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Boshe – “do it 4 u”

September 16, 2024

London based Boshe is the solo act of Ella Heaton and “do it 4 u” is her latest track, an atmospheric indie-electropop affair. Drawing inspiration from familiar acts like FKA Twigs and Grimes, there’s enough electric drum beats and effects that you’ll be bopping your head in short order. Heaton’s vocals are warm and reverberate throughout your skull while EVERYTHING ELSE is going on, which can be a lot to keep track of (but, I think, is part of the allure). On the B side of the single, there’s a demo of “do it 4 u” which provides an interesting look and almost sounds like an entirely different song that stands on its own. It’s a little more roughly hewn (duh, demo) but it makes the vocals found more machinelike, which reminded me a lot of Alice Glass. You can hear “do it 4 u” below from YouTube or add[...]

No Floor – “Forgetting”

September 16, 2024

“Forgetting” is the latest from No Floor, a ‘post shoegaze’ four piece out of Seattle. What’s the difference between shoegaze and post shoegaze you might ask? Great question! From what I could figure, when you add the “post” into the genre things get… fuzzy? The general composition trends a little more toward prog/experimental. Combine the two and you get lovely track. This ends up equaling a pedal-driven track that coalesces into a beast of song. Reminded me a bit of Brand New (before it was illegal to enjoy them) with elements of Title Fight and Ovlov; the hauntingly slick guitar wailing and dirge-like vocals really combine into a real treat. You can hear “Forgetting” below from the band’s YouTube page or add it to your post shoegaze playlist on Bandcamp or Spotify. Be sure to check out the rest of the ‘How to Drown’ EP if you like what you’ve[...]

Pebbledash – “Killer Lover”

September 12, 2024

Ireland based four piece Pebbledash has a new single out, “Killer Lover” and it’s one we’ve grown quite fond of at the BLOG. The presser we got made comparisons to Pixies and Smashing Pumpkins (which isn’t inaccurate) but I felt a lot of early Modest Mouse vibes from this track (in particular, Fruit that Ate Itself era Modest Mouse). “Lover” is shoegazy and at times ethereal, especially with singer Fionnbharr singing parts in Gaelic (which I’ve always found a beautiful, if haunting language). The guitar truly does play second fiddle to the vocals, which sound like they were recorded on golden mics because every word sounds GORGEOUS and hangs in the air, almost solemnly. You can hear “Killer Lover” below on YouTube or over on Spotify. I couldn’t tell you how many Irish acts we come across, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t too many – so definitely be sure[...]

club hearts – “blood was on my skin”

September 11, 2024

New York based Barrett Bleeden is the self professed ‘button-pusher and self-appointed ringleader’ of club hearts. Citing influences from bands such as MGMT, Hot Chip, and Gorillaz, it’s easy to follow the breadcrumbs to Bleeden’s musical style. Described as a blend of indie-pop/alternative/r&b/80’s electronic dreamscape, every single effect he lays down blends together seamlessly without a single note out of place. Being self taught while writing/producing/recording everything certainly has it’s advantages, but if you don’t have the chops for it that will show in the music (like a wise sound person once said, “you can’t polish a turd”). No turds here, quite the opposite – and even if there were, they’re the good kind that nourish the soil with nitrates. You can hear “blood was on my skin” down below from YouTube or add it to your indie tinged electronica mix over on Spotify.      

EVNTYD – “Ever Left”

September 11, 2024

EVNTYD (‘even tide’) is an Austin, Texas based band lead by Julián Berdegué and their latest is “Ever Left.” We last heard from them… Well, ‘him,’ back in May here and not much has changed on our thoughts; we love the shoegaze-themed rollercoaster he throws the human experience into. Speaking to the track, Berdegué had this to offer: “‘Ever Left’ reckons with the expiration date on the horizon, so to speak, accelerated by one’s heedless actions. It’s an urgent rally cry to press forward against raising stakes.” Interestingly enough, the track starts out sounding disjointed and a little forlorn and then ebbs and flows between more upbeat tones throughout the different movements.” The track itself is chock full of plenty of guitar layers shot straight into to your eardrums with various effects – the drums in particular keep a steady oomphy rhythm (particularly in the aforementioned forlorn parts). Fans of[...]

Luka – “Wishlist”

September 11, 2024

Estonia based Luka brings us her latest track “Wishlist,” an electro pop jam that crawls into your ears and establishes dominance. Interestingly the final track off of the album Lukalike, you’re thrown into a tightly wound cavalcade of sound surrounding but never smothering Luka’s vocals. The vibe from the effects and composition all fall into the ambient style EDM or hyperpop and describing it is like trying to describe the color blue to someone who can’t see color. Let me put it this way: if you’re not super into EDM you’d enjoy this if you think Grimes is pretty neat but haven’t listened to her a lot. If you are into EDM, this sounds perfect halfway through the night or toward the end of it. Actually, this would fit well with anytime of the night; who am I kidding? Give it a listen and find out! You can watch the[...]

Hundred Plus Club – “4/19 (Demo)”

September 9, 2024

Hundred Plus Club recently released a freshened version of their first song ever (!), affectionately titled “4/19 (Demo).” Ostensibly a working title or the file’s original name, the group used a ten-year-old idea of the first music they ever wrote that could be considered a fully fleshed-out tune. The trio kept the original recording of the drum track, a tight, jazzy snare-forward beat from drummer Burak Spoth, while adding mysterious lyrics and spindly guitar from singer/guitarist Zain Shirazi. There’s something special about demos recorded in a “tin can basement,” and it’s a fun little development that HPC had the wherewithal to polish this into a proper release. We’ve embedded a Spotify player below for convenience, but be sure to check out all the different ways to support HPC via this helpful Linktree link.

Grave Waves – “Bender”

September 3, 2024

Grave Waves is a four piece from, I assume, California, based on their Linktree and the snooping I did. Plus they look cool without trying too hard, even possibly trying to not look cool which is ostensibly cooler than just being cool. “Bender” is their latest off of their self titled EP, a cheeky alternative rock album that, at least for me, answers the question of what happens if Sonic Youth and The B-52s had a lovechild. The hooks are there, as are the occasional sparks of “Sprechgesang” (aka spoken singing that Fred Schneider is famous for, and, to a certain extent, Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon). Bass and guitar feature heavily in this, and it gets a little funky in the breakdown – showing this isn’t just another one-trick-pony punk outfit. You can hear “Bender” on YouTube or add it to your punky playlist on Spotify. The EP is well[...]

Cameron Sonnier – “In Your Eyes”

September 3, 2024

Having released six singles over the past year from his upcoming album Synchronicity, Houston based Cameron Sonnier has absolutely been killin’ it. His latest, “In Your Eyes,” continues his pop domination with a groovy tune, meshing together synth and geetar (with the synth pushing the track forward). It personally reminded me of Silversun Pickups, feeling similar but distinctly separate from their brand of electronica-tinged indie pop. Coming in at just over three minutes, you’ll have more than enough time to pick up what he’s putting down and we know you’ll enjoy the ride. You can hear “In Your Eyes” down below from YouTube or over on Spotify. No word on when the album will be out, but safe to say that we’re getting close since it’s almost the end of the year. Be sure to give the other five tracks released throughout the year a listen, in particular “Burning To[...]

Conflict at Serenity Pools – “fruit bowl”

September 3, 2024

“fruit bowl” is the latest from Conflict at Serenity Pools, a band with one of the coolest names out of the ones we’ve covered at the BLOG (and one we’ve covered before here and here). The track itself leans more into techno territory; a slight departure from “Bosun” and its shoegazy bedroom pop, but still capturing the ethereal, pop-adjacent sound. Luke McQueeney keeps it simple here with synth and drum machines, casting a pall with atmospheric sounds that suck you right in. Speaking to the track, he had this to say: “We didn’t stress about one thing, even though we explored our angst and worries and melancholic feelings earlier, through this we we’re soothed— the catharsis of singing felt transcendent. the light was pervasive, calm, and bright on our walk back from the ocean.” You can hear “fruit bowl” below from the band’s YouTube or add it to your Spotify[...]

Andrew Huston & The Waders – “Tell Me”

August 29, 2024

Andrew Huston & The Waders are, from what I can gather, a California based band and “Tell Me” is the latest single off of their new album “Cycling.” Guitar and piano (like, actually sounds like a piano) coalesce along with Huston’s vocals for a cathartic sounding track full of warmth and longing (and maybe a smidge of regret). This appears to be the fourth single off of the album and it’s placed toward the end. There is a certain amount of finality or the peak of a crescendo to it, which seems apropos for a late single release. Fans of Conor Oberst’s more rockin’ catalogue would find a lot to enjoy here, as would anyone who enjoys something a little sad at the end of the night. You can hear “Tell Me” on YouTube below or add it to your “sort of sounds like Conor Oberst” playlist on Spotify.

Infinitefreefall – “Desecrated Landscape”

August 29, 2024

“Desecrated Landscape” is the latest from South Carolina based four piece Infinitefreefall and it’s a lot of sound packed in just over three minutes (and we love it). Billed as “experimental pop,” this is a great vague term but, like most vague terms, doesn’t entirely do the band justice. The track leans into the shoegazey/psychedelic guitar and mashes together into quite the formidable force behind Maxton Strenstrom’s vocals. This reminded me a lot of Foals but if they had 30% less treble and smoked some DMT – which is nothing against Foals because we like them too! You can hear “Desecrated Landscape” below from Soundcloud or throw it on your trippy pop playlist today on Spotify. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard, be sure to check out the band’s back catalogue and upcoming album due out sometime before the end of the year.  

22° Halo – “Virtual You”

August 28, 2024

22° Halo, with this writing now a repeat Buffablog band, brings us their newest single “Virtual You.” We last heard their second newest single “Bird Sanctuary” back in April and, unsurprisingly, we loved it (you can see our review here). The project of Philadelphia based Will Kennedy, he tends to lean heavily into the lo-fi indie sound to great success and this track is no different. Singing about chasing that cruel mistress nostalgia, there’s a twinge of sadness but it pairs nicely with his bare bones guitar twang and his vocals that are moved along by the underlying bass and drums. As always, we’ve included the link to YouTube for your listening pleasure below as well as Bandcamp and Spotify if you’re looking to add (honestly both singles) to your playlist. Be on the lookout for their new album Lily of the Valley, due out November 8 from Far Caspian’s[...]

Polaroid Fade – “Delancey”

August 22, 2024

“Delancey” is the latest from New Jersey based Polaroid Fade. Born out of a love for bands like The Smiths and The Sundays, this is a full-steam-ahead love letter to alt rock and dream pop, with a hint of indie sleaze. Singer Nicoletta Giuliani belts out some fantastic lyrics with a guitar-forward backdrop and threatens to overpower them (seriously, she has some PIPES). Coming in at just under five minutes feels juuust long enough to hook me but leave me wanting for more, which, if quality of sound is any indicator, should keep happening for some time. You can hear “Delancey” below from YouTube, or add it to your presumably burgeoning dream pop playlist on Spotify (we have a type, ya know?). Their first album Chaos in Poetry will be out sometime this year, so be sure to give the band a follow on their socials or Spotify. Don’t forget to[...]

Johnny Cisneros – “IT’S TOO LATE”

August 22, 2024

LA based Johnny Cisneros‘ latest is “IT’S TOO LATE” and it’s somehow the most relaxing yet frantic track I’ve heard in a hot minute. A follow up to the first track, “NEEDY,” off of his upcoming EP, “IT’S TOO LATE” has a low key sound, but the BPM and Cisneros’ so-called “Spanglish Indie” lyrics for a really unique take that had me hooked from the start. This definitely had a post-punk vibe similar to Day Wave that I find myself enjoying more and more, especially with that crispy vintage crackle that makes it sound like it’s being played off of a vinyl. It’s not too late to listen to “IT’S TOO LATE,” (unless you’re up past your bedtime, in which case you can wait until the morning) available on the usual gamut of YouTube, Spotify, or Soundcloud. The new EP will be out in September, so keep your ears peeled[...]