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Jaded – “In The Morning”

April 5, 2017

Jaded has been making waves since last year, when they landed a song in the Top 10 UK Viral charts on Spotify. The trio is comprised of three talented immigrants who now call London home. They specialize in bombastic and irresistible pop songs – case in point “In The Morning.” This one has all the hallmarks of a great dance-able song – a catchy and simple lyrical hook, fun brass samples, and a driving beat. Be sure to add “In The Morning” to your Spotify playlist. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/311667279″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Chris Tall – “Lucy (Sun Goes Up) feat. Maydar”

April 5, 2017

Ooooh yeah, here’s a fun little song to get down to. We’re jiving with Chris Tall and his futuristic disco jam, “Lucy (Sun Goes Up).” Featuring a wonderful vocal delivery from songstress Maydar, this song is reminiscent of Bruno Mars or Michael Jackson-style pop music. This one’s sure to get your body movin’ and groovin’. Download “Lucy” here. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/313949333″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Malcolm – “Money Ain’t a Thing Freestyle”

April 4, 2017

Speaking with the confidence of the city that’s behind him, rapper Malcolm takes on the legendary beat behind “Money Ain’t a Thang,” the 1998 collaborative effort between Jay Z and Jermaine Dupri. The New Jersey native unleashes a calm fury in a tight two minutes of freestyle rapping, with standout bars like “Rush Hour at the trap, where the fuck is Jackie Chan?” Malcolm makes references to Hov by name and also with the delivery of his street-smart attitude. Check out his YouTube page for more freestyles over classic beats and stay tuned for an upcoming EP.

J Blaze – “CAMP”

April 4, 2017

J Blaze makes rap anthems that shame your cookie cutter radio singles. Fresh in his Alonzo Mourning jersey, Blaze boasts unconventional brags that separate his one-liners from the stuff you’re used to. Fuck a coup, Blaze is into his four-door Teslas. The beat blurs the lines of trap and allows for Blaze to switch up his flows at ease. To put it simply, it’s a fun track to listen to. Blaze has charisma and his lyrics have character. It’s perfect to rap along in the car to with the top down, and if Blaze had it his way Elon Musk would be riding shotgun. Listen below.

Feverbox Release New Single “Victoria”

April 4, 2017

Kenmore garage rockers Feverbox are getting ready to release their first EP in the coming weeks and the release’s first single, “Victoria” shines bright. The indie rockers from Buffalo’s best first ring suburb announced themselves nicely with a few well received singles last year, but “Victoria” definitely shows a band tightening it up, with those dreamy vocal harmonies, driving riffs and shimmering synths flying higher than ever. On a side note what is up with all these local bands representing with impressive vocal harmonies? Must be a lot of Beach Boys and Fleetwood Mac fans around here. Anyway, Feverbox’s EP arrives April 14th with a show at Babeville with Deadwolf and Super American, and you can check out “Victoria” below:

Orations – Wych Elm

April 3, 2017

Following up on their previous EP, Incantation, Buffalo quartet, Orations, have released their debut 12” LP, Wych Elm on March 17, through Custom Made Music. Showcasing the variance in 80’s post-punk, Orations’ debut is in part a look back, a revivalist endeavor so to speak, while also being a record that stands on its own merits. Orations is Jess Collins on vocals, Paul Morin on guitar, Jason Draper on bass and melodica, Matt Chavanne on drums and percussion, with additional help from Aaron Ratajczak and Rick Wright. Present on Wych Elm are some of the various iconic sounds that made up a chunk of the post-punk sonic aesthetic from the 80s. Like the jangly, sometimes airy and dreamy guitar, the dark, low, rhythmic bass, and the often brooding, dour vocal delivery. The reproduction of the genre is flawless and the band really wears their influences on their sleeves, including bands[...]

Heavy Heart – “High Dive”

April 2, 2017

London rockers Heavy Heart have been real busy releasing songs… Their latest is the sparkling “High Dive,” an ambient effort featuring spitty, distorted guitars and haunting female vocals. “High Dives” has lyrical themes of being underwater, but the icy electronics and droning instrumentals make the song sound like a cold, lonely journey through space. “High Dive” is surely worth a listen. Check it out below or swing by Bandcamp to pick it up. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/271195679″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Lynette Williams – “Au Revoir”

April 2, 2017

In a unique bend of folk and jazz influences, singer-songwriter Lynette Williams crafts a haunting ballad of complex emotions in her song “Au Revoir.” Blurring verses and chorus between English and French, Williams allows for a direct look into her past, as if being watched on a dim, black and white screen. Written and produced in her living room, she creates at once an honest account and a striking brand of storytelling. Everything about “Au Revoir” and recent EP Love Thee, Not Chaos is entirely her, making it all the more soul-bearing and raw. Delve into all that is Lynette Williams below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/297986714″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Bent Denim – “Miss You, Kid”

April 2, 2017

Sleepy ‘NyQuil pop’ duo Bent Denim patents the soundtrack to your next lucid dream with their latest track “Miss You, Kid.” The song feels subtly out of focus, surrounded in a cloudy fog of murmured vocals, faint synths, and haunting harmonies, all while smooth guitar lines and understated percussion keep it all anchored to reality. There’s a sort of intimacy and realness to the thoughtful sluggishness, like slowly sinking into something warm and comfortable. If you like what you’re hearing, hang in there for the April release of their EP Diamond Jubilee and allow Bent Denim to soothe away all your springtime worries. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/310937967″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

DYAN – “What Fiction Is For”

April 2, 2017

Indie pop trio DYAN hits hard with the first release since last summer’s debut album with single “What Fiction Is For.” The song is a buoyant cocoon of synth, reverberating vocals, and cushy drum hits, later adding a bit of an edge with cutting, distorted guitar lines. It covers a unique combination of light and dark, heavy and soft, sweet and bitter. There’s a real sense of natural down-to-earth instrumentation, paired well with hints of electronica. Find more of DYAN on bandcamp, with their album Looking For Knives. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/309101802″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Shy Nature – “Mango Trees”

April 2, 2017

The London-based band Shy Nature follow through with their reputation for catchy and energetic alt-rock tunes with their new single “Mango Trees.” The song is reminiscent of big name bands like The Black Keys and Cage The Elephant, but seems to bring something new and more striking to the table than the rest. We’re talking melodies that were born to get stuck in your head, clean instrumental precision, and bright vitality. You can essentially hear the fun being had while making the record. For more like this track, check out the band’s debut album Ten Times Around The Sun, released March 31st. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/312896217″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

You’re Jovian – “Pieces”

April 1, 2017

Funny / Not Funny Record’s latest avant-garage prodigy You’re Jovian hits hard in their latest single “Pieces.” This song is a sonic thunderstorm, combining the best of elastic guitar lines, hazy distortion, and subdued vocals. The Virginia band, headed by Elliott Malvas, aims to musically depict the feelings of seasons, and this track seems to come just in time for a rainy early spring. The track is off of You’re Jovian’s upcoming sophomore album They Were Selected And Divided, which promises for a lot more guitar-driven dreaminess where this came from. Get into “Pieces” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/310561423″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Julian Lamadrid – “Untouched”

April 1, 2017

18-year old Julian Lamadrid creates colorful genre-blending music, encapsulated memorably in the recent video for his single “Untouched.” For a young artist with not even a year in the game, Lamadrid already has two EP’s under his belt, with no relenting in sight. “Untouched” centers around an idea of inescapable loneliness, while simultaneously craving affection. It’s an infectious stab at light synthpop, with a touch of R&B influence, featuring encompassing vocal harmonies, ambient synths, and crisp percussion. Check out the video below to watch a young love story unfold to a catchy soul-bearing soundtrack.

No Vacation – “Mind Fields”

April 1, 2017

San Francisco’s snoozy dream-pop outfit No Vacation stews on the effects of a break up in their latest song “Mind Fields.” The band’s gradual evolution from a bedroom-pop experiment into a 5-piece conglomerate of indie experts, even while shouldering a year long hiatus, has the group back and better than ever with their nose to the grindstone. The No Vacation brand of dream-pop holds on to their DIY roots, while securing sugary guitar melodies, gauzy vocals, and a neat and tidy rhythm section. The band seem to be certified experts in coming back from a break up new and improved, so it seems only wise to take in their insights via “Mind Fields” below. Stay tuned for more from No Vacation, due out this June. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/306519506″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Liquid Monk – “On the Rocks”

April 1, 2017

Infectious electro-jazz outfit Liquid Monk melds together the polarities of sharp and smooth in their new track “On the Rocks.” Harnessing sweet-yet-seductive vocals and electrifying soundscapes, the Detroit natives bring about a fresh sense on intrigue with this genre-bending track. Aside from brilliant instrumentation, the band works collaborate with other local pop, hip hop, and R&B artists to further spread the genre ambiguity, as well as create a unique and riveting sound. No matter what you’re into, it’s not hard to find something you love in Liquid Monk. Take “On the Rocks” for a spin below, and look for the group’s upcoming full-length album to be released this spring. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/308790131″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]