Knightingale – “Big Wave”
All the way from Singapore, Knightingale are making waves (get it?) with their latest single, "Big Wave." Huge punk rock energy pours over you right from the get go - an absolutely huge guitar sound swells to tsunami heights while the vocal presence sounds surfy and...
Ciao Lucifer – “So Good It Hurts”
Netherlands-based duo Ciao Lucifer are at it again with new single "So Good It Hurts." Propelled by powerful falsetto crooning, spindly guitar leads, and an infectious 3/4 beat, "Hurts" would fit comfortably on a playlist next to your favorite Vampire Weekend or...
Katie Toupin – “Adam’s Song”
Blink-182 needs no introduction... But Katie Toupin's heart wrenching take on "Adam's Song" certainly deserves one. Toupin's unique drawl and indie-folk approach add a surprisingly fitting twang to the Blink classic. It's even Mark Hoppus approved - he reposted it...
Strawberry Blonde – “Stay”
Strawberry Blonde stray from their usual indie-emo path (but not TOO far) on latest single, "Stay." The quintet explores unique synth textures overtop of their emotionally-laden music which is reminiscent of contemporaries like Foxing or American Football (note the...
Kelp – “WannabeNobody”
"WannabeNobody" is a new direction for Irish act Kelp, who has refined their usual "cutting-edge Vaporwave elevator-jingles" into something poppy and catchy. "Nobody" is full of quirky bleeps and bloops, indicative of Vaporwave, but is also ruthlessly catchy and...
Khi’leb – “Where The Food At”
Coming in like a mortar, Khi’leb went absolutely ballistic on “Where The Food At.” The instrumental also has a dynamic switch from battle mode to blissful, so quickly, yet seamless. “Where The Food At '' has an impeccable beat, including 808s that will shake windows,...
Shoebox Benny – “Straight”
Before there was Car Bombs, there was “Straight.” Shoebox Benny decided to grace his fans with some visuals to the first single of his sophomore album, and let's just say they generously compliment the track. Shot in the Chicago MC's favorite places on the West Side,...
Rokeaux – “Charmin’ Tha Snakes”
With a voice that deserves a trademark, it's no surprise that the LA-based phenomenon known as Rokeaux took his latest single to the next level. “Charmin’ Tha Snakes” is one of those songs that will enhance whatever it is you're feeling ten-fold, but with a garnish of...
TRY X Earthgang – “Clarity”
What happens when you combine one of the most authentically versatile groups in the rap game with an indie-electronic duo? Something like smoking and swimming for the first time thinking it’s no big deal until you're literally floating. The duo known as Try is...
Digging for Kanky – “Still Digging”
This track was marked for death as soon as you pressed play and those church bells rang... The executioner is none other than trip-hop duo Digging for Kanky on their latest track “Still Digging.” With a delivery of death itself carried across the track by hauntingly...
Foster – “Wish You Were Here”
The up & coming youngin' by the name of Foster caught quite a bit of buzz with his new single, “Wish You Were Here.” Just another day in the life for the singer/songwriter with over one million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. Foster houses his hardships in...
Howdy, Cherry – “Youth”
Howdy, Cherry (aka Brooklyn native Caroline Lazar) has been buzzing - she's about ready to take over the internet with her debut EP, Youth. We've been hooked on the title track - a forlorn, guitar-based slice of bedroom-pop-meets-indie-folk that will surely appeal to...
The Real (feat. Jay Zels & Levigotit) – Yell Ell
“Dear Lord, let the real reign supreme” is too fitting to be Yell Ell's first line back since his 2021 LP, Larry Legend. The Delaware MC wanted to remind everyone not that “The Real” was back, but that it had never left in the first place. Ell brought some friends by...
FANG – “Pr0 Pa!n”
What was done on “Pr0 Pa!n” by FANG is something you have never experienced before and is something you will likely never forget. The tone of production is apocalyptic in a beautiful and infectious way. FANG brings a wide range of delivery in the short span of two and...
4KPHIL – “Pay Per View (Intro)”
From the kick back flows to the abrupt beat switches, “Pay Per View Intro” is one of the most captivating pilots of a project I’ve ever heard. The production was handled by none other than Soupy2k and 4KPHIL himself. If you believe “hip-hop doesn’t hit like they used...
Pastel Blank – “Fences”
Somewhere between the slacker rock of Pavement, the tightly-wound compositions of Talking Heads, and the angular freak-outs of Parquet Courts lies Pastel Blank's new single, "Fences." The band fills the song with buzzing guitar riffs, choppy rhythms, and just enough...
Layzi – “Shop Around”
Layzi caught our ears with the heavenly slacker vibes on her latest offering, "Shop Around." Relationship anxiety is no joke, especially when you're worried about a partner looking around for a potential extracurricular romp in the hay. Layzi channels her nervousness...
Caregiver – “Reason”
Sacramento's Caregiver (aka Lindsey Bitson) vents about the tough stuff - heartache, substance abuse, and self-discovery - on her latest offering, "Reason." Her one-of-a-kind vocal delivery coupled with the urgent but not-yet-bubbling-over indie rock instrumentals...
JOYLESS – “Cool?”
Norway's JOYLESS are here to punch you in the face (figuratively) with the onslaught of their new single, "Cool?" The band critique social media-based perfection on the song - they skewer the double life that lots of people live with a super-upbeat instrumental paired...
Heather Cook – “Dark Water”
"Dark Water" is one of those songs that sounds like it's namesake - between Heather Cook's deathly-whisper vocals and the somber-but-serene instrumentals, "Water" feels like it's sonically embodied. Heather explores themes of existentialism, PTSD, homesickness, and...
Loveseat Pete – “Sawyer”
Loveseat Pete are on a bit of a winning streak - they've been getting airplay next to artists like Mitski and Hippocampus... And with one listen to "Sawyer," their latest single, it's not hard to see why. The band's smart hooks and super tight indie rock sound bring...
small town sci-fi – “Methadone”
Salinas-based act small town sci-fi (stsf) created a crushing slice of indie-folk with his latest single, "Methadone." Sometimes a song's lyrics just speak for themselves - with a somehow catchy refrain of: "I'm on Methadone in the summertime/ cocaine and pills in the...
Girl Time – “Yours”
Brother/sister duo Girl Time capture the DIY spirit of the 90s on their latest offering, "Yours." Initially conceived on an acoustic guitar, the brother-half of the duo added the meandering, vintage-tuned electronics that really brought the song's backbone to life....
Tunnel – “Lemonhead”
Tunnel doesn't give a shit, and they want you to know. No, not like, anarchy, doesn't give a shit - more like, they do what they want, unapologetically. That mindset is clearly evident in their latest offering, "Lemonhead" - full of unique instrumentation (think...
Kleo – “Miss You”
Kleo is bound to capture your heart with the upbeat indie-pop of her latest offering, "Miss You." Sure, the song is ultimately about haunting memories that replay like a film in your mind, but ultimately, "Miss You" is one of those songs that urges you to look at the...
Nadia Kamrath – “Feel This Once”
Soft indie-popper Nadia Kamrath captured our typically black hearts with the lighthearted sparkly vibes on her latest single, "Feel This Once." Bringing to mind fellow janglers like Snail Mail, Beabadoobee, and Clairo, Nadia combines her breathy vocals with gently...
roman around – “Rhythm”
Fresno, California-based act roman around came at us with the high-energy indie rock of "Rhythm." Equal parts noisy and spacy, "Rhythm" boasts an unusually slappy (in a good way) bass tone and bombastic, ear-catching snare. Recorded entirely by roman in their home...
Hunny Ten – “Talk To Kate”
Funk-pop luminaries Hunny Ten explore their lyrical side on the exuberant "Talk To Kate." Big bassline energy and strong, sugary pop melodies will coat your ears as they meld the best of both their identities - funky goodness with an indie/alt flavor. The...
Amateur Hockey Club – “Boxed Wine”
Buffalo's Amateur Hockey Club explore a new, tightly-wound pop rock sound on their latest offering, "Boxed Wine." Bringing to mind the super-polished and sugary-sweet melodies of genre frontrunners like Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco (with a splash of the...
Hard Lights x ECHOWALL x Jaimes – “Stereotype Of A Broken Mind”
Like horns being blown for battle, “Sterotype Of A Broken Mind” hits you with the might of 300 Spartans. Hard Lights, ECHOWALL, and Jaimes came together to assemble a bittersweet symphony depicting an internal war with mental health. The anticipating drums are...
Despondent – “Do You Like It?”
Despondent's brand of lo-fi emo is strangely addictive - their latest offering, "Do You Like It?" is great evidence of their infectious sincerity. Jangly, about-to-fall-apart guitar noise and a warm, analog-sounding mix provides the backbone for singer Nora Schlang's...
The KVB – “Lumens (Trentemøller Remix)”
Frequent buffaBLOG subject Trentemøller lent his remix skills to this excellent track, "Lumens," originally by UK-based act The KVB. The icy-cold post-punk instrumental flavors mix nicely with the dreamed-out vocal presence - fans of Interpol or The xx will find lots...
Ace Louie- “Way Up (feat. Junior)”
The ever so suspenseful instrumental on “Way Up (feat. Junior) is met with viscous flows and lyrics laid down by none other than Ace Louie. The MC from Saint Louis is no stranger to putting beats in body bags but “Way Up” brings a certain energy that is better...
Keni can Fly – “99’ pollen”
From the initial blissful chirping of birds to the final laughter laced with distortion, “99’ pollen” is the new cool thing; and everyone’s trying it. Keni can Fly is no stranger to the creation of bangers that offer more than a measly head-bob. I’m talking about...
The Goodwill Projects – “A Love Called Soul Power (Remix by The Goodwill Projects)”
Coming from the west coast of Oxnard California, The Goodwill Projects have touched down with “A Love Called Soul Power (Remix By The Goodwill Projects).” The remix is unlike anything I’ve ever heard. If spoken word and funkadelic had a child it would be “A Love...
Chronicle – “Modern Goodbyes (Bestie)”
A new voice from Tulsa, Oklahoma has emerged to bring you peace in all of your “Modern Goodbyes.” Said voice is sung by none other than Chronicle who provided us the slow song of the summer with angelic vocals that slide down the instrumental like honey. The...
Bindy – “Bathtub”
New York-based act Bindy slunk into our inbox with the haunting slow burn of their latest single, "Bathtub." The song is a metaphorical look at being in a funk, carried by singer Francesca "Bindy" Craft's aloof-but-applicable vocal styling, matched perfectly with the...
Lil Seyi – “AC Press”
Kitsune Musique knew what they were doing when they picked up the percolating Lil Seyi. An artist/producer from Maryland, ready to take what's rightfully his, with the scintillating “AC Press.” The young artist routinely slides out of your speakers and into your...
Andrxw – “Bottom of the Top”
If you’re looking for some rare vibrations that have yet to be discovered (until now), look no further than “Bottom of the Top” by Andrxw. The producer/singer-songwriter/wizard had the help of his friend Spectrxm in putting together his latest project, Sonics 2070....
Stay Nice & Joe Jackson – “Face The Music”
Somewhere on the other side of the world in Australia, producer Stay Nice teamed up with singer/songwriter Joe Jackson to bring us a hot-cup-of-coffee blend of house hip-hop. With flows coming at you with calculated elegance, “Face The Music” is a perfect jingle to...
Daydream Masi – “Thank God We’re Children”
Daydream Masi is a proud host of the vibes on his track, “Thank God We’re Children” and he was nice enough to share them with us. The angelic tune serves as the perfect outro to Masi’s latest project, The Perfect Touch Of Darkness, which just dropped on June 3rd via...
Tion – “Up Forever”
You can literally hear the hunger in Tion's voice on his latest track, “Up Forever.” The rapper from Denver, CO rips apart the groovy bass-boosted beat with a flow that oozes confidence in the bars being pushed through it. Tion marks the track's fate from the first...
Agat – “Wait For Me”
Coming from Tel-Aviv, Israel, the act known as Agat has reached the other side of the world with an absolute banger by the name of “Wait For Me.” This outlandish anthem blows through your speakers with a breath of fresh air. “Wait For Me” features the prominent...
youproblem – “Drunk”
We've all been there, but Australian act youproblem has found a way to put it into a perfect pop song... "Drunk" is an anthem to the destructive behavior that happens after a few many tequilas (and a bit of self-loathing). In a nod to their personal experiences with...
Noshows – “Wait It Out”
NY's Noshows has found the perfect way to cope with their anxiety on their latest offering, "Wait It Out." Upon first listen, you might notice the dreamy guitar tones and slackeresque vocal delivery, but deeper down, you'll notice that "Wait" is actually a...
Palomino – “Strestaurant”
Wauchope-based trio Palomino get raucous and rowdy on their latest indie-punk offering, "Strestaurant." With meandering basslines, spiraling guitar riffs, and gruff-but-melodic vocal melodies, the three-piece brings to mind acts like PUP, Hollerado, or The Menzingers....
elison – “Covered Me”
Des Moines-based duo elison caught our ears with their recently-released single, "Covered Me." The shoegaze-meets-indie-rock-meets-dream-pop tune is full of tasty guitar tones, a hazy vocal presence, and an impending sense of urgency that inspires feelings of longing...
Klara Keller – “Sad Thinking Of You”
All the way from Sweden, Klara Keller graces us with her first English language single, "Sad Thinking Of You." The song pairs vintage-sounding synths and a Casio keyboard rhythm with perhaps the biggest draw to Keller's music, her very distinct-but-endearing vocal...
COOL HEAT – “Slow Burn”
buffaBLOG mainstay COOL HEAT (see here, here, and here) is back with another bedroom-pop daze, this time called "Slow Burn." The Chicago-native specializes in hazy, dreamy textures, pairing Casio beats with haunting vocals and aquatic guitar tones. This one comes...
Deep Sea Peach Tree – “Puppy Love”
Sleepy NYC surf rockers Deep Sea Peach Tree caught our ears with the laid-back vibes of latest single, "Puppy Love." NYC native Kristof Denis teamed up with buds Andrew Dell Isola and Zack Pockrose to create this one, a sardonic take on what it means to be young and...