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Casey Conroy – “Over You”

November 17, 2021

Casey Conroy is an Orlando-based singer/songwriter whose refreshing approach to modern pop music has us feeling excited. Her latest song “Over You” eschews the often vapid insincerity of pop music for something deeply heartfelt, soulful, and real. About “Over You,” Casey says: “‘Over you’ is a song about realizing that sometimes things are better left in the past.” Simple but hard-hitting, just like pop music was meant to be. Preview “Over You” on YouTube (below). You can also find it on Spotify and Apple Music.

Retro Kid – “The Room”

November 17, 2021

“We’ve all been in a room with no way out. Whether it be in relationships or falling back into bad habits.” Copenhagen’s Retro Kid embodies that itchiness perfectly with this indietronica-meets-soul jam called “The Room.” Full of Korg minilogue synth splashes, samples from soul music, and a TR-8 drum machine, “The Room” feels timeless AND retro while still retaining the urgency of 2021-era bedroom-pop. The song is ultimately built around a deep groove, and despite it’s lyrical ennui, is definitely danceable. Fans of Metronomy, Tame Impala, and Justice will enjoy this a lot. Check out Retro Kid on Soundcloud (below). Retro Kid · The Room

nolo – “Deals”

November 15, 2021

Austin, TX-based emo-punks nolo set out to write something snappy… “Deals” came out of that writing session – and even just ten seconds of listening to its blistering pace is enough to know they hit their mark. The quartet each took a turn at the microphone in this song as they explore themes of self-toxicity and their insecurities, the perfect lyrical subject for an angsty indie-emo band like this. Fans of Oso Oso, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, and Microwave are going to like this one a lot. You can find “Deals” on Spotify and Apple Music

Alien Hellbop – “Take Me Home”

November 15, 2021

Alien Hellbop is a duo from Lawrence, KS that is pumping out way more sound than they should be capable of – we’ve been vibing on their latest single, “Take Me Home.” In true power-duo fashion, AH is spring-loaded with raucous indie-punk energy, layered thick with distorted guitars; nimble basslines; and washy synth noises… But the real treat here is the earworm chorus of “Don’t do that” – simple, but truly effective. Alien Hellbop’s latest After the Quake is available now on Bandcamp – you can also find it on Spotify and Deezer

Sophie Meiers – “Mutt”

November 15, 2021

Sophie Meiers is a 20-something musician who seems to have their pulse on the indie rock of the moment, case-in-point, the downtrodden-but-vibey dirge of “Mutt.” Reminiscent of Soccer Mommy or Snail Mail, “Mutt” is angsty af, built around unique guitar tones, a fuzzed-out bassline, and lyrics about “begging like a dog…” There’s enough distortion here to please any Smashing Pumpkins fan without scaring off the younger emo kids either – we think you’re going to like it either way. Check out the lyric video for “mutt” below – you can also find Sophie’s stuff on Spotify.

Blanco Tranco – “Shapeshift”

November 15, 2021

Melbourne quartet Blanco Tranco here with their patented blend of melodramatic shoegaze flavor – we’re highlighting “Shapeshift” today for several reasons… 1.) It’s got really cool swimmy guitar tones. 2.) It’s satisfyingly emotional without being too sappy. 3.) The chorus is catchy af. If you like “Shapeshift” as much as we do, they just released a brand new EP called I’ve Been Dying To Tell You, which you can find here. You can find “Shapeshift” on Soundcloud (below), Bandcamp, and/or Spotify. blanco tranco · 01 – Blanco Tranco – Shapeshift

Broken Chanter – “Dancing Skeleton”

November 15, 2021

“I didn’t want to have an album that spent it’s entire running time reflecting on the past year and a half. Folk need a lift. They don’t need to relive the pandemic, and the associated trauma, right now.” Well said, David MacGregor (perhaps better known as Glaswegian act Broken Chanter); we couldn’t agree more! If you’re as disenchanted with COVID-core as we are, we think you’ll appreciate this sunny breath of fresh air. “Dancing Skeleton” is an upbeat indie rocker that shows off MacGregor’s ear for strong melody… Without sacrificing a bit of existential dread, of course. You can consume “Skeletons” via Bandcamp (below) or Spotify. Dancing Skeletons by Broken Chanter

Captain WildChild – “Peace In Life”

November 11, 2021

Hamilton, ON trio Captain WildChild aim to change the world with their brash and bratty brand of indie punk. We’ve been psyched on their latest offering, the jaunty guitar-driven rock ripper “Peace in Life.” The single is the trio’s first off of their upcoming 2022 LP, and if it’s any indication of what’s left to come, we’re all in for a treat. Just as you don’t think the trio has any other tricks up their collective sleeve, they go from throat-shredding screams to something tasteful and subdued. Fans of PUP are going to love this. You can find “Peace in Life” below via Bandcamp – it’s also on Spotify. (CAPTAIN WILDCHILD) PEACE IN LIFE by WEEPY EYE

The Creepy Eepys – “You’re Creepin”

November 11, 2021

Sure, we’re a little bit past Halloween now… But The Creepy Eepys feel as evergreen as ever. Their debut EP, Teenage Feeling, has been on rotation at the buffaBLOG offices as of late – we’d like to direct your attention to lead single, “You’re Creepin.” True to the title, the EP loosely follows the awkwardness of teen love, culminating in “Creepin,” a song about social anxiety and secretly admiring a crush from afar. It’s a sparkly, almost 80s-tinged slice of sincere indie pop full of oh-ohs, distorted guitar riffs, and endearing harmonies from a fresh-faced new band. You can find “You’re Creepin” via Bandcamp (below) or stream it on Spotify. Teenage Feeling by The Creepy Eepys

Man or Astro-Man? – “Tenth Planet”

November 10, 2021

Man or Astro-Man? have been kicking around since the early 90s as a vital part of the surf revival movement. At this point, they’ve honed their song crafting into something special… Case-in-point, the upbeat bedroom-surf of “Tenth Planet.” Plucky guitar leads, monotone vocal prowess, and space-age lyrics help to give this one a fun energy without losing it’s underlying edge. Fans of the 60s surf scene and new wave heroes like DEVO, all the way to modern-day indie punk like Cloud Nothings and Ceremony will find lots to love here. You can find “Tenth Planet” on Soundcloud below, but also on Spotify and Apple Music. Earth Libraries · Tenth Planet – Man or Astro-Man?

Damn Janis – “A Doctor, A Cop, A Judge”

November 10, 2021

Miami-based quartet Damn Janis slammed their way into our inbox with the menacing shoegaze sound of “A Doctor, A Cop, A Judge.” Filled with swirling guitar tones, a dark minor key, a blistering guitar solo, and Sprechgesang-style vocals, “Doctor” finds the band exploring themes of both aggression and love. Their sound is angular, but well-put-together… If there were a Venn diagram of Crumb; late-era Title Fight; Pile; and Modern Baseball, Damn Janis might fall right in the middle. You can find “A Doctor, A Cop, A Judge” on YouTube below, or Spotify and Apple Music.

Don’t Worry – “Crushing Weight”

November 9, 2021

Last time we checked in on Essex indie punks Don’t Worry, we were psyched on their previous, wry single, “Get Out.” They sent us another angularly-catchy song called “Crushing Weight” and it calls upon that same sardonic wit that we fell in love with before. It’s a simple, guitar-based jam, but the real magic comes from the deadpan (but still catchy!) and often humorous delivery of honest lyrics like “my feet are f***ing freezing.” You can find “Crushing Weight” on Soundcloud (below) and Spotify. specialistsubject · DON’T WORRY – Crushing Weight

Timi Temple – “Gasoline”

November 9, 2021

Sydney-based enigma Timi Temple recently caught our attention with the wickedly catchy indie pop flavor of “Gasoline.” Full of whistled hooks, a low-key drumbeat, and Timi’s effervescent vocals, he has crafted a deceptively upbeat song about the perils of Stockholm Syndrome in the context of a gaslit relationship. “Gaslit” is bedroomy like Still Woozy, but also has a simple and effective hookiness to it a la Weezer… What’s not to love? Check “Gasoline” out below and be sure to swing by Spotify to add it to your playlist there, too. TIMI TEMPLE · Gasoline

Letting Up Despite Great Faults – “Corners Pressed”

November 9, 2021

Dream-o quartet Letting Up Despite Great Faults hit us up with the twinkly magic of “Corners Pressed” and we’ve been hooked on it ever since. This Austin, TX crew specializes in sparkling guitar riffs, a tight percussion presence, and far-off shoegaze vocal prowess a la Slowdive or The Depreciation Guild… Fans of everything from shoegaze, to dream-pop, to midwest emo sounds will find lots to love here. “Corners Pressed” is available all over the place – you can find all of the important LUDGF links via their website here. Keep an eye out for their upcoming album, due out in 2022, and an accompanying tour. Letting Up Despite Great Faults · Corners Pressed

Gabby Holt – “Songbird”

November 4, 2021

Portland singer/songwriter Gabby Holt is on fire – one listen to her latest single “Songbird” is all you’ll need to confirm. Full of blistering, fuzzed out guitar riffs; sugary-sweet melodies; and sparkly keyboard textures, “Songbird” shows off Holt’s guitar prowess equally as much as her ear for songwriting. Fans of Weezer, Ozma, Great Grandpa, or Charly Bliss are going to love this one. Preview “Songbird” below via Soundcloud, but be sure to check Gabby’s Spotify page out for even MORE goodness, including the EP on which “Songbird” resides, The Star and the Devil. Van Nelson Records · Songbird