New Music

Gordmin – “Batshit”

April 16, 2022

Gordmin created a full-on experience for his debut single, “Batshit…” A groovy, serine, and great time all-around provided by the Chicago singer/songwriter. “Batshit” is a double single containing the title track “Batshit” along with “Paid,” both of which are 10/10s. The thick, warbly, honey-like production draws you in like a freshly-baked pie sitting in the window of a cartoon. Gordmin dropped  “Batshit” on March 23rd of 2022, which if we’re judging correctly, will one day be known as the start of his legendary career. Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music

Funeral Coat – Is That So?

April 13, 2022

Call it alternative, punk, emo, or whatever else you want, but call it correct; Funeral Coat’s debut LP, Is That So, is fire. The gas to that fire might come from professional production from the prominent Jay Zubricky at GCR Audio; but that’s just the tip of the Iceberg. Funeral Coat built up anticipation with a year of singles when they first formed back in 2020, then delivered Is That So? On July 3rd of 2021. Nearly a year has passed and we’re still spinning it – clearly, it has aged with grace. Album opener “Sorry” is the archetypal Funeral Coat song – their songs clearly have a punk edge, but never stray too far into bouncy, light-hearted territory. “Sorry” demonstrates this perfectly, highlighting a beautiful harmonic guitar lead layered thick with effect pedals. The vocals are similarly effected – masking the emotive delivery with a layer of shredded-speaker distortion.[...]

Child Seat – “Fever Dream”

April 9, 2022

The LA duo Child Seat has finally strapped in with their debut single “Fever Dream.” Using the pandemic as their musical time capsule, the west coast duo have a full album’s worth of material ready to be released to the public, appropriately starting with “Fever Dream.” Thick synths and drum pads add to the retro scheme they’ve so carefully put together. The music video shows Child Seats outlandish style in a very whimsically pleasing manner. Cannon ball into their world with the retro energy of “Fever Dream.” Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music

Roye Trout – “Dreamers”

April 9, 2022

Roye Trout pulled the proverbial rabbit out of the hat with “Dreamers,” off of his Our Hell EP. The singer/songwriter from Windsor, ON is busy, as he is a member of three other bands (Eraserhead, No Hands, and Lychi)… Yet he still found time to give us a whole EP, and most recently a new music video, for “Dreamers,” directed by Garett Mckelvie. I must say, I never would have thought a warm candle-lit setting combined with a cold rainy window could compliment each other so well. See for yourself! Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music

Johnny Cisneros – “Chase Me Away”

April 9, 2022

If this electric summer jam doesn’t get you up and moving, I’m not sure what will. “Chase Me Away” by LA-based artist Johnny Cisneros paves the way for the psych-pop community by challenging the typical chord progressions and lyrical layout. Johnny told us: “‘Chase Me Away’ is about the loss of identity after the end of a relationship. It captures the feeling of chasing a past Identity of yourself.” It’s the songs like this that inspire artists of any media to step outside of their comfort zone and that being weird can actually be really cool. Johnny Cisneros has also posted about a video to be in the works for “Chase Me Away” so follow him on Instagram and be on the lookout, until then… Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music Johnny Cisneros · Chase Me Away

Silver Liz – “Thousand”

April 9, 2022

With the weight of a leaf, Carrie Wagner from the Brooklyn-based duo Silver Liz effortlessly floats over Matt Wagner’s gentle guitar strums. The married couple is doing what any artist dreams of doing and they’re making beautiful works of art together, most recently with their single “Thousand.” The serine track is the second single for their (so far) untitled sophomore album to be released later in the year of 2022. The final 30 seconds of “Thousand” are covered in layer upon layer of melody, giving off sounds of beautiful, effected destruction. Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music Silver Liz · Thousand

Stephen Babcock – “Still Think of You”

April 8, 2022

Born in Buffalo, based out of Nashville, singer/songwriter Stephen Babcock brought great honor to both cities with his latest single “Still Think of You.” The wholesome, hearty, soliloquy has an upbeat melody to it, with a deeper meaning to hold it down. Stephen goes on to say: “The song is about when my first love left Upstate NY and moved to London, leaving me behind.” “Still Think of You” was recorded and produced by William Hinson in Winston-Salem, NC & was the second single Babcock released in 2022; is he gearing up to drop a new project? Stay tuned and stream it on Spotify and Apple Music Stephen Babcock · Still Think of You

Vibropath – “Turning Inside”

April 8, 2022

The light production blanketed over “Turning Inside” by Vibropath has the goldilocks factor of being just right. Rochester-based artist Vibropath, born Frank Marino-Moore, who I originally thought was a band is a tranquil experience to listen to. I could only imagine how laid back and relaxed his live sets are. It’s artists like Vibropath that inspire others to create their very own brand-like delivery when it comes to compiling sounds into symphonies, and that delivery is evidently displayed on “Turning Inside.” Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music Vibropath · Turning Inside

Blanco Tranco – “Devil’s Ivy”

April 7, 2022

2022’s tack of putting one foot in front of the other is here via Blanco Tranco with “Devil’s Ivy.” Get ready to do a lil two step dance with your crush (or by yourself) because these moves come with the song. The zesty four-piece from Melbourne Australia consists of Sophie, Matt, Tiff, and Mark who combine melancholic surf with post-punk sounds. Blanco Tranco is ambitious because they are still relatively fresh off of their five song EP, I’ve Been Dying to Tell You and they’ve already come back with this piping hot single. I don’t know what’s next for Blanco Tranco, but I have a feeling they have something big up their sleeve. Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music Devil’s Ivy by Blanco Tranco

Flycatcher – “Sodas in the Freezer”

April 7, 2022

With the wind at their backs, Flycatcher soars through the sky on their new track “Sodas in the Freezer.” The original riff laid down dates all the way back to 2017, and after five years, it’s aged like fine wine. The somewhat dark, somber, lyrics and melodies were astonishingly written on the way home from work. Distorted riffs running parallel with clean cut vocals doused in a little reverb make “Sodas in the Freezer” an instant classic; it also features a vintage music video directed, shot, and edited by Kris Khunachak. Flycatcher is representing the alternative rock of New Brunswick, NJ and catch them at Asbury Park on May 21st, don’t forget your sodas! Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music Watch it on YouTube Flycatcher · Sodas in the Freezer

Simen Mitlid – “Away”

April 7, 2022

If you were to look up the definition of chill in the sonic dictionary, there’s a good chance you would find “Away” by Simen Mitlid as the main definition. Coming in all the way from Oslo, Norway, Simen has a very soothing voice that is easy on the ears of any age range. The skies could be ocean blue or suede gray and “Away” slaps every time; it contains a groovy, dare I say tropical, vibe to it with it’s squiggly guitar swirls? Calm your nerves with Simen Mitlid, it’s much cheaper than therapy. Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music Simen Mitlid · Away

Hanna Searl – “My Fantasy”

April 7, 2022

You can almost see the lighters swaying back and forth while listening to Hanna Searl sing on her latest single, “My Fantasy.” Based in LA, the singer/songwriter brings out her signature 90s aesthetic in this bratty rock track. Distorted guitar shreds over the hook embellish the tragedy of the love story being told. “I don’t think you know my name, I wonder if you feel the same” is a line that all introverts feel in their soul. Get in your mystically therapeutic feels with Hanna Searl on “My Fantasy.” Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music Hanna Searl · My Fantasy

DYGL – “Waves”

April 5, 2022

Coming all the way from Tokyo, Japan, the four-piece band DYGL spoke volumes on their latest single “Waves.” The DYGL experience is something similar to a beautiful orange sunset somewhere coastal. The vocals show off the potential to sound light, yet powerful, along with hypnotizing rhythms via guitar that put you in a spiral. The lyrics “Spinning ‘round stuck in a vortex” exponentially increase the sensation of swirling around in all the best ways. DYGL dropped “Waves” March 23rd of 2022, reaching buffaBLOG almost instantly, soon to reach the rest of the world. Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music Waves by DYGL

Erin Anne – “Eve Polastri’s Last Two Brain Cells Have A Debate”

April 5, 2022

LA-based singer/songwriter under Carpark Records: Erin Anne (if not already) proved she was far more than just that on latest single “Eve Polastri’s Last Two Brain Cells Have A Debate.” The level of relatability within the little lyrics laid down is astonishing. Erin Anne gave her fans a music video to go along with “Eve Polastri’s Last Two Brain Cells Have A Debate” that has an ending so happy and epic I couldn’t help but smile. If you enjoy guitars being shred and reflecting your relationships with others and even moreso, yourself; this is your anthem. Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music

Pressyes – “Years”

April 5, 2022

Pressyes, born René Mühlberger, unleashed a symphony of expression upon the world with their latest single “Years.” The melody within the hook-harking “Years,”  joined by beautiful ad libs, is just one of the many aspects that make Pressyes a top-tier vocalist. The Berlin-based artist is also credited for the phenomenal production throughout the entirety of the track. “Years” came with a music video that was shot on Kodak 16MM with a 1971 Bolex Camera for a certified vintage appeal. Pressyes impressively had a hand in every aspect of the production of the music video, from directing to editing, to solidify the perfectionism within his vision. Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music