Witty Tarbox – “Goodbye Jackie”
One of Buffalo's most eclectic exports comes in the form of Witty Tarbox - a genre-bending act who is full of left-field energy and pleasant surprises. We're digging "Goodbye Jackie" - this one is full of bluesy guitar funk with surf flavor, bouncing basslines, and...
Dogs in Stereo Debuts New Video “Traffic Circles”
Imagine you need a playlist for a trip through some quicksand deep into the Earth. Buffalo's lo-fi slacker rock and rollers Dogs in Stereo are ready to accompany you throughout this plodding, inevitable journey, where you say goodbye to the world around you and simply...
Koko Neetz Reveals New Video for “molecules”
Indie-songwriter Koko Neetz (the moniker of dreambeaches’ guitarist Andrew Kothen) recently released "molecules," the first single and accompanying video off his upcoming album titled i.t.t.i.p. This marks the first release from Kothen since 2016’s Moral Monsters, an...
The Molice – “Moving”
The Molice are a funky, post-punky trio from Tokyo, Japan who have been resident Buffalonians for quite some time now. Their new music video for "Moving" is a montage of their time here thus far, culminating in a big performance for the Music is Art Festival. You...
The Tins Release New Single “Sooner or Later”
Buffalo music scene mainstays The Tins have had a pretty good summer – and you might’ve noticed during your morning commute and coffee run. Their spring single “City Lies II,” which we here at BuffaBLOG loved, landed on Starbucks’ retail playlist, playing in stores...
SCIENCE MAN Drops New Video for “Brazilian Napkins”
Open up your mind (and ears) and let SCIENCE MAN come in. Buffalo's premier garage punk monstrosity is back with some bizarre visuals complimenting single "Brazilian Napkins." Intense, grotesque and single-shot, the performance gives off shades of the Ludovico...
Kevin Scoma Releases Debut Solo Single, “Dream in the Daytime”
Kevin Scoma is a lifelong singer/songwriter who has been a vital part of the Buffalo music scene for over a decade. His latest effort comes after an unexpected spiritual awakening that inspired a newfound focus and a refreshingly simplified approach to songwriting....
Sons of Luther Releases New Batch of Singles
Western New York rockers Sons of Luther just dropped the single: “In A Cult," the second of several they will be releasing every Friday for the next six weeks. The interesting concept will be sure to string us along through the end of summer while it transitions us...
Listening Party! at the Central Library
In an exciting development, the Central Library in downtown Buffalo is now hosting a weekly Listening Party for lovers of hot new music to come together to listen and discuss fresh new albums Wednesdays over the next seven weeks. Seriously, check out this rather well...
Kelli Bobbi Drops New Video “MY WKND”
Indie synth-pop duo Kelli Bobbi just dropped their third single (and video) “MY WKND.” Comprised of all-star frontwoman Jaz Frazier (Hop Hop) and Steak and Cake mastermind Brandon Schlia, their latest project is a perfect dose of ‘80s nostalgia. “MY WKND” is...
Roger Bryan and The Orphans Release New Single
Local indie mainstays, Roger Bryan and The Orphans are back with the announcement of their new album. Their first single, "Nowhere, Underground," from their forthcoming LP, Keep You In Mind, kicks off with a quick four bar build before a shiny slide guitar, or...
Kelli Bobbi Drops Second Single/Video “July Rush”
Buffalo label Steak & Cake Records is back with another summer single and video by pop act Kelli Bobbi. “July Rush,” directed by Brandon Schlia and starring singer Jazmine Frazier, epitomizes the youthful defiance of summer days and nights. Kelli Bobbi embodies...
14 Trapdoors Comes Through with New Single “Ghosts”
Buffalo’s own 14 Trapdoors comes through with their hyped-up new hip-hop single, “Ghosts.” This three-headed crew is comprised of emcees, Bendyface, WZA and Short Moscato, who skate on a banging squeegee trap beat like big baller figure skaters. If the production...
Japanincolor Releases Debut EP, ‘Daydreams’
Japanincolor is the solo project from Hundred Plus Club bassist Rafi Bloomberg. Daydreams is a simple, four-song EP that finds the multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist Bloomberg flexing his songwriter muscles via interesting collaborations with other Buffalo-based...
Carmen & Lizzy – Climate
Mother Nature's daughters have come down from the clouds with an album of tender and heartfelt songs. Buffalo's Carmen & Lizzy, cousins who grew up together singing and playing music have released their third effort in three years, 2019's Climate. An introspective...
Canetis Reveals First Single “Warning Call”
The City of Good Neighbors is full of creatives, from artists, to poets, photographers and musicians. We clearly have a expansive and diverse group of people making contributions to the community to make it a better place. One of Buffalo’s newest band, Canetis...
Halo Nellie Debuts Second Single “Sick on the Floor”
Indie-rockers Halo Nellie have just released their new single “Sick on the Floor,” following up last month’s release of “Cold Room.” With a driving beat, the band creates an energetic texture that does an excellent job of showcasing the vocals. With the perfect amount...
Tonight: Buffalo Sex Change
Tonight, catch two bands from the far-off city of Rochester, NY; Buffalo Sex Change, and honeymoonphase. While they may share a home base, they certainly each have a unique sound. Buffalo Sex Change is an energetic post-punk, garage rock duo, with a sound reminiscent...
The Burkharts Drop Debut EP Lazy Dazing
Alt rockers The Burkharts just released their EP Lazy Dazing. After dropping their single (also titled “Lazy Dazing,” back in November) the band has fleshed out their unique mix of lo-fi dreamy surf pop. Think The Beach Boys meet Beach House. The first track “Oh,...
Kelli Bobbi Releases Debut “Cruising”
Steak And Cake Records has a fresh new video and single out that's destined to be your jam of the summer that's also more than a little bit mind blowing. Going under the cheeky alias Kelli Bobbi, label mastermind and genuine artistic polymath Brandon Schlia and...
Post Prom Posts New Single, “Hurt Somebody”
Local indie-pop-punkers Post Prom recently debuted a brand new single titled "Hurt Somebody." The band gave the song the full GCR treatment, working with local engineer/mastermind Jay Zubricky to bring it to life. On "Hurt Somebody," the quintet has continued to...
Ugly Sun Drops Single “Little Fire”
What the world needs now more than ever is an injection of feel good party music, and Buffalo's own Ugly Sun has the prescription. The band, consisting of brothers John and Harrison Crook, is a duo hellbent on delivering catchy 70's era rock riffs and infectious vocal...
The Tins Drop Latest Single “City Lies II”
Buffalo indie darlings The Tins have returned with another new single, “City Lies II.” A follow-up to “City Lies” off the eponymous 2017 EP, the track is an excellent example of the Tins’ knack for mastering different sounds. “City Lies II” begins with a bare-bones...
Tough Old Bird Reveals First Single off Upcoming Album
Late late month, Filmore NY’s Tough Old Bird dropped “Harbor Song,” the first single off their upcoming album The Old Great Lakes. “Harbor Song,” finds them expanding their sound slightly, in a way that highlights their rustic, blues tinged Americana stylings. The...
Jesse & The Spirit Releases New Single “Anthropocene”
Jesse & The Spirit aka Jesse James Kaufman is back with a compellingly bleak and punishingly psychedelic single and video called "Anthropocene" that takes no prisoners and holds back no truths. Saving you a trip to a search engine, Anthropocene is the geological...
Handsome Jack Go Inside The Making Of Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
Gritty Lockport rock revivalists and intrepid world travelers Handsome Jack have given their fans an intimate glimpse into their creative process and the making of their last album Everything's Gonna Be Alright in a new documentary by Christian Gentry. Calling their...
Wild Once Release Brooding Debut Single, “Perennials”
Newly-minted Buffalonian indie rockers Wild Once are due to release their debut EP later this spring. Until then, they've come out swinging with the brooding title-track, "Perennials." The quartet shows off a decidedly mature and atmospheric guitar-driven sound, while...
Ryan Luce Finds “California Gold” On New Single
Buffalo ex-pat Ryan Luce has hit a vein of pure Americana goodness on his new single "California Gold" off his forthcoming album and you should get it in your ears pronto. Shuffling earnestly with just a sweet whiff of melancholy, some killer slide guitar lines and...
The Tins Reveal New Single “Boulder Soul”
Local mainstays The Tins are back with a new single titled "Boulder Soul." Since we've last checked in with the band, the trio has grown to a quartet, adding Aircraft's Justin John Smith to the line-up. The band is constantly evolving and changing up their sound,...
Johnny & The Man Kids Release Raucous New Single, “Before”
Buffalo lo-fi pop-rockers Johnny & The Man Kids are gearing up for a new release later this spring. In anticipation, they've just dropped the first single from their upcoming EP, You Made Me Hurt. "Before" is an energetic blast of overblown distortion, fleshed out...
Ghostpool & Hand Out – NYLA
A good ol' fashioned split goes a long way; both bands get the out-of-town rub. In this case, Buffalo's Ghostpool have teamed up with New Orleans pop-punkers Hand Out for NYLA, a four-song offering that highlights two brand new songs from each band. Hometown reps...
Aircraft Drop Live Video For “Bad Things”
Beloved psychedelic rockers Aircraft have some new music on the way and our first taste has arrived with an atmospheric video for their new single "Bad Things." Filmed live at Mammoth Recording Studio, "Bad Things" is more than a tad appropriately bleak, with some...
Feverbox Releases Video for Single “Dear Leader”
Buffalo’s Feverbox takes to the rooftops in the video for their dynamite indie rock protest anthem, “Dear Leader.” Hot off their 2018 EP, Political Theater, Feverbox pulls no punches in their catchy critique of our Commander-in-chief. Politically charged and defiant...
Nylon Otters Drop New EP, Single
Rising Buffalo-based grunge revivalists, Nylon Otters, started 2019 off with a bang by releasing a brand new four song EP titled Goldilocks. The first song off the album and title track "Goldilocks" is the lead single from the album. Lead singer Logan Ross almost...
Lesionread is Back for “2019!”
Art provocateur Lesionread has returned to us from the ether (and his ongoing membership in Space Cubs) with a handy and bonkers manifesto for the new year in the form of a new video for "2019!" that's almost too much. Featuring drums from dreambeaches alum Gabe Wells...
VR Sunset Drops “I’m Your Density”
Electronic artist VR Sunset aka Reggie Clark, formerly of Planet Three and Lesionread, just released "I'm Your Density," the debut single for his forthcoming solo album Artifact that is pure, uncut ear candy and a showcase for some really talented people operating in...
The Shallows Release First Single
Members of local bedroom folk acts Heave and Oats Holy Roller have teamed up to form a new group, The Shallows. In anticipation of their debut album, Hold Out For Love, they’ve released their first single. Titled “joan + lily” it’s an excellent foray into delicate and...
Rocco Of The Snow Releases New Single “Big Riddle”
Buffalo expat Rocco Of The Snow aka Rocco DellaNeve is back literally and proverbially: proverbially in that he's got a juicy new single out by the name of "Big Riddle," and literally because he's back home for the holidays with a cd release show tonight at the fairly...
The Tins Drop Two New Singles
Local indie rock group The Tins have released a new double A-side single, featuring the the tracks “Saksaywaman” and “Open Minded.” Recorded in Buffalo’s own Mammoth Recording Studio, The Tins collaborated with distinguished producer Ted Young (The Gaslight Anthem,...
JC (AYAM) Cuts New DIY Video “N.I.P. TOO” Loose
Buffalo emcee, JC (AYAM), drops the video for his foreboding new head nodder, “N.I.P. TOO.” This ominously hypnotic cut traps you down in a shadowy dungeon tormented with executioner’s horns, drippy finger snaps and skittering hi-hats. (AYAM) lurks through this...
Elemantra Releases Trippy Music Video for “Such Tiny Fish”
Salamanca quartet Elemantra channel the spirit of post-rock bands like Sense Field and Appleseed Cast and mix it with an alternative 90s sound that evokes Smashing Pumpkins and Sunny Day Real Estate. Their latest release is the full-length To Know Better, which...
Hop Hop Delivers Video For “Scratch”
Premier Buffalo MC Hop Hop has a video for her latest single "Scratch" that's a perfect showcase for her art and skills, and the city itself. Shot and edited by producer and co-conspirator Brandon Schlia, "Scratch" is an earworm in video form and a clever bit of DIY...
Jong SL Releases New Track “Driving Away”
Alt. pop artist Jong SL is back this year with promising new material. The Toronto via Buffalo singer-songwriter is following up his 2017 EP Ice Cream with a new single, "Driving Away," foreshadowing an upcoming full length project. Known for his cross-genre blending,...
Nylon Otters Drop Two New Singles
Buffalo three-piece Nylon Otters are back with a double dose of indie rock goodness. Their dual release of “Pollenblonde” and “Loose Ends” are comparable to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in their volatility. The former is postured with a lazily hypnotic rock beat and...
Welks Mice Release New Single “Your Heart is the Purple Sage”
Feel good vibraphone heroes Welks Mice dropped a new single "Your Heart is the Purple Sage" that, in true Welks form, is virtually indescribable yet deeply affecting. Maybe it's the naked, searching purity of Max Weiss's vocals and the distinct sense that's he...
Space Cubs Unveil New Video For “Shelves”
Space Cubs, one of the Buffalo's most buzzed about local bands, is back with a new configuration, new music, and a video for their latest single "Shelves" that is almost reassuringly excellent in it's completeness. Conjuring sensations of early aughts Radiohead and...
Handsome Jack Bust Out New Video For “Keep On”
Soulful Lockport rockers Handsome Jack got the van ready for a national tour, but before they go they've dropped a clip for "Keep On" that's a tribute to white vans, dreaming about breaking out of the hoosegow, and the beloved Mohawk. Directed by Nate Chateaux, "Keep...
SMUG Drops Music Video for “All Used Up”
Buffalo three-piece SMUG is fast, fun, and punk rock, clearly evidenced by their new music video for single "All Used Up." As a band, SMUG embodies all of the rebellious cornerstones of pop-punk music - a DIY, fuck-you attitude bolstered by open-throated guitars and...
Humble Braggers Drop Lush New Single, “Reckless”
Buffalo's resident synth-poppers Humble Braggers are gearing up for the release of their fourth EP, Cycle, with a phat new single. "Reckless" is another banger from Tom Burtless & co., anchored by an instantly memorable chorus, electronic drum samples, and lush...
*elijah Teams Up with OJ on New Single “thru it // ps. free lucky”
Homegrown in Buffalo’s fertile rap garden are artists *elijah and OJ who team up for the fresh new record, “thru it // ps. free lucky.” Collaborating since 2012, their latest offering carries the tranquility of a koi pond thanks to a buoyant production and ruminating...