Cheerleader – “Feel Like That”
Philadelphia group Cheerleader dropped “Feel Like That” to promote their new album The Sunshine Of Your Youth out now on Bright Antenna Records. The indie pop act has shared the stage with notable of the Wombats and Eliot Sumner. "Feel Like That" is a one-off, served...
Toy Savoy – “Clean Floors”
We've been spinning this warble-fest by Toy Savoy in the buffaBLOG offices as of late - "Clean Floors" is an ever-so wonky pop song that combines warped guitars, keyboards, and feel-good harmonies into something irresistible. Fans of Magic Potion, Mac Demarco, or The...
Bent Denim – “All My Friends Are Dead”
NOLA trio Bent Denim caught our ears with the muffled beauty of their latest single, "All My Friends Are Dead." Focusing on beautiful, narrative-driven songs, BD jams lo-fi sentiment into a succinct 2:15. "AMFAD" is fleshed out with hush-hush vocals and a hooky piano...
RaneRaps – “Have To Go”
Los Angeles based RaneRaps drops a song for the heartbroken through the release of his new single “Have To Go.” In question is the rapper’s love interest, who he compares as a cross between Beyoncé and Sasha Fierce. Producer Hirsh creates a confused atmosphere with...
The Plastic Faction – “Falter”
Fresh off the press, Albany’s pop punk pride and joy The Plastic Faction releases another gem from their upcoming LP, Trinket. In just over 2 minutes, “Falter” hits the ground running with captivating harmonies, meandering guitar lines, and salient electronic...
Hot Collars – “Tongue Tied” (The Go! Team Remix)
Bringing throwback tunes from the United Kingdom, Hot Collars gets a new take on their song through the remix of “Tongue Tied.” Serving as a collaboration with The Go! Team, the song takes new form as the remix adds to the already jovial single. Kicking off with...
Pronto Mama – “Cold Arab Spring”
Six-piece Glaswegian band Pronto Mama dropped “Cold Arab Spring” to promote their debut album Any Joy out now via Electric Hone. Drawing influences from Bombay Bicycle Club and Dutch Uncles, the song takes a traditional approach to indie with some surprises sprinkled...
Surrender Signal – “Tired”
Fuzz rock collective Surrender Signal sends some sleepy sludge our way with their track “Tired.” The Denver based trio have an affinity for experimental meters and a dynamic range, and we get a taste of that throughout this single. “Tired” hits a unique contrast...
DONCAT – “LA in ’83”
Beyond the pleasing pastels and ultimate chill-out vibes that the video for "LA in '83" exudes is DONCAT's excellent songwriting prowess. Referred to as "superbly laid back Laurel Canyon style folk," "LA in '83" has just enough sparse guitar and soulful lyrics to have...
matt pond PA – “Still Summer”
Any fan of the 2000s indie-rock scene should recognize the iconic sound of matt pond PA and his distinct brand of shimmering indie-pop. Pond is back at it again with his 12th full-length album, kicked off by catchy and irreverent lead single "Still Summer," a song...
KENNY FREQ. – “Real Love”
"Real Love" shimmers with retro synths and lo-fi vibes, perfect for a chill-out sesh or a laid-back Sunday. Greek quartet KENNY FREQ. are the architects of our latest recommendation, a group of guys who push each other to write light-hearted, euphoric pop songs. This...
Spring Breakers – “Shaking Hands”
Yo, we're digging the warbly vibes from new slacker-rock duo Spring Breakers. "Shaking Hands" switches from a Mac Demarco-inspired verse to a dreamy chorus without flinching, which isn't an easy task. What's more exciting - this is the first song these dudes have...
Bleach Dream – “Fifth & Mainview”
Melbourne dream pop duo Bleach Dream sets the season aglow with their song “Fifth & Mainview.” After bonding over a love of music, friends Marty Greensill and Dave O’Kane combined their efforts to pursue the musical effigy they’d always dreamed of. Inspired by...
Barack – “Lines”
European experimental folk artist Lorenzo Clerici has the kind of voice that takes you back to a softer, simpler time. Under the pseudonym Barack, he conjures up soaring melodies with delicate instrumentation. Barack's latest single “Last” is no exception, funneling...
Dang Clēts – “Lines”
Dang Clēts find us at that sweet transition from spring to summer with their new single, “Lines.” The trio seems to siphon breezy rays of sunshine right into the track, highlighting velvety falsetto, golden guitar lines, and sparkling synths, all tied together with a...
Beachwood Coyotes – “Face to Face”
L.A. quartet Beachwood Coyotes has quite a unique story of how they came to be. After a trippy midnight experience involving coyotes on the outskirts of Hollywood, lead singer Jason Nott found his musical muse. Known for their infectious brand of indie rock, the band...
isle&fever – “Keep Workin”
L.A. duo isle&fever funnel feel-good vibes through an energetic beat in their track “Keep Workin.” The band has made their mark on the Echo Park scene as a funk-fueled basement enterprise, blending vintage instrumentals with buoyant electronic elements. Members...
Beauty Sleep – “All In”
Belfast’s latest indie pop sensation, Beauty Sleep, jolts us from our weekday slumber with their track “All In.” The song wades through deep currents of synth, where echoing percussion, shiny keys and astral guitar lines swoop in to pack a punch. The trio shows off...
Wingtips – “Last Minute”
In lieu of the approaching millennium and all of its uncertainties, Chicago’s Wingtips draw up a pastel goth rager for the ages in the video for their track “Last Minute.” The plot centers on the unavoidable cyborg takeover and a teenage, hormone-fueled dash to live...
DWNTWN – “Bloodshot Eyes”
Los Angeles trio DWNTWN just released the first single “Bloodshot Eyes” off the outfit's upcoming debut album, Racing Time. "Bloodshot Eyes" goes into depth about making the same mistakes over and over, but wanting change without knowing how to do it. In the song,...
The Seige – “Boing Boing”
Los Angeles-based group The Seige, dropped a music video for “Boing Boing,” the first track off their EP Act III: Atomic, which came out on March 8th. The Seige features Taz Conley on vocals and Riley Taylor on production. Conley tackles thought-provoking topics like...
Linn Koch-Emmery – “Forever Sounds”
Faintly melancholic, Linn Koch-Emmery’s single “Forever Sounds” taps into human nature’s nearsightedness over a bedrock of driving guitars and pounding percussion. Cheery pop melodies give the track a sense of buoyancy, while the lyrics are wrapped up in the...
Hobart Curtis – “Want Me”
We're into this song from Brisbane solo artist Hobart Curtis... "Want Me" is a cascading nugget of sweet indie pop, combining washy guitars, groovy basslines, and gauzy synth pads. "Want Me" is a simple song about wanting to be wanted, something we can all relate to....
i see red – “Nothingness”
In a modern take on experimental electropop, Sweden’s Joakim Alfvén edges into the future with his latest project i see red. His new single “Nothingness” sets the tone with churning synths, impassive vocals, and lofty percussion. The track speaks on interpersonal...
Vargas & Lagola – “Dolores (The Awakening)”
Swedish production pair Vargas & Lagola craft a multifaceted dance track through their single “Dolores (The Awakening).” Starting from a refined, tonally dramatic orchestral loop, the track evolves into a playful head-bobber with strategically timed clapping,...
Mr Little Jeans – “Stitches”
Norwegian electropop artist Mr Little Jeans recently introduced a fashionably adventurous video for her track “Stitches.” Drawing comparisons to other fierce female power-pop figures like Lorde and Carly Rae Jepsen, Monica Birkenes as Mr Little Jeans brings a bit of...
TV Sets – “Fools Day”
Lovers of sluggish dream pop are in for a treat with the release of TV Sets' latest single, “Fools Day.” The Toronto trio found a unique start as neighboring apartment dwellers tracking down a third counterpart through the matchmaking powers of Craigslist, all sharing...
The Plastic Faction – “Rain Season”
Albany, NY based band The Plastic Faction brings infectious pop-punk tunes through their new single “Rain Season.” The song is the first single off Trinket, the band’s first album. With a mixture of harmonic guitars and catchy vocals from singer Jake Crofoot, the band...
23 – 10 – “Oh You Mad?”
NV and Da-O-Boy of 23 – 10 pack a verbal punch in their new single "Oh You Mad?" Rapping out of Kokomo, IN, the group is working towards their first EP The Love Affair. The single cracked the top 5 of Def Jam and Cash Money Records producer !llmind’s "Oh You Rap?"...
Blume Hinges – “Silhouette”
"Silhouette" is a great jam, reminiscent of a simpler time... Namely the mid to late 90s where alternative rock bands like Third Eye Blind, Better Than Ezra, and Eve 6 were tearing up the pop charts. Let's just say Blume Hinges has the same sort of songwriting prowess...
shallou – “Truth”
Indietronica producer shallou has us captivated with his breathy new jam. The Chicago native sent us "Truth," which comes courtesy of his latest release, his debut EP, All Becomes Okay. Sit back in your seat and relax as you listen to shallou's unique brand of...
MNYNMS – “DENIAL”
MNYNMS (pronounced many names) sent over the synth-driven "DENIAL" and we loved it as soon as it hit our speakers. The trio, more specifically Jessica Wahlquist, Lacey Youngblood, and J.Childs, came together organically through a shared energy that seemed unparalleled...
Softer Still – “Wishing Well”
All of the shoegaze fans out there are going to love this new jam from UK quartet Softer Still. "Wishing Well" is a blissed out, 80s-tinged shoegaze song a la Slowdive, The Cure, or DIIV. Twinkling guitars and reverb-drenched vocals propel this gentle track forth in a...
Cold Media – “Past Life”
The story of Cold Media's inception is just about as wholesome as they come. Band members Matt Prodanovich, Addison Smith, and Kyle Cochran started their musical journey together after meeting in songwriting class, and formed a bond crafting feel-good indie pop. The...
Zach Schimpf – “The Future Is Shiny”
In thick fog of blossoming synths, sharp drum beats, and melodically robotic vocals, producer Zach Schimpf depicts the impending present tense in recent single “The Future Is Shiny.” The St. Louis native found his start at the early age of 13 after being gifted his...
Dulio – “Little Yellow Silver”
Maryland based-Dulio formulates an opus for lost souls in his latest track “Little Yellow Silver.” The brainchild of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Toohey, Dulio’s new single conjures a likeness to an edgier Jack Antonoff-as-Bleachers. It masters radiating...
Benny the Jet x Jazz Ingram – “Mr. Krabs”
Fresh off the release of his Baby New Year’s EP, Jazz Ingram brings the heat with his new single “Mr. Krabs.” Originally from Rochester, NY, Ingram is currently based out of Atlanta, GA. The single is a change from the EP as Ingram speeds it up and goes away from a...
Das Mörtal – “Midnight Rendez-Vous (feat. French Fox)”
"Midnight Rendez-Vous" has been described as "a dark ballad for the unloved” and we couldn't agree more. The brainchild of Canadian producer Das Mörtal, "Midnight Rendez-Vous" has the familiar thump of an electronica song with a dark and gloomy twist. It's truly...
Pray For Sound – “Everywhere, Everywhere”
Pray For Sound in an instrumental post-rock project spearheaded by mastermind Bruce Malley. They sent us over their new video for "Everywhere, Everywhere" and we liked it enough to suggest it to our loyal followers. As with any instrumental project, it's best to let...
Talk Less Say More – “Things To Do With Your Hands At Parties”
Have you ever been standing awkwardly at a party, so awkwardly that you don't even know what do do with your hands? Well, we've discovered the perfect song for you! "Things To Do With Your Hands At Parties" by Talk Less Say More is perfect art pop for 2017, combining...
Grace Mitchell – “Now”
The genre defying anthem "Now" drifted into our inbox recently and we've been jamming on it ever since. "Now" comes from Grace Mitchell, a 19-year-old iconoclast from Portland. She combines lilting piano-driven verses with more aggressive guitar-driven choruses for a...
Hush Machine – “Batter Up”
College rock project Hush Machine by the hand of Kansas’ Sam Boatright comes wafting through the haze in his latest track “Batter Up.” Hush Machine finds its origins in 2013 when in Boatright's final years of high school. Through waves of fuzzy vocals, meandering...
Kommode – “Fight or Flight or Dance All Night”
Eirik Glambek Bøe’s solo project Kommode opens up shimmering doors of jazz, pop, and new wave in his new track “Fight or Flight or Dance All Night.” A striking electronic/analog hybrid, the track incorporates an array of synths, funk bass, trumpet, and methodical...
Beshken – “The Roman Call”
Stretching his limbs after a brief haitus, Beshken introduces his new project For Time is the Longest Distance Between Two People with the release of the single “The Roman Call.” After experiencing every artist’s worst nightmare in which all of his recordings, hard...
The Fine Lines – “Wanderlust Kids”
In a brief two and a half minutes New Jersey indie rockers The Fine Lines funnel intrinsic guitar line after guitar line while brooding over the world’s harsh realities in their single “Wanderlust Kids.” Formed by four friends in 2012 at Drew University, the band...
Hugh – “GO”
London’s electropop quartet Hugh fuels a cozy guitar-synth pairing and magnetic vocals in their single “GO.” In a compelling vocal collaboration with Benin City’s Joshua Idehen, the group channels a style and emotion that brings to mind 80’s pop domination, while...
Σtella – “Way To Go”
Beach pop artist Σtella draws up a playful and dancey experience in her video for the song “Way To Go.” The Athens singer-songwriter brings in splashes of brassy synth, surfed-up guitars and lackadaisical vocals to muster a tongue and cheek tune with a dash of moxie....
The Foreign Resort – “She Is Lost”
Brooding new wave alt-rockers The Foreign Resort stew over a broken relationship in their track “She is Lost.” Through a series of expansive guitar lines, crisp drum work, and hearty vocals, the Danish trio illuminates a road to recovery from the other side of the...
Groves – “Savour”
A rising star on the UK math rock scene, South London band Groves make calculated electronic moves in their latest single “Savour.” From their inception in 2014, the five-some has harvested their sound organically through the evolution of performing live shows....
Djustin – “New Preset”
We think you should check out the infectious electronica of Swedish/American duo Djustin. The duo combines singer Rose Suau's ethereal voice with producer Johan Angergård's infectious instrumentals. "New Preset" is sure to hook you in with its sick electro pulse, full...