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Digital Carbs – “In Unison”

December 17, 2023

Munich’s Digital Carbs (as in we’re getting proverbially “fat” on digital carbohydrates from consuming too much media) exist somewhere between indie rock, psychedelia, and alternative rock and their latest single, “In Unison” is a perfect example of that. With plenty of Radiohead-esque energy, “In Unison” gently builds with its quiet/loud construction into a massive chorus with intriguing, sour chords and interesting progression changes. About the song, the band says: “‘In Unison’ is an ode to individuality while criticizing society for forcing us all into the same plastic lives. Because we are all the same. Conform. Deform.” You can find “In Unison” on many platforms – try Bandcamp (below) or Spotify. Conform Deform by Digital Carbs

Yune – “Cake”

December 16, 2023

Coming to us all the way from Denmark, Yune hit us up with the vintage-sounding bliss of latest single, “Cake.” With blown out guitar noise, otherworldly vocals, and a nimble bass laying down an instrumental backbone, “Cake” sounds uniquely alien and completely analog all at once. With such a fascinating instrumental palate, fans of Deerhoof, Goon, and Warpaint will find lots to enjoy here. “[‘Cake’] is about catching yourself running on autopilot and reacting at a hundred miles per hour, feeling a renewed thirst for life and wanting everything all at once. “Cake” will be found upon Yune’s latest release, Lemon Sweet Perfection. Checkit out below via YouTube or add it to your Spotify playlists.

Joker’s Hand – Pride Before The Panic

December 11, 2023

LA-based duo Joker’s Hand (JH) are mad, and for good reason. Everything kinda sucks right now in general (I don’t think I need to elaborate on that much further)… But one of the greatest outlets for releasing said emotions is music, and JH have honed in their catharsis with edgy, alt-punk flavor. Their latest release is the six-song Pride Before The Panic, full of pointed commentary and systemic unrest in an aggressive but catchy package. The album starts out with “Consequence,” where JH flex a little bit of studio magic. Playing with cinematic sounds, auto tune, and ambient whale song drones, this particular track shows just how many tricks JH have up their sleeves. It’s an apt preview for an exciting EP full of polished twists and turns. That flows into song two, “Highly Functioning Mind,” which is, ironically, the most straightforward rock n roller on the EP. “Highly Functioning[...]

MX LONELY – “Papercuts”

December 10, 2023

Brooklyn’s MX LONELY specialize in dark, shoegazy compositions – our latest recommendation is the second single from their upcoming release, SALT EP. “Papercuts” is sure to appeal to fans of Nothing, Title Fight, and Citizen with its super sludgy tonality, 90s guitar ethos, and sincere vocals. With a mixture of fuzz and chorus effects swirling, the song sounds pleasantly swimmy without ever losing its distorted edge. “Papercuts” is actually inspired by a dream one of the members of MX LONELY had – read more below: “Papercuts is a pretty literal song. Rae had a horrible dream that someone close to them had this papercut and it just wouldn’t stop bleeding and there was nothing they could do but kill them to take away the pain. The song structure reflects the structure of the dream. One moment you’re seeing “your body from the outside in” stabbing your friend to death and[...]

The Courts – “On Yr Mind”

December 10, 2023

Fans of big crunchy guitars and shoegaze squalls are going to love the latest single from The Courts. With a woofy bass tone; mic-in-a-room drum tones, and a keen ear for melody, The Courts spin a shoegaze web that’s bound to trap you in. With a tinge of midwest emo flavor, fans of everyone from My Bloody Valentine, to OVLOV, to Dinosaur Jr. will find something to love here. About the song, The Courts simply state: “It’s a love song :)” Check out “On Yr Mind” below via YouTube or on Spotify or Apple Music.

Red Kate – “She’s In Love”

December 10, 2023

Red Kate is a “no bullshit, class conscious punk rock & roll band from Kansas City, MO” whose latest single caught our ears for its raw punk energy. Straying away from their typical pointed political commentary, “Kate” is surprisingly a turbocharged love song, albeit one with a warning message. As Buffalonians, we were excited to hear a tinge of The Tragically Hip in the impassioned vocal delivery here, but fans of Hüsker Dü and Superchunk are going to love this one as well. You can find “She’s In Love” via Soundcloud (below) or on Spotify. Red Kate · She’s In Love

Polyglam – “Loss”

December 6, 2023

The dreamlike and nostalgic indie rock from Polyglam is perfect for this slow and sparkly time of year. Their particular brand of indie rock makes it sound like it’s snowing in summer time with a gentle lo-fi feel that always manages to stay upbeat and uplifting. With tasteful touches of atmospheric noise and lush harmonies, fans of Alvvays or The Marias will like what Polyglam is putting out into this world. About the song, the band says: “‘Loss’ is about the cyclical nature of relationships. This song explores a painful process: the feeling of paralysis in the aftermath of a failed relationship you took for granted, and the simultaneous realization that you’re supposed to move forward. But as you pick up the pieces, you find yourself rewriting your last chapter, holding on to the possibility this story isn’t over. Was it a loss after all?” Find “Loss” on YouTube (below)[...]

Liam Finn – “I Just Want You To Be So Happy”

December 3, 2023

Liam Finn says his new single “I Just Want You To Be So Happy” is: “A proclamation of love in a broken world” Full disclosure, we here at buffaBLOG typically have black hearts when it comes to our music tastes, so a song about true love doesn’t normally wet our whistles… That being said, Finn knocked it out of the park on this crispy indie rock jam. Chunky guitar riffing and stream-of-consciousness lyrics give this a real sincere vibe while the atmospheric slide guitar riffing and cosmic background vocals push everything to the next level. Fans of Jeff Rosenstock, Alex G, and mid-90s slacker rock are gonna go wild for this. You can find “Happy” on Spotify, Apple Music, and most other streaming services including Soundcloud (below). Liam Finn · I Just Want You To Be So Happy

Sundried Whales – “Socks”

December 3, 2023

We’re really enjoying the peppy indie rock coming out of Hamilton’s Sundried Whales – we recommend starting with their latest single, “Socks.” Bursting out of the gate with turbo-charged guitar riffs and peppy, guitar-driven flavors, “Socks” is one of those songs that would sound most at home during a sweaty basement show or on stage at some dingy dive bar. Fans of PUP, Hollerado, and Jeff Rosenstock are going to love the gigantic energy on this one. Despite sounding upbeat, the song actually has a much different meaning – here’s what Sundried Whales have to say about “Socks:” “The song’s about the aftermath of breaking up with someone who is very toxic and the trials and tribulations of being a divorced cat dad” Peep “Socks” via the Bandcamp widget below, or, add it to your fav Spotify playlist. Socks by sundried whales

Wurld Series – “Queen’s Poisoner”

December 3, 2023

Canterbury’s Wurld Series caught our ears with the articulate slacker rock of new single, “Queen’s Poisoner.” Bringing to mind the mid ’90s IDGAF vibes of Pavement, Grandaddy, and Guided By Voices, “Poisoner” casually meanders along with it’s mid-tempo, guitar-driven backbone. Jangly rhythm guitars warble consistently, but the real flair here comes from the “skronking” guitar solo that’s laden with the perfect amount of fuzz. Intelligent lyrics are another highlight – gotta hand it to a band that can make words like “masterful tactician” sound catchy. Preview “Queen’s Poisioner” below via YouTube or add it to your Spotify playlist.

LongRoad – Faith in Greater Things?

November 27, 2023

It’s been a, *ahem,* long road for New Jersey-based act LongRoad, but they seem to have all come out on the other side. Formed from a trio of Rutherfordians (NJ) and Vermont’s Ted Ames, the quartet originally met at the Knitting Factory in NYC and immediately recognized their mutual musical interests. That fateful evening resulted in a debut album, 2006’s This Too Shall Pass – now, after a seventeen (!) year hiatus, they’ve returned with a new batch of songs they’re calling Faith in Greater Things?. Ames describes the mantra of their new songs below: “As with the last album, the songs remain the product of living our lives… They are an honest mix of storytelling and emotion based upon our experience and observation in and of the world around us.” The ’90s influence is heavy on Faith in Greater Things?, and it’s evident immediately on album opener “New Song.” With[...]

yuniVERSE – “FALL 4 U”

November 27, 2023

Indonesian-Australian artist, yuniVERSE dives into the complexities of a toxic relationship on new single, “FALL 4 U.” “FALL 4 U” dips into hyperpop territory with its autotune-heavy delivery and blasts of sparkly synths without ever straying too far into the genre’s tendency to shred ears. Instead, we get a fusion of minimalistic electronica sounds centered around the tender-but-raw delivery from yuniVERSE, who explains perfectly: “Finally getting to say all the thoughts I wish I said, out loud.” You can check out “FALL 4 U” via Soundcloud (below) or Spotify. yuniVERSE · FALL 4 U

Hot Spoon, Cold Mango – Paws on Ears

November 27, 2023

“What is it that you see when told stories that have no pictures?” An interesting question posed by Stephen Meeker, the individual behind Hot Spoon, Cold Mango. The curiously-named project (which also includes Stephen’s lover) was conceived after the duo used a warm spoon, fresh from the dishwasher, to dive into a nice cold container of mango sorbet. We’re not sure we have an answer to the above query, but it’s an exercise in existentialism to even attempt to come up with one. Communication with Meeker has been cryptic, but intriguing. His biographies use words that have been buried in thesauri. Questions are answered with diatribes that go in infinite directions… But it’s all a part of the mystique surrounding HSCM’s latest offering, Paws on Ears. Meeker operates behind a concept-turned-genre called “Motion Vision.” He’ll explain it below better than we ever could: “Welcome to Motion Vision, a groundbreaking musical genre that[...]

aeonatan – “Sad Pisces”

November 26, 2023

All the way from Finland, Jonatan Stenfors is debuting his new project aeonatan with single “Sad Pisces.” Taking experimental inspiration from shoegaze, industrial, and post-punk, “Pisces” is a masterful blend of many genres that compiles into something monumental and gripping. The song starts out with riff that could fit perfectly into any Midwest-emo jam but ultimately explodes into that noisy, wall-of-sound approach we’ve all come to know and love while we’re shoegazing. Fans of A Place To Bury Strangers, Title Fight’s newer catalogue, and Amusement Parks on Fire will surely be adding aeonatan to their playlists. Check out “Sad Pisces” through Spotify or Apple Music

Nancy Whitaker – “Mantelpiece”

November 25, 2023

Nancy Whitaker (a five-piece band, not an individual) create expansive post-rock compositions informed by 2000’s garage rock influences – their latest offering, “Mantelpiece” is the perfect amalgamation of the two. With jittery percussion, massive walls of guitar noise, and a soaring vocal presence, “Mantelpiece” transcends any pigeonholed genre and becomes something that much greater. Fans of The Walkmen; Black Country, New Road; and The Districts will find lots to love here in NW’s expansive sound. You can find “Mantelpiece” via the YouTube embed below, or, on Spotify.