bjorn Rydhog is known for his uplifting indie-pop tunes - we'd like to draw your attention to one of our new faves, a tune he likes to call "Let's Not Get Old." Rydhog is expanding his sound by experimenting with a more electronic-based feel......
NEW MUSIC

Basement Revolver – “Transatlantic”

by | September 19, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Are you paying attention?! We're very clearly obsessed with our Canadian friends in Basement Revolver (we most recently shared their previous single, "Skin" back in August). They're back with another amazing dream-pop reverb-fest, this time called "Transatlantic."...
NEW MUSIC

Shower Curtain – “You Make Me Feel”

by | September 19, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

If you're looking for a chill and introspective swirler - we recommend this fuzzy one from Shower Curtain. "You Make Me Feel" has all the hallmarks of a downtrodden, lovelorn anthem... Forlorn lyrics, aloof-but-hurt vocals, and a mid-tempo trod that is as...
NEW MUSIC

Thyla – “Gum”

by | September 19, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

UK-based indie rockers Thyla are shrugging off the weights of the world with their new single "Gum." It's an upbeat but raucous tune that showcases a dancy, disco-esque beat with emotional vocal melodies and bombastic guitars. The whole affair feels swirly and just a...
NEW MUSIC

Maria Taylor – “It’s Coming For You”

by | September 19, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

By now, you probably recognize Maria Taylor from her tenure with the legendary Saddle Creek label crew... She's back with a new jam called "It's Coming For You" that we've been really enjoying as of late. Jangly guitars, a driving drum beat, and Maria's reverbed-out...
NEW MUSIC

Golding – “Boxing Underwater”

by | September 17, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Australian duo Golding have teamed up with US-based singer Cailin Russo to bring this swimmy sensation from across the pond... Last time we checked in with these two, they were collab-ing with BOO SEEKA on their electropop anthem, "Don't Waste Your Love..." We think...
NEW MUSIC

Pale Moon – “Strange Days”

by | September 17, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Last time we checked in with Icelandic/Siberian act Pale Moon, we were excited about the nostalgic, 70s-influenced sounds of their single "Parachutes." This time around, we're highlighting another gem, "Strange Days," which still plays with the Fleetwood Mac-esque...
NEW MUSIC

monmoi – “Dream On Baby”

by | September 17, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

The last time we checked in with monmoi, we couldn't get enough of their then-single "Eyebrows." They're (aka George David) back with another taste of dreamy bedroom-pop with a tune they call (aptly) "Dream On Baby." This time around, they've injected a bit of...
NEW MUSIC

The Kite Society – “Oxford Jelly”

by | September 14, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

We're loving the spunk on the new single from The Kite Society - you might also recognize singer/songwriter Donald Campbell from his work in The Easter Island Statue. "Oxford Jelly" is a Blur-ish, guitar-driven single with lots of unique hallmarks - think flutes,...
NEW MUSIC

Petite Amie – “Elektro”

by | September 14, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Here's a cool one from Mexico City's Petite Amie - we've been enjoying the woozy electropop sounds of the fittingly-named "Elektro." Swirly synths, futuristic vibes, and super-pleasant falsetto crooning pushes this one into near-psychedelic territory without ever...
NEW MUSIC

Johnny Hart and the Mess Release New Single, “Get Lost Living”

by | September 11, 2021 | Buffalo | 0 Comments

Buffalo-based rock n' rollers Johnny Hart and the Mess recently released a new song called "Get Lost Living." While showcasing Johnny's soaring vocals and riff-based, guitar-driven style, the band dives deep lyrically on "Living." About the song, they say: "This song...
NEW MUSIC

Lazy Daze – “Two Hands On The Wheel”

by | September 9, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

LA-based indie rocker Lazy Daze hit our inboxes with the beachy "Two Hands On The Wheel" and we've been hooked ever since. Wavy guitars and an ever-present halo of reverb help to propel this toward that hazy (pun intended) end-of-summer vibe that feels so fitting this...
NEW MUSIC

Paul Whitacre – “90 Down 40”

by | September 9, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

We can all agree 2020 was a mess, right? Singer/songwriter Paul Whitacre's last year was rough too - as evidenced by his ode to his lost 2020 tour, "90 Down 40." In the song, Whitacre comes to terms with his doomed tour through a dirge-y tempo, electronic flourishes,...
NEW MUSIC

Neon Cathedral – “Drab”

by | September 3, 2021 | New Music | 0 Comments

Oklahoma City duo Neon Cathedral recently released their debut EP, Velvet - it's an onslaught of shoegazy, fuzzed-out songs led by lead single "Drab." There gothy vibes and a reverb-soaked atmosphere here set off by strong melody and lovelorn vocals - fans of...
NEW MUSIC

Nick Kivlen of Sunflower Bean

by | April 29, 2016 | Interview | 0 Comments

You probably wouldn't wholly believe me if I told you that Sunflower Bean, based out of Brooklyn, NY, has existed for a measly two-years-and-some-change and that all three members have either just broken into their 20's or are about to cross that landmark threshold...
SHOW PREVIEWS

The Naturalists

by | February 12, 2016 | buffaBLOG Sessions | 0 Comments

And to start your weekend off in a good way, we present to you the next installment of buffaBLOG Sessions. This time around, with the Naturalists. Craig Perno heads the band with twin brother Travis on the drums, accompanied by bassist Zach Russel. They’ve amassed a...
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Intrepid Travelers

by | December 11, 2015 | Interview | 0 Comments

If you’re familiar with Intrepid Travelers, you probably know Jerry or have at least unknowingly been exposed to his presence. Jerry, a stuffed rainbow-striped monkey, functions as an unofficial mascot and source of spirited inspiration for the band. When I ask them...
SHOW PREVIEWS

The Wombats

by | November 25, 2015 | Interview | 0 Comments

It was eight years ago the Wombats burst onto the scene, just fresh-faced youngsters at the time armed with roaring guitars, hooks galore, and a cheeky sense of humor to them. Since then, the band's sound and popularity have only grown, with the group experimenting...
SHOW PREVIEWS

John Paul Pitts of Surfer Blood

by | November 21, 2015 | Interview | 0 Comments

Surfer Blood's career kind of seems like a one giant surfing metaphor. They hit the ground running in 2010 with the help of the CMJ Music Marathon and have continued to tour and consistently release quality material since then. From playing huge bills like the ATP...
SHOW PREVIEWS