nonswimmer – “Oh (108)”
nonswimmer's brand of nu-disco is a direct result of the environment and the people mastermind Michael Knewton spends his time around. "Oh" is inspired by dusk, a witching hour when crowds of people are often either heading home for the evening or just beginning their...
Osvaldorio – “Save Me (Icehunt Remix)”
Osvaldorio is an DJ specializing in huge-sounding, powerful EDM tracks. "Save Me" is no exception - the incredibly powerful blasts of synth are enough to give you goosebumps. Osvaldorio of course remixed this particular track - "Save Me" is an original jam from North...
Bronze Whale – “Slow Burn (Crywolf Remix)”
Austin electronic duo Bronze Whale recently released an official remix of Crywolf's song, "Slow Burn." In their take on the crooner's pop song, Bronze Whale keeps their electronic instrumentals big underneath Crywolf's passionate delivery. Big, splashy drums and...
Aaron & the Burrs – A Burr for All Seasons (and Other Tunes)
Named after one of the most controversial historical Americans (the Vice President under Thomas Jefferson who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel and allegedly sided with the Confederates after allegedly evading the law in the unexplored Western Frontier), Aaron &...
Sunset Lines – “The Miles”
San Francisco act Sunset Lines charmed us with the understated indie rock of "The Miles." All four of Sunset Lines' members are transplants to the city, and "The Miles" acknowledges that being new to San Fran brings a unique perspective to their songwriting. The song...
Joni Payne – “All That New Free Time”
LA chillwave artist Joni Payne surprised us with her unique, choral take on a DJ Quik song. Why DJ Quik? "All That New Free Time" capitalizes on a particularly nostalgic memory for Payne involving a DJ Quik song and a yellow car. Payne starts the song off like an a...
See You At Home – “The Dirt Under My Fingernails”
Lo-fi London duo See You At Home have been busy creating sad, swimmy bedroom pop. The gentle ebb and flow of "The Dirt Under My Fingernails" is the opener on their new EP, The Future's Here And It's Terrible. The song is about dealing with old, unwanted emotions that...
Askery ft. Jax – “Castle”
Producer Askery and singer Jax teamed up for an EDM banger with their new song "Castle." Featuring a driving drum and bass beat alongside a strong pop chord progression, we think "Castle" is destined for radio. Fans of Lorde (or other pop songstresses) would really...
Dahl Hates Disco – “Endless Motion (Come With Me)”
Mysterious South African act Dahl Hates Disco may be social media-less, but their new song "Endless Motion" is good enough to transcend those sharing platforms. "Endless Motion" reminds us of great, early-90s pop hits - think Janet Jackson or Paula Abdul. Their use of...
LEFTI – “Jimmy ‘Soul’ Clarke (Re-Work)”
LEFTI recently released a re-work of Jimmy Clarke's 70s hit "Soul" and it rubbed us in all the right ways. The song is track three of LEFTI's new Somebody EP, a release full of Brooklyn-flavored nu-disco. LEFTI has been gaining notoriety across the blogosphere lately...
PLVTINUM – “Drunk Enough To Say That I Love You”
We think "Drunk Enough To Say That I Love You" is probably going to be all over the radio in the next few months. Singer/songwriter PLVTINUM has a keen ear for pop hooks and radio-ready r&b, bringing to mind Drake, Kygo and the Chainsmokers, and Justin Bieber. His...
SRNO – “Lost & Found”
Just in case you haven't found enough songs to round out your summer mix, SRNO is here to help. His new house track "Lost & Found" is a catchy and breezy song featuring the vocal talents of UK newcomer Zack B. "Lost & Found" comes hot off the heels of SRNO's...
Motel Radio – “Phasing Out”
Hot off a few gigs at Firefly and SXSW, Motel Radio is gearing up to release their latest EP, featuring single "Phasing Out." Motel Radio mixes traditional indie rock fare with subtle keyboard licks - think The Shins or Young The Giant. Their songs sound warm and...
Vansire – “Postal Codes”
Two young college-aged Minnesotans are the masterminds behind lo-fi, dream pop act Vansire. "Postal Codes" is the duo's fledgling foray into the beach pop genre and we think their change of pace is a good move. "Postal Codes" keeps their surfy riffs tight while...
Cloud District – “You Are The Answer To My Security Question”
Cloud District are a band from Middletown, NY who specialize in writing slightly mathy emo jams. Affectionately self-identifying as "dad rock about living with your parents," the band has a snarly nerd-emo vibe, similar to the Front Bottoms, Modern Baseball, or the...
Super American Releases New Lyric Video for “Congratulations”
The hyper-literate pop-punkers in Super American are at it again, this time with their new song "Congratulations." By now, you probably recognize enigmatic frontman Matt Cox (ex-ringleader for other Buffalo favorites I Can See Mountains and Thick Winter Blud), who...
GØGGS – s/t
GØGGS is a fairly recent project primarily made up of Ty Segall, Ex-Cult frontman Chris Shaw, and Charles Moothart. As we have seen with FUZZ, when Ty and Charles Moothart collaborate they can make some great riff-centric jams. Also, with Chris Shaw’s claim to fame...
Odina – “You Loved Me, You Killed Me”
Melancholy London songstress Odina writes beautiful, delicate folk songs. Accompanied by her gentle acoustic guitar, Odina's vocals are hushed, but very striking - they give her music a very intimate feel, like a "whispered diary entry." "You Loved Me, You Killed Me"...
Jo Marches – “The Night”
Netherlands act Jo Marches has just released a beautiful debut single, "The Night." The band is led by singer/songwriter Johanneke Kranendonk, who mixes haunting, vintage-sounding 70s aesthetic with songwriting reminiscent of the great r&b hits of the early 90s....
Kady Rain – “All I Ever Wanted”
It could be the giant lollipop. Maybe it's the sprinkle lips. More likely, Kady Rain just has the bubblegum pop genre in her bag. Rain is a blue-haired Texan who mixes smart, pop music with hints of indie rock sophistication. Her Soundcloud page says "All I Ever...
LEO ISLO – “Blame”
LEO ISLO, aka Portland-based producer and singer Matt Pahler, got us grooving with his new track "Blame." Pahler's music falls somewhere in between dark introspection, ephemeral mortality, and fleeting nostalgia, mixing a traditional indie rock background with his new...
Andy Pothier Releases Folk EP
It is known Buffalo is teeming with talented musicians. There are but a handful of those musicians whose relentless dedication to their craft leads them to explore multiple genre avenues at the same time, trading spare time for practice hours and rehearsal sessions,...
Jen Jis – “Women”
Jen Jis is an up-and-coming French producer who enlisted the help of singer Lawrence Lea. The result is a fresh, tropical house song dedicated to all women worldwide, "Women" (smooth move Jen Jis). The song is fresh and summery, combining modern house beats with a...
HALFNOISE – “Know The Feeling”
It's true, Zac Farro may be better known for other things (he drummed for emo kingpins Paramore)... But his new synth-soaked offering HALFNOISE has him playing the producer/songwriter card strongly. "Know The Feeling" was exclusively premiered by Stereogum and for...
Matiss Evreoux – “It’s Your Birthday”
Matiss Evreoux combines a retro psychedelic sound with modern beach pop sensibilities. "It's Your Birthday" is a dramatic and cinematic indie rock song about an ex-lover that stole Evreoux's money and flew to the US, leaving him stranded in Luxembourg with nothing. If...
Kyle Rapps – “Michigan”
"Michigan," the latest track from Harlem and Mexico City's Kyle Rapps, is a multi-genre groovefest. Featuring an evolving electronic-dance beat with some hip hop-ability, "Michigan" will get your feet tapping. Rapps' verses describe a fun love-chasing story, but...
Kyle Bent – “Something Different”
Twinkles and pounding bass lay the groundwork for Massachusetts' rapper Kyle Bent's latest single "Something Different." The prodigy's claims of originality are backed with substance laid forth in lines like "I gotta block out distractions when I'm not rapping so I'm...
Midnight Mystery Club – “Richest Man In The World”
After getting his start writing for other DJs, Australian David Paul Newell created Midnight Mystery Club as a way to indulge his love of 70s and 80s songwriting. Hoping to transcend newer trends in electronica with a timeless sound, Newell pairs the simplicity and...
Future Generations – “Coast”
Bringing to mind the nonchalant indie rock of Two Door Cinema Club or the unstoppable pop genius of labelmates Passion Pit, Future Generations has us reeling with their new song "Coast." Future Generations listens like a festival band - they play the kind of music...
Trudy and the Romance – “Wild”
Liverpool trio Trudy and the Romance wandered into our inboxes with "Wild," a twisted, almost drunken take on the idyllic pop music of yesteryear. The song lurches and sways and is surely full of garage rock tendencies, but it also never really loses its iconic, 1950s...