The High Water Marks – “Fantastic Machine”

by | January 20, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

American/Norwegian act The High Water Marks are sure to entice you into their indie/psych swirls with their latest single, "Fantastic Machine." After meeting at an Apples in Stereo show in Oslo, Norway, Hilarie Sidney (of Apples in Stereo and Elephant 6 Recording Co....
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Dead Leaf Echo – “Milk.Blue.Kisses (Foil In Motion)”

by | January 20, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Brooklyn-based shoegaze collective Dead Leaf Echo are no strangers to the proverbial spotlight - they've been featured on KEXP and have consistently topped the CMJ top 20 indie tracks throughout their career. We've found ourselves captivated by the absolute...
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Ugly Twin – “Crabs are Crustaceans”

by | January 20, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Ugly Twin are certainly embracing the seasonal affective disorder here on their latest song, "Crabs are Crustaceans." Falling somewhere on the spectrum between sludgy grunge and melodic emo, "Crabs" crawls at a dirge pace, giving time and space for both their...
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Ozbear – “i’m breaking up with u”

by | January 20, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Breaking up doesn't always have to be a bad thing! After all, Ozbear wrote this fun jam after... Well, a break up. "i'm breaking up with u" is meant to be a kiss-off to your soon to be ex; a plucky amalgamation of vintage synth bleats, swung hi-hat percussion, and...
Read More

Ronjo V – “Short On Love”

by | January 20, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Ronjo V is a South-African-born, raised-Texan who captures the beauty of the open road on his latest single, "Short On Love." Flush with a southern-esque instrumental palate and an ever-so-melancholy sense of longing, "SOL" pays homage to Ronjo's commitment to van...
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Yes Kid – “Too Much Feeling (Not Enough Screaming)”

by | January 19, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

LA-based act Yes Kid sent in her brand of indie-rock-meets-emo-pop to our inbox and we've been hooked on its charm ever since. You can really feel the awkward, youthful approach (in a good way, we promise!) on "Too Much Feeling (Not Enough Screaming)" as it bubbles...
Read More

Yot Club – “Deer Island”

by | January 19, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

For all you Buffalonians (and beyond) who are currently frozen solid by this brutal winter vortex, TikTok sensation Yot Club has a springy, summer-y new single to thaw your chilled bones. "Deer Island" is about a real place, a "creepy and liminal" island that once...
Read More

FonFon Ru – “Manicure Manager”

by | January 19, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Our friends from Portland, ME, FonFon Ru, have just put out a fantastic new single called "Manicure Manager." The band's loud, maximalist style juxtaposes interestingly against "MM's" lyrical content - gnarly punk-meets-glam compositions and full-bodied vocals sing...
Read More

Ciao Lucifer – “Trip”

by | January 19, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Here's a fun one all the way from the Netherlands - indie-pop duo Ciao Lucifer have crafted this dance-in-your-living-room gem (their words, not ours, but perfectly-said!) called "Trip." The duo, who unabashedly flaunt their bromance, urge you to live in the moment...
Read More

Slow Fiction – “The Cut”

by | January 19, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

There's an angular element to new single "The Cut" from NYC-based band Slow Fiction that brings to mind the transcendent rock of the early aughts (perhaps not surprisingly rooted in their hometown). Notable elements of The Strokes, Interpol, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs appear...
Read More

Sashaa – “Attachment”

by | January 16, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Sashaa is here to make you feel something... And if you don't get a little wishy-washy after a solid listen-through of "Attachment," we're not sure what to tell you. "Attachment" is ghostly, haunting, and melancholy in all the right ways... With its plodding guitar...
Read More

The Day – “Empty”

by | January 16, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

There's no denying the energy on this latest jam from Netherlands-based act The Day... In fact, we like it so much, this is our second feature about the song (more on that later). Beyond the earworm melodies and incredible mix of dream-pop and shoegaze, we'd like to...
Read More

PBSM – “Waiting On Your Call”

by | January 16, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

We've been digging the latest single from Denmark-based power-duo PBSM - "Waiting on Your Call" reminds us of the dance-rock greats of the early aughts in a nostalgic, but energizing way... Expect disco-y beats, slyly delivered vocals, and a melodic chorus hook to...
Read More

Anonymous Depressed Dogs Club – “The Whole World & Me”

by | January 12, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

The Berlin-based Finns in Anonymous Depressed Dogs Club specialize in fuzzy lo-fi rock - we've been jamming on their latest offering, "The Whole World & Me." There's a definite "end of the world" vibe on this song, pairing warm and fuzzy guitar distortion with...
Read More

Ok Cowgirl – “Unlost”

by | January 12, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Brooklyn's Ok Cowgirl have just shared their first batch of songs, a collection of songs they've aptly-titled Not My First Rodeo. We suggest starting with single and album opener "Unlost," a swimmy and swirly slice of dream pop reminiscent of Japanese Breakfast,...
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The High Water Marks – “Fantastic Machine”

by | January 20, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

American/Norwegian act The High Water Marks are sure to entice you into their indie/psych swirls with their latest single, "Fantastic Machine." After meeting at an Apples in Stereo show in Oslo, Norway, Hilarie Sidney (of Apples in Stereo and Elephant 6 Recording Co....
NEW MUSIC

Dead Leaf Echo – “Milk.Blue.Kisses (Foil In Motion)”

by | January 20, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Brooklyn-based shoegaze collective Dead Leaf Echo are no strangers to the proverbial spotlight - they've been featured on KEXP and have consistently topped the CMJ top 20 indie tracks throughout their career. We've found ourselves captivated by the absolute...
NEW MUSIC

Ugly Twin – “Crabs are Crustaceans”

by | January 20, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Ugly Twin are certainly embracing the seasonal affective disorder here on their latest song, "Crabs are Crustaceans." Falling somewhere on the spectrum between sludgy grunge and melodic emo, "Crabs" crawls at a dirge pace, giving time and space for both their...
NEW MUSIC

Ozbear – “i’m breaking up with u”

by | January 20, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Breaking up doesn't always have to be a bad thing! After all, Ozbear wrote this fun jam after... Well, a break up. "i'm breaking up with u" is meant to be a kiss-off to your soon to be ex; a plucky amalgamation of vintage synth bleats, swung hi-hat percussion, and...
NEW MUSIC

Ronjo V – “Short On Love”

by | January 20, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Ronjo V is a South-African-born, raised-Texan who captures the beauty of the open road on his latest single, "Short On Love." Flush with a southern-esque instrumental palate and an ever-so-melancholy sense of longing, "SOL" pays homage to Ronjo's commitment to van...
NEW MUSIC

Yes Kid – “Too Much Feeling (Not Enough Screaming)”

by | January 19, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

LA-based act Yes Kid sent in her brand of indie-rock-meets-emo-pop to our inbox and we've been hooked on its charm ever since. You can really feel the awkward, youthful approach (in a good way, we promise!) on "Too Much Feeling (Not Enough Screaming)" as it bubbles...
NEW MUSIC

Yot Club – “Deer Island”

by | January 19, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

For all you Buffalonians (and beyond) who are currently frozen solid by this brutal winter vortex, TikTok sensation Yot Club has a springy, summer-y new single to thaw your chilled bones. "Deer Island" is about a real place, a "creepy and liminal" island that once...
NEW MUSIC

FonFon Ru – “Manicure Manager”

by | January 19, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Our friends from Portland, ME, FonFon Ru, have just put out a fantastic new single called "Manicure Manager." The band's loud, maximalist style juxtaposes interestingly against "MM's" lyrical content - gnarly punk-meets-glam compositions and full-bodied vocals sing...
NEW MUSIC

Ciao Lucifer – “Trip”

by | January 19, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Here's a fun one all the way from the Netherlands - indie-pop duo Ciao Lucifer have crafted this dance-in-your-living-room gem (their words, not ours, but perfectly-said!) called "Trip." The duo, who unabashedly flaunt their bromance, urge you to live in the moment...
NEW MUSIC

Slow Fiction – “The Cut”

by | January 19, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

There's an angular element to new single "The Cut" from NYC-based band Slow Fiction that brings to mind the transcendent rock of the early aughts (perhaps not surprisingly rooted in their hometown). Notable elements of The Strokes, Interpol, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs appear...
NEW MUSIC

Sashaa – “Attachment”

by | January 16, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Sashaa is here to make you feel something... And if you don't get a little wishy-washy after a solid listen-through of "Attachment," we're not sure what to tell you. "Attachment" is ghostly, haunting, and melancholy in all the right ways... With its plodding guitar...
NEW MUSIC

The Day – “Empty”

by | January 16, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

There's no denying the energy on this latest jam from Netherlands-based act The Day... In fact, we like it so much, this is our second feature about the song (more on that later). Beyond the earworm melodies and incredible mix of dream-pop and shoegaze, we'd like to...
NEW MUSIC

PBSM – “Waiting On Your Call”

by | January 16, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

We've been digging the latest single from Denmark-based power-duo PBSM - "Waiting on Your Call" reminds us of the dance-rock greats of the early aughts in a nostalgic, but energizing way... Expect disco-y beats, slyly delivered vocals, and a melodic chorus hook to...
NEW MUSIC

Anonymous Depressed Dogs Club – “The Whole World & Me”

by | January 12, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

The Berlin-based Finns in Anonymous Depressed Dogs Club specialize in fuzzy lo-fi rock - we've been jamming on their latest offering, "The Whole World & Me." There's a definite "end of the world" vibe on this song, pairing warm and fuzzy guitar distortion with...
NEW MUSIC

Ok Cowgirl – “Unlost”

by | January 12, 2022 | New Music | 0 Comments

Brooklyn's Ok Cowgirl have just shared their first batch of songs, a collection of songs they've aptly-titled Not My First Rodeo. We suggest starting with single and album opener "Unlost," a swimmy and swirly slice of dream pop reminiscent of Japanese Breakfast,...
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