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Dylan Pacheco – “Negative Space”

September 22, 2020

Austin, TX-based songwriter Dylan Pacheco has fully embraced his self-proclaimed weirdo-pop roots on a charming new single called “Negative Space.” Full of nervous kid energy, “Negative Space” combines squiggly synths, jittery guitar work, and half-yelped vocals that are dripping with manic sincerity. “Space” is a bedroom song that feels both joyful and anxious all at once; we think fans of the Front Bottoms, Say Hi, or Motion City Soundtrack will like this one a lot. Check it out below – it’s also on Spotify. Dylan Pacheco · Negative Space (Manic Panic)

1996 – “Around You”

September 20, 2020

Cool, swimmy one from 1996 – “Around You” is a part of a dreampop songwriting project from Mike Lee (also of Letting Up Despite Great Faults & Family Mart) where each of his singles features a new singer from a different city. We’re particularly drawn to “Around” – frantic canned drums, swirly guitar vibes, and smartly-edited bedroom-pop vocals really make this one pop. Check it out below and stay tuned for more jams – here’s the Spotify link. 1996 · 1996 – Around You

Limón Limón – “Long Distance”

September 20, 2020

Future indie duo Limón Limón are true buffaBLOG mainstays – it’s probably not too surprising that we love their latest jam, “Long Distance.” Hazy synths, bouncing bass, tight drums, and perfect production help to power this one along… But be sure to stick around for the chorus to treat yourself to a monster hook. Check it out below and be sure to swing by their Spotify too – take it from us, there’s a lot of great jams to enjoy. Limón Limón · Long Distance

Myoon – “Shining Light”

September 20, 2020

French duo Myoon have created something intense and danceable on their latest jam, “Shining Light.” Big bass energy juxtaposes smartly against delicate vocals and mysterious blooming synths… Somehow, “Light” would feel just as at home in the club as it would on a lonely night time drive. Either way, we think you’re gonna like it – check it out below first, and if you like what you hear, visit their Spotify too. Myoon · Shining Light

EGOISM – “Here’s The Thing”

September 20, 2020

Sydney indie-pop duo EGOISM are no strangers to buffaBLOG – their 2019 banger “What Are We Doing?” was one of our fav tracks of the year. They’re back again with “Here’s the Thing,” another perfect showcase of the duo’s smart and surprisingly intimate indie pop connection. “Thing” is full of subtle vocal flourishes, warbly guitar strumming, and catchy piano plinking; it’s perfect for any-mood listening. Check it out below, and if you dig it, swing by Spotify too. EGOISM · Here’s The Thing

Qwiet Type – “Ferris Wheel”

September 20, 2020

We’ve been jamming out hard to this latest EDM-flavored electropop hit from Qwiet Type. “Ferris Wheel” shows off Qwiet Type’s penchant for songwriting and production, blending EDM sentiment with good-old-fashioned pop hooks. Beyond being the central hook, “Ferris Wheel” really does sound like the kind of jam that would be blasting good vibes while you’re at the apex of a carnival ride. Check it out below and if you dig it, be sure to add it to your Spotify playlist too.

Jordana – “Divine”

September 17, 2020

Yo – Jordana is here with some truly infectious indie pop vibes. “Divine” comes out swinging by namechecking Phoenix for some immediate indie cred… But beyond that, “Divine” is a well-crafted pop jam with an impressively nimble bassline and a unique percussion track. The cherry-on-top is Jordana’s lilting delivery, which ebbs and flows perfectly with the quiet/loud intensity of the verses and choruses. We think you’re gonna like this one – check it out below. Jordana · Divine

Dead Emerson – “Sucker Punch”

September 17, 2020

Big indie pop vibes from Dead Emerson here on “Sucker Punch.” Emerson is truly a one-man-show – writing and producing everything you hear here, often in the solitude of his LA bedroom studio. Solo-act or not, it seems to be working… “Sucker Punch” is irresistible; it’s full of frantic drums, jittery guitar energy, and big synth blasts, all of which are perfect for modern indie radio play and repeat listens. If you’re feeling it like we are, check it out on Spotify.  Dead Emerson · Sucker Punch

JW Francis – “Good Time”

September 17, 2020

BuffaBLOG mainstay JW Francis is at it again, this time with his latest jam, “Good Time.” The Oklahoma-born, Paris-raised, NYC-based singer/songwriter specializes in delightfully warbly bedroom pop with a warped-vinyl aesthetic. “Good Time” is another gem in his repertoire, full of AM-radio guitar twinkles, gauzy synths, and a sun-soaked mentality disguising the bit of melancholy that colors his lyrics. Check out the QVC-meets-acid-trip music video below for a taste of your own, and be sure to swing by Bandcamp if you dig it.

Kaio Mars – “All I Need”

September 8, 2020

Here’s the sunny, swimmy debut single from singer/songwriter Kaio Mars, “All I Need.” Kaio Mars is otherwise known as Aidin Sadeghi; Sadeghi was born in Germany to Iranian parents fleeing post-revolution Iran. About “All I Need,” Mars says: “[‘All I Need’] serves as a reminder of what draws people to music in the first place and to embrace our individual experiences for the unique treasures that they are rather than trying to conform to some imaginary standard purported by a white-dominated industry.” Beyond it’s powerful message, “All I Need” is a super catchy indie pop jam with reverb-drenched goodness in every morsel. Check it out below. Kaio Mars · All I Need

Tobias Dray – “Baddest (feat. Abel)”

September 7, 2020

Electronica producer Tobias Dray nailed it on his latest banger, “Baddest.” Driven by a sassy and sultry vocal performance from Abel, “Baddest” is funky and groovy with a distinctly 2020s tinge. That being said, we can’t help but feel some nostalgic and infectious 90s pop influence on this one (eat your heart out Mariah Carey). In-the-pocket and hopelessly hooky, we think you’re gonna think this one is a real earworm. Check it out below and be sure to swing by Spotify too if you’re into it. Tobias Dray · Tobias Dray – Baddest ft Abel

Zooni – “Cascara”

September 7, 2020

“Cascara” is a haunting indietronica jam from Brighton art-pop quartet Zooni. Bringing to mind Radiohead, Liars, or a subdued Animal Collective, “Zooni” is full of worldly noises, stabs of guitar, deep drum/bass grooves, and a starkly beautiful falsetto vocal. This is the perfect jam to lull you into a deep, otherworldly trance – probably best heard and experienced for yourself. Check it out below, and if you dig it, be sure to add it to your Spotify playlist too. Zooni · Cascara

sakura – “Circles”

September 7, 2020

Loving this latest, lovely indie pop jam from Vienna-based singer/songwriter sakura. “Circles” is an easy-going indie jam with perfect bedroom vibes – low-key guitars, splashes of synth, nimble basslines, and Sakura’s moody vocals all go down quite smoothly. Fans of Clairo, Turnover, or Liz Phair are gonna love this one for its refreshing simplicity and open-booked emotions. There are lots of ways to enjoy “Circles” – check them all out here. sakura · Sakura – Circles

Sunken – “Visions of You”

September 7, 2020

The brother/sister Billingham duo are the songwriting team behind Sunken – their kinship resulted in “Visions of You,” one of our new favorite jams. Finding common ground through music, the duo is now crafting delightfully icy indie rock as a quartet. Laced with synth textures, chorus-laden guitars, and Poppy’s lilting vocal delivery, Sunken’s stuff is moody but captivating, making it great for anytime listening. Check it out below via Bandcamp and be sure to add it to your Spotify playlist as well. Visions Of You by Sunken

Lil Seyi – “Tambourine”

September 5, 2020

Mmmm, here’s a delicious one from wunderkind producer Lil Seyi. “Tambourine” is a tasteful blend of 70s funk and modern hip hop, feeling like a blend of Thundercat, Tyler the Creator, and Tame Impala. Beyond the addictive bassline – this one is full of electronic flourishes, clever samples, and unique vocal effects that will suck you right in. We love the subtle clapping in the background – it makes this one feel just a bit more anthemic. Check it out below and if you’re grooving to it, add it to your Spotify playlist. Lil Seyi · Tambourine