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Supermilk – “Muscle Top”

June 10, 2026

We’ve been keeping an eye on Supermilk ever since they dropped the banger “Pelican Pete” way back in 2021. Just in time for Pride Month, the four piece led by Jake Popyura put out “Muscle Top,” an ode to secretly exploring sexuality during a time when it’s forbidden. June might actually be the time when it is most acceptable to broaden your horizons, but regardless, the band manages to tackle a not-so-sexy topic with their typical indie punk fervor. It’s raw in all the right ways, and regular readers should know by now we can’t resist a guitar-driven hookfest like this.   “Muscle Top” can be found on Soundcloud (below) and also on Spotify.   specialistsubject · Muscle Top

Vansire – “Rinkside”

June 10, 2026

“Rinkside” or “Poolside” could be used interchangeably when referring to the latest single from Vansire. We’re not quite in the dog days of summer yet, but it’s certainly warming up (yes, even here in Buffalo), and Vansire are capitalizing on the upcoming lounging weather. Expect stabs of watery piano, smooth af vocals, and a Saturday-at-the-pool vibe that’s simply unignorable. We expect you to put this on your next beach party/pool party and if you don’t… Well, that’s on you.   “Rinkside” can be found on both Spotify and Apple Music.    

Leah Callahan – “Our Lady of the Sad Adventure”

June 6, 2026

Leah Callahan nailed it on her latest release, “Our Lady of the Sad Adventure” – from the driving bass of the opening few seconds, it becomes pretty obvious why this is the title-track of her latest release. Callahan’s vocals lay overtop of a funky, indie-pop jam that’s layered thick with jittery, jangly guitars; swirling synths; and even an impactful piano slam. This is an all-encompassing experience from a seasoned songwriter, and even though the song has a near six-minute runtime, it still flies by… Begging for repeat listens. If only we could time travel back to the early 2010s to hear this one in the club between LCD Soundsystem and Two Door Cinema Club… Even though this is slapping just as hard in 2026.   Check out “Our Lady of the Sad Adventure” on YouTube (below), or, on Spotify.    

Kevin J.B. O’Connor – “Spin”

June 6, 2026

Kevin J.B. O’Connor might sound familiar to you – probably because we’ve been featuring his music for the better part of 10 years. Whether it was the delightfully lo-fi jangle of his Buffalo-based band Coral Collapse or his more recent solo output, we’ve been following the now Lexington-based songwriter for as long as we can remember. We’re featuring his newest single, “Spin,” for obvious reasons… His bedroom-produced, folk-tinged songwriting is very pleasant on the ears and feels strikingly sincere in an era of increasingly-insincere offerings.   You can find “Spin” via the Soundcloud embed below, or, on Spotify.   Kevin J.B. O’Connor · Spin

talker – “Truck”

June 3, 2026

talker tugs on some heartstrings with the urgency of her latest single, “Truck.” Wistful is the name of the game here – this song details the feeling of being stuck in the same feedback loop with different variables. We all repeat our patterns sometimes, healthy or unhealthy, and talker puts that maddening knowledge into words on “Truck.” Chuggy electric guitar powers this one forward, with of course, a spotlight on talker’s heartfelt vocal delivery. Lyrically, “Truck” cuts right to the bone – and here’s a bit more from talker about where this song came from emotionally:   “This song is about the patterns that we sometimes unknowingly fall into, the ones that you don’t notice until you’re right back in the same place – just maybe with someone else, or in a different season… It takes place in a truck, but it could have been anywhere else that I’ve already[...]

Wedding – “All you young ppl are so old”

June 3, 2026

Sometimes you hear a weird little electronic ditty and think “how the hell did they manage to make those noises?” Wedding has that energy in spades, and if you need proof, look no further than their intriguing new single, “All you young ppl are so old.” Bonkers keyboard sounds and ear-tickling percussion are all over the place on this one-of-a-kind banger. We had to know more, but when asked to comment, Wedding simply said:   “idk man it’s just kinda a bop”   Agreed.   “All you young ppl are so old” is available on your favorite streaming services (and YouTube, below) – here are the Apple Music and Spotify hyperlinks.    

atmos bloom – “Everything”

June 3, 2026

atmos bloom are a duo in both music and life – that chemistry comes through on the plucky brilliance of new single, “Everything.” Chorus laden guitars and driven bass give this song a vintage, 80s vibe while nodding to the still-thriving post-punk/indie rock scenes of today. Lilting vocals give this a haunting feel while never sacrificing the juicy hooks we’re so thirsty for these days. You can certainly hear the Sonic Youth and Pavement influences coming through on this, although, we like to think this one goes down a bit more smooth than their influence’s more raucous output.   “Everything” will be featured on atmos bloom’s upcoming album, Everythingness, due out July 24th via Spirit Goth records. Until then, “Everything” is available on YouTube (below) or Spotify.    

Georgie – “Contamination” & “The Propaganda And The Pesticides (ft. Shola)”

June 2, 2026

Georgie stands for a lot of things – a short list includes: anarcho-feminism; environmental concerns; eternal love; and… killing your landlord and feeling bad about it? More than one thing can be true at once, of course, and if anything, Georgie is all about living multiple truths. The band often exists as a collective of sorts, but is regularly performing as a six-piece, usually with a fiddle/trombone/cello accompanying the typical indie rock band guitar/bass/drums.   We’ve featured Georgie before, but we’re excited to share that they’ve just released two new singles, “Contamination” & “The Propaganda And The Pesticides (ft. Shola).” Georgie is really unlike anything else – on “Propaganda,” a chamber pop backbone sways hypnotically, fleshed out with strings, lilting vocals, and an omnipresent school bell. It’s punctuated thoroughly by a staccato, spoken-word rap – a complete blurring of genres that denies all categorization. “Contamination” starts with the same off-kilter[...]

Charmerton – “In Align (Emma’s Song)”

May 28, 2026

Charmerton are a fresh new act who introduced themselves to the world with “In Align (Emma’s Song).” It’s a promising debut off of their album The Squeeze – a falling-apart amalgamation of plucky guitars, mandolins, clangorous drums, and heartfelt vocals. Alex G fans will love the heart-on-your-sleeve vibes here, and DIY diehards will appreciate the fact that this was recorded wherever the band could manage – apartments, rentals, houses, and studios to name a few. Come around for the cool indie vibes, but if you’re a sad boy/girl/they/them, stick around for the perfectly-orchestrated heartbreak.   Peep “In Align (Emma’s Song)” via YouTube below, or, check it out on Spotify.    

Scrapper – “Heat”

May 28, 2026

Scrapper is a Brooklyn-based act debuting with new single “Heat.” The band typically has an alt-country lean, but “Heat” is an unsettling exercise in post-punk, pairing a creeping backbone with spindly guitars and glassy-eyed vocals. The song gradually blooms into something wild and experimental, all while exploring the relationship between “a man, his spirit, his belief system and the external factors that impact them.” Of particular note are the galloping hi-hats that swell throughout this song’s verses – it’s wild and it’s sloshy and it all comes together in an explosion of down-tempo glory.   Most importantly, though, is the fact that two of Scrapper’s members are die-hard Bills fans. We’re only half kidding. Go Bills.   “Heat” is available via bandcamp (below), or Spotify.   Heat by Scrapper

Autoignition – Against The World

May 28, 2026

Autoignition has been quietly… actually, no, loudly taking over Buffalo’s pop punk scene since their inception in 2021. We’ve been excited to hear what they’ve been up to since we heard a brand new single, “Not For Nothing,” a few months ago. After three (3) years between releases, the band has finally dropped a five-song EP, Against The World, a collection of songs that’s probably exactly what you’d be expecting from this super raucous quartet. Plan for full-throttle pop punk with angsty vocals around a massive, guitar-driven core… And a few big bass lines that would make Mark Hoppus proud. We can’t ignore the sheer energy found here on Against The World, so for that reason (and a few more), it’s our Album of the Week this week.   Speaking of Hoppus-esque bass lines, the album starts out strong with the aforementioned “Not For Nothing.” This song is Autoignition at their most[...]

tenmonthsummer – “holstein”

May 19, 2026

tenmonthsummer define themselves as a “lakeshore emo” band – not to be confused with the beloved suburb of Buffalo known as Lake Shore. But whether you’re fan of the Lake Shore Eagles modified football team or a music snob like us, we think everyone should listen to the new banger from tenmonthsummer called “holstein.” The band dives deep into their Midwest roots on this one – a listen from the first moment of the song will make that pretty evident. Squiggly guitar riffs and impassioned vocals aplenty; if you’re a fan of Tiny Moving Parts, Del Paxton, or the Topshelf Records crew, this one’s for you.   You can find “holstein” everywhere – we suggest bandcamp (below), but you can also source it via Spotify and Apple Music.   your name is my ocean by tenmonthsummer

Shy Plant – “Nature TV”

May 19, 2026

Can a shy plant make a sound? Do shy plants have a vibe? What would even constitute a plant being “shy” by design? I digress – “Nature TV” feels like an all-encompassing title for a single from a project called Shy Plant. We’re imagining some rare jungle orchid bobbing and weaving in the rhythm of a tropical rainstorm. More tangibly, this is a super chill indie rock jam that makes perfect use of synths, guitars, and *vibes* to bring this tune to life. Fans of Tame Impala, the works of David Wise (any DKC soundtrack fans out there?), or Mort Garson’s Plantasia will feel right at home when listening to this one.   You can find “Nature TV” on Soundcloud (below) or Spotify.   SHY PLANT · Nature Tv

Spiny Norman – “Siwa (7″ Version)”

May 19, 2026

Spiny Norman is ready to take you on a psychedelic trip with their latest single, “Siwa (7″ Version)” (which will henceforth be referred to only as “Siwa”). Immediately evident is the dummy thicc bassline that powers this one forward – layered thick with wah guitars, neurotic percussion, and bleeps and bloops galore. Despite the relative excess of their sound, Spiny Norman actually lets the rhythms speak for themselves – this is one for vibing-out, with some of those hazy, late-night get together vibes.   Check out “Siwa” via the YouTube embed below, or, through Spotify or Apple Music.    

Beach Glass – Closure

May 15, 2026

Who would have ever thought that a band making real music would be… refreshing? Beach Glass is a Buffalo-based duo doing just that. Harkening back to the halcyon days of Tascam recorders, honest feelings, and no autotune, their latest offering is the five-song Closure. Supremely ’90s-influenced and sincere as all get out, these songs are sure to end up on some obscure IG post touting the latest and greatest in real emo… We’ll put it this way – fans of bands with a Kinsella brother in them are going to like Beach Glass.   Opening song “Second Largest City (In New York)” is an ode to Buffalo in all its rotting, rusty glory. Twanging guitars stumble over rolling drums. Heartfelt vocals sing and scream about the (arguably) dilapidated state of our beautiful city – and it’s hard not to notice the parallel’s to the singer’s mindset. Sure, talking to therapists[...]