Oakland emcee, Genra, comes to us dressed for a funeral with his macabre new record, “Sayonara.” This cold, stripped down beat is one in mourning and despair with Genra spitting the eulogy in a breathless flow like a running faucet of raps and word play. Dedicated to the hustle and the hard work that comes with it; let this track creep around your eardrums below. Check out more Genra on Spotify here or SoundCloud here.
Brooklyn indie-pop vets, Rubblebucket, are back with vibrant visuals for their cheery new single, “Fruity.” Off their upcoming LP, Sun Machine, the duo brings us a featherweight dance track accentuated with jazzy elements and singer Kalmia Traver’s soft-spoken vocals making for a jubilant listen. If you’re looking for something to dance along to like no one’s watching, this is it. Check it out below. For more Rubblebucket, check out their official website here or Spotify here. Sun Machine is out August 24th and can be pre-ordered here.
Elevator Fight Club are a fresh new act from Jupiter… Florida that is. The four-piece has come out swinging with the jittery indie rock of “Call Me.” Pairing dance-style drums with thumping bass, frantic guitar, and soaring, yelp-esque vocals, these guys remind us of Bombay Bicycle Club or Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Give this fledgling quartet some well-deserved support and listen below. “Call Me” is also on Spotify – be sure to add it to your playlist.
Eckhardt and the House are moving mountains in 2018… Awful pun aside, “Mountains” is our latest listening obsession, sounding a bit like Talking Heads meets Metronomy. The group has cultivated a uniquely upbeat and eclectic sound, pairing smart and concise electronica with a sultry baritone frontman. It’s a funky and smart tune – get quirky with this Netherlands-based act below. Learn more about Eckhardt and the House here.
Windy City indie rockers, GIRL K, slip us the visuals for their addictive debut single, “Division Club.” What started as singer and guitarist Kathy Patino’s solo act grew into a four-piece band specializing in a hi-lo sound with playful melodies and an underlying sadness. Their new head nodder features Patino’s tender vocals over a bi-polar basement rock beat making for an irresistibly charming listen. Check it out and bop along below. For more GIRL K tracks, follow them on Spotify here.
In the mood for some good ol’ fashioned Pittsburgh rock and roll? Look no further than Caleb Kopta’s fiery debut single, “Burning House.” Featuring a barnburner beat and Kopta’s spirited vocals, this is the perfect soundtrack to a nighttime beach party. Give it a listen below and watch the hair on your arms stand up. For more tracks, check out Kopta’s SoundCloud here. You can also catch him live at Fredonia’s EBC West on June 16th.
“Undulating” is the perfect word to describe the new slo-jam from clawmachine. With cherry-on-top vocals from the sultry ATIYA, “Wumpa Island” is the perfect song for basking poolside on a warm summer afternoon. Get down to the funky bassline, stuttering synth lines, and bell-tone guitar twinkles from this Australian quintet. Learn more about clawmachine here.
“Champagne Swing” is the debut single from singer/songwriter Chris Rockwell. We immediately dug his reverbed-out style; between effected drums, phaser effects, and oh-so-distant vocal stylings, we think you should get familiar with him before his career takes off. Keep up with Chris via the ‘Gram.
Last time we checked in with Cheem, they were hot off the release of their 15-song epic, DOWNHILL. We’re jazzed to announce they’re back with more ear candy, this time with the poppy goodness of “Shine Sprite.” Cheem has an uncanny ability to mix funky rhythms with math-rock guitars, all wrapped up in a shiny pop-song package. Fans of Minus the Bear, Weatherbox, or Dryjacket will surely enjoy this. Cheem is on Bandcamp. Snag their new single while it’s HOT.
Melby is a psych-pop project out of Stockholm. The buffaBLOG offices have been jamming out to “Reject” lately – a simmering slice of indie-pop that pairs a bouyant bass line with dreamy guitars and vocals. The song itself is about being fed up with a loved one and the frustrating process of letting that anger build. We’ve all been there Melby! “Reject” is out now via Rama Lama Records.
We’re happy to hear that synth-funk trio Friendly Fires is making a bangin’ comeback. “Love Like Waves” is a swimmy, summery jam, packed full of the feel-good tropical vibes and fun synth work they’ve become well-known for. Their music video is a gigantic party, an apt visualization of their made-for-partying style. There’s lots of ways to enjoy this one – check them all out here.
Golan is a very talented trio hailing from Romania. We’re digging their latest offering, “Rocket Love,” which also got the full music video treatment from Sander Houtkruijer. The music video is an interesting watch, juxtaposing handheld camcorder footage with realistic HD compliments… But beyond the cinematography, this is a simmering, vaguely-moody song meant for chilling face. Get the full experience below. There are lots of listening options for “Rocket Love” – check them all out here.
“Dying Well” is an incredibly dynamic new track from Swedish outfit of Judith, proclaimed to be forerunners of “fringe punk,” a burgeoning genre characterized by an assertive blend of rock, punk and indie elements. The track just barely exceeds 2 minutes, but it inevitably will take a hold of any listener with its vivaciousness, essentially gripping them by the shirt collar and pinning them against a wall—in a metaphorical sense, of course. The band’s forthcoming 4-song EP is set to be released at some point sooner than later.
On their new track “astrology,” Los Angeles-based duo standards lay down their stake as a new hope for the overlooked genre of math rock pioneered by groups like Slint. The entirely instrumental tune is a textbook example of intricate musicianship. It doubles alongside that distinction as a lovably freewheeling interplay of fluttering guitar, ebullient bass and feverish drumming. The band is touring the west coast this summer, a venture arriving upon the release of their newly released eponymous EP. standards by standards
“Get Out Homehow” gallops out of the starting gates like a prize-winning stallion, making the name of the Australian duo responsible that much more fitting. The song chugs along like a charged-up selection from Sleater-Kinney’s eminent back catalog, as it presents a burst of distortion and fast paced rhythm. As An Horse carry on with a tour of North America in support of the first music they’ve released since 2011. The past handful of years had been marred by disconcerting family matters and exhaustion from traveling. Nonetheless, they’re back, and they haven’t missed a beat.