Hotel Decor – “Could It Take Me Any Longer”
Not too long ago, we were raving about the psychedelic dream-pop of "All The Rage" by Hotel Decor. What can we say - we're on a HD kick, this time with the summery 80s vibes of "Could It Take Me Any Longer." While "Rage" was a bit more Tame Impala inspired, "Longer"...
Pale Moon – “Parachutes”
Pale Moon is a unique, multi-continental duo who hail from Iceland and Siberia respectively. They're inspired by the music of the 1970s (think Fleetwood Mac), but make distinctly 2021-flavored feel-good indie-pop. "Parachutes" is one of those songs that instantly puts...
Amos the Kid – “Alright”
Amos the Kid (otherwise known as singer/songwriter Amos Nadlersmith) hit us hard with the laid back swagger of his latest tune, "Alright." Sounding like a mix of Phoebe Bridgers and Manchester Orchestra, "Alright" plods along with a mid-tempo groove, sounding...
the Nielsen Family Band – “Act of Love”
Here's a unique slice of freak-folk-inspired indie rock from the Nielsen Family Band. In the lyric video for "Act of Love," the band places faces (animation by Jordan Capizzi) on the photography of Michelle Johnsen... The result is a bunch of talking mushrooms,...
Tristan Armstrong – “It Can’t Be Nashville Every Night” (Tragically Hip Cover)
Gord Downey and the Tragically Hip are mythical figures here in Buffalo and beyond, so we're typically hesitant to give approval to just any old cover of The Hip. We think Toronto-native Tristan Armstrong did a fantastic job capturing the energy of the iconic Canadian...
Colour Tongues – “Fire”
We hope you'll recognize Colour Tongues from our previous features - the proggy indie rock of "Southbound" and the more colorful indie-pop of "Wasted." They're back again with a new song called "Fire" which finds the band turning up the intensity (or at least the...
ViVii – “Smackdown”
Last time we checked in with our Swedish friends in ViVii, we were jamming to the sunny dream-pop of their excellent song, "One Day." We're happy to say they're back (!) with another jangle-pop masterpiece, this time in the form of "Smackdown." Propelled by acoustic...
Lips – “Your Deoderant Doesn’t Work”
Loving this kiss-off (pun intended) all the way from Auckland, New Zealand. Lips' latest, "Your Deodorant Doesn't Work" falls somewhere between bratty and tongue-in-cheek (pun intended, again) and the result is something that is both humorous and spot-on. Pointed...
Sub*T – “Boxing Day”
Fuzzy duo Sub*T were born from a love of live music... And they didn't let a cross-country distance stop them from writing a raucous debut single in "Boxing Day." Jade Alcantara and Grace Bennett have stuffed their song full of ferocious fuzz, driving drums, lyrical...
COOL HEAT – “Levitate”
Last time we checked in with Chicago's COOL HEAT - we were loving on the haunting-yet-driven vibes of "Letting It Go." We just can't get enough of CH's gothy dream-pop, so we're sharing another one of our favs... "Levitate." It is another profoundly haunting track...
Telemarkk – “Bloom”
UK-based artist-producer duo Telemarkk (aka Max Berg and Asad Siddiqui) know how to write an indietronica jam - case in point, "Bloom." Full of groovy bassline funk, gauzy synth swells, and a driving dancefloor beat - "Bloom" encapsulates the retro bombast of the 80s...
Brett Newski – “Life Underwater”
Tried-and-true 90s kid and failed hipster (his words, not ours) Brett Newski has been all around the world playing his brand of brash indie rock... Fun fact: his band is allegedly the first documented band to ever be thrown out of a Wal Mart for playing an unlicensed...
Dolorous – “Arson”
Dolorous is up to something, we just know it. The mysterious multimedia artist (perhaps best known for his music) knows how to hide a unique tale inside of an otherwise innocuous bedroom-pop song. "Arson" sounds like it could be a love song with it's lovelorn falsetto...
Women of the Night – “Lonesome Love”
We've recently been jamming on this glam rock/folk punk bop from NY-based duo Women of the Night. Reminiscent of Wilco or Son Volt, "Lonesome Love" feels sincere and bedroomy while still embodying a uniquely appropriate "wild-west" alt-country vibe. Besides a healthy...
Fixtures – “Never Rest”
Seattle's Fixtures are an angular math rock act creating music in the vein of the Dischord Records sound - think Metz, Bear vs. Shark, or Pile. Our latest recommendation, "Never Rest," twists and turns with twangy guitar stabs and gravel-voiced vocals soaked with...
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El Quixotic – “[Your Heart] Is Long Gone”
El Quixotic snagged our attention with this groovy slow-jam called "[Your Heart] Is Long Gone." Part vaporwave, part bedroom-pop, "Heart" pulses with synth swells; reverb-soaked breathy vocals; and a perfectly chill drum presence. Our recommendation - lay back, close...
Ben Phipps – “On My Own”
Here's some great EDM-flavored indie-pop all the way from Sweden's. On "On My Own," Ben Phipps injects infectious dancefloor elements - think a driving beat and a warm, synth backbone - into an otherwise relaxing and soothing song. Our favorite part: Phipps chops a...
Kent Odessa x Brain Tan – “Comatose”
We've featured both Kent Odessa and BRAIN TAN before - Kent's tune "Palms Motel" and BRAIN TAN's singles "Moth" and "New Light" all had us captivated for their excellent production work and hypnotic grooves. Needless to say, we're super jazzed on "Comatose" which...
Leitstrahl x Nicole Jaey – “Chevrolée”
There's just something about this Austrian synthwave collab between Leitstrahl and Nicole Jaey. Their creation, "Chevrolée," is a certified dancefloor banger that ticks all of our boxes - danceable beat? Check. Nostalgic feel with modern production? Check. Big vocal...
Veps – “Ecstasy”
Here's an excellent song all the way from Oslo, Norway - Veps caught our ears/eyes with their latest offering, "Ecstasy." Between bites of lollipops; mangling cakes with their hands; and lots of air-guitar/karaoke madness, this quartet hit us hard with their excellent...
BOO SEEKA x Golding – “Don’t Waste Your Love”
Here's some ultra-smooth electropop from Australian acts BOO SEEKA and Golding. "Don't Waste Your Love" has a throbbing bass presence, super-polished production, and ear worm falsetto whispers - this was absolutely tailor-made for the dancefloor (yes, even if the...
Dome Dwellers – “Way It Goes”
Denton, TX quartet Dome Dwellers are about to blow your mind with their latest offering... "Way It Goes" starts mesmerizing you immediately - a seemingly impossible guitar creation comes out of nowhere. As if that wasn't enough, they eventually move into faerie dust...
Calyx – “Noseeums”
Pittsburgh-based trio Calyx have to be experienced to truly understand... Part post-punk, part raw emo, part math rock, we couldn't help but be hypnotized by their latest offering "Noseeums." Rolling drumbeats, twisting guitars, blistering bass riffing, and heartfelt...
Kristian Grostad – “Summer is Over”
Last time we checked in with Norwegian indie rocker Kristian Grostad, we were feeling the upbeat vibes of his single, "Feels Lighter." He's back again with the same brand of irresistible indie rock, this time with a song called "Summer is Over." Springy leads,...
Bosum – “Cherry”
Loving this little indie-pop gem all the way from Germany. "Cherry" by Bosom (aka singer/songwriter Tom Verbeeck) is carefully crafted with all the best aspects of dreampop; electronica; and indie. It's full of whirring synths, surprisingly nimble drumbeats, swirly...
We Were Promised Jetpacks – “If It Happens”
Scottish legends We Were Promised Jetpacks have been crafting iconic indie rock since 2009. They're still cranking out excellent music, case in point, the epic flavor of "If It Happens." Exploring a more introspective sound, WWPJ have stepped away from jaunty, guitar...
sock jock – “than”
We think you'll like the ultra-sincere vibes of Chicago-based sock jock. SJ is the moniker of singer/songwriter Taylor Marie, who has been crafting songs since she was just 13. Now, at the age of 20, her songwriting has evolved into something very contemporary,...
Maddie Jay – “CR78”
Here's a simple and honest love song from indie-pop artist Maddie Jay. "CR78" is driven mostly by it's chillwave-ish Casio-keyboard backbone, but the best part of this song is the little flourishes that exist throughout. Maddie has peppered "CR78" with unique...
moshimoshi – “Tides”
"HELSINKI EMO FOREVER" - a fantastic motto from Finnish act moshimoshi whose "Tides" is immediately memorable for it's blistering riffage. Part math rock, part screamo, part twinkly emo, "Tides" is an absolute ball of energy. Passionately-screamed vocals lay overtop...
MAYA LUCIA – “ur ruining it !”
Boston-based indie pop-rocker MAYA LUCIA shuffled their way into our hearts with their latest offering, "ur ruining it !" Propelled by a snare roll, spindly surf rock-ish riffage, and a lovely bedroom-pop mix, "ruining" fits right in with the warbly 2021 climate while...
C. James x Misty Boyce – “Inside Out”
We're loving this lighthearted indie pop collab between C. James and Misty Boyce. "Inside Out" simmers with just the right amount of shimmery energy - built around hushed acoustic guitar strums, vintage synth bleats, and Boyce/James' omni-pleasant vocal deliveries....
Dady – “Dark Mode”
Here's a super smooth indie pop jam from girl/boy duo Dady. The New York-based duo certainly know how to write a hook - whether you're looking in the plucky guitars or the dreamy vocals, you're sure to find more than a few. "Dark Mode" was an experiment in...
The Tell – “Clap Clap”
Super unique indie rocker here from LA-based duo The Tell - the group is relatively mysterious (we couldn't find much info on them), but their latest song "Clap Clap" speaks for itself. We're particularly drawn to their unique way of spinning lyrics into intricate...
Kraków Loves Adana – “Everything Dies”
Checking back in with our German friends in Kraków Loves Adana (we've previously featured their songs "Rapture" and "False Alarm"). This time we've fallen for the swirly electropop of "Everything Dies" - between the melancholy moans that form the vocal melodies or the...
Deep Tissue – “Condolences”
One listen to the whirling 80s dark-punk of "Condolences" by Deep Tissue should be all you need. The Philly-based quintet's chorus-soaked guitar stabs pair perfectly with borderline-desperate storyteller vocals. It's gothy, but energetic - especially when the band...
New Madrid – “Are You The Wind”
Here's an epic freak-folk journey from Georgia-based quartet New Madrid. "Are You The Wind" is an enigma - a song made of several separate movements, all just as majestic and creative as the last. The song never stops changing... Whether it's swapping between...
JW Francis – “I Love You”
JW Francis is no stranger to buffaBLOG - we've already covered "Lofi," "Good Time," and his super unique take on the McCartney classic, "Wonderful Christmastime." He's back AGAIN with another banger called "I Love You," a super-simple and ruthlessly catchy tune about...
CHOO CHOO – “Pulaski Song”
We've been digging the latest single from Brooklyn-based trio CHOO CHOO. Led by singer/songwriter Erica Enriquez, "Pulaski Song" starts out deceptively slow... The song eventually blooms into a modern indie rock masterpiece with surprising amounts of dynamics, brought...
Ruby Bones – “Drink All Night”
New Jersey's Ruby Bones are no strangers to buffaBLOG - we previously covered "Heart of Darkness" and "Hook Line Sinker" because we dig them so much. "Drink All Night" seems like a natural progression of their jangly brand of indie pop - with a singalong chorus and...
Overhand Sam – “Pebbles”
Whether it's from his output in Maybird (30th Century Records/Columbia) or his solo work - Overhand Sam has been a buffaBLOG staple for years. His unusual "overhand" style of guitar playing is instantly recognizable and adds visual interest to his inherently...
Lola Scott – “i wanted to call her but i’m tragic & she’s overseas (8 Months) ft. MEL BLUE”
Sydney's Lola Scott may only have a handful of songs to her name (thus far)... But there's something magical about her latest single, "i wanted to call her but i'm tragic & she's overseas (8 Months)." Her classical guitar training is finally coming in handy, even...
Prímera División – El Sonido de Prímera División
Hunger Artist and Covito, two of Buffalo hip hop's most versatile producers have teamed up to keep the city's current cultural dominance in the forefront with international beats and vibes under the code name Prímera División, and El Sonido de Prímera División is...
HEARTS APART – “Number One To No One”
Last time we checked in with Italy's HEARTS APART - we were rocking out to the fun, fist-pumping pop-punk energy of "Waste Time." They're back again with another banger, this time in the form of the sub-two-minute "It's All The Same." This one feels passionate and...
Hotel Decor – “All The Rage”
Here's a dreamy song from Hotel Decor - "All The Rage" is a super-groovy, super-hazy dream-pop banger from the brand new act. Aside from the excellent, warbly indie sentiment, this one also has plenty of psychedelic influence - it would feel just as at home next to a...
AVIV – “Black Coffee”
There's something nostalgic about the upbeat indie pop of AVIV's latest offering, "Black Coffee." Maybe it's the hints of retro mellotron strings that lace this track, or it could be AVIV's omni-pleasant vocals... But "Coffee" is one of those perfectly hazy indie pop...
Whiner – “Sleeping Pills”
Last time we checked in with New Jersey act Whiner, we were stunned by the almost uncategorizable indie rock of their single, "Dog." They've continued their brand of shimmery, shoegaze-tinged sound with a new single, "Sleeping Pills." Full of whining (pun intended)...
Mellowpunk – “The Sun’s Exploding”
Boulder, Colorado indie rockers Mellowpunk have been hard at work during the pandemic - and it shows! "The Sun's Exploding" feels like a sunny burst of quirky punk energy, highlighting singer Maddy McClure's vocal prowess with a song full of lo-fi, surfy bedroom pop....
Coward Syndrome – “Flat Moon”
Paris duo Coward Syndrome have written a transcendent, gothy shoegaze tune here with "Flat Moon." This song is impossibly warbly and perfectly moody in a warm, warped-vinyl way... But it still retains the bleak and cold attitude of something a bit more post-punk....
KALI – “I Just Wanna”
Something about 16-year-old wunderkind KALI already sounds like the work of a veteran recording artist. Her latest single "I Just Wanna" combines retro synthpop sounds with 2021-flavored songwriting sentiment. The result is something danceable but sophisticated....
Don’t Worry – “Get Out”
Don't Worry are an quartet from Essex whose "Get Out" caught our ears for its jangly indie punk quirkiness. Predominantly guitar based with an emphasis on upbeat energy and refreshingly straightforward lyrics, "Get Out" explores the overall difficulty of life and the...