bugcatcher – Slacker
Rochester act, bugcatcher, write big acoustic-indie tunes for little, yet important moments in their debut full length, Slacker. On the intro song, “Roller,” the project’s lead vocalist, songwriter and main member, Jake Denning, questions changes in his life while a...
Carpool – For Nasal Use Only
Since Carpool’s 2020 release of Erotic Nightmare Summer, the Rochester band has played on Audiotree, added a synth player, toured the country, worked with content creator, hate5six, and yelled “quit a job and fuck every single cop” wherever they went. That’s quite a...
Virtual Perfection Cowboy – “Stoned Ape”
"There's really no point to any of this, so please enjoy." Wise words from recent Rochester native Virtual Perfection Cowboy - they caught our ears with the unique synthwave textures found on their latest single, "Stoned Ape." Reminiscent of a late 90s video game...
Vibropath – “Overboard”
Here's a cool one from Rochester-based act Vibropath - they sent over the bedroom-pop glory of "Overboard" and we loved it immediately. With a warm, vinyl-record production to the track, Vibropath makes use of plucky guitars, Casio-keyboard drums, and an endearing...
The Demos – “Streetlight Glow”
Our Rochester neighbors in The Demos just released a new single, "Streetlight Glow," that shows off their penchant for writing hooky indie-garage riffs. With its synth-laced choruses; smart pop sheen; and angular indie rock guitar stabs, "Glow" reminds us of The...
Animal Sounds – “Miles (Jonas Song)”
Leave it to the Rochester band Animal Sounds to present us with a song that you could bellow through canyons far and wide. Built around a bouncing bassline and twinkly guitar textures, their latest, “Miles (Jonas Song),” sounds of an echoed call for salvation that...
Lower Expectations – “Talking To Myself”
The alt-rock band from Rochester by the name of Lower Expectations raised the bar on their latest offering, “Talking To Myself.” The lyrics “when I tell you it’ll be alright, I’m talking to myself,” hit me harder than a train. The righteous rock tune explores the idea...
Katie Morey – Friend of a Friend
About two minutes and thirty two seconds into Friend of a Friend, I downloaded the LP in its entirety. It was at that moment I knew that Katie Morey did not come to just play guitar or sing some songs; she came to create a moment that would last forever. The musical...
Vibropath – “Turning Inside”
The light production blanketed over “Turning Inside” by Vibropath has the goldilocks factor of being just right. Rochester-based artist Vibropath, born Frank Marino-Moore, who I originally thought was a band is a tranquil experience to listen to. I could only imagine...
Arvid – “Ghosty”
Enter the Rochester-based artist Arvid’s realm as he pushes the wave of psychedelia with a lo-fi sense of elegance. “Ghosty” off of his latest project Pyreburning is undoubtedly the purest example of Arvid's electronic art. This is the kind of music that makes you...
Bad Bloom – “Automatic”
The spacious vocals bellowed throughout Bad Bloom's latest single “Automatic” are hypnotically intoxicating... Which only makes sense, seeing as it was released just two days prior to Halloween, the spookiest day of the year. On the shoegaze-meets-dream-pop flavors...
Soviet Dolls Release Cover of 80’s Classic “Cruel Summer”
Rochester synth-pop act Soviet Dolls has released a cover of the classic Bananarama hit "Cruel Summer." Set to clips of Night of the Comet, the Dolls' take on "Cruel Summer" keeps the synthy magic but gives it a polished, 2020 feel. Their take on the song is just a...
The Stedwells – “Wake Up”
Get your garage rock groove on with a tasty new tune from Rochester's The Stedwells. The three piece outfit's latest single is a heavy handed alarm clock rounded out with droning chords and an infectious riff. Ryan Warren brings belts out desperation in a vocal...
Maybird – “Montreal”
Maybird is a prolific psychedelic band from Rochester who have been long time buffaBLOG staples... This time around they've released a brand new music video for their song, "Montreal." Any fan of their A+ psych-pop catalog or guitarist "Overhand Sam's" unique guitar...
Able Bodies Drop Video For “#summer (Hashtag Summer)”
Rochester feel good electro funk duo Able Bodies are back with a new single and video by the name of "#summer(Hashtag Summer)" that is a whole mood and the definition of slow burning, sexy summer fun. The Able Bodies (Eli Flynn and John Viviani) have been building up...
Borger Releases Debut EP Titled Camp
Lo-fi dream pop outfit Borger just released their debut EP titled Camp. With a healthy amount of fuzzy DIY vibes, it’s a must listen for fans of Beach House, Cults, and Real Estate. The album opens with “when you smile,” which features a gradually building texture,...
Beef Gordon Whips Up New Single “ABC”
Rochester weirdo pop provocateur, Beef Gordon, channels an S&M Raffi on the subversive new single, “ABC.” Off his debut album, Queen Shade, Gordon (also from Buffalo Sex Change) crafts a playfully elementary beat entirely on a Casio MT-68 keyboard. With each...
Batavia Post-Rock Act Ever Onward Starts Song a Month Project
Batavia native Colin Berardini is a lifelong musician that has recently embarked on a song-a-month solo project with his new songwriting vehicle, Ever Onward. He specializes in instrumental post-rock epics; lyricless soundscapes meant to inspire daydreams and to...
Maybird Drops New Single “Gonna Lose Your Mind”
Rochester psych pop quartet Maybird just released “Gonna Lose Your Mind,” the first single off their forthcoming album. This release will be a follow up to their 2017 EP Keep In Line, which was produced by Patrick Carney, best known for his work with The Black Keys....
Lovers Walk Launches Debut Single, Project
Rochester-based songwriter Ian Proper has just released “Starry Eyes,” the debut single from his newest project Lover’s Walk. Proper, previously known for his work with Sports and The Young Couples, has found a mature sound that blends indie-pop sensibilities with a...
midnight Releases New Anti-Pop Track “Pressure Gradient” Produced by ylxr
Rochester anti-pop crooner, midnight, goes against the grain with his latest and exceptional collaboration with producer ylxr, “Pressure Gradient.” Dealing with the personal and contrasting emotions of racial injustice and bigotry in America today, the vocalist’s...
Able Bodies Drop Video For “Pedaling”
Rochester feel good electronica duo Able Bodies have struck again with a shamelessly infectious video for their latest single "Pedaling" that is pure ear candy that's possibly good for you too. Extolling the virtues of the active lifestyle with super fuzzed out...
Anamon Drops Album, New Single “In 3”
Most rock songs are written with a particular, predictable pattern in mind - a rise and a fall, a bob and a weave. “In 3,” the new single from Rochester’s Anamon, is more like 5 quick punches to head - unorthodox, but effective. “It’s not real,” croons vocalist Ana...
Redbeard Samurai Drops Visuals for Debut Single “Turn it Up”
Get your body movin’ as Rochester soul-hop artist, Redbeard Samurai, drops the visuals for his absolutely banging debut single, “Turn it Up.” Off his upcoming concept album, Second, the promising emcee cooks up a funky mix of soul, jazz and hip-hop influences over...
KOPPS Unleash New Video for “Hott”
Beloved blog favorites KOPPS are back with a deliciously evil video for "Hott" that lives up to it's name and the trashy and sexy aesthetic you know and love from them. Yes, our friends from down the 90 have gone Hollywood on us... and it is good, hitting us with a...