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Philip Stephen – Field Guide For Loneliness Vol 1

July 24, 2026

Philip Stephen (more formally known as Philip Sivecz) has been at it for, like, two decades now (ask me how I know). Having long been a mainstay at open mics, acoustic showcases, and any other type of performance really (especially across his many other projects like Skamagotchi, Threefold, and stints in a ton of other local bands), it would be surprising for any Buffalo music connoisseur to not have stumbled upon one of his many projects. For as prolific a songwriter as Sivecz is (just take a look at his IG feed, or stay up with his stories), his solo recordings have been few and far between – which is why we were delighted to stumble upon Field Guide For Loneliness Vol 1. (FGFL) Alongside frequent collaborator (and fellow first-name/middle-name monikered) Sara Elizabeth, Sivecz has crafted an album that highlights his stellar acoustic guitar playing and folk/alt-country roots. As per Sara[...]

River Rojas – “Lovergirl”

July 21, 2026

River Rojas is here to give you a taste of modern dream pop energies with her latest offering, “Lovergirl.” Fans of Lana Del Rey and Mazzy Star will love the heartfelt energy here, layered thick with square-wave keyboard tones and sumptuous acoustic guitar. While this is ultimately a sapphic love story between two extraterrestrials (no, really), this one is perfect for anyone entering or fully immersed in their soft era.   “Lovergirl” is available via the YouTube embed below, and also on Spotify/Apple Music.    

COOL HEAT – “Stalemate”

July 18, 2026

COOL HEAT would be nice right about now… AMIRITE? Temperature jokes aside, “Stalemate” is the icy, synth-forward post-punk we need right now in July. Bubbling bass, airy synths, and a glassy-eyed vocal are reminding of strongly of a winter snowscape… Which we will also be audibly complaining about once we’re buried in a foot of snow. At least we have COOL HEAT’s level-headed disposition to keep us sane. Add this one to your playlist with Porches, She Wants Revenge, and Still Corners for maximum enjoyment.   “Stalemate” can be found on YouTube (below), or, on Spotify and Tidal.    

Lucy Frost – “Shit Kicker”

July 18, 2026

There’s so many words to dig into on “Shit Kicker…” It’s spring-loaded, catchy as hell, and… absolutely, irrevocably horny. Why do we fall for people with so many flaws? Lucy Frost asks herself that question in absolutely every possible way… After hours, in the shower – why is the shit kickin’, toolbox fixin’, right-wing guy so HOTT? The song never explodes (although an orgasmic climax would either beleaguer the point or be the release we all need), but that’s the point – Wet Leg and ’90s era Liz Phair will be proud.   “Shit Kicker” is available on YouTube (below) – get at it on Spotify too.    

Wavves x Say Anything – “Deathx1k”

July 18, 2026

Wavves AND Say Anything?! The glory days of late aughts/early ’00s were halcyon days for us buffaBLOGGers, but we can still live out our fantasies… Evidently. This new banger from these two iconic acts is exactly what you’d expect when you marry spitty-surfy attitude with literate emo punk. Big guitars, huge melodies, spittle-covered-microphone vocal deliveries… And just enough ennui to remind us that pain usually leads to the best kind of art. These two haven’t skipped a beat, and “Deathx1k” is living proof.   “Deathx1k” is featured below – can’t deny those dope claymation vibes. It’s also on Spotify (sans claymation).    

TIFFY – “Drive Thru Deja Vu”

July 18, 2026

TIFFY makes their second visit to the blog with the crunchy indie rock of “Drive Thru Deja Vu.” Taking hints from Best Coast, Speedy Ortiz, and Soccer Mommy, “DTDV” is a simple, beachy, alt rock song layered thick with fuzz and uh-huhs. It’s one of those songs that’s catchy enough to stand out, but subtle enough to slot into your fuzzed-out playlist that your dad won’t complain about at your next grill out. Yeah dad, there’s more to life than “Guns ‘N Roses” radio. Give TIFFY a shot and make sure you point out those tasty Big Muff (TM) tones if he gives you any sass.   The video for “Drive Thru Deja Vu” can be found below – Spotify and Apple Music too.    

atmos bloom – “It’s Enough”

July 18, 2026

atmos bloom has been a blog frequent (see here and here) – we’re adding to our collection with their latest offering, “It’s Enough.” “It’s Enough” is a perfect title for this song – sure, lyrically, that makes sense… But musically, “It’s Enough” keeps things super simple in an incredibly refreshing way. There are no blips and bloops, no misplaced aggression – just a steady bassline, lilting vocals, and plucky guitars that bring to mind Turnover or Real Estate. This one will slot right into your favorite, summery indie-pop playlist and stay there forever, minding it’s own business.   Peep the YouTube embed for “It’s Enough” below – you can also find it on Spotify.    

Ruti – “Flowers”

July 18, 2026

Ruti stuns on her latest offering, “Flowers.” Ruti’s voice is soulful and utterly unique – combined with an alt pop backing bop, “Flowers” is a play at showcasing her as a generational vocal talent. Uplifting with the slightest hint of mystery, “Flowers” is a perfect summery song for frolicking through the meadows, or, simply admiring your rich aunt’s landscaping while you’re suntan-maxxing poolside.   The music video for “Flowers” can be found below – you can find it on Spotify too.    

Puppy Teeth – “Paranoid”

July 18, 2026

Hey, remember that stupid thing you said like 12 years ago? Me too, and so does everyone else.   Just kidding (kinda), but Puppy Teeth encapsulate our collective shame on their latest offering, “Paranoid.” There’s lots to enjoy about this one – unique drumbeats, raw guitar notes, and beautiful vocals, all of which combine into something beautifully eerie and satisfyingly unsettling. Here’s a bit more from the band about what this song means to them: “[‘Paranoid’ is] about reading too much into peoples actions and words, and creating a twisted different meaning in your head of what was initially intended – and the realization of the own exaggeration and the feeling of guilt, but also relief that comes with this realization.”   “Paranoid” is available via YouTube (embedded below), or, via Spotify.    

Amateur Hockey Club – “Ted”

July 13, 2026

Amateur Hockey Club aim for summer anthem status on their latest single, “Ted.” A bona fide diss track about a landlord who doesn’t care (landlords, amirite?) and a drum set rotting in an inch of standing water, “Ted” is surprisingly breezy for its background rooted in hatred. There’s an island-y acoustic guitar chiming behind the typical AHC-style guitar chugging, but by the time they sing “I guess that I won’t see you around my dude,” you realize this one’s less about chilling poolside and more about telling someone to rightfully eff off.   “Ted” is out now – peep the Soundcloud embed below and then add it to your favorite Spotify playlist.   Amateur Hockey Club · Ted

BEST DAD – “seek, and ye shall find”

July 13, 2026

BEST DAD is the moniker for singer/songwriter and producer David S. Caploe, and while he may be BEST known for his role in the project hate drugs, he’s here with something new to tickle your eardrums. “seek, and ye shall find” is a warped and warbly slice of bedroom-pop – expect guitars swimming in effects, pleasant drum-machine rhythms, and a supremely melodic vocal melody.   “seek, and ye shall find” is on the EP heaven must’ve sent you, which can now be found all over the internet as of July 8th – try bandcamp (below), or Spotify/Apple Music.   heaven must’ve sent you by BEST DAD

Horses4Ever – “Let Me Go”

July 11, 2026

I am starting to think that Horses4Ever might just be a band made of horses (not Band of Horses, mind you), pushing a free range agenda for all of horsekind. Extended horse metaphor aside, the unbelievably infectious energy on “Let Me Go” brings us back to the halcyon days of the early 2010s, where everyone had hope and nothing seemed to matter. This one was crafted for late night EDM sets in a field with a bunch of like-minded partiers, or sweaty summer nights spent letting it all loose on the dancefloor – topical, especially lyrically.   You can find “Let Me Go” via the YouTube embed below, or on Spotify.    

Sleepy – “Clean Clothes”

July 11, 2026

Sometimes you just have to hit ’em with the jangly, summer-coded jam, and that’s exactly what Sleepy have accomplished on their latest jam, “Clean Clothes.” Fans of Beach Bunny, Slow Pulp, and even Third Eye Blind are going to gravitate to the chiming guitars, understated tambourine, and easy-going lyrical topics of “watch[ing] the sun go down” or “watch[ing] the world go ’round” with your friend, lover, or situationship – whichever applies most.   “Clean Clothes” is available wherever you consume your music most – think Spotify, Apple Music, and even Tidal.   Clean Clothes by Sleepy

Mother Nature’s Son – The Seven People You Meet In Heaven

July 9, 2026

Mother Nature’s Son (MNS) are an injection of fresh energy into Buffalo’s music scene. Their synth-meets-guitar music is as intriguing as it is energizing, and they’ve just released a magnum opus of an EP into the world. The Seven People You Meet In Heaven is perhaps unsurprisingly inspired by Mitch Albom’s The Five People You Meet In Heaven – a novel that talks about interconnectedness, life meaning, and purpose. Those themes are found all over this EP – wide-eyed in an over-informed (and probably chronically online) kind of way, The Seven People You Meet In Heaven is less your typical pop punk album and more a reflection on what it means to be human, especially in a our post-pandemic, questionably apocalyptic existence that is 2026.   “Wrong Jazz” is the album opener, and it’s a perfect introduction to Mother Nature’s Son’s sound. A cross between the glasses-wearing, Moog-tickled pop punk of Motion City Soundtrack and[...]

Tough Old Bird – “Wednesday’s Child”

July 8, 2026

Brothers Matthew and Nathan Corrigan, perhaps known best around Buffalo as Tough Old Bird, are back, this time with a few extra musicians in tow. They’re joined by Ricky Bechard on drums and Brendan O’Shea on bass for a refreshing new take on their already storied catalog. “Wednesday’s Child” is a full-bodied jam making use of twangy guitars, soulful vocals, and a distinctly Americiana-based sound. It’s the first in a string of singles-to-come that were captured at Sunwood Studios in Trumansburg, NY, mostly live-in-studio, which encapsulates the band’s live sound perfectly.   You can listen to “Wednesday’s Child” via the bandcamp embed (below) or via Spotify.   Wednesday’s Child by Tough Old Bird