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Jack Moody – “Sorority Girl”

December 3, 2021

Last time we checked in with Virginia Beach native Jack Moody, we were all about the slacker vibes of his previous single, “Touch You.” While there were certainly some dark and angular vibes before, Moody has presented a new song and it’s, well, a bit moodier. Puns aside, “Sorority Girl” is packed full of energy – it pairs a blistering tempo with arpeggiating guitar riffs, washy background noise, and his signature aloof croon. It’s tense, and urgent, and even a little catchy – check out the official music video below. You can find “Sorority Girl” on Apple Music and Spotify too.

Bridge Dog – “Gone South”

November 29, 2021

When Australian duo Bridge Dog thinks about their latest single “Gone South,” they picture the view from a moving train window. It’s got a sort of propulsive indie rock energy, or as they put it, “the feeling of coming out of a tunnel into light.” We agree with their assessment, but we’re getting a distinctly jangle-pop sound here on “South” – think the same vein as genre luminaries like Alvvays, Beach Bunny, or Tennis. Expect twinkly guitars, sunny vibes, and a wholesome and endearing vocal performance. “Gone South” is available now via Bandcamp (below) or Spotify. Gone South by Bridge Dog

Eli Dasilva – “Don’t Tell Me”

November 29, 2021

We’ve been enjoying the chunky emo stylings of Eli Dasilva as of late, specifically his latest offering, “Don’t Tell Me.” Dasilva says that during the writing/recording process of bringing this song into the world, Pinkerton-era Weezer was a huge inspiration – with big chunky rhythm guitars, fun guitar leads, and an effervescent (but self-deprecating) mumble-esque approach to his lyrics, that makes a ton of sense. Sometimes you just need a song with big distorted guitars to get your blood flowing and we urge you to give Dasilva’s a try. “Don’t Tell Me” is available now via Soundcloud (below) and Spotify. Eli Dasilva · Don’t Tell Me

Royal Castles – Schönsee

November 23, 2021

Some of Royal Castles’ new single “Schönsee” is complete gibberish to us… But the song is so good that it barely matters! For the record, the song is sung in both German and English (we only speak English here at buffaBLOG), but it’s warm simplicity and earworm melodies make it seem like you’ve known this song forever. A splash of glockenspiel helps to add just a bit more bubblegum whimsy to this otherwise delightfully straightforward indie-pop gem. Check it out via Soundcloud below – you can find “Schönsee” on Spotify, too. Royal Castles · 05 Schönsee

Bakers Eddy – “My Baby’s Like Cigarettes”

November 23, 2021

Melbourne-based band Bakers Eddy hit us up with their sunny, chunky brand of indie rock and we’ve been enjoying it ever since. “My Baby’s Like Cigarettes” brings to mind the warm power-pop-inspired jangle of indie rock veterans like Supergrass, the I-don’t-care attitude of bands like The Strokes, and the modern wave of smart indie-emo bands like The Sidekicks. It’s woozy and bubbly and you can tell these guys are having a blast while playing it. You can watch the campy, late-80s-early-90s-inspired music video below, but be sure to check it out on Spotify for streaming purposes.

Big Softy – “Supercomputer”

November 22, 2021

You just can’t ignore the huge synthwave energy from Leeds-based act Big Softy – we recommend starting with their latest single, “Supercomputer.” Reminiscent of the mid-aughts indie-dance-rock greats (think LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture, etc.), “Supercomputer” is full of disco-inspired percussion and basslines; robotic, space-age lyrics; and huge bursts of synth and guitar. The best part about “Supercomputer” is it’s just slightly left-of-center – that little bit off-kilter energy really helps set this apart from the pack. The lyrics are purposely a little inhuman to give a cold, AI-inspired affectation – it must be heard to be adequately experienced. Enjoy “Supercomputer” via the Soundcloud widget below – you can also find it on Spotify if that’s more your thing. Big Softy · Supercomputer

demotapes – “devotion”

November 22, 2021

Loving this super vibey slice of electropop-future-house goodness from San Francisco-based musician Parker Livingston aka demotapes. “devotion” pairs a glitchy Postal Service-esque instrumental track with a bit more of a dancefloor vibe. The result is something dance-able that might feel just as at home on a lo-fi playlist to study and chill to. There’s lots to enjoy in this tune – it’s full of unique samples, an itchy and urgent percussion presence, and Livingston’s uber-pleasant and breathy vocal delivery. Check it out on Apple Music and Spotify too. demotapes · devotion

Indigo Waves – “Dark Matter II”

November 22, 2021

Here’s some surfy/spaghetti-western goodness from Provo, Utah-based band Indigo Waves. With plucky guitars, a bubbling bass presence, half-mumbled vocals, and keyboard-inspired noise waves driving this one along, “Dark Matter II” truly sounds like a band named after the deep blue sea. It’s groovy, propulsive, soaked in reverb, and just a little bit mysterious… just how we like our surf rock to be consumed. You can peep “Dark Matter II” on Soundcloud (below) or swing by Spotify for a streaming surface option. Indigo Waves · Dark Matter II

Kindsight – “Don’t You Grow Up”

November 22, 2021

Kindsight seem to have mastered the art of jangly indie rock, case-in-point, their latest offering “Don’t You Grow Up.” This isn’t the first time we’ve featured their warm, fun take on the genre – we singled out their tune “Terminal Daze” last year too for similar reasons… Expect Alvvays-esque vocals with a warm guitar presence that would make both Ben Gibbard and Jeff Tweedy blush. Fun fact: this is actually the first song that this Copenhagen-based crew ever wrote together – as they describe it: “a coming-of-age indie gem.” You can find “Don’t You Grow Up” on Bandcamp (below), but it’s also available on Apple Music and Spotify. Don’t You Grow Up by Kindsight

Glom – “Gre[a]y”

November 22, 2021

Brooklyn-based duo Glom are no strangers to buffaBLOG – we’ve previously featured “Fungus” and “Again” because we loved them so much. They’re back with another super-colorful take on indie-rock with the not-so-tellingly named “Gre[a]y.” This song is absolutely loaded with kaleidoscopic textures and a stickily-sweet vocal hook that will keep it embedded in your brain for hours to come. Despite the swirling textures, the band tried their best to keep “Gre[a]y” feeling raw during the recording process; it’s a perfect juxtaposition that we think seriously paid off. Preview “Gre[a]y” on YouTube below, but be sure to add it to your favorite Spotify playlist when you’re done.

aboynamedblu – “BLU SIDE OF THE MOON”

November 22, 2021

Here’s some unique bedroom-pop energy from South African act aboynamedblu. In what he describes as a letter to his younger self, “BLU SIDE OF THE MOON” interestingly navigates several moods – throughout the course of the song, you’ll feel contemplative, menacing, and then kind of like you want to dance. Living at the crux of depressive bedroom-pop, cold post-punk, and strong indie-pop melody, “BLU” pairs crooner vocals, swimmy guitars, and fuzzy distortion textures into something truly unique. Preview this tune on Soundcloud below, but be sure to stream it on Spotify as well. aboynamedblu · BLU SIDE OF THE MOON

Moanday x Danny Schiller – “La Molina”

November 17, 2021

Madrid-based indie-pop duo Moanday teamed up with crooner Danny Schiller for this sparkly ray of sunshine called “La Molina.” Stabs of jangly guitar lay overtop disco-inspired basslines and waves of beachy synth atmosphere – it’s definitely a poolside banger but could be equally at home inside the club or on the dancefloor. The song has an impossibly “feel-good” vibe that perfectly matches the lyrical content here – these three just want you to try not to take your life too seriously. Chill out to some Moanday/Schiller! You can find “La Molina” on Soundcloud (below) or on Spotify. moanday · LA MOLINA ft Danny Schiller

Casey Conroy – “Over You”

November 17, 2021

Casey Conroy is an Orlando-based singer/songwriter whose refreshing approach to modern pop music has us feeling excited. Her latest song “Over You” eschews the often vapid insincerity of pop music for something deeply heartfelt, soulful, and real. About “Over You,” Casey says: “‘Over you’ is a song about realizing that sometimes things are better left in the past.” Simple but hard-hitting, just like pop music was meant to be. Preview “Over You” on YouTube (below). You can also find it on Spotify and Apple Music.

Retro Kid – “The Room”

November 17, 2021

“We’ve all been in a room with no way out. Whether it be in relationships or falling back into bad habits.” Copenhagen’s Retro Kid embodies that itchiness perfectly with this indietronica-meets-soul jam called “The Room.” Full of Korg minilogue synth splashes, samples from soul music, and a TR-8 drum machine, “The Room” feels timeless AND retro while still retaining the urgency of 2021-era bedroom-pop. The song is ultimately built around a deep groove, and despite it’s lyrical ennui, is definitely danceable. Fans of Metronomy, Tame Impala, and Justice will enjoy this a lot. Check out Retro Kid on Soundcloud (below). Retro Kid · The Room

nolo – “Deals”

November 15, 2021

Austin, TX-based emo-punks nolo set out to write something snappy… “Deals” came out of that writing session – and even just ten seconds of listening to its blistering pace is enough to know they hit their mark. The quartet each took a turn at the microphone in this song as they explore themes of self-toxicity and their insecurities, the perfect lyrical subject for an angsty indie-emo band like this. Fans of Oso Oso, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, and Microwave are going to like this one a lot. You can find “Deals” on Spotify and Apple Music