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Human Barbie – “Wishing”

June 28, 2024

The brainchild of Christopher Leopold, Human Barbie is here to scratch all of your lo-fi bedroom pop itches with his latest single “Wishing.” We last covered Human Barbie’s “Wait” back in 2022 here and we’re still all about it. Two years doesn’t seem like a long time but you can hear Leopold’s growth; a fuller sound, patience in letting the track do the work, and upgraded production. While I can’t promise you won’t catch a bit of the melancholia listening, it’s well worth the risk – guitars and drums swirl together and take their time keeping in tune with Leopold’s soothing vocals. Fans of Alex G or Clairo would find a lot to enjoy here, especially if you’re in for a relaxing evening like I will be tonight! You can hear “Wishing” below from YouTube or over on Spotify where you can save it to your burgeoning bedroom pop playlist.[...]

Human Barbie – “Wait”

August 13, 2022

It’s been a minute since we last heard from Human Barbie – we loved (and still love!) the crushing melancholy of “Be Careful What You Wish For” back in 2019. They’re back again with a song called “Wait,” a beautiful and unique song with bedroom vibes and a downbeat tempo that is sure to get your emotions swirling. We particularly love the musical transition from the hopeful verse melodies to a borderline haunting chorus; it swims from gently swung guitar chords into an almost menacing feel. It’s crushing… And if you haven’t figured it out by now, our black hearts here at buffaBLOG are particularly vulnerable to heartbreakers like this one. “Wait” is out now on Poor Man Records. You can find “Wait” on both Bandcamp (below) and Spotify. wait by Human Barbie

Human Barbie – “Be Careful What You Wish For”

December 24, 2019

Human Barbie are here to crush your optimism with the minimalist heartbreak of “Be Careful What You Wish For.” This one is so beautifully melancholy; it pairs a dragging tempo with a unique juxtaposition between icy cold guitars and a warm analog mix. MOst poignant is their astonishingly frank assessment of reality – any song that starts with “Be careful what you wish for, cause you’re gonna get fucked eventually” is alright in our book. Head on over to Bandcamp to pick this up or add this one to your Spotify playlist.