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Raised by Dinosaurs – “Sleepless”

November 29, 2017

Mysterious San Francisco trio Raised by Dinosaurs has us feeling existential after listening to their spacey new single, “Sleepless.” Tackling the everyman’s problem of feeling essentially irrelevant, “Sleepless” explores the concepts of coming of age and gradually growing wiser as one’s youth fades away. Beyond their lyrical ennui, RBD has composed a fantastic indietronica song here, with singer Sol Diaz’ voice fading in and out with the song’s gentle use of synths and atmosphere. Give it a listen via the widget below.

YIP YOPS – “Sugar”

November 29, 2017

YIP YOPS are buzzing hard right now, particularly over the raw indie-pop energy of “Sugar.” Having formed within earshot of the Coachella music festival, these dudes were inspired by the best-of-the-best and have thus crafted some great indie rock music. Pairing a persistent bleep-bloop, traffic-signal background synth with a dancy drum beat and undeniable vocal hooks, “Sugar” might just be the next big thing… We think fans of The Rapture, Phoenix, or MGMT will agree. Don’t be stingy! If you dig “Sugar” (and we think you will), buy it on Bandcamp. Sugar by YIP YOPS

Loframes – “Real Life (Original Mix)”

November 29, 2017

Anglo-French synth-pop disco-house duo Loframes are back with their first new single in over a year. Having successfully remixed songs for the likes of M83, Erasure, and many more, “Real Life” continues their trend of deeply groovy house jams that pulse ever-so-pleasantly. Fans of the aforementioned bands will find solace in this one, but be sure to give it a listen via the widget for good vibes regardless. “Real Life” is available to download for free. Check it out here.

CLAWS AI – “Signs (You’ll Come Around)”

November 29, 2017

Check out this new jam from Tempe solo act CLAWS AI (aka producer Chase Leslie, formerly known as MVEMNT). “Signs (You’ll Come Around)” is a fun electronica jam that pairs Leslie’s pleasant indie-rocker vocals with blippy electronica atmospherics. Peep CLAWS’ facebook page for some dank memes while you enjoy his lighthearted brand of electronica below. Who doesn’t love a free download?

Airplane Man – “New Supplier”

November 29, 2017

“New Supplier” by Airplane Man has been bumping in the buffaBLOG offices lately, and it’s time that we share it with y’all. The violet-hued music video syncs up perfectly with the song’s upbeat electronica vibes, pairing retro images with neon aesthetic and modern-day synth pop. About this song, Airplane Man explains: “[it] is a story of a man who, in an attempt to remedy his heartbreak, does things outside the realm of his normal behavior; it’s the dark impulse decisions we make when overcome by emotion.” So be sure to give in to your impulses and blast this one all day. You can download “New Supplier” for free here.

Sharks in the Deep End – “In My Bones”

November 29, 2017

Begun as a cheerful dedication to his wife, Sharks in the Deep End frontman Tucker Jameson was redirected during the writing process of “In My Bones” by a scare to his wife’s health condition, which forced him to evaluate her value in his own life as the light that feeds his soul, as the lyrics say, and cherish the things that aren’t permanent. The song chugs along with a deep-seated rhythmic groove throughout. Vocals and entrancing keyboards settle in to draw the listener close. The chorus erupts with a high-pitched, emotional howl of “I feel you in my bones” and a heartfelt guitar line before repeating this winning pattern. The track then falls into a glorious guitar solo and the wholehearted, full sound of its conclusion. The issuing of this single, submitted as “a plea to the winds of fate,” is part of the band’s one-song-a-month regimen, set to continue[...]

Naive Set – “So Far So Gone”

November 28, 2017

Guitar pop enthusiasts Naive Set have a reputation for crafting some no nonsense, feel-good jams, and their latest single “So Far So Gone” certainly lives up to the hype. Right off the bat, the band’s penchant for counter-melodic guitar lines shines through, keeping things neat and polished with clean guitar interplay, roving bass lines, and driving drum work. There’s a hint of nostalgia to Naive Set’s sound, drawing parallels to 1960’s classic pop/rock crossover, with a hint of surf rock twang. It’s both refreshing and addicting, honing in on a clear cut delivery that prioritizes nimble and raw instrumentation over flashy bells and whistles. If “So Far So Gone” has you hooked, find more wholesome goodness from the band here.

Enerate – “Transit Lounge”

November 27, 2017

Synthpop quartet Enerate head up the release of their latest EP via a vibey new single, “Transit Lounge.” With the promise of a fresh start far away, the track conjures up the kind of serenity synonymous with watching specs of civilization slink past from your place in the clouds. Set to a sound on par with The xx and Oh Wonder, “Transit Lounge” supplies earworm melodies with a lyrical depth that hits home. The track plays up the band’s dynamic delivery with lilting synth lines, buzzing bass, crisp percussion, and well paired vocals, capturing the bubbly, charged energy that wanderlust for new adventures and a clean slate allows. Get psyched up for change with the song below, and take in the full picture with Enerate’s new EP Good Times Airlines.

Pat Dam Smyth – “Blue Lights”

November 27, 2017

Irish rocker and modern prophet Pat Dam Smyth looked to the past for inspiration on his latest song, “Blue Lights.” About the song, Smyth explains in detail: “It is a memory piece that recalls Pat and his teenage band’s first headline show back in Northern Ireland, when a bomb scare saw the venue evacuated. Instruments bought especially for the occasion were abandoned as the band tore from the scene in a tiny Ford Fiesta, watching the blue lights fly past in the other direction as their teenage getaway driver got high.” Smyth’s dead-on description truly paints a vivid picture…. Fans of Father John Misty, The National, or The War On Drugs will find solace in Pat Dam Smyth’s warm baritone and keyboard-laced indie rock.

Shy Luv – “Lungs”

November 27, 2017

Shy Luv ain’t no strangers to buffaBLOG – last time we checked in with them, we were raving about their psych-pop banger “Like A River.” They’re continuing their string of excellent psychy/synthy releases with “Lungs.” This is what Shy Luv had to say about “Lungs:” “Lungs came from us wanting to create something nostalgic for ourselves, something that people at our gigs could sing back to us, or take that same feeling away with them. It’s written around saying too much in a relationship and wanting to take back what you’d said, telling someone you love them and then almost regretting it.” Check out “Lungs” on iTunes.

Dirty Nice – “It’s Happening”

November 27, 2017

Looking for an impossibly bright and sparkly electronica ditty? We think you should give Dirty Nice a shot – their new song “It’s Happening” is a surreal take on electronica music. Their recent singles have amassed over a million plays on Spotify… Let’s just say “It’s Happening” is on track to do the same. With it’s eccentric disco bass and delightfully lightly auto-tuned vocals, this one would make a fantastic addition to your playlist. Dirty Nice has a pretty surreal Instagram account too, check it out.

Deep Cuts – “Endlessly Refreshing”

November 27, 2017

It’s foreseeable that the chorus to the new Deep Cuts single “Endlessly Refreshing” could find a welcoming home in a doublemint commercial, but until that time comes, it serves just fine as simply a catchy tune, and a suitably titled one at that. Bolstered by breezy instrumentation, provocative vocals and the ding of a phone receiving a notification, the song contains an atmosphere that, in the vein of one such Ariel Pink, possesses a style kindred to 1980s cassette culture. All the while, the Houston-centered group addresses something ever so modern–the millennial attachment to their phones and the inescapable refreshing of by-the-minute news and social media feeds.

Veronica Bianqui – “Victim”

November 27, 2017

“Victim” the new single from Los Angeles garage pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Veronica Bianqui, should be the official song soundtracking a heavy weight being lifted off one’s shoulders, the feel of starting anew or the summoning of willingness to put a positive spin on something otherwise devastating. Written as a call to escape harmful emotional dependence beyond oneself, “Victim” came to greatly pertain to Bianqui’s sister’s untimely death at the hands of drug addiction. All of the song’s proceeds will go to non-profit organization Harm Reduction Coalition, which advocates for the health of drug abusers and aims to educate the public on the detrimental effects of drugs. The repeated, empowered assertion “I’m ready for big changes,” as well as her readiness to “chase the sun” and “shake these clouds,” convinces the listener that a reversal of any troublesome habits is wholly possible. Dressed up in a mostly easygoing melody, the song[...]

Tea Leigh and Luke Reed – “Underwater”

November 27, 2017

After years of detachment from supplying the public with new music, indie duo Tea Leigh and Luke Reed reemerge with a fresh single, titled “Underwater.” This languid and dreamy tune harnesses a beautifully nostalgic vibe and runs with it, or rather ambles with it, for a two-and-a-half-minute duration. Nestled in gentle touches of guitar and blurred percussion, “Underwater” deals with the hope that nothing’s too late and how mistakes can be consigned to oblivion in favor of a renewed relationship with one’s lover.

The Servant’s – “Here I Am”

November 27, 2017

The Servant’s can conceivably be labeled a tenant of the same noise rock mold that housed Dinosaur Jr. and Sonic Youth. But that isn’t to say they share the exact same space. This “band,” whose moniker stands for an independent solo venture fashioned just last year by London-based musician John Smith, constructs a thin wall to separate this branch of influence, marked by gutteral distortion, from the rest. Its connected room, as evident on new single “Here I Am,” is occupied by the loud-quiet dynamics perfected by grunge-era bands like Nirvana and The Smashing Pumpkins, with less identifiable influences—The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Radiohead—settling in elsewhere, such as in Smith’s grasp of melody, his vocal delivery and a lyrical propensity to tackle subjects like abject loneliness and the unfairness of life. The upcoming album from The Servant’s, on which this single will appear, is due for release in either late[...]