nonswimmer – “Oh (108)”

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...

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Sunset Lines – “The Miles”

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...

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Askery ft. Jax – “Castle”

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...

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SRNO – “Lost & Found”

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...

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Motel Radio – “Phasing Out”

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...

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GØGGS –  s/t

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...

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Jo Marches – “The Night”

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....

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Kady Rain – “All I Ever Wanted”

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...

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LEO ISLO – “Blame”

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...

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Andy Pothier Releases Folk EP

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,...

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Jen Jis – “Women”

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...

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HALFNOISE – “Know The Feeling”

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...

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Kyle Rapps – “Michigan”

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...

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Kyle Bent – “Something Different”

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...

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Future Generations – “Coast”

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...

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Trudy and the Romance – “Wild”

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...

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