Forest Ray – “Always”
We're really loving this psyched-out take on indie-folk from Forest Ray. Bringing to mind the work of Kurt Vile, Jeff Tweedy, or The War On Drugs, "Always" pairs lush acoustic guitar work with an electric piano and noodly slide guitars - they also captured the song...
Gillian – “Who Are You?”
It's been a minute since we've heard from Gillian - the funky indie-poppers have swung through Buffalo a few times on their travels. They're back with another effortlessly-cool (and startlingly unique) take on indie rock with "Who Are You?" There's a definite...
Monsoon – “Third Voice”
Something about "Third Voice" by Monsoon just shouldn't work... Even the band admits it: "This song came out of the lab with a bonkers structure, and nonchalant genre shapeshift midway through. On paper it's all over the place, and shouldn’t work. But my lab partner...
Stress Dolls – “Alone”
The transparency that Buffalo punk artist Stress Dolls possesses is as evident in her music as it is on social media. The last words in her Spotify bio read, “Currently I’m back in the studio with Marc working on a new release that I hope to get out sometime in...
Tough Old Bird – “‘The Jaybird Lives!'”
You can almost hear the blowing of a breeze and rustling leaves while gazing at the nature-esque cover art for Buffalo indie folk duo Tough Old Bird's latest EP, A Mantle for the Lantern. Buffalo brothers Matthew and Nathan Corrigan recorded the entire EP in their...
Hyperview – “I Used To Be Normal”
The breath of vocalist AJ Newman from pop-punk band Hyperview is frosty enough to give an audience chills. Their most recent addition to their catalog is an EP, I Used to be Normal, featuring a music video for the project's title-track. This was a big leap forward for...
Rosie Quartz – Astral Bodies
Way back in 2020, singer/songwriter Sean Pratt linked up with guitarist Adam Cwynar and bassist Ron Walczyk to form the breath of fresh air you didn’t know you needed; Rosie Quartz. Their latest project, Astral Bodies, is a sonic transcendence for ears all across the...
Trentemøller – “No More Kissing In The Rain”
We're checking back in with Danish songwriter Trentemøller for his new single, "No More Kissing In The Rain." Just like "All Too Soon" (which we featured on the blog last year), "Kissing" is an expansive, dark-pop composition that utilizes synth leads, gauzy textures,...
Dust Bunnys – “Where You’d Go”
Dust Bunnys is the moniker of multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter/producer Nick King - he caught our ears with the infectious melodies of "Where You'd Go." King (smartly) comes out swinging with the earworm chorus of "I wanna know where you'd go;" it's a...
Kindsight – “Sun Is Always In My Eyes”
Let's just say we know what we like! This time, we're revisiting another tune from Denmark's Kindsight (last year we featured their single "Don't You Grow Up"). They continue to put out excellent jangle pop in the vein of Alvvays, Beach Bunny, and The Pains of Being...
Hundred Plus Club Release Music Video for “Extraterrestrial Dread”
Buffalo indie-alternative act Hundred Plus Club have teamed up with local label Admirable Traits Records again for a new(ish) music video/single. Beyond their catchy indie rock approach, the trio exude charisma and eloquence on camera quite effortlessly. In their...
Buffalo Dream-Pop Trio Dream Dream Release Blissed-Out Debut
“Chill vibes” would be a humble understatement when describing the sound of dreamy Buffalo-based trio Dream Dream (featuring members of Aircraft and The Tins). Their double single, Chill Vibes // Blissin', released on October 15, 2021 via Admirable Traits records,...
The High Water Marks – “Fantastic Machine”
American/Norwegian act The High Water Marks are sure to entice you into their indie/psych swirls with their latest single, "Fantastic Machine." After meeting at an Apples in Stereo show in Oslo, Norway, Hilarie Sidney (of Apples in Stereo and Elephant 6 Recording Co....
Dead Leaf Echo – “Milk.Blue.Kisses (Foil In Motion)”
Brooklyn-based shoegaze collective Dead Leaf Echo are no strangers to the proverbial spotlight - they've been featured on KEXP and have consistently topped the CMJ top 20 indie tracks throughout their career. We've found ourselves captivated by the absolute...
Ugly Twin – “Crabs are Crustaceans”
Ugly Twin are certainly embracing the seasonal affective disorder here on their latest song, "Crabs are Crustaceans." Falling somewhere on the spectrum between sludgy grunge and melodic emo, "Crabs" crawls at a dirge pace, giving time and space for both their...
Ozbear – “i’m breaking up with u”
Breaking up doesn't always have to be a bad thing! After all, Ozbear wrote this fun jam after... Well, a break up. "i'm breaking up with u" is meant to be a kiss-off to your soon to be ex; a plucky amalgamation of vintage synth bleats, swung hi-hat percussion, and...
Ronjo V – “Short On Love”
Ronjo V is a South-African-born, raised-Texan who captures the beauty of the open road on his latest single, "Short On Love." Flush with a southern-esque instrumental palate and an ever-so-melancholy sense of longing, "SOL" pays homage to Ronjo's commitment to van...
Yes Kid – “Too Much Feeling (Not Enough Screaming)”
LA-based act Yes Kid sent in her brand of indie-rock-meets-emo-pop to our inbox and we've been hooked on its charm ever since. You can really feel the awkward, youthful approach (in a good way, we promise!) on "Too Much Feeling (Not Enough Screaming)" as it bubbles...
Yot Club – “Deer Island”
For all you Buffalonians (and beyond) who are currently frozen solid by this brutal winter vortex, TikTok sensation Yot Club has a springy, summer-y new single to thaw your chilled bones. "Deer Island" is about a real place, a "creepy and liminal" island that once...
FonFon Ru – “Manicure Manager”
Our friends from Portland, ME, FonFon Ru, have just put out a fantastic new single called "Manicure Manager." The band's loud, maximalist style juxtaposes interestingly against "MM's" lyrical content - gnarly punk-meets-glam compositions and full-bodied vocals sing...
Ciao Lucifer – “Trip”
Here's a fun one all the way from the Netherlands - indie-pop duo Ciao Lucifer have crafted this dance-in-your-living-room gem (their words, not ours, but perfectly-said!) called "Trip." The duo, who unabashedly flaunt their bromance, urge you to live in the moment...
Slow Fiction – “The Cut”
There's an angular element to new single "The Cut" from NYC-based band Slow Fiction that brings to mind the transcendent rock of the early aughts (perhaps not surprisingly rooted in their hometown). Notable elements of The Strokes, Interpol, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs appear...
Sashaa – “Attachment”
Sashaa is here to make you feel something... And if you don't get a little wishy-washy after a solid listen-through of "Attachment," we're not sure what to tell you. "Attachment" is ghostly, haunting, and melancholy in all the right ways... With its plodding guitar...
The Day – “Empty”
There's no denying the energy on this latest jam from Netherlands-based act The Day... In fact, we like it so much, this is our second feature about the song (more on that later). Beyond the earworm melodies and incredible mix of dream-pop and shoegaze, we'd like to...
PBSM – “Waiting On Your Call”
We've been digging the latest single from Denmark-based power-duo PBSM - "Waiting on Your Call" reminds us of the dance-rock greats of the early aughts in a nostalgic, but energizing way... Expect disco-y beats, slyly delivered vocals, and a melodic chorus hook to...
Anonymous Depressed Dogs Club – “The Whole World & Me”
The Berlin-based Finns in Anonymous Depressed Dogs Club specialize in fuzzy lo-fi rock - we've been jamming on their latest offering, "The Whole World & Me." There's a definite "end of the world" vibe on this song, pairing warm and fuzzy guitar distortion with...
Ok Cowgirl – “Unlost”
Brooklyn's Ok Cowgirl have just shared their first batch of songs, a collection of songs they've aptly-titled Not My First Rodeo. We suggest starting with single and album opener "Unlost," a swimmy and swirly slice of dream pop reminiscent of Japanese Breakfast,...
Wombo – “One of These”
The new song from Louisville-based trio Wombo exists at the apex of creepy and dreamy - a bass-driven dirge with spiraling, spindly guitar licks and an ever-present drum groove. The single in question, "One of These," even gets a basement-dwelling music video,...
Bozard – “En Route”
London-based singer/songwriter Bozard specializes in super-tight, folk-tinged ditties layered thick with intricate guitar work. We've found ourselves particularly drawn to his latest offering, "En Route;" it's certainly a warm and familiar sound, but Bozard's knack...
Tid’ The Season Night Two at Riverworks (12/11/21)
After taking a year off from their holiday shows, local legends Every Time I Die returned to their hometown and brought their annual Christmas shows back to Buffalo Riverworks this past weekend. Still riding high off the release of their latest critically acclaimed...
Tid’ The Season Night One at Riverworks (10/10/21)
After taking a year off from their holiday shows, local legends Every Time I Die returned to their hometown and brought their annual Christmas shows back to Buffalo Riverworks this past weekend. Still riding high off the release of their latest critically acclaimed...
Talltale – “Tennis Club”
Canadian electropopper Talltale here with a clever tune that compares the game of tennis to the game of love... Love-love puns aside, "Club" is a polished and propulsive slice of synthpop that shimmers and sparkles with just the right amount of 1980s energy. It's the...
Smile – “Half Faith, Half Struggle”
Turin-based band Smile have an obvious affinity for late 90s underground indie rock - their latest offering, "Half Faith, Half Struggle" has all the urgency of a 90s indie punk band packed into a super-sincere mix. Sometimes the best songs come together quickly - with...
Glaascats – “For Supper”
Mysterious Swiss duo Glaascats caught our attention with the perfect bedroom aesthetic of their latest single "For Supper." With a charmingly lo-fi approach, the duo have crafted a spindly jam here that's full of warm guitar noodling and endearing male/female melodies...
Smmr Cmp – “Good at Letting Go”
Looking for something light-hearted and effervescent? Check out the latest from LA-based bedroom-pop duo, Smmr Camp. "Good at Letting Go" is a uniquely-upbeat song about being emotionally unavailable, but still yearning for human connection. It's done over a driving...
The Lylacs – “Bliss”
There's an undeniable, deep groove to the latest offering from LA-based group The Lylacs - "Bliss" is a swirly and mesmerizing slice of dream-pop-meets-shoegaze that will please fans of Slowdive, Alvvays, and Warpaint alike. Beyond the jazzy, chorus-and-phaser-laden...
The fin. – “Outer Ego”
The fin. is a Japanese duo hailing from the port city of Kobe who are making lots of waves lately (get it?) with their chillwave-inspired indietronica. "Outer Ego" is the title-track of their latest LP which dropped in late-November - it's a driven, but airy number...
CYAMO – “Anywhere You Go”
Swedish-duo CYAMO recently popped into our inbox with the fun, futuristic nu-disco flavor of "Anywhere You Go." Friends Per-Olof Stjärnered and Mathias Engwall craft these melancholy-meets-dancefloor vibes in Mathias' living room with plenty of Moog synth squelches,...
Late Guest At The Party – “It’s Christmas! Let’s Be Glad! (Sufjan Stevens cover)”
Every year, we try to find a quirky indie-rock-esque Christmas song to highlight... Our spotlight this holiday season goes to "sad boy dance music" act (their words, not ours) Late Guest at the Party with their fun take on the Sufjan Stevens classic, "It's Christmas!...
Капитан Ненавидит Море (Kapitan Nenavidit More) – “Молчать”
As a mostly English-speaking blog, we're not 100% sure how to pronounce the band name Капитан Ненавидит Море (Kapitan Nenavidit More), let alone say the name of their latest single, "Молчать," out loud... But we did some research and now we know that the band name...
Merchant – “Staying in California”
Merchant's debut single "Staying in California" feels so smooth, it's almost like he's been around the block once or twice. Yes, Merchant is no stranger to the music biz (you've heard his other projects on Shameless and Super Bowl commercials, to name just a few)......
Shout Out Louds – “As Far Away As Possible”
If you're like us, Howl Howl Gaff Gaff from legendary Swedish indie rockers Shout Out Louds was on heavy repeat in your fifth-generation iPod back in 2005... In case you'd wondered where they've been, they're still cranking out amazing indie rock. Our latest feature,...
Swiss Portrait – “Today”
There's a jangly sort of itchiness to the music that comprises the new Swiss Portrait single... It's also the perfect accompaniment to the song's lyrical content. "Today" is about the guilt that you face when you ignore your to-do list - whether its your dog giving...
Dolores Forever – “Party In My Mind”
We're digging the indie-pop fervor of the latest single from UK act Dolores Forever. The London-based duo sing about a party in their heads; after one listen to this song, we think you'll understand why. It's a big-energy pop song that exists to make you feel good......
Deathsport – “Restless Leg Syndrome”
This one goes out to all the night owls. Brotherly duo Deathsport are here with a calculated (but catchy) song about insomnia - "Restless Leg Syndrome" tackles the unpleasantness of being unable to sleep in an apt post-punk style. A cold drum machine backbone...
FLOWVERS – “Flowers”
ICYMI, we've already featured Portsmouth-based indie punx FLOWVERS on the blog twice before; "When It Comes To It" and "Far Away" are a pair of exuberant singles that both highlight the band's collective youth and capitalize upon their unbridled energy. They're back...
Eades – “Ever Changing”
Last time we checked in with Eades was all the way back in June of 2020 - their song "Vivid Dreams" caught our ears with its use of sharp, angular guitar riffs. They've done it again - in "Ever Changing," you'll find lots of start-stop-start energy and the bratty...
Slark Moan – “Safest Bet”
Slark Moan (aka singer/songwriter Mark Sloan, see what he did there?) just released his latest single, "Safest Bet," and it's been on repeat at the buffaBLOG headquarters as of late. Expect twinkly guitars, Sloan's distinct vocal delivery, and a somber-but-driven...
Jack Moody – “Sorority Girl”
Last time we checked in with Virginia Beach native Jack Moody, we were all about the slacker vibes of his previous single, "Touch You." While there were certainly some dark and angular vibes before, Moody has presented a new song and it's, well, a bit moodier. Puns...
Bridge Dog – “Gone South”
When Australian duo Bridge Dog thinks about their latest single "Gone South," they picture the view from a moving train window. It's got a sort of propulsive indie rock energy, or as they put it, "the feeling of coming out of a tunnel into light." We agree with their...