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...
Mitski – Puberty 2
While attending SUNY Purchase, indie-rocker Mitski self released her first two albums. After graduating, she signed with Double Double Whammy to release a third. Now with Dead Oceans Records, her fourth studio album Puberty 2 is an earnest look at growing up. She...
Laminate Pet Animal – “For Her”
British duo Laminate Pet Animal have been keeping busy creating washy bedroom electronica in their Leeds studio apartment. "For Her" is their latest single, mixing chill vibes and smooth synths, bringing to mind fellow electronica acts Gold Panda or Tycho. "For Her"...
Prince Daddy & The Hyena Release New Music Video
Albany troublemakers Prince Daddy & The Hyena just released a tour-footage video of their song, "***Hidden Track***." The video is pretty hilarious, featuring some of the best moments from their recent tour with their fellow emos in oso oso. In case you aren't...
Quinn Lewis – “Rooftop”
Quinn Lewis's cinematic "Rooftop" fell into our hands the other day and it caught our attention for being straight-up catchy electropop. "Rooftop" is actually a sort of reinvention for Lewis, who has been an active musician for quite some time. The Australian artist...
Latchmere – “Not You feat. Dylan”
Mysterious Australian house artist Latchmere hit us hard with the groovy "Not You." Featuring the warped vocals of Dylan, the track takes her bubblegum delivery and pairs it with a dark house beat, turning it into something menacing but dance-able. Fans of David...
Van William – “Fourth Of July”
Topical and catchy! "Fourth Of July" is the lighthearted, debut jam from LA-based artist, Van William. In this particular song, Van William channels the upbeat, quirky indie rock of scene veterans Built to Spill or The Violent Femmes with a modern, commercial spin....
I.O.D. – “Round Here”
Brownsville is a tough part of New York, but that doesn't stop B'ville native I.O.D. from being inspiring when he talks about the truths of his home. On "Round Here" I.O.D. describes in vivid details the scenes his crew has seen, giving insight into their...