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Чернобыль – “The Day Death Overtakes”

April 17, 2026

Чернобыль, which translates to “Chernobyl” brings us their latest self-produced track “The Day Death Overtakes.” The brainchild of Daniil Zotov, this ties into a narrative arc that is in his forthcoming album Slow & Dreary. Interestingly enough, he claims this is at the end of everything, which feels a bit spoilery, but I suppose it’s all about the journey, right?   The track itself is devastatingly great – a thought provoking and mood-setting piece of music that sounds like the end of the world. Heavy, but contemplative, this could be an apocalyptic soundscape or something to ponder to while you’re contemplating something morose.   You can hear it below on YouTube, as well as Spotify. Slow & Dreary will be out April 24th.      

Brightmoon – “First Light”

April 17, 2026

Brightmoon is both the brainchild of Becca Mohler and husband Billy Mohler and “First Light” is their latest. I’m not a huge Thundercats fan because one dude sucked all of the fun out of it way back in the day, but Brightmoon is also the name of the setting for the land in She-Ra and the Princess of Power. If you’re not a nerd or live under a rock, 5/6 of that probably didn’t make any sense (sorry, Google it).   Musically, it feels like a great, slow-mo underwater song – for some reason that I can’t eloquently explain. That 90’s shoegaze aesthetic is strong here, but it manages to feel like something new, as opposed to a retread. It’s a great guitar-forward track that somehow feels like four seconds and also four years. I literally got lost in it as I was listening the first go around and I[...]

Violet UltraRay – “graceland”

April 17, 2026

Feels like just yesterday we featured Violet UltraRay, but it was actually way back in November here! Where the hell does the time go? Luckily, we have been graced by “graceland” this month and we’re here for it now, just as we were then. Shoegaze is their specialty and they lean into it here. I definitely dug the bass riff throughout the track which, as per the band, was what the song started and grew from.   You can see the music vid for the track below via YouTube. It’s a little avant garde but not ostentatious and it has Elvis in it, which is both appropriate and funny. Speaking to the track, the band said that   “…graceland felt like the right metaphor – myth, aspiration, somewhere just out of reach…”        

sssiv – “All the Time”

April 17, 2026

“All the Time” is the latest single from Copenhagen based sssiv – itself a clever amalgamation of the three band members (Sara, Stephen, and Sasha). Falling into the dream pop realm with hints of post-punk, I particularly enjoyed how everything meshed together – you can hear how connected the entire band is. On top of all of that, they construct most of their songs with improv, so you KNOW they must secretly be conjoined at the hips.   You can hear the track below from YouTube as well as Spotify. If you felt the beautiful connection betwixt the three SSS’s, you’ll enjoy their smattering of singles they’ve released over the past couple years. (I particularly enjoyed “sea salt”).          

Eyelid Kid – “What Happened”

April 6, 2026

Eyelid Kid, the brainchild/alter ego of Paul Addison recently released his lo-fi single “What Happened,” and we’re into it here at the Blog.   Throughout the track, he plays around with effects and synth bouncing off his vocals, underpinned by some light drums. It has bedroom pop vibes, but like if someone fell asleep with a Moog under their pillow (and it also turned out really good). It’s one of those introspective tracks that’s definitely not great for falling asleep to, but has the perfect amount bite to it for a Tuesday (unless you’re incapable of introspection, in which case, maybe see a therapist).   You can hear it below on YouTube as well as Spotify.    

Trails and Ways – “Young”

April 6, 2026

Looking for something a little more on the chill side but still scratches those indie itches? Look no further than “Young,” the latest from Trails and Ways. Self-described “bossa nova dream pop” creators, this is their second single in the past two years after a hiatus in 2017. Clearly they haven’t missed a beat because they’re all here wrapped in the velvety goodness of Emma Oppen’s vocals and not a single note is out of place (tldr; bossa nova is blending of jazz and samba that originated in Brazil in the 50’s). Give it a listen, relax, and let the waves wash over you.   You can hear “Young” below on Bandcamp as well as Apple Music and Spotify. The band has a decent back catalogue to check out so be sure to do that if you were diggin’ this.   Young by Trails and Ways

The Mystery Divide – “Wars”

April 6, 2026

Have you ever taken a hot minute to finish something? Joseph Mendola of The Mystery Divide started his journey making music way back in 2003 (then, with the project entitled The Blue Romantics). His latest single is “Wars” and it’s jangly dream pop sonovagun. If you’re like me and have the album pulled up, don’t mistake it for another track called “Mars” in your dyslexic haze.   Mendoza’s lyrics sometimes seem hover above the synth and guitar while other times they mesh together as one. The level of polish is absolutely pristine and you’re in for a treat, especially if you’re into Siamese Dream era Corgan et al.   You can hear it below on YouTube as well as Spotify. The rest of the album, Questions I, is well worth the listen, especially if you’re into that dream pop vibe like I am.  

Doubleplus Alright – “February Burn”

March 23, 2026

Oakland based Doubleplus Alright bring us their latest, “February Burn.” The track is a beautifully crafted buildup that feels like it could fill an arena and then some. Acoustic guitar and raspy vox give way to the full band and it just feels satisfying. The band accomplishes more in two minutes than many manage to on an entire album.   Written as part of bandmember Chris (no relation) ambitious “song-a-day” project, it certainly doesn’t feel like a filler day! As if to verify a thought that had swam in my head on the first listen, the next track was Nirvana. While this is not a Kurt Cobain throwback, if you listen to their drummer’s follow-up band you might pick up what I’m putting down.   You can hear the track on YouTube, as well as Bandcamp below (and Spotify). While I’m no agent or money man, I’d be willing to[...]

Unwed Sailor – “West Coast Prism”

March 20, 2026

Are you ready to catch a vibe? Unwed Sailor is ready to bring it with their latest single “West Coast Prism.” Instrumental-only tracks are funny, especially this one, because I swore that I could hear singing. Maybe my soul merged with the song and felt what words were left unsung? Or it could be the hearing loss (I would like to think it was the former).   Founding member Jonathon Ford did say this was inspired by “a deep fondness for the ocean, surfing, redwoods, and rocky coastline of Oregon” (and I felt that). I have been thinking about taking a trip out to the PNW soon, so maybe this will be part of my soundtrack (as it should also be for you).   You can hear “West Coast Prism” below from YouTube and on Spotify.  

Youth Valley – “cerberus”

March 20, 2026

Seriously, you need to check out the album art for Youth Valley‘s latest, “cerberus.” It should be in the embed at the end, but you need to really focus on it for a minute and how cute it is. If you don’t think that’s cute you can stop reading. For everyone else, if you’re feeling some post punk that knows how to do cute, you have come to the right place.   It’s all about the guitars here baby! The intro is a gentle combo of synth and guitar that slow builds to blistering guitars around the halfway point that continue until the end. You can find some synthy flavoring interspersed throughout, but this is a shoegaze track that does the “blistering guitar” exceedingly well. Speaking to the track (and the three headed dog), the band had this to say:   “This song is an honest confession of a broken[...]

MUANH – “u wanna have it”

March 20, 2026

“u wanna have it” is the latest from MUANH, the brainchild of Anna Anh Petry. It’s a dreamy slow jam and her vocals will make you feel like you’re floating on the clouds.   I got some Now, Now (one of my personal favs) vibes because, like them; her (non-live) songs sound like you’re at the most intimate concert of your life. Speaking of intimate, the lyrics paint that perfect, slow-sex-jam vibe that never cross the border into TMI. The rest is mostly drum machine and synth with a little guitar, as the focus is (surprise) Petry’s breathy vocals.   You can hear “u wanna have it” below from Bandcamp as well as Spotify.   u wanna have it by MUANH

Night Moth – “Horse”

March 13, 2026

Night Moth is not horsing around with “Horse.” Their latest clocks in at just 1:28, but jams a lot in within that fleeting timeframe. The opening words “If I could be anyone else/I’d be a horse/Galloping through the Montana fields” say it all, and I can’t agree more. The vocals and guitar are clean with a folk indie mouthfeel that anyone with a modicum of good taste can get into (looking at you fellow buffaBLOGGER Ron).   You can hear “Horse” below from Soundcloud, as well as on Bandcamp. Their socials are currently set to private but I’m sure if you pop a follow you’ll unlock the access you so crave. You can dig deeper with their label, Worry Bead Records (based out of NYC in Queens) if you care to dive down the rabbit hole – we certainly have in the past.  

figure eight – “hummingbird”

March 13, 2026

California based figure eight brings us their latest with “hummingbird.” Low key AF vocals go for the slow burn, so much so that you’ll be lost betwixt the harmonies and mournful guitars. If you could quantify the feelings and longing the band creates atmospherically with the instrumentals alone, you’d probably have a cure for loneliness. I felt equal parts sadness and hopefulness and I’m still not sure which was the stronger emotion.   “hummingbird” is available below from Bandcamp and on Spotify. “until the sun swallows the earth” is the second half of the single and well worth your time if you enjoyed the first half. Shorter but somehow a deeper dive, you’re certainly not left wanting.   until the sun swallows the earth / hummingbird by figure eight

The Library is On Fire – “Intrusive Thots”

March 13, 2026

The Library is On Fire and you can lay that at the feet of Steve Five, the founding member of the band. “Intrusive Thots” is hilariously current while giving a nod to the melodies of yesteryear. Diving right into the lo-fi 90’s aesthetic, the band finds their blissful, lo-fi tone and stays there. Slacky raucous guitars and that “idgaf” grunge carelessness come home to roost – you won’t be disappointed. Plus, who doesn’t love a good pun about thots?   “Intrusive Thots” can be found on both OnlyFans and the YouTube music video below.  You can hear that and the rest of their five track EP on Spotify.          

COOL HEAT – “Not the Same”

March 13, 2026

You may or may not feel the same after COOL HEAT’S “Not the Same,” but you’ll be able to accurately question what the same might feel like. The brainchild of Chicagoan Eden Sierotnik, he holds the honor of being only the second person I’ve heard of with the name Eden. He differs from the Eden I know with his love of the post punk synth and eerie soundscapes… Whereas the Eden I know might be a bit more into show tunes, or perhaps the soundtrack to Wicked.   Eden’s vocals adapt to the humdrum of the instrumentals and will put you in that good, numbed-out spot that you can’t help but be attracted to. Icy-cold electronic textures spin a dark and moody vibe, which, as astute readers can probably tell, is a surefire way into our blackened hearts. We’ve previously covered the band here and, much like then, have nothing[...]