C.L. Smooth (feat. Skyzoo & DJ Devastate) – “Perfect Timing (Max I Million Remix)”
Sweden's Max I Million has cooked up a re-imagination of the Coalmine Records' classic cut, "Perfect Timing," featuring both C.L. Smooth and Skyzoo. DJ Devastate adds to the remix by scratching up the original chorus, in an ode to the craft. The beat is a good fusion...
Kevin Morby – Singing Saw
After a stint in the group Woods and a short lived side project The Babies, singer-songwriter Kevin Morby is now on his third solo record, titled Singing Saw. He has grown with each album, establishing a unique voice in a musical realm of familiarity. With pristine...
The Slums – SORRY
SORRY marks The Slums' first LP release since their inception, and as the band themselves suggested, please blare it from your speakers. This heavyhearted giant is here to apologize for something, or is maybe just stuck in a desperate, depressing downward spiral....
Black Honey – “All My Pride”
Black Honey's "All My Pride" has been the flavor of the day over at buffaBLOG HQ. The band's latest single, off of their forthcoming The Headspin EP. Think the gritty garage-rock stylings of The Strokes if it were fronted by Gwen Stefani with Muse's bravado and you'll...
Sam Padrul – “Dirty Work (ft. Patrick Baker)”
Now that the sun has finally come out, my music taste sheds it's shoegazey skin and it's all pop and electro. Sam Padrul and Patrick Baker's collaboration "Dirty Work" is one of those songs that just oozes REPEAT button. "Dirty Work" is for fans Robbie Williams,...
Brat’ya – “Call Me”
Lovers of old school synths and unrestrained keyboard lines will get a huge kick out Brat'ya's new single "Call Me." Brat'ya, a solo project from Alek Ogadzhanov (of Smart House), goes all out with lush electronic textures, vintage 80's drum sounds, and almost...
Harmonica Lewinski Releases Video for “The Slug”
Rochester garage-rock group Harmonica Lewinski has released a strange new video, on par with the act's established demeanor. Harmonica Lewinski has made a name for itself with this aesthetic of lo-fi and trippy rock ‘n’ roll. Their latest single ‘The Slug” is the...
Sea Span – “Diane”
Philadelphia based indie-gaze act, Sea Span, have a new song that has been the soundtrack of our weekend. The song "Diane" is a mellow song of regret about trying to rewind and make things right in a relationship. Could you win them back? Would it all be the same?...
The Cat Empire – Rising With The Sun
The Cat Empire has just released their new album Rising With the Sun. I wouldn’t put this Australian band into any particular genre because they are a very unique group that incorporates several genres into their astounding music. Rising With the Sun is a very...
Queue – “Falling Into Skies”
Philadelphia / DC based indie act Queue have a new song that is right up our alley. Queue's song "Falling Into Skies" is emotional, with breath-y, sweet vocals over delicate guitars. Beneath the surface, "Falling Into Skies" is about falling for someone that is...
Our Mother – “Age of Empirez”
London-based baroque indie rock quartet released their latest track from the up their upcoming debut EP titled A.O.B. this week and it's a burner. "Age Of Empirez" is falsetto waltz, a slow and a delicate dance. Fans of Dresden Dolls, minimalist Bon Iver, or a...
Islands – “Christmas Tree”
Islands are back again proving that undoubtedly Islands are forever. The project, fronted by Nick Thorburn, formerly of The Unicorns and current Serial theme song composer, released their new single "Christmas Tree," off of the band's forthcoming album Should I Remain...
Sleep Science – “Tears For The Money”
Being a non-established grinding indie rock act is hard in itself, with booking paid gigs, gaining fans, balancing work schedules, and overall managing a functioning band. Canadian bands deal with this with and then some based on their basic isolation in between...
Pusher – “Clear (ft. Mothica)”
Toronto-based electro-producer Pusher has returned after nearly a year with a song that could be the song of spring. The up-and-coming producer collaborated with Brooklyn-based singer Mothica to create a song that is best described as infectious. In the pair's new...
The Tins Premiere New Video for “Love On Strike”
The Tins have been quite a force in Buffalo music for several years now, culminating in the release of the fantastic Love on Strike last November. Recently, the trio released a video for the title-track, featuring lots and lots of donut play. This one goes out to all...
Iggy Pop – Post Pop Depression
Releasing a rock and roll album at 68 years old is no easy task as the genre is almost synonymous with youthful energy. When you are one of rock’s most legendary icons does that mean you can still release music that was up to par with your early material? That’s a...
The Demos – Paramount Clouds EP
Making music is not an effortless endeavor. But Rochester’s The Demos sure make it seem that way. Their polished blend of indie powerpop is unabashedly catchy and clean, and the music just seems to flow from them. It’s been a hot minute since we’ve heard a collection...
Ray LaMontagne – Ouroboros
On the latest from folk-rock veteran Ray LaMontagne, he takes his sound another step farther from his earlier material. Ouroboros is his sixth full-length studio album, and the sonic palette is as expansive as it’s ever been. The singer-songwriter has enlisted...
9 Theory – “Get Up, Dig In, Good Luck (ft. Dawn Mitschele)”
Los Angeles based electronic-producer, 9 Theory aka Gabe Lehner, released a new song last week that is making the rounds in our office. "Get Up, Dig In, Good Luck" starts of with a 4/4 heartbeat, soft keyboards, and Moby-like snippets from "Natural Blues" accented by...
Saga ft. Blu – “Up”
Brooklyn's Saga has been a king of loosies of late. His latest standalone "Up" is a perfect rap track to transition from the depths of winter into warmer vibes. The warm, easy production is handled by France's 20syl and is perfectly complimentary to the smooth flows...
Ace of Base – “Don’t Turn Around (MONAKR Remix)”
My introduction to Swedish pop sensations Ace of Base came after watching Full House. Stephanie Tanner's band, GirlTalk (not to be confused with Greg Gillis' one-man splice machine, Girl Talk), covered one of their singles for a talent show and Uncle Jesse got all...
The Slums Release New Single, “Gospel Pt. II”
For such a loud band, the Slums have been uncharacteristically quiet for quite some time (except for maybe that extremely raucous show with fellow noisemakers, PUP). The silence has come to an abrupt end - The Slums have just dropped their first single from their new...
M. Ward – More Rain
Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Matthew Ward (aka M. Ward) has released his 8th solo studio and first album since 2012, More Rain. The restless indie-folk favorite is known for his work with duo She & Him, super group Monsters of Folk, his...
Damien Jurado – Vision of Us on the Land
Damien Jurado brings us a unique experience with his newest album titled, Visions of Us on the Land. His latest release is a 17-track album that revolves around the acoustic guitar. From the experimental folk genre that has risen from the Indie Rock scene, this...
FRENSHIP – “Carpet”
LA-based electro-pop tagteam, FRENSHIP, released their first single off their upcoming EP last week and it's a good one. The duo, composed of two former LuLulemon co-workers, teamed together to craft music they are passionate about / write songs about bangin' on...
The Loner(s) / Drive Me Home Please Release Split
Rochester's The Loner(s), Drive Me Home Please, and label, Bangkok Blend combined efforts to release a split last Friday, aptly titled the loner(s)/ drive me home please. For new listeners, The Loner(s) is a more lo-fi, sometimes strictly instrumental version of...
Sun Cut Flat – “Warped Buddhism”
Right from the start, Sun Cut Flat's new single "Warped Buddhism" grabbed a hold of my ears and would not let go. The Brooklyn-based collective, fronted by Nick Lattanzi with support from a rotating cast of Berklee-trained musicians, is best described as a mix between...
Bold Folly – Queen City Tuesday
Though Bold Folly is a relatively new venture, the trio hasn’t wasted any time when it comes to gigging regularly or cranking out their debut EP, Queen City Tuesday. The neatly packaged four song release offers a lot to hang onto upon first listen -- fingerstyle-heavy...
Wild Year – “Setting Yourself on Fire”
LA-based indie rock act, Wild Year, released a single this past month that is totally shareworthy. The track "Setting Yourself on Fire" is starts off like a clean indie popr ock track with lead vocalist Cole Morrall cooing "none of us are what we seem, you're still...
Lost Kings (ft. Katelyn Tarver) – “You” (Proppa Remix)
Without a doubt, one of the hottest pop singles of 2016 thusfar has been Lost Kings' and Katelyn Tarver's "You." It came in just the right time for when Justin Bieber's "Sorry" was one play away from getting annoying. Almost on cue, Lost Kings and Katelyn Tarver...