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Drook – “Soap”

September 17, 2022

Our black hearts here at buffaBLOG tend to be drawn to the sincerity of heartbreak… Hence our latest feature, “Soap” from Richmond, VA-based act Drook. Frontwoman Liza Grishaeva laments the loss of a relationship overtop swimmy guitar textures and a washy drum presence in this reverbed-out slice of indie rock – her slightly-modulated vocals add the perfect amount of mystique, giving extra gravitas to lines like “I adore you.” About the song, she says: “[‘Soap’ is a song about being] in the agony of the death throes of [my] relationship, now completely past the point of saving. It’s a final plea to something, anything out there to intervene and stop it all from falling apart; the sound of a fresh heartbreak.” You can also find “Soap” on Spotify.

Cop Kid – “Useless”

September 17, 2022

Cop Kid’s only explanation of their latest single “Useless” is this: “How the Millennial Dream became the Millennial Nightmare.” Cop Kid’s online presence is pretty effervescent (they describe themselves as a “Britney Spears Cover Band” which, to my knowledge, is tongue-and-cheek), but one listen to “Useless” and you’ll realize how seriously talented they are. As (mostly) useless millennials ourselves, Cop Kid drop lines like “I’m a punk but I wanna own a house someday” – something lots of us can surely relate to. It floats over a surprisingly upbeat backing track, layered thick with gauzy synths and blippy electronic drums, plus a unique combination of heartfelt lyrics about wanting more out of your life with a ever-present we-don’t-give-a-fuck attitude. Check out “Useless” below – you can also find it on Spotify.

Trentemøller – “Into The Silence”

September 17, 2022

Copenhagen-based act Trentemøller is back with a glitched-out new single called “Into The Silence,” a beautifully haunting collab with singer DíSA. “Silence” is bitcrushed beyond belief, giving the song a crunchy, low-res treatment that seems to scratch that inner-ear itch you can’t quite seem to reach. It’s paired with the dark and gauzy songwriting we’ve come to expect from Trentemøller. In fact, Trentemøller is becoming a buffaBLOG staple as of late – ICYMI, we’ve previously featured his songs “All Too Soon” and “No More Kissing In The Rain.” You can also find “Into The Silence” on Spotify and Apple Music.

Eliza Edens – “Westlawn Cemetery”

September 17, 2022

It takes a lot (an admitted weak spot) for us to latch onto a slow burner, but Eliza Edens‘ latest single, “Westlawn Cemetery” is just that good. Using a unique tuning she borrowed from a Nick Drake song, Edens ponders the intricacies of mortality overtop a perfectly twangy guitar and a barebones drum accompaniment. It’s a gently-plucked, indie-folk masterpiece that is sure to make you feel something, no matter where you’re at in life. We usually try to put these things into our own words, but Edens’ description of the song’s origins is just too powerful not to share – here it is below: “During the depths of the pandemic, I was hunkering down at my childhood home with my parents in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. I went for walks every day, usually just up the street to a small, bucolic cemetery where I formed many early memories –[...]

Aerofall – “Heads”

September 17, 2022

Aerofall is a shoegaze quartet hailing all the way from Rostov na Donu, Russia; they’ve made so much noise with single “Heads” that it reached us all the way over here in Buffalo. Reminiscent of late 80s/90s noise rockers like Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine, Aerofall crafts an insane combination of guitar noise and hush-hush vocals that could rival any of the shoegaze greats. Turn this one up to 11 and get lost in the haze of guitar and bass madness – the soothing vocal presence will carry you through. Check out the mystifying aura of “Heads” below via the Bandcamp widget – you can also stream it on Spotify if that’s more your speed. Heads by Aerofall

EESE – “Confidence”

September 17, 2022

Cologne-based act EESE are here with a late-summer anthem that is sure to have you reliving your mid 00s glory days. A plucky guitar lead starts this one out, rhythmic and muted, reminiscent of a mathy act like FOALS – it soon evolves into a bonafide indie rock jam, full of tasty synth work and passionate, shout-it-out vocals that beg for a sing along. Despite the modern rock radio treatment, “Confidence” even has a deeper meaning – the duo grapples with procrastination and self-worth, even while they’re delivering the hooks. Check “Confidence” out via the Bandcamp widget below – you can also find it on Spotify. Confidence by EESE

LADY SLOTH – “Fences”

September 17, 2022

LA-based act LADY SLOTH (aka singer/songwriter Justina Shandler and percussionist/songwriter Jon Lane) hit our inboxes with the effervescent indie pop of “Fences.” With influences ranging from Phoebe Bridgers to Dawes, LADY SLOTH takes heartfelt songwriting and mashes it together with a big melody; upbeat instrumentals full of shimmering guitar tones; and a bubbling, but driving percussion presence. About the song, the duo says: “‘Fences’ is an alt-rock anthem about setting boundaries and not feeling guilty about choosing to prioritize one’s self.” “Fences” is out now on Trailing Twelve Records – you can also find it on Spotify. Trailing Twelve Records · LADY SLOTH – Fences

Brody Price – “Dying When I Met You”

September 12, 2022

Dallas’ Brody Price hit our inbox with the self-described “doom-country” vibes of his latest single, “Dying When I Met You.” Honestly, doom-country is a pretty apt description of Price’s iconic sound – a unique blend of sludged-out guitar tones and approachable folk song structures that’s just odd enough to catch your ear without losing its melody, composition, or charm. About his unique genre-bending style, Price explains: “I’ve always felt like I inhabit the in-between places in life… In music, I’ve always been too country for the indie rock scene and too indie for the country scene. I’ve realized how comfortable I feel in that space now: in a strange Venn diagram where some of my biggest influences like John Prine, Sunn O))), Nirvana, and Gram Parsons all overlap.”  Brody’s latest, Win A Trip To Palm Springs!, is comes out Niles City Records on October 28th. You can also find “Dying[...]

Someone – “In Your Arms”

September 11, 2022

Someone (aka British/Dutch composer, producer and visual artist Tessa Rose Jackson) hit our inbox with the gauzy synthpop of “In Your Arms,” the third single from her upcoming record, Owls. Full of squiggling synth leads, a syncopated bass rhythm, and Tessa’s haunting vocal prowess, “Arms” brings to mind other haunting luminaries like Zero 7, Still Corners, and Feist. It certainly doesn’t hurt that the song’s chorus has a monster hook – evidence that Someone’s songwriting prowess is on-point, even as she ramps up the ethereal vibes. “In Your Arms” is out now on Tiny Tiger Records. Someone can also be found on Spotify. Someone · In Your Arms

The Roof Dogs – “Weather”

September 11, 2022

The Roof Dogs are a Chicago-based band that us Buffalonians have a little in common with – on their new song “Weather,” they detail how they’ve “become subservient to the weather…” And with us being a city that is mostly known for our insane snowfall (and probably Josh Allen), we couldn’t help but relate. The Dogs have a lovely way of building their simple-but-effective brand of bluesy indie rock as the song goes on, layering thicker guitars and an ear-pleasing horn section into their low-key chord progressions – it’s the perfect mix of slacker and crunch and we’re here for it. You can also find “Weather” on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.

Our Violet Room – “Falling”

September 11, 2022

Denver-based singer/songwriter Our Violet Room (OVR) found a great way to channel his heartbreak via his latest single, “Falling.” Pairing a shuffling drumbeat with prominent bass and a Pedro The Lion-esque vocal delivery, OVR (aka (Matthew Birch) sings through the heartbreak and details the unfortunate dissolution of a relationship. You can really sense the heartache in Birch’s delivery and it especially comes through in his unique brand of downtrodden indie folk – he further explains below: “[‘Falling’ is] about ‘talking [myself] through the end of a relationship, and by engaging in “self-talk” through the song, [I] was able to move on.” You can also find “Falling” on Apple Music and Spotify.

S.C.A.B. – “Tuesday”

September 8, 2022

S.C.A.B. hit us hard with the first single off of their latest release, “Tuesday,” and we’re happy to share it with you for a multitude of reasons. Reason #1: the song is based off a quote from Seinfeld about each day having an intangible “feel” to it – thanks Newman! Reason #2: it’s an urgent and jittery banger full of swirling guitar noise and nimble bass riffs. To further explain the song, the band says: “”Tuesday” is a song about disillusionment with trying to form meaningful connections, and searching aimlessly for something worthwhile… You’re trying to get through the week, find any ounce of happiness to cling on to (sitting in the sun, feeling it burning your skin), looking for something but not finding it.” You can find “Tuesday” on Bandcamp, Apple Music, and Spotify too.

Pohgoh – “Weeds”

September 6, 2022

Pohgoh has an interesting backstory – originally formed in 1994, broken up in 1997, and reunited in 2016, they’ve had a long and storied history in the indie/emo world. They’re back with another new song and we love the jaunty and heartfelt vibes found on “Weeds.” Appropriately bringing to mind the raw emo sound of the late 90s a la Rainer Maria; Plumtree; or Rilo Kiley, “Weeds” pairs gentle and sweet vocals with crispy guitar work that would sound perfect blasting out of your favorite basement venue. “Weeds” has a very powerful lyrical presence as well, which Susie from Pohgoh explains below: “After my Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis one year into our marriage, Keith and I (Susie) became an ‘us against the world’ kind of couple. We’ve been in the weeds together since 2001, ducking every curveball MS throws at us. “Weeds” is about living with illness and loss and the[...]

Cap’n Marble – “Snow Daze”

September 6, 2022

Cap’n Marble are here to psych you out with the swirly vibes of their latest single, “Snow Daze.” With an onslaught of swirling guitar and synth energy and an undeniable bass bounce, “Daze” takes the best elements of psychedelia and dream-pop and adds a jittery drum beat to create something unique and captivating. Fans of Tame Impala and Unknown Mortal Orchestra will find lots to love here – check it out below. You can also find “Snow Daze” on Spotify. Cap’n Marble · Snow Daze

Adventureland – “Southern Girls”

September 6, 2022

Us Buffalonians are pretty much the furthest thing from being considered “southern,” at least when it comes to geographic standards. It hasn’t stopped us from digging the latest song from Little Rock’s Adventureland, “Southern Girls.” Bringing to mind the indie folk twang of acts like Pinegrove; Hovvdy; or Slaughter Beach, Dog, “Southern Girls” sighs and moans with hints of pedal steel guitar and just enough twang in the vocals to keep things tasteful. It’s a genuine, lighthearted love song with an absolutely perfect bassline and we love it for it’s honesty. Check out “Southern Girls” below – you can also find it on Spotify.