Landon Conrath – “Overrated”
Minneapolis based Landon Conrath is an indie-pop-punk MACHINE and "Overrated" is his latest. A drummer turned solo act (like Father John Misty), some friendly encouragement from a peer gave the necessary hutzpah to take the leap. Frenetic energy, the call and response...
Rat Palace – “Triple Tarp”
Best described (per their website) as "post-punk for people that have an average screen time of 7 hours or more a day," Rat Palace, a Brooklyn based three or four piece, brings us their newest with "Triple Tarp." The chord progression from the guitars and bass gives...
SEER SEEKER – TO THE CORE
Virginia indie-hip-hop act SEER SEEKER is here with an electrifying blend of genres on their debut release, the eight-song TO THE CORE. Blending hardcore intensity with a hip-hop core (and more than a bit of glorious late '90s/early '00s nu-metal nostalgia), this...
Previous Love – Sleepwalking
Buffalo’s finest grungy alternative pop-rock band, Previous Love is back after a period of inactivity. Their latest single, “Sleepwalking,” is one of their best yet, fitting neatly into their already-established style. The band is often known for their accessible, yet...
GLASS CITIES – “Alive”
GLASS CITIES is a brand new, mysterious alt-rock band who pack an energetic punch - the fiery vibes on latest single, "Alive" are all you'll need to convince you of that. With shiny radio-ready production, sky-high vocal theatrics, and a touch of Latin drama (see the...
Juno Roome – “Think You’re Falling”
Juno Roome is a Brooklyn-based act and their latest is "Think You're Falling," a dreamy trip of a track that exudes a sexiness that we're all about here at the blog. Seemingly one person, I couldn't find out a lot about Juno Roome other than the fact that they really...
Pamphlets – “Games”
Brooklyn three piece Pamphlets brings us their latest single "Games," filled to he brim with post-punk hooks and swagger. Founding members Jeremy Marquez and Ben Griffin (and a mysterious but excellent drummer) came together with a shared appreciation of post-punk...
Vibropath – “Snare”
"Snare" is the latest from Rochester native Frank Marino-Moore, an artist and producer making music under the name Vibropath (good band name, honestly). Being that he's so close to us geographically and puts out some catchy tunes, you can see our previous coverage...
Cipriani – Meek
Swiss singer/songwriter Claudio Cipriani is hot off of the release of his latest offering, Meek (February 29, 2024). If the auspicious leap year release date wasn't indication enough of this EP's transcendent qualities, a full listen through Cipriani's work will have...
M’Grasker – “Spectrephilia”
M'Grasker is... an experience. From what I can determine, they're a Canadian four piece and their newest single is "Spectrephilia." I literally had no idea what I was getting into (but happy that I did). Just to give you an idea (keep in mind, this is from the band):...
Kai Bosch – “Funny”
"Funny" is the newest off of the single of the same name from Kai Bosch, an artist we've covered previously on the Blog. Funny enough, it was "Tulips," another track off of the same single (link here). A clever and smooth "f**k you" breakup anthem, Bosch pours on the...
The Slashes – “Limo Tint”
"Limo Tint" is the newest from San Diego group The Slashes, and it's the moody post-punk jam you've been holding out for. We last covered them mid-2023 with their track "Dead Majesty" (here) and a lot of what we loved then holds true. That is, a fantastic post-punk...
Razor Braids – “It Goes Quiet”
Brooklyn based Razor Braids brings us their latest single, "It Goes Quiet," released in anticipation of their June 7 album Big Wave. Though still in the indie rock vein, this is a tad mellower of a jam from the last track of theirs we covered (here), "She." Singer...
Jared Bill – Mystery Man
There's something intangible about the latest album from country act Jared Bill... Or maybe the word I'm looking for is tongue-in-cheek? Either way, the rock-tinged country of his sophomore album, Mystery Man, is a compelling journey of flavorful storytelling, fun...
Kaycie Satterfield – “Jetsam”
New York musician Kaycie Satterfield's new single "Jetsam" is an angular, melodious indie-rock ode to misfits and marginalized women. Satterfield sings to all the girls that have lived in a world cut in a shape other than their own, inviting them to join her in...
Zoot Fitzgerald – “Never Mind”
"Never Mind" (not to be confused with a slightly more well known Nevermind) is the newest (and first) released single of mysterious band Zoot Fitzgerald. Fronted by James Goldberg, "Never Mind" is chock full of power chords - harkening back to the 90's pop and grunge...
Buddy Junior – “2 CENTS”
"2 CENTS" is the latest single from Rust, courtesy of San Francisco's Buddy Junior. At the heart of "2 CENTS" is a brooding dirge-like cacophony of sound, bringing some shoegaze-y Toner and Swirlies vibes (while inexplicably channeling a bit of Coheed and Cambria)...
bikethrasher – “hillside”
Boston-based bikethrasher brings us their latest with "hillside," and it's a bop and a half. Clocking in just over 3:00 minutes, you're given quite the alt rock/emo-punk showcase. Reverbing guitar layers, and a punky breakdown that crescendos and fades out to the end...
The Empty Page – “Cock of the Fifth Year”
Manchester based alt-punk band The Empty Page just hit us with their new single "Cock of the Fifth Year," a fat punk cut filled with piss and swagger. The new song slaps the double standards and hypocrisies served up by the patriarchy and posits you to think about the...
SOMOH – “Problem Child”
A returning Buffablog favorite, SOMOH is the the solo act of SOphia MOHan (you can see where the name comes from) and "Problem Child" is her latest single. Mohan, jumping between fuzzy guitar and more subdued tones betwixt verse and chorus, sings through her self...
Mutes – “Televangelist”
Self-described "post-everything" band Mutes recently released their latest single, "Televangelist" in anticipation of their new album due out May 17. Bringing a distinctly 90's vibe into the 20's (or whatever we call these strange times), "Televangelist" is a non-stop...
Julien’s Daughter – “Rockefeller”
Winnipeg indie wunderkinds Julien's Daughter are back with another single, "Rockefeller." Tight bass lines coupled with singer Emma Murphy's vocals give a noise rock vibe akin to the Sonic Youths and My Bloody Valentines of yesteryear while simultaneously channeling...
JW Francis – “Orbit”
A perennial Buffablog favorite (here and here), NYC based JW Francis brings us his latest with "Orbit." Falling firmly into the bedroom pop subgenre (and a love song to boot), swimmy synth and squiggly guitar blend together with Francis' vocals for a non-stop party in...
Famous Friend – “Nora”
Los Angeles based writer/producer/artist Zachariah Carlson a.k.a Famous Friend (check our previous feature on them here) returned to the spotlight last year with the viral sensation "Tanlines." Carlson has tapped into his indie pop muse again for the new single...
Divorce Culture – “FM”
Jacksonville's alternative rockers Divorce Culture have just released the incendiary new lead single for their upcoming EP. Their new alt-rock cut "FM" features lead guitar that scorches as it cleaves through the melodious track, reminiscent of the wicked riffs from...
Garden Closet – cicada breath
Shoegaze is thriving. Scenes in eastern cities like Pittsburgh, New York City, and especially Philadelphia are having surges of creativity and success, yet the sound is relatively untouched in Buffalo. Garden Closet is often in a scene of their own in the 716. The...
Blondfire – “Foolish”
Blondfire, based out of Michigan, brings us their latest synthpop gem with "Foolish." Led by Erica Driscoll's vocals, "Foolish" is a synth-heavy track with 80's pop vibes that tickles your ears in just the right way. Blondfire was initially started with her brother,...
Pet Snake – “Getting Older”
"Getting Older" is the latest from Evelyn Halls, aka Pet Snake. Singing in a lovely lullaby singsong voice, Halls evokes fellow indie luminaries boygenius and Mitski on this slow burning indie rocker. The buildup and layering of guitars is masterfully done, leading up...
Highline – “Believe Me I’ll Run”
Sidney based five piece, Highline, brings us their latest single "Believe Me I'll Run" and released it February 15. The opening strums bring to mind a more subdued take on REM's "Losing My Religion" and the rest of the track continues in a similar vein. More...
Kindsight – “Tomorrow”
Swedish band Kindsight's latest single is "Tomorrow," released in anticipation of their upcoming album No Shame No Fame due out in April. Singer Nina Hyldgaard Rasmussen's vocals shine through the band's impeccably crafted jangle pop sound. We've previously covered...