Kendra Checketts – “Kinda, Sorta”
San Diego native Kendra Checketts hit us up with the fresh-faced pop of her latest offering, "Kinda, Sorta." The song is about the butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling about feeling like you might mess up a first date (think lines like "But I maybe, kinda, almost sorta...
Joe McCarthy & The Faders – “Can’t Trust Myself”
If you're in the mood for a Springsteen-esque jammer, we recommend the latest from Joe McCarthy & The Faders, a song called "Can't Trust Myself." This song has all the hallmarks of middle America - a twinkling piano; splashes of synth; workhorse guitars; and a...
I Was A King – “Lo Pressure”
All the way from Norway, indie-poppers I Was A King blessed us with this jangly good time they've named "Lo Pressure." Bringing to mind indie pop greats from the 00s (think Belle and Sebastian, Shout Out Louds, and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!), "Pressure" builds upon a...
Sweet Home – “Dream”
Durham-based duo Sweet Home are here to serve you some spicy shoegaze - we recommend you start with their latest offering, "Dream." Full of sludgy guitars, nimble fretwork, and ethereal and endearing vocals, this one brings to mind acts like My Bloody Valentine, Pity...
Hound – “Take Off”
Glasgow-based quartet Hound are here with a guitar-driven jam they've titled "Take Off." Bringing to mind the power-pop greats of the 90s (think Weezer, Superchunk, and Fountains of Wayne), "Take Off" pairs lightly-crunchy guitars with earnest vocals and an overall...
Kleo – “Beautiful Life”
Normally, we're pretty black-hearted over here at buffaBLOG, but sometimes an uplifting jam is just the thing you need to get you through your day. Today, we're highlighting Kleo's latest single about appreciating how beautiful life can be, aptly titled, "Beautiful...
Pon Far – “Fever Dream”
NY-based act Pon Far stepped up their songwriting during the pandemic - the long-distance (well, across NY) trio sent songs back and forth and ultimately came up with the dreamy vibes found here in their latest offering, "Fever Dream." It's a swirly affair, anchored...
RoyBox – “Walk”
Mysterious Japanese act RoyBox hit our inboxes with this infectious slice of indie rock they call "Walk." A dueling, arpeggiating guitar kicks this one off, evoking feelings of urgency... Almost like something's bubbling underneath, ready to explode. The song...
Doc Backer – “Fleshy Forms”
Doc Backer is a man of many talents - he likes to tout that his music making is completely unpredictable, ranging from rap to arena rock, to dark pop jazz at any given moment. One of his eclectic creations, "Fleshy Forms," caught our ears for it's uniquely twisted...
small pockets – “kite”
Atlanta-based act small pockets hit us hard with their latest banger, "kite." Falling somewhere on the spectrum between math rock, bedroom-pop, and alternative, "kite" is full of pitchy delay guitars; blippy splashes of keyboard; and a shuffling-but-crisp drumbeat....
The Natural Lines – “It’s a Trap”
We're big fans of Matt Pond PA over here at buffaBLOG - maybe it's the incoming fall weather (or nostalgia for the first time we heard "So Much Trouble"), but when we heard "It's a Trap," the latest offering from newly-minted act The Natural Lines, we couldn't help...
SUGARFUNGUS – “Weekend at Toast’s”
Time to get down to a hot, fresh nu-disco banger. SUGARFUNGUS is here with the lighthearted bubbling of "Weekend at Toast's;" full of bouncy basslines; spiraling guitar stabs; and delicate falsetto musings, this one is sure to get your body moving and your mood...
beachtown – “Spin”
Bedroom-pop duo beachtown hit our inbox with "Spin" and it captivated us immediately. There's something intangible about their whirly brand of bedroom-pop that inspires feelings of longing, sorrow, and angst... Which by this point, any dedicated buffaBLOG reader...
The Mañanas – “Sooner Than I Thought”
The last time we checked in with The Mañanas, we were vibing on the jangly sounds of then-latest single, "Don’t Think Your Love Has Given Up." They're back with another banger, this time in the form of "Sooner Than I Thought." The band brings big aughts-era...
Satara X Milano The Don – Intravenous
The Norwegian producer Satara graced New Jersey rapper/producer Milano the Don with the opportunity to lay vocals on his masterpiece of an instrumental... Needless to say, the Don returned the favor ten-fold. “Intravenous” is the epitome of EDM trap music. It might as...
Thomas LaVine – “Giants”
We're enjoying the easy-going indie folk vibes coming out of Thomas LaVine - we recommend starting with his latest offering, "Giants." "Giants" is certainly an exercise in layers, pairing plenty of ethereal soundscapes with his otherwise organic acoustic guitar...
A Little Nothing – “Hat and Sweater”
There's something special about the indie-pop coming from A Little Nothing - we've been obsessed with their latest jam, "Hat and Sweater." With a prominent bouncing bassline; big synth leads; and just-aloof-enough vocals, this one strips it down to just the elements...
Alix Page – “Pulling Teeth”
Alix Page stunned us with this stripped-down heartbreaker written alongside Irish actor, singer, and musician, Mark McKenna. "Pulling Teeth" is a guitar-driven acoustic ballad that brings to mind the work of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Soccer Mommy - with...
Pohgoh – “Hammer”
Pohgoh is carrying on the storied tradition of late 90s emo - fully evident in their latest release, "Hammer." With plenty of guitar jangle and endearing and emotional vocals, "Hammer" continues their streak of excellent, basement-show emo tunes with an overarching...
Viewfinder – “How Long”
Colorado Springs' Viewfinder fall at the crossroads of emo, post-hardcore, and post-rock, and their latest single "How Long" is a perfect demonstration of how to blend these very complimentary genres. A gravely vocal immediately grabs you before launching into a wall...
Rum Jungle – “Going Out Of My Way”
Last time we checked in with Newcastle-based act Rum Jungle, we were jamming on their then-latest single, "Upbeat Lord." While "Lord" was an impressively upbeat and angular indie rock gem, their latest song, "Going Out Of My Way" is a bit more of a laid-back vibe -...
My Son The Doctor – “MESH”
If you'd like your face blown off with any regularity, we'd recommend a treatment from Boston-based slacker punks My Son The Doctor (MTSD). Full of fancy medical jargon and enough guitar energy to give you an aneurysm, their latest single "MESH" is a rip-roaring good...
Midi Memory – “Eternal Dream”
The latest song from Midi Memory is a dark and mysterious post-punker that we've had pumping on our playlists as of late. Full of dark, 80s-esque post-punk energy, this one makes full use of aloof vocals and a squiggly synth lead that's both haunting and catchy. Fans...
Lyrah – “In The Leaves”
We've been vibing on the dark-but-innocent feels on the latest single from Lyrah, "In The Leaves." The song starts out with a forlorn piano intro but quickly evolves into a tasty dance-influenced track, complete with a pounding percussion backbone, tasty melodies, and...
commander commander – “soho girls”
We've been digging the latest single from NYC-based act commander commander. "soho girls" is a Strokes-esque jangler sure to improve your mood; it's full of choppy guitar flourishes, bouncing basslines, and lighthearted "doo-doo-doos." About themselves, commander...
Drook – “Soap”
Our black hearts here at buffaBLOG tend to be drawn to the sincerity of heartbreak... Hence our latest feature, "Soap" from Richmond, VA-based act Drook. Frontwoman Liza Grishaeva laments the loss of a relationship overtop swimmy guitar textures and a washy drum...
Cop Kid – “Useless”
Cop Kid's only explanation of their latest single "Useless" is this: "How the Millennial Dream became the Millennial Nightmare." Cop Kid's online presence is pretty effervescent (they describe themselves as a "Britney Spears Cover Band" which, to my knowledge, is...
Trentemøller – “Into The Silence”
Copenhagen-based act Trentemøller is back with a glitched-out new single called "Into The Silence," a beautifully haunting collab with singer DíSA. "Silence" is bitcrushed beyond belief, giving the song a crunchy, low-res treatment that seems to scratch that inner-ear...
Eliza Edens – “Westlawn Cemetery”
It takes a lot (an admitted weak spot) for us to latch onto a slow burner, but Eliza Edens' latest single, "Westlawn Cemetery" is just that good. Using a unique tuning she borrowed from a Nick Drake song, Edens ponders the intricacies of mortality overtop a perfectly...
Aerofall – “Heads”
Aerofall is a shoegaze quartet hailing all the way from Rostov na Donu, Russia; they've made so much noise with single "Heads" that it reached us all the way over here in Buffalo. Reminiscent of late 80s/90s noise rockers like Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine,...
EESE – “Confidence”
Cologne-based act EESE are here with a late-summer anthem that is sure to have you reliving your mid 00s glory days. A plucky guitar lead starts this one out, rhythmic and muted, reminiscent of a mathy act like FOALS - it soon evolves into a bonafide indie rock jam,...
LADY SLOTH – “Fences”
LA-based act LADY SLOTH (aka singer/songwriter Justina Shandler and percussionist/songwriter Jon Lane) hit our inboxes with the effervescent indie pop of "Fences." With influences ranging from Phoebe Bridgers to Dawes, LADY SLOTH takes heartfelt songwriting and mashes...
Brody Price – “Dying When I Met You”
Dallas' Brody Price hit our inbox with the self-described "doom-country" vibes of his latest single, "Dying When I Met You." Honestly, doom-country is a pretty apt description of Price's iconic sound - a unique blend of sludged-out guitar tones and approachable folk...
Someone – “In Your Arms”
Someone (aka British/Dutch composer, producer and visual artist Tessa Rose Jackson) hit our inbox with the gauzy synthpop of "In Your Arms," the third single from her upcoming record, Owls. Full of squiggling synth leads, a syncopated bass rhythm, and Tessa's haunting...
Tymain Robbins – “Being Black Is Scary”
North Carolina's very own Tymain Robbins decided to touch on a topic that the city of Buffalo is still recovering from. To say May 14th was devastating would be an understatement; the North Carolina MC brought tears to my eyes in a very powerful way. “Being Black Is...
The Roof Dogs – “Weather”
The Roof Dogs are a Chicago-based band that us Buffalonians have a little in common with - on their new song "Weather," they detail how they've "become subservient to the weather..." And with us being a city that is mostly known for our insane snowfall (and probably...
Our Violet Room – “Falling”
Denver-based singer/songwriter Our Violet Room (OVR) found a great way to channel his heartbreak via his latest single, "Falling." Pairing a shuffling drumbeat with prominent bass and a Pedro The Lion-esque vocal delivery, OVR (aka (Matthew Birch) sings through the...
S.C.A.B. – “Tuesday”
S.C.A.B. hit us hard with the first single off of their latest release, "Tuesday," and we're happy to share it with you for a multitude of reasons. Reason #1: the song is based off a quote from Seinfeld about each day having an intangible "feel" to it - thanks Newman!...
Pohgoh – “Weeds”
Pohgoh has an interesting backstory - originally formed in 1994, broken up in 1997, and reunited in 2016, they've had a long and storied history in the indie/emo world. They're back with another new song and we love the jaunty and heartfelt vibes found on "Weeds."...
Cap’n Marble – “Snow Daze”
Cap'n Marble are here to psych you out with the swirly vibes of their latest single, "Snow Daze." With an onslaught of swirling guitar and synth energy and an undeniable bass bounce, "Daze" takes the best elements of psychedelia and dream-pop and adds a jittery drum...
SeeEyeGee x Alyssa Jane – “Is This Just a Dream”
“Is This Just a Dream” has to be one of the most cinematic songs I’ve heard in months. Producer SeeEyeGee and singer/songwriter Alyssa Jane came together and created a 4 and ½ minute moment that will last forever. The delivery of the production and vocals are next...
Adventureland – “Southern Girls”
Us Buffalonians are pretty much the furthest thing from being considered "southern," at least when it comes to geographic standards. It hasn't stopped us from digging the latest song from Little Rock's Adventureland, "Southern Girls." Bringing to mind the indie folk...
Surf Rock Is Dead – “Back and Forth”
Ironically, surf rock doesn't seem like it's quite dead just yet... "Back and Forth" from the not-so-tellingly-named Surf Rock Is Dead chimed its way into our inbox with it's lush guitar work and far-off vocals. With all aspects drenched in reverb, the song has a...
Laveda – “Surprise”
Last time we checked in with Laveda, we were psyched on their latest single, "bb," which captivated us with it's juxtaposition of wall-of-guitar shoegaze mixed with singer Ali Genevich's illuminating vocals. They continue that streak with their latest offering,...
bed bug guru – “Expired”
Bed Bug Guru noise'd their way into our hearts with this utterly unique song called "Expired." Beyond the absolute maelstrom of sound that this Florida-based act brews up, the song actually touches on the helplessness we often feel as we try to juggle our personal...
Hanna Searl – “Bummer Summer”
Last time we checked in with the LA-based Hanna Searl, we were smitten by the lighter-raising energy on her single, "My Fantasy." She's back with another wall-of-guitars anthem called "Bummer Summer" a perfectly-orchestrated and suspiciously upbeat song about being...
Bad Madonna – “Mystic Seer”
Bad Madonna bring the crispy, crunchy guitar energy on their latest single, "Mystic Seer." With a neurotic, shuffling drum beat and Bad Madonna's dusky vocal delivery, "Seer" would hold up on any 90s-flavored playlist or alongside some more modern contemporaries like...
Thea & The Wild – “Rip Tide”
Oslo native Thea & The Wild shared a new single in advance of her third upcoming album and it has us feeling excited for what's to come. "Rip Tide" is a jangly, guitar-driven bounce that finds the singer/songwriter confronting the darker parts of herself both...
Megan Slankard – “California”
San Francisco-based indie rocker Megan Slankard caught our ears with the breakup vibes of her latest single, "California." Propelled by her jangly Danelectro guitar strumming and a series of impassioned lyrics, "California" is a super scathing song with a surprisingly...
Crash Kuda – “Middle School”
Summer is starting to wind down, but that didn't stop Crash Kuda from pumping out this tune tailor-made for surfing and skating fun. The breezy guitar work and tom-heavy drum beat practically begs for a windows-down drive to the beach, while the reverbed-out vocal...