Dean Chatham Shares the Visuals for New Single “EL-P”
Buffalo’s resident emcee, Dean Chatham, comes to us with the video for his latest and greatest alt-rap track, “EL-P.” Titled after the celebrated producer and Run the Jewels rapper, this raw, lo-fi cut boasts a bumping technical beat that evolves and devolves like a...
Beekeeper Drops Video For “King Me”
Beekeeper, aka Elias Van Son has been cooking up a full length album with Brandon Schlia when he's not playing with Jawbone that's dropping today, and he's dropped a terrific video for it's lead single "King Me" to get us warmed up. Created by Shawn Eliot Lewis, of...
Dotsun Moon Drop New Single “Sin Nombre en 18”
With a new EP on the way Dotsun Moon are back with a smoldering new single in "Sin Nombre en 18" that's a breathless and bilingual slab of electronic pop and well worth a listen. "Sin Nombre en 18," or "Nameless In 18," conjures both 60's French pop with a decidedly...
Yellow House Drop Fuzzy New EP
Yellow House have been a buffaBLOG favorite since their 2016 debut. After a short period of inactivity, the self-proclaimed "overblown shoegaze" act is back, boasting the blend of shoegaze-meets-punk-meets-emo that we've all come to love and expect from them. Their...
YLXR Collabs with Teflon Sega & Drops the Track “Closure”
Rochester producer YLXR tag teams with Teflon Sega, an up-and-coming crooner in the fast lane, for the sensual electro-R&B track, “Closure.” Sega’s talents truly shine as he wallows in YLXR’s lonely, cloud surfing production with a serenading voice that’s...
Deadwolf Drop “Cold Reception” B-Side
Local heavy psych rockers Deadwolf just dropped a "b-side" from their excellent 2017 Heavy Heart full length, and "Cold Reception" is as archetypal of what a b-side represents as you can get. Experimental and utterly unbound by restraint or convention, "Cold...
Space Cubs Reveals New Single “Quitting”
Reborn Buffalo electronica band Space Cubs are getting ready to release What iff, their first EP as a quartet in a few weeks, and for an enigmatic and tantalizing teaser they've just released it's lead single "Quitting." Inscrutable like Amnesiac era Radiohead,...
Pendulum Girl Drops Mysterious heart demos
Leah Loefke, formerly of Love Scenes, is back like a phoenix out of the dark under the enigmatic nom de plume Pendulum Girl, and her recently released debut release heart demos, a magical lo-fi electronica dream pop gem that's an instant triumph. Less an EP and more a...
Into The Wake Release Dark, Three-Song EP
Into The Wake has been through a lot... For them, 2017 was a year of many shows (solo and otherwise), but an equal amount of loss and frustration. They soldiered on through a member change and still managed to hit the studio with Jay Zubricky at GCR this past...
Buffalo Trio Ghostpool Releases Debut EP
Pop-punk refuses to die, and it probably never will... Mostly because of bands like Ghostpool, a Buffalo-based three piece whose m.o. is crunchy guitars and hooks aplenty. Their debut EP, There is a Hole at the Center of Everything, is a five song offering chock full...
Marigold Releases Fresh Acoustic Take on Debut EP
Early last year, Marigold (aka Benjamin Lieber) put out an EP packed with shimmery, dreamy emo-pop called Counterfeit Art. Full of fully fleshed-out songs, the EP was almost entirely written and performed by Lieber (with a little help from bassist Alexander Matos) at...
Post Prom Releases Debut Music Video for “Cyclical”
Newly-minted Buffalo quartet Post Prom just released a music video for their debut single, "Cyclical." The video features a cameo from fellow Buffalonian Elliott Douglas (who you may recognize from MAGS), and is a simple but poignant demonstration of...
Alleys Release Farewell EP, Sliver of Great
Buffalo trio Alleys are in a strange place, figuratively speaking of course. Drummer/vocalist Sebastian Cichon recently moved about as far across the country as possible... About 3,000 miles to be exact. But mere distance couldn't stop Alleys from releasing their...
Ugly Sun Drops Fresh Single “LITTLE SISTER”
In time for your holiday shenanigans, local garage punks Ugly Sun have graced us with a new single by the name of "LITTLE SISTER" and an accompanying lyric video that's funny and trippy as all hell. A skull crushing ode to making time with somebody's little sister...
Cooler Release Single off Buried
Emotive Buffalo trio Cooler packs a lot of punch in the fleeting yet effective "Buried," a touchstone for the confident avoidance of life's burdensome trials and tribulations. The lyrics point to a mind overpacked with anxiety brought on by a grueling, task-filled...
First Ward Drop Video For “Speck Of Dust”
Zak Ward's current band First Ward has a new drummer and a new video for "Speck Of Dust" that suggests the future is bright for these veteran musicians. With Buffalo Music Hall Of Fame member Jeff Schaller (Here Come The Comets, Black Rock Zydeco, Soul Patch) on...
Carmen & Lizzy Release Folksy New Single “Runnin’ Away”
We're excited to spotlight acoustic duo Carmen & Lizzy, who have been making lots of waves in the WNY music scene as of late. C&L (more specifically cousins Carmen O'Keefe and Lizzy Bassler) specialize in crafting a gentle brand of acoustic folk, reminiscent...
Passed Out – The Aforementioned and How It Pertains to Absolutely Nothing…
The Aforementioned and How It Pertains to Absolutely Nothing…, the new 18-minute album from Buffalo indie punk quintet Passed Out, is a no-holds-barred effort laced with fast-paced rhythms and clever turns of phrase. The opener, “Bukowski and Brautigan” is a single...
The Eaves Drop First Single and Video
Sixties Future was a band much beloved here at the buffaBLOG from that Herd Fest show at the Mohawk when the melted the faces off a few staff writers, myself included. Chris Couche's Matt Berninger meets Bruce Springsteen vocals and mythic frontman stage presence,...
Nylon Otters Reveals New Singles
The Nylon Otters emulate a bit of Nevermind-era Nirvana on their debut studio single, “Pollenblonde,” a bouncing and rhythmic track comprised of fuzzy guitars, monotone vocals and repeating avant-garde lyrics ("It feels great, Pollenblonde / 'Aint it a strange thing...
Hundred Plus Club Drop Music Video for “Cooler”
Buffalo indie rock act Hundred Plus Club have dropped a new visual for “Cooler,” the latest single off their upcoming EP Everybody's Friend, a video that manages to capture the band’s true lo-fi essence. Nestled between a giant projection screen and projector, the...
Rust Belt Brigade Release Spin on “Low Bridge (Erie Canal)”
Buffalo's own Rust Belt Brigade have released a new single from their forthcoming release Rhythm & Roll. This track is their take on the classic regional folk tune "Low Bridge (Erie Canal)," a song familiar to many of those who've attended grade school in western...
Nothing Casual – Blank Slate EP
Funktastic guitar licks and striking solos quarterback “Breakdown,” the opening salvo of Nothing Casual’s Blank Slate, the band’s first release since rebranding themselves (they were formerly known as White Shade). Thankfully for Nothing Casual, the guitar work helps...
Johnny & the Man Kids Release Single “I’m Just a Man”
Within the first 40 seconds of “I’m Just a Man” by Buffalo natives Johnny & the Man Kids, a grouping of instruments coalesce one by one—rollicking drums, chiming guitar, a buoyant bassline, a keyboard replicating a theremin, and intervening vocal calls of “1, 2,...
Passion in Constellation Returns with New Single
Buffalo-based producer Passion in Constellation has returned, joining forces with singer Star Cvlt to release the new single “A Little More About You.” The track is a sparkly affair filled with flashy keystrokes and surges of synth, all laid underneath Star Cvlt’s...
heave – S/T
Buffalo musician Emily Finlan has released her first EP via bandcamp. Recording under the name heave, the self-titled EP is a quick three-song debut. Here, she acts as lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, with accompaniment from Jake Galenski on drums, slide...
Wild Things Return with “Don’t Wanna Feel It”
"I’m always on the fence about love / How am I supposed to get some / When I’m always close to my heart / Tell me something I wanna know / Don’t make me give you my all / I’ll fuck it up just show," Wild Things’ vocalist Ben Cain sings at the outset of new single...
dreambeaches Drop New Single “Trademark,” Ready New EP
Buffalo baroque surf rockers dreambeaches are getting ready to drop their newest EP in a few weeks and they're getting us ready for it too with a hot lead single, "Trademark." A gorgeous riot of chiming guitars, a propulsive beat, irresistible hooks, and sunny...
SMUG Drop New Video “Swearing At You”
At the Flaming Lips with Mac DeMarco show the other night I was talking with a respectable citizen and elected union official who lamented to me that he'd read something on the Internet about how today's youth don't engage in the coming of age shenanigans previous...
The Slums – Bloodsucker
The Slums describe their band as ‘loud rock ‘n’ roll’ and their music as ‘loud songs,’ a pair of phrases that perfectly describe their latest EP, Bloodsucker. In fact, they’re pretty much the hallmarks of the record. Bloodsucker explodes like a house of fire on the...
Dean Chatham Drops Video for “Blueberries”
Buffalo rapper Dean Chatham has been on the grind for a while now, having released five projects throughout his career and taking part of the hip-hop collective Black Sol, Chatham seems as though he knows what he’s doing. With his newest released EP titled, Red vs....
Pop Punkers Kill The Clock Release New Music Video
Buffalonian pop-punk act Kill The Clock are on fire right now. The quartet is buzzing, having just played a massive gig with alt-rock mainstays Theory of a Deadman at Canalside. With what seems like perfect timing, the group has just released a music video for their...
Digit n Kemp Release Defused via Dance & Rave
Darlington, UK house duo Digit n Kemp offer a trio of groove-laden house cuts on their latest Defused EP, the inaugural release for Buffalo based electronic label Dance & Rave. Ranging sonically from tech house to acid and more straightforward techno, the set of...
M.A.G.S. Returns with New Single “Demon”
Buffalo-based multi-instrumentalist M.A.G.S. released “Demon,” the first single off his forthcoming self-titled album, due out September 8th via Admirable Traits Records. M.A.G.S., the moniker for Elliott Douglas, has proven to be on a quick rise to popularity. After...
Previous Love Releases Debut Single “Caffeine”
Buffalo based alternative rockers Precious Love released the first single “Caffeine” off their upcoming self-titled EP. Recorded with Jay Zubricky at GCR Studios, "Caffeine's" guitar riffs come as dreamy, but carry an edge to them. The vocals hold the somber feel that...
Darth Nater – “The Western Lowland Gorilla Song”
Darth Nater (pun intended) is also known as singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nate Noworyta. The Buffalo-born musician recently caught our attention with "The Western Lowland Gorilla Song," a tongue-in-cheek ditty that highlights his wry delivery, dry wit,...
Eyes Everywhere Release New EP Talk/Cold Bug Out
Last month, Buffalo DJ/production duo Eyes Everywhere's released their highly anticipated new EP Talk/Cold Bug Out via Atlanta house label Psycho Disco. The EP presents a pair of tech house heaters with dense bass, dynamic percussion, and evocative vocal samples....
D.A Live Releases “Everything I Ain’t Been”
Buffalo-based rapper D.A Live provides complex wordplay through his release “Everything I Ain’t Been.” With a mixture of unpredictable flows and smooth melodies, Live brings an unconventional vibe to the track. Ski Beats brings a laid-back beat with a light snare and...
Short Moscato Drops Music Video For “Steady”
Buffalo-based emcee Short Moscato dropped a trippy new visual for his song “Steady” which came off his recent project The Colour of Air. The video goes in an experimental film route with jump cuts between rainbow-dipped images to go along with the lyrics of the song...
Rap & Destroy Return With “Act Like UGAF”
Buffalo hip hop punk crew Rap & Destroy follow up their debut singe "R Kelly's heel" with an even clearer declaration of intent and sonic manifesto in the form of their latest cut, "Act Like UGAF." A spicy sneak preview of their forthcoming debut LP R.A.D AdVICE...
Stress Dolls Drops After the Party
Stress Dolls and Steak & Cake Records have teamed up on two tender, confessing gentle electronic tunes. These songs were written by Chelsea O'Donnell of Stress Dolls and punched up and arranged by label owner/producer Brandon Schlia. The first track on After the...
American Low Return with “settle_down”
Buffalo garage pop group American Low have been rather quiet for a while, but frontman Mike Brady has reemerged with a more stripped down approach with their new single "settle_down." The track is pop infused Americana, combining a folky compositional vibe with a...
Suburbs Drop New Jam “48 Hour Scumbags”
Enigmatic Buffalo electronica act Suburbs released a terrific single that is chilled out perfection and profoundly satisfying. Kicked off with a burst of howling bros, "48 Hour Scumbags" immediately downshifts into a sexy groove anchored by some godless church organs...
Feverbox Release New Single “Victoria”
Kenmore garage rockers Feverbox are getting ready to release their first EP in the coming weeks and the release's first single, "Victoria" shines bright. The indie rockers from Buffalo's best first ring suburb announced themselves nicely with a few well received...
New Masons Release New Single “Black Feather”
Fredonia electro-pop band New Masons continue to build upon their expansive sound on their latest single, "Black Feather" Having previously hinted at a synth pop inspired sound on "Night Calls" and their debut EP Sorry, Jill, the band takes things in an atmospheric...
KIN Release Video For “Try”
KIN, the infinitely charming side project from Eliot Douglas (M.A.G.S.) featuring himself and his lovely wife Julia Douglas, released the video for their debut single "Try," and it is absolutely wonderful. A sweet ode to married indie rock domesticity, the joys of...
Ugly Sun Drop Latest Single “Marble Eye”
Buffalo garage rock power trio Ugly Sun are back with their latest single "Marble Eye," and it's a thrilling burst of triumphant goodness. For a band keen to keep things on the rough and wild side, the deploying of both discordant and mightily sweet harmonies behind...
Rat v Cat v Bat Release Improvisational EP
Brandon Schlia just may be one of the hardest working people in the Buffalo music scene right now. It seems every few weeks he is releasing new music from a new project on his imprint Steak & Cake Records and this month is no different. Schlia with his cohorts...
Roger Bryan and the Orphans Drop New Single “WhyLife”
Buffalo americana act, Roger Byran and the Orphans, are back with their first new recording since 2014. Coming back from their break, the band just dropped a super catchy new track, titled "WhyLife." While there's no drastic changes sonically from their past releases,...
Tr38cho – “Big Twinkie”
Buffalo's Tr38cho (Tre Ocho) needs just one verse to make waves on his single "Big Twinkie." Taking influence from legendary lyricist Eyedea, Ocho fits in punchlines and commentary into the minute and a half track, with statements like "I'm from the part of the city...