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GIRL K – “Division Club”

June 8, 2018

Windy City indie rockers, GIRL K, slip us the visuals for their addictive debut single, “Division Club.” What started as singer and guitarist Kathy Patino’s solo act grew into a four-piece band specializing in a hi-lo sound with playful melodies and an underlying sadness. Their new head nodder features Patino’s tender vocals over a bi-polar basement rock beat making for an irresistibly charming listen. Check it out and bop along below. For more GIRL K tracks, follow them on Spotify here.

Caleb Kopta – “Burning House”

June 8, 2018

In the mood for some good ol’ fashioned Pittsburgh rock and roll? Look no further than Caleb Kopta’s fiery debut single, “Burning House.” Featuring a barnburner beat and Kopta’s spirited vocals, this is the perfect soundtrack to a nighttime beach party. Give it a listen below and watch the hair on your arms stand up. For more tracks, check out Kopta’s SoundCloud here. You can also catch him live at Fredonia’s EBC West on June 16th.

*elijah Teams Up with OJ on New Single “thru it // ps. free lucky”

June 7, 2018

Homegrown in Buffalo’s fertile rap garden are artists *elijah and OJ who team up for the fresh new record, “thru it // ps. free lucky.” Collaborating since 2012, their latest offering carries the tranquility of a koi pond thanks to a buoyant production and ruminating raps from the dueling emcees. Both *elijah and OJ strike a perfect balance with flows that play off each other seamlessly as they tag each other in and out of the track. Check out this meditative and absorbing listen below and let it sink in as you sink into thought.

Tonight: The Tins

June 1, 2018

Bring your dancing shoes to Buffalo’s Lockhouse Distillery tonight and lace them up tight as The Tins kick off a summer tour with the celebration of their brand spanking new full-length album. In case you aren’t in the know, The Tins are a Buffalo psychedelic indie rock trio who have been setting streaming services on fire with their fantastically trippy melodies and intoxicating vocals. Garnering over millions of listens has led them to collaborate and refine their sound with heavyweight producers such as Joe Blaney (Modest Mouse), Ted Young (Kurt Vile, The Gaslight Anthem) and, most recently, Robby Takac (Goo Goo Dolls). Don’t miss this set that’s going to turn every square inch of Lockhouse into a dance floor (bathrooms included). Helping to see The Tins off are the snappy Japanese rock ‘n’ rollers, The Molice. Based in Buffalo by way of Tokyo, this DIY three-piece, lead by female singer[...]

Dean Chatham Shares the Visuals for New Single “EL-P”

May 30, 2018

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 Transformer. What starts off simplistic and jazzy deconstructs into a spirited musique concrète of electro glitches and technical difficulties that will surely pump some serotonin into your noggin. Tying it all together is Chatham’s stone cold flow that compacts deep, dizzying and multi-layered rhymes like a game of Tetris. At 23-years-old and having already shared the stage with Rae Sremmurd and the immortal Gucci Mane, keep an eye on this promising up-and-comer as he and his music continues to grow. Check out the video for “EL-P” below and jump over to Dean Chatham’s YouTube here and SoundCloud here for more videos and tracks.

Straight White Teeth – “Illuminate and Burn”

May 19, 2018

Straight White Teeth, the project from songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Patrick McGuire, releases the visuals for his latest dreamy alt-pop single, “Illuminate and Burn.” Featuring a pensive, synth-driven beat, McGuire adds subtle acoustic riffs with entwined male/female vocals for a laidback track that will get the gears in your head turning. Check it out below. For more Straight White Teeth tracks, check out their SoundCloud here.

AnastasiaMax – “Brat”

May 18, 2018

Floridian alt-indie rockers, AnastasiaMax, serve up a triple espresso shot of audio goodness with their raucous new single, “Brat.” Lead by teenage siblings, Anastasia and Maxamillion, this high-energy track is bursting with firework guitars and concerted, wildly-impressive-for-their-age vocals. This is basement rock at it’s best so give it a listen below. “Brat” is off AnastasiaMax’s new EP, The Haunt. Give it a listen on Spotify here or Bandcamp here. The Haunt by AnastasiaMax

The Pretty Flowers – “Cream of Canvas”

May 17, 2018

LA indie rock four-piece, The Pretty Flowers, bloom with their new single, “Cream of Canvas.” Off their upcoming LP, Why Trains Crash, this lo-fi track will get you moving with a melodic concoction of revving garage riffs, skipping drums and a fiery chorus. Treat your eardrums and give it a listen below. Why Trains Crash drops June 22nd. Look out for it on the official The Pretty Flowers Spotify here or Bandcamp here. Cream of Canvas by The Pretty Flowers

Termination Dust – “Spring Breakup”

May 16, 2018

Anchorage’s Termination Dust is here to tell you that that spring fling of yours is d-u-n-z-o with their angsty new single, “Spring Breakup.” Off their freshly released EP, It’s Never Too Late, this female dream pop duo brings us an upbeat, shimmering bubblegum beat set against brutally frank vocals making for a track that’s trouble in paradise. Crank this one up and let it all out. Want more Termination Dust? Buy and stream It’s Never Too Late on Bandcamp here. Never Too Late by Termination Dust

Joni – “Omens”

May 15, 2018

LA singer-songwriter, Joni, gifts us her hauntingly lucid new single, “Omens.” After writing platinum hits for other pop artists, Joni decided to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight. In this track, she showcases her hypnotic, nightingale voice over a moody pop production that blushes a dreamy haze. When you’re lying in bed awake at night, this is the song you want to be listening to. Check it out below. Expect more to come from Joni this summer. Drift on over to her SoundCloud here and Spotify here for more tracks.

WORLDS – “Comfort Zones”

May 14, 2018

LA’s WORLDS, the collaboration of songstress Erica Driscoll and multi-hyphenate Anthony Polcino, release their latest and greatest space rock single, “Comfort Zones.” This addictive listen features both high and low synth tones reverberating like comets and asteroids under Driscoll and Polcino’s dueling electric vocals. It’s an out of this world track that could make HAL 9000 assemble legs and do the moonwalk. Check it out below. Want more WORLDS? Of course you do! Stream them on Spotify here or SoundCloud here.

High Tropics – “Wait For You”

May 13, 2018

Aussie garage poppers, High Tropics, bring us their new single, “Wait For You,” a spirited head nodder radiating with charm. About patience and perseverance, this melodic track features electrifying garage riffs, Josh Stewart’s harmonious vocals and one hell of a catchy chorus that will spread your wings and set you free. Check out it below. For more High Tropics, check out their SoundCloud here or Spotify here.

The Caracals – “City Girl”

May 13, 2018

Summer is just around the corner and Orange County’s The Caracals have our backs with their refreshing lemonade love song, “City Girl.” Lead by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Johnny Cis, this instantly catchy, retro track is flat-out fun with a killer mix of bouncy garage rock and lapping waves of surf and indie accents. Check it out below and fall in love at first listen. The Caracals are currently recording their debut EP due out in September. Until then, listen to them on SoundCloud here or Spotify here.

Elohim – “Half Love”

May 9, 2018

Now this is how you get a party started. Elohim returns and completely blows up the spot with her addictive new anthem, “Half Love,” off her debut self-titled album. This track is dancy as hell and combines the LA artist/producer’s pristine vocals, pulsing synth, bone-rattling bass and the most badass saxophone bridge you’ll ever hear. Check it out below and expect a dance party of one to break out. Lucky for us Elohim’s been very busy this year. Her self-titled debut album is out now and available for streaming on Spotify here. You can also catch her on her current US tour where she’ll be making stops at Bonnaroo and Electric Forest. Check out her official site here for dates and tickets.

PLAZA – “In the Know”

May 9, 2018

PLAZA, the UK post-indie four-piece, continues to raise their stock and expand an already impressive following with the release of their irreverent new single, “In the Know.” The track lulls you into a melodic trance with gentle riffs and soothing vocals before lashing out in a chorus filled with pent-up energy and frustration. It’s the shot of adrenaline your ears need, so give it a listen below and feel alive. Check out more PLAZA tunes on their SoundCloud here.