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Potty Mouth – “Smash Hit”

October 23, 2016

Potty Mouth are an all-female power trio crafting radio-ready punk hooks like their newest, “Smash Hit.” Hot off a tour with Against Me! and some supporting dates with CHVRCHES, Potty Mouth are looking like they’re about to get a come-up. “Smash Hit” is everything you could expect from a group of three brash punx – it’s hooky, a little snotty, and a lot of fun. For fans of The Breeders, The Donnas, or The Distillers. Fellow buffaBLOGGER Brendan O’Connor interviewed Potty Mouth not too long ago – check it out here.

I Don’t Speak French – “The Mule”

October 23, 2016

I Don’t Speak French are a group of unpredictable Swedes making rough, funky indie rock.  “The Mule” is their magnum opus, featuring spacy effects, a catchy chorus, and the funkiest bassline this (that?) side of the Atlantic. Fans of Imagine Dragons, Portugal. The Man, or Bastille would be into this band. If you like what you heard, you can listen to their full album here. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/285981755″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Magana – “Inches Apart”

October 23, 2016

We dig this song. Magana sent us “Inches Apart” from her debut Golden Tongue. The Brooklynite has a haunting and emotional approach to the singer/songwriter approach that touches on the work of St. Vincent, Sharon Van Etten, and Still Corners. The sparse arrangement is sure to get you feeling chill. Head over to Bandcamp to grab Magana’s discog. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/283856380″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

Various Artists – Say Yes! A Tribute to Elliott Smith

October 21, 2016

You would be hard pressed to find an artist in the indie realm that hasn’t been affected by Elliott Smith’s music in some way or another. On Say Yes! A Tribute to Elliott Smith, a collection of artists takes on the daunting task of interpreting the formidable singer-songwriter’s catalog. For this record, released through American Laundromat, a diverse group of acts is assembled, from Yuck to William Fitzsimmons. The wide range of Smith’s compositions are well represented, with new takes on everything from his most intimate hushed folk to his more symphonic basement pop. It is impossible to put a singular label on Smith’s songs because of how intricately he interweaves genres. The soul-crushing earnestness of his lyricism is undeniably relatable, providing a broad appeal that transcends just “rock” or “folk” music. Historically, his music is so difficult to cover because it is so complex, and so perfect in the[...]

Ah Trees – “Team Sports”

October 20, 2016

Perth psych-poppers Ah Trees sent us “Team Sports” and we think it’s worth writing about. The Aussie act explores a hazy psychedelic sound, supported by frontman Ryan Adair’s moody vocals. Their tight, funk-influenced guitar hooks and groovy bass line mesh well with the disco rhythm that is all-together dark and danceable. Ah Trees is available on Bandcamp. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/275385400″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

False Heads – “All Eyes”

October 20, 2016

East London trio False Heads have really been making waves… and noise. About the band, Iggy Pop himself said, “These kids make a lot of noise, I like it.” He’s not wrong – “All Eyes” is a standard garage punk banger, combining quiet/loud songwriting with growling guitars and bombastic drums. Fans of The Vines or The Libertines will be pleased. False Heads is on iTunes if you’d like to support. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/282258032″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Tyzo Bloom – “Ukiyo”

October 20, 2016

Tyzo Bloom is the moniker for LA-based producer/songwriter Casey Chen. “Ukiyo” is his latest offering, boasting melodic tones, sharp samples, organic drums, and choppy vocals. Whereas most producers fall on an electronica spectrum, Tyzo Bloom sounds as if it has more indie-pop and soul influences. Fans of Mura Masa, Tycho, or Flume will feel right at home. “Ukiyo” is available for free. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/286809898″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

DESSERT – “Back Around/Devil”

October 20, 2016

We really recommend the breathtaking video from LA twinklepop trio DESSERT. Truthfully, the description of this video is best left to the band’s own words: “The music was written as the video was shot, aware of each other but not meant for one another. It wasn’t until he passed that they began to bend towards each other. The video is an exploration of the life of our friend the late Emanuel Yarbrough, the great American Sumo wrestler who passed away tragically a year after filming. It’s a testament to his ambition that in the final months of his life he would do something so demanding.” Check out the vid below or peep DESSERT out on iTunes.

Wizaard – “The Spills”

October 20, 2016

Montreal’s Wizaard are half psychedelic-spunk, half disco-funk, and we’ve been slipping into an endless k-hole of “The Spills.” This particular wonky quintet utilizes slinky guitars and ostentatious synths to create spiraling soundscapes to get lost in. Fans of Scissor Sisters, The Growlers, or Mika would dig Wizaard. Wizaard are on Bandcamp. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/281412819″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Black Kids – “Obligatory Drugs” (NSFW)

October 20, 2016

2008 was a different world: Barry Obama wasn’t our President, we were still on our first iPhones, Christian Bale was Batman, buffaBLOG didn’t exist, and Florida new wave outfit Black Kids released Partie Traumatic. Produced by Suede’s Bernard Butler, the album album divided critics (actually, critics and Pitchfork’s critic) and reached 5 on the UK charts on the strength of the multi-racial band’s very Millennial update of British New Wave before the rather promising band pretty much disappeared off the face of the Earth after releasing a remix EP in 2009. Fast forward eight years to the final 100 days of the Obama Presidency, the worst Presidential election ever, and the release of the first new music from Black Kids in 7 years, the NSFW “Obligatory Drugs.” Trading the New Wave synths for Os Mutantes fuzzed out guitars and South American beats, “Obligatory Drugs” heralds the release of a full LP[...]

Mallwalkers Debut Video for New Single

October 18, 2016

The first time I saw Mallwalkers, my cheeks hurt. I must’ve been smiling for a half hour straight. Not that their performance was comical, just incredibly infectious. There were about nine people on the stage (including horns, my favorite part of any ensemble), all seemingly under a moonstruck, punk-driven craze. Mallwalkers have this riotous ability to rally all the energy in the room, in their own bodies, and throw it all on the floor. By the sounds of “Dial ‘M’ For…”, that’s exactly where the new album is headed, too. The music video for the new tune, directed by FLATSITTER and choreographed by Michelle Merlo, is just as amusing. It features the band’s two main vocalists, Daniel Carosa and Jaz Frazier, cavorting around the city. There’s this flashy, desaturated overlay throughout the entire video that lends itself to the gritty, abrasive nature of the song. The band’s new album, which[...]

AMFM – “Broom”

October 17, 2016

AMFM is a brand-spanking-new act from NYC. They sent us their new jam “Broom” and we think it’s worth blogging about. “Broom” is a straight-up indie rock song with a touch of garage rock, glam, and urgency – we can certainly get behind that. Fans of Telekinesis, Turnover, or The Stills will like AMFM’s brand. Y’all can find AMFM on Spotify. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/245576681″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Beat Market – “See What I Mean (Feat. Aiza)”

October 17, 2016

Montreal-based electronic duo Beat Market just sent us a banger by the name of “See What I Mean.” Featuring a glitch-pop opening and a dank female-fronted rap by Aiza, we couldn’t help but get sucked into this one. Fans of Missy Elliott, Major Lazer, or Iggy Azalea will feel right at home. This song is great. Buy it on iTunes if you think so too. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/282958642″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Kiyo Company – “Like A Ghost”

October 17, 2016

“Like A Ghost” came to Kiyo Company mastermind Kiyo Cato on a subway platform as he waited for his homebound train one day… The rest of the song was born later that night as he sat messing around on the piano. The song is a straight pop jam despite its dark lyrical content. About the song, Cato says, “I was trying to understand the death of a friendship, the loss of respect for this person I spent my whole life looking up to, and how we continue to outwardly act like everything is still fine. I was haunted by the way it used to be.” Deep stuff, Kiyo. You know the drill – if you dig “Like A Ghost,” check it out on iTunes. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/285860535″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Troup – “Always On Fire”

October 17, 2016

Troup is based in LA but is actually a multi-national band, with members hailing from the US, the UK, and Italy. The quintet recently released “Always On Fire,” a straightforward 70s-inspired jam that highlights frontman Alex Troup’s knack for pop hooks and Jagger-style swagger. Fans of The Kooks, Arctic Monkeys, or Kaiser Chiefs will dig Troup. Troup’s music is available via iTunes. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/284174545″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]