New Music

Klara Keller – “Sad Thinking Of You”

June 1, 2022

All the way from Sweden, Klara Keller graces us with her first English language single, “Sad Thinking Of You.” The song pairs vintage-sounding synths and a Casio keyboard rhythm with perhaps the biggest draw to Keller’s music, her very distinct-but-endearing vocal stylings. About the very much summer-sounding song, Keller says: “I wrote ‘Sad Thinking Of You’ in Paris when I was very happy, but at the same time looking back for what I’d left behind. My past life became a seashell put against my ear. Like listening while walking in a new world.” You can find Klara’s music on Spotify and Apple Music. HYBRIS · Klara Keller – Sad Thinking Of You

COOL HEAT – “Slow Burn”

June 1, 2022

buffaBLOG mainstay COOL HEAT (see here, here, and here) is back with another bedroom-pop daze, this time called “Slow Burn.” The Chicago-native specializes in hazy, dreamy textures, pairing Casio beats with haunting vocals and aquatic guitar tones. This one comes courtesy of Spirit Goth records, which unsurprisingly, also houses COOL HEAT’s contemporary CASTLEBEAT. You can find more of COOL HEAT on Spotify and Apple Music. Spirit Goth Records · COOL HEAT – Slow Burn

Deep Sea Peach Tree – “Puppy Love”

June 1, 2022

Sleepy NYC surf rockers Deep Sea Peach Tree caught our ears with the laid-back vibes of latest single, “Puppy Love.” NYC native Kristof Denis teamed up with buds Andrew Dell Isola and Zack Pockrose to create this one, a sardonic take on what it means to be young and in love. In true slacker-surf fashion, expect hazy guitars, even hazier vocals, and sun-soaked melodies. You can find “Puppy Love” on Apple Music and Spotify. Deep Sea Peach Tree · Puppy Love

Kinoco – “Show Me”

May 29, 2022

“Show Me” comes to us all the way from Tokyo – the producer set out to write a slow-burn jam about just wanting to escape with the one you love. Jazzy guitar twinkles lay underneath male/female harmonies driven by longing melodies and gentle deliveries. It’s accompanied by the perfect visual representation – imagine yourself as the figure floating in a sea of late-night neon and drift away the way Kinoco wants you to. Check it out on Apple Music and Spotify too.

Pr0 Social – “3%”

May 27, 2022

Bringing yet another bubbly bop with his latest single “3%,” the-Buffalo based hip-hop/R&B artist Pr0 Social is a professional at his craft to say the least. Pr0 Social, born Jerrell Lanos, flaunts his caption-worthy bars with such unpredictable flows on the verses and a hook that comes with a harmony you couldn’t forget if you tried. Production-wise, the beat is impeccable, coming at you with dramatic pauses and some sort of clinking noise that has no business sounding as perfect as it does. As smooth as the Pink Panther, Pr0 Social has been popping out to perform at venues such as the Town Ballroom, which makes you wonder: is this a victory lap for his latest single? Or is he gearing up to drop something more? Stay tuned. Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music

tøbin – “Can’t Explain”

May 27, 2022

The intro to the Lost Soul EP via Buffalo artist tøbin seems as if it’s the intro to something more; something bigger. The 18-year-old singer/songwriter speaks on what he “Can’t Explain” in a way anyone can relate to. It sounds almost as if tøbin has found comfort in the numbing concept within the sample saying, “it feels just right, I love it” as he joins in with a haunting yet euphoric “Can’t Explain it.” The verses take you through the thoughts of a Lost Soul and where those thoughts take them. Oh, let’s not forget that this was his debut project; see what I mean when I say it’s something more? Stream it on Spotify and Apple Music tøbin · Can’t Explain

B-rent – Everything For Paige

May 25, 2022

Somewhere in the up & coming hip/hop scene in Buffalo, a voice can be heard with sounds of sincerity; the voice comes from B-rent on his debut LP: Everything for Paige. The album resembles something like a modern day Shakespeare tragedy reflecting the beauty in despair. He shows his fans what rock bottom has taught him before he reaches the mountain top he’s climbing. The fuel to the flame of “Everything For Paige” was unmistakably gifted from his late sister, Paige Casillo. Tracks like “This Broke” resemble how hollow a heart that was once full still beats with as much purpose as the percussion in his music. While tracks like “Exposed” demonstrate how to run through problems (or brick walls)  head-on. The theme of the eleven track LP burns the brightest on track 10, “WITH ME, WITH YOU,” as B-rent belts out lines like “freestyle flows ain’t no need for[...]

A Days Wait – “Tongue Tied”

May 25, 2022

Canadian dream poppers A Days Wait caught our ears with their latest offering, “Tongue Tied.” You can really hear the production from Day Wave’s Jackson Phillips – expect a relaxing bedroom pop beat, plenty of cosmic guitars, and a vocal treatment that has as much in common with 2022 as it does with mid-80s acts like Tears for Fears. About the song, A Days Wait says: “Sometimes, when it’s most important to speak up, we just can’t find the right words.” You can check out “Tongue Tied” via the Soundcloud widget below – you can also find it on Apple Music and Spotify. A Days Wait · Tongue Tied

Shorty and the Grooves – “Anything At All”

May 25, 2022

Shorty and the Grooves combine retro sounds with modern day bedroom-pop on their latest offering, “Anything At All.” Jangly guitars and endearing vocals propel this one forward, giving us feelings of nostalgia and longing without ever feeling melodramatic. The song touches on how difficult dating has been through the pandemic – endless swipes through names and faces that become more and more of a blur as your doom scrolling takes over. Check it out below via YouTube – you can also find it on Spotify and Apple Music.

Stud Count – “Through My Window”

May 25, 2022

Sometimes you just need a little rip-roaring punk to get your day going, so we’re recommending the latest video from Philly punks Stud Count. It’s a fashion forward treatment (from director Matt Bender) that showcases the band perfectly – musically, expect buzzsaw guitars and blistering drum tempos that compliment singer Norelle Green’s vocals perfectly. About the song, Stud Count says: “We wrote the song about growing up and recognizing the things we unlearn as we mature in relationships. When I was a kid, I thought like a kid, but now that I’m grown, I think like I’m grown. There’s something precious found in the intimacy of commitment with one person, I’m blessed to have found that.” Check out the video below – if you like it, you can purchase it here.

Dog Ears – “Taurus”

May 25, 2022

If you’re into concept albums, you’re in for a treat. Standout single “Taurus” from LA/Nashville-hybrid duo Dog Ears tells the story of being stuck in traffic… Oh, and also, one of the drivers is a werewolf. It sounds goofy on paper, but in reality, “Taurus” could hang with any of the late 90s emo greats (think Mineral, American Footballs, etc.). A droning bassline, chiming harmonics, and vintage fuzz sounds are enough to please any fans of twinkly guitar-based rock. You can check it out on Bandcamp (below) or on Spotify/Apple Music. Shadow on the Blacktop by Dog Ears

Secondhand Sound – “Colm’s Conquest”

May 23, 2022

Nashville’s Secondhand Sound are popping off with their latest single, “Colm’s Conquest.” The three-piece pump out an impressive amount of raucous, guitar-based sound. This is their first single after heading out on their headlining tour in support of their album, Best & Worst of Times, and their time becoming a road-worn band surely shows in “Conquest’s” final product… Expect circuit-bent guitar licks, passionate vocals, and big alt rock energy that would please any fan of mid-aughts garage rock glory. Check out “Colm’s Conquest” below – you can also find it on Spotify. Secondhand Sound · Colm’s Conquest

ASJ 3 – “Sunken Place (feat. Iverson Lewis)”

May 23, 2022

Akron, OH is lucky to have aspiring genrebender ASJ 3. Although he plays with rap, rock, and lots of other styles, “Sunken Place” (which features a verse from smooth crooner/guitarist Iverson Lewis) falls into more of a dream-pop spectrum. With plenty of vocal hooks, a driven backbeat, and dripping with emotion, “Sunken Place” finds ASJ 3 exorcizing his demons and crawling out of his proverbial lows by making this excellent tune. Song high point – the irresistible refrain of “Because you take me to a place where you know I don’t wanna go.” Check it out below – you can also find ASJ 3’s music on Spotify.

Foyer Red – “Flipper”

May 23, 2022

Last time we checked in with the playfully chaotic Foyer Red, we were nerding out about their then-latest single, the World of Warcraft inspired “Slander.” They’re back with another angular jaunt, this time, called “Flipper.” Nimble basslines, tempo changes, and singer Elana Riordan’s endearing vocals bring to mind other genre luminaries like Speedy Ortiz and Great Grandpa. There’s even a woodwind(?) instrument that makes an appearance mid-song. Delight your eardrums with this one-of-a-kind tune – we’ve uploaded it below. You can also find “Flipper” on Spotify and Apple Music.

Essential Machine – “Almost Outta Here”

May 23, 2022

Squiggly keyboards and a warm, vintage mix power this latest brew from Pittsburg’s Essential Machine. This song feels nostalgic and longing in all the best ways – ever-so-slightly forlorn vocals howl over the indie rock backbone that’s as upbeat as it is nervous. The trio just released their latest EP, Exponential Crisis, earlier this year, upon which “Outta” resides. Be sure to stick around for the tasty guitar solo. Check it out on Spotify and Apple Music too. Essential Machine · Almost Outta Here