Wholewheat – “Inside & Out”
NJ solo act Wholewheat touched our hearts with his brand of 60s influenced bedroom pop. "Inside & Out" is an archetypal breakup song featuring electric drums, a lo-fi aesthetic, and Wholewheat's palpable broken heart. If you don't get the feels when you hear his...
Skytone – “Second Hand Shops”
Ottawa duo Skytone are here with "Second Hand Shops," a brand new track destined to get you dancing. Blending jangly guitars, strong surfy vibes, and hand-claps (of course), the song carries a strong pop sensibility like the big surf hits of the 60s without...
Alpha Hopper Teases Tracks from Last Chance Power Drive
It’s impossible to put Alpha Hopper in a box, and their song “Western Walk” off their upcoming album Last Chance Power Drive is no exception. It starts off sounding like a straightforward post-punk song, in the vein of your favorite band on a Killed by Death or...
Soviet X-Ray Record Club – “This Girl”
Australian quintet Soviet X-Ray Record Club recently released the first single from their forthcoming EP. "This Girl" is a shoegazy, post-summer jam full of jangly guitars, noise-rock, and walls of sound. Drenched in reverb and vaguely electronic, fans of Joy...
Mons Vi – “Want Me Too”
Mons Vi is a Brooklyn based collective spearheaded by writer Matthew Hershoff. "Want Me Too" is his latest jam, taking swimmy bedroom pop and matching it with a simple, clicky electronic drumbeat. Simply put, "Want Me Too" is a relaxed, romantic song about wanting to...
Alev Lenz – “Airport”
A live session from Alev Lenz recently made its way into our hands. Let's just say we were charmed by Lenz' strikingly honest songwriting and performance. "Airport" features fast-paced lyrics that give the song a neurotic feel (in a good way, of course!)...
Munchie Squad – “No Lovin”
Do you have the munchies? If you love the sounds of future bass mixed with reggae and deep house, Austrian act Munchie Squad will be your new best friends. Their new single "No Lovin" features smooth crooner vocals, a groovy beat, and perhaps most importantly, strong...
Miles Away – “This Could Be Love”
If you're looking for some uplifting house music, Miles Away's new offering "This Could Be Love" could be your next obsession. Unlike other house songs which have a tendency to be urgent and intense, "This Could Be Love" aims for ecstasy and euphoria with their simple...
Trillionayers – “Alive”
Australian newcomers Trillionayers are a genre-defying act that is currently destroying 2016. Their brand new single, "Alive," is a pulsing mix of shoegaze and arena rock. If bands were allowed to get together and reproduce, Trillionayers' powerful sound could be the...
The Genius Buddha Band – “Bye”
The Genius Buddha Band are a band from Stockholm who are heavily influenced by Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Beatles. Despite forming only a few months ago, their style sounds a lot like the garage rock revival of the early aughts - think The Strokes, Spoon, or Hot...
Erin Nicole Smith – “Sunday Afternoon”
We hope it's not too late to keep tossing in the summer vibes! DJ Bizzy, Elvis Suarez, and Erin Nicole Smith's "Sunday Afternoon" is a straight up pop song that could be your next fun, summery jam. If it makes you feel like dancing (and we're sure it will), check out...
Sparklebomb Releases New Batch of Spooky Singles
Spooky synth queen, Sparklebomb, has released a new batch of brooding ambient tracks. The Buffalo-transplant / Syracuse native, Angie Conte has been performing under the moniker for close to seven years, perfecting her atmospheric and dismal sound. As per the...
Valentina Mér – “Reminds Me Of You”
German songstress Valentina Mér has us swooning over her new track, "Reminds Me Of You." Inspired by the vastness of the Australian outback, "Reminds Me Of You" finds Valentina using her delicate delivery to paint a beautiful soundscape. Vaguely electronic and full of...
The Years – “You Don’t Have To Take My Call”
The Years is the musical collaboration between Cecil Campanaro (of Terraplane Sun) and Brian Stanley (of The Diamond Light). The LA act recently released an EP, Street Queen, featuring the song "You Don't Have To Take My Call." We dig the song for its deep groove and...
Bad Suns – “Disappear Here”
Bad Suns seem like the type of band that is on the verge of a commercial breakthrough. Their radio ready hooks would fit in perfectly with the other artists currently being streamed by your local alt rock station. About "Disappear Here," frontman Christo Bowman...
CPSL0CK – “Savage”
DC producer CPSL0CK teamed up with singer Emma Sameth to create "Savage," a smooth rework of Rick Ross' "Sanctified." We dig the track for it's deep groove and soulful electronic approach to the Ross tune. "Savage" is CPSL0CK's first single and will be featured on his...
Daniel Morones – “He’s In The News Again”
Bringing to mind other morose indie icons Elliott Smith and Murder By Death, Daniel Morones' "He's In The News Again" is a smart commentary on the epidemic of senseless shootings in America. Featuring a stand up bass, a string section, and a strummed mandolin, the...
Husbands – “Neuromancer”
Husbands used to be a long distance affair, but the duo recently took their relationship to the next level; Wil moved from his home in Washington, DC to join his bandmate Danny in OKC. Their first completed song post-reunion is the wonderfully oddball "Neuromancer,"...
Relself – “Playin Catch-Up”
One listen to "Playin Catch-Up" by rapper Relself makes two things very clear: 1. He likes Adult Swim, and 2. He's a fan of tongue-twisters. "Catch-Up's" beat is an Adult Swim bump, one of the quick musical pieces that plays between shows. On the lyrical side of...
Baseball Gregg – “On A Bus”
Baseball Gregg is a duo consisting of Sam in Stockton, CA, and Luca in Bologna, Italy. The US/Italian duo recently released an LP, Vacation, full of warped indie rock with a swimmy, beachy feel. Our selection, "On A Bus," finds the duo harnessing a bit of wonk into a...
OYLS – “10th Song”
"10th Song" is a delicate indietronica song full of percussive blips and layered, 8-bit synths. OYLS is an interesting duo - one is an ex-corporate consultant and the other is a "failed strip club DJ." Their career choice was a good move - OYLS recently had a viral...
I AM D – “Budget”
On his latest single "Budget," Brisbane, Australia's I AM D discusses the unfortunate phenomenon in music, and particularly rap, where an artist's contribution is taken as free or a favor. Whether it's a feature, production, or mixing and mastering, there's value in...
Piano Club – “Comets”
Belgium act Piano Club have us moving and grooving to their new jam "Comets." "Comets" is an icy jam that mixes a synthy, nu-disco flavor with nimble guitar work and falsetto vocals. Piano Club is self-described as "space pop" via their Facebook page, and we can't...
NONA – “Otherways”
When indie rocker Michael Goldman isn’t performing with renowned acts such as Meg Myers, Goldroom, or The Moth & Flame, he’s creating melodic indie rock under the moniker NONA. "Otherways" is his first offering, a slacker rock tune highlighting Goldman's drawl and...
Pleistocene Shares Track from Forthcoming LP Spear
Pleistocene rises! Rochester’s coolest named-after-a-geological-epoch surf-punk outfit has dropped a new single off of the band’s forthcoming LP Spear, due out on Pleisto-tour cassette via Casual Punks on 7/22 (and beyond, if you happen to catch the 5-piece on their...
Jon Lewis – Out of Lunch
Named by 585 Magazine as an "Artist to Follow" in 2016, Jon Lewis fronts a John Ralston-like musical style begging for local, perhaps even statewide attention. Lewis partakes in a practiced indie rock act from Rochester coming at us as both a solo performer and as a...
Nymrod – “Hell Yeah”
With his menacing flow and Max B ties, Nymrod takes us back to the sounds of the early 2000s New York rap scene on "Hell Yeah." Nymrod is a talented rapper born and bred by the grit of New York. Elements of Jay Z, Dipset and G-Unit come through on this track, gleaming...
Weaves – s/t
Buzz Records signees Weaves have released their much anticipated debut album. The Toronto-based indie group’s self-titled effort is an energetic amalgam of noises. It’s a delightful smorgasbord, where you’ll find elements of pop, rock, funk, punk, and indie. The...
NØVE – “Bang Bang”
LA's NØVE is an alt-R&B artist capable of camouflaging darkness with light, as evidenced by the disguisedly catchy "Bang Bang." Though sonically rich and fun, the track takes a peek into drug trade world. The lovely, infinite chorus "I love it when you bang bang,...
Andy Hull and Robert McDowell – Swiss Army Man Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull and Robert McDowell are broadening their horizons with their latest project. The pair were enlisted by experimental film directors Dan Kwan and Dan Scheinert (known professionally as The Daniels) to record the score for their newest...