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...
Motel Raphaël – “Like A Balloon”
Motel Raphaël is a young band from Montreal led by Clara Legault, Maya Malkin and Emily Skahan. Since their inception in 2012, the band has been quickly rising through Montreal's independent scene at an astronomical rate, mostly thanks to their penchant for...
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...