Last month, Dream Talk delivered a funk-y single called “Get Out” that has become quite the earworm. Fans of Joywave, Penguin Prison, or MGMT would be a fan of this nu-pop anthem. It’s super accessible with the driving rhythm section and dancing synths, check it out below.
in December, French producer Møme dropped his latest single “Sunday,” and it iss ideal for a smokey dance floor at about two in the morning. Featuring LA’s Goldwash, it’s easy to get lost in this hazy nu-disco track. Fans of Hot Chip or Royksopp would be keen on this track. The single is from the musician’s new album Møment II, out now via Casablanca Records. Check out the single below, it’s a good one.
Ambein Sloth’s driving new single “So Long Ago” is about losing someone but not even knowing if you care. The project is a concept whirled up by Chicago-based musician and a cartoonist with an affinity for making sloth-based comics. The single seems to be the first for the partnership, but being able to pack this hard of a punch on their first release, I’m sure we will be hearing more from the young project.
Sheffield shoegazers Purest released the title track of their new EP Waste My Days in the end of 2018, but that’s not stopping us from looping it on repeat. The band’s 2018 was quite the whirlwind, performing a slew of dates all summer which included opening slots for Echo and the Bunnymen and The Libertines. “Waste My Days” is the culmination of the band’s efforts for the past year. The track is all about making your way and finding your own in the world. Check it out below.
Southern California’s Pure Mids are a band we always come back to. They make it awfully hard to quit with their accessible indie pop bangers that seem to land every quarter. Combine a driving beat, 80s synths, with a pleasant bounce and you have their newest single “Don’t Quit.” Pure Mids have the ability to land an earworm almost effortlessly (although I’m sure there is a LOT of effort behind this). Check out “Don’t Quit” below and be on the lookout for more material from the trio, as I’m sure that we will be covering them again.
Brooklyn-based indie rock act Noble Kids released their new single “Jaws” last month and it might be our first 2019 obsession. “Jaws” is all about staying in a relationship for way too long in order suck that tiny bit of good feelings even though its surrounded by toxicity. The single is off their forthcoming album Messy Pretty, out February 22, via Rain Hat Records. Have a taste below.
Aussie one-man band Therapy Dog released a jangly single in early December called “Spilled Milk.” The song has biting self-reflective lyrics where project head honcho Joshua Hicks channels his inner Robert Smith. “Spilled Milk” is the lead single off Spilling Milk and Getting Ants, which was self-released last month on bandcamp. Stream the single below and be on the lookout for future material heading into 2019. Spilling Milk and Getting Ants by Therapy Dog
Formed as the reincarcate of UK indie pop act, Marines, Raining Again released their new single “Oh, Bother!” at the tail end of 2018. The single starts with an accessible sing along melody, leading into a growly verse about growing up. “I’m going to break my friends proud, and I’ll run this town, and I will be someone that you talk about,” growls the lead singer in an early 2000s emo styling a la Hey Mercedes or Brand New. It’s a keeper for your January 2019 playlists. Check it out below.
Joplin, Missouri-based indie rock quartet Me Like Bees have a new single titled “Run” which is playing on repeat throughout the buffaBLOG office in the beginning of 2019. The track is about two people butting heads, heading their separate ways, then coming back and realizing it was dumb. We hear a bit of an anthemic Les Savy Fav pop feel or the gritty sing along stylings of Static Jacks on this one. Overall, Me Like Bees have a genuine ear worm that you should check out yourself.
Touring Asheville-based folk act River Whylesss makes a stop at the 9th Ward tonight for an undoubtedly intimate performance in Delaware Ave’s best basement venue. The band is on tour in support of their new album, Kindness, A Rebel, which came out on June 8th. The band has an organic almost retro vibe similar to that of Paul Simon with some modern comparisons to Conor Oberst’s folk leanings or even Fleet Foxes with their lush vocal deliveries. Supporting the band is soul artist Jalen N’ Gonda. Show starts around 8pm and there is a $15 cover. Kindness, A Rebel by River Whyless
of Montreal will be making what seems to be their annual stop in Buffalo this evening. Since their inception, of Montreal has been dropping a project almost yearly, all having their own unique feel with their latest album White is Relice / Irrealis Mood being no different. The band will be bringing their captivating performance to Town Ballroom this evening for an undoubtedly entertaining show that is second to none. of Montreal’s live act includes snippets from the band’s expansive discography and unpredictable stage antics, coming together to create one of the most interesting live shows in the game. Doors at 7pm and tickets are still available for $24.
Sugar City is slated for a ripper tonight with Rick Maguire from Pile playing a stripped down solo set with support from a returning Yazan. Pile made waves with their breakthrough 2010 release, Magic Isn’t Real, which impressed both critics and fans alike. Eventually, Pile were dubbed a “musician’s musician” band due to their complicated instrumentals, free flow lyrics, and overall rollercoaster of crescendos and pullbacks. Doors are at 7pm with a $12 cover. Sugar City is an all-ages drug/alcohol free establishment, so no funny business.
Nietzsche’s plays host to a sleeper rager this evening. Tonight’s lineup features dream-y Philadelphia-based indie rock quartet, Church Girls, who are are in the midst of a New York State mini-tour. If you are a fan of twinkly new era Blondie meets Rilo Kiley, than maybe head down to Allen St. tonight. Church Girls aren’t the only out-of-towner on tonight’s bill. Supporting Church Girls are folk-pop Canadian act Citizen Jane. Also on the bill are local rising prog rockers THIS and Buffalo’s The Great Lakes. 8pm doors with a $5 cover. Hidalgo by Church Girls
Angular masterminds / mid-aught mainstays Minus the Bear return to Town Ballroom this evening to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their 2007 album Planet of Ice. Tonight’s show will feature the band playing Planet of Ice in it’s entirety, as well as select hits from the bands expansive portfolio. The Seattle-based quartet achieved initial success with their first EP album, Highly Refined Pirates, which connected with college radio stations. Planet of Ice was the band’s third studio release and breakout release, charting on BIllboard. Since then, the band has released three more full lengths and toured extensively in support of both their new material and themed anniversary tours. Show up early, don’t bring a bottle/blanket as there will be plenty of red wine available at the bar and space is limited. Opening up the night are gritty Atlanta-based garage rockers The Coathangers. Doors at 7pm with a $29 cover. Planet Of Ice by[...]
The 9th Ward plays host to a heavy hitting three band lineup this evening featuring some of the area’s most buzzed about indie acts. Slated as part of the Weekend Mondays series curated by Feverbox, this month will feature some up-and-comers that hit a little bit heavier than past installments. Tonight’s lineup features grunge rock act SMUG (fka The Naturalists), the always frantic emotive sounds of Passed Out, and Cooler’s moody indiemo repertoire. Doors are at 7pm with a $3 cover. $5 beer/shot combos. Let the weekend begin.