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NGHTMRE – “Holdin’ On to You (Wet Paint and Wildfire Remix)”

April 26, 2016

Halifax-based future-bass producers Wet Paint and Wild Fire made a mean remix of NGHTMRE’s “Holdin’ On to You.” The song starts out as an atmospheric crawl, with whispy female vocals, and drops about 37 seconds in with expecting instrumentals. Eventually the remix  turns up with playful synth splices into a grandiose sound.  If you are a fan of Keys N Krate or Flume, then you would dig this remix. Check it out below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/256502217″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Kevin Morby – Singing Saw

April 25, 2016

After a stint in the group Woods and a short lived side project The Babies, singer-songwriter Kevin Morby is now on his third solo record, titled Singing Saw. He has grown with each album, establishing a unique voice in a musical realm of familiarity. With pristine instrumentals and a storyteller-like prose, Singing Saw may be his best work yet. Nothing here is overly groundbreaking but, much like Tobias Jesso, Jr., he has managed to take the influence of well-traveled sounds and ideas and make them feel fresh and all his own. At moments throughout the album, you can draw lines back to the likes of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen or Lou Reed, but not without a deep look through Morby’s own lens. He expertly weaves together folk, rock, and Americana, pairing it with vintage and folksy lyricism. His signature hushed baritone voice gives everything a calming, almost hypnotic feel. Singing[...]

The Slums – SORRY

April 25, 2016

SORRY marks The Slums’ first LP release since their inception, and as the band themselves suggested, please blare it from your speakers. This heavyhearted giant is here to apologize for something, or is maybe just stuck in a desperate, depressing downward spiral. Regardless, brutalizing your instruments, screaming your sorrows, and creating nasty, anger-driven material is one way to either get things out of your system or get who/what is causing you pain away from you. Like really far away from you. The Slums have blessed us with a relatable hard rock album, taking pages from Brand New’s and Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band’s books. “Gospel Part I” is the first song on this black album. The LP opener bursts into livelihood after a quiet, overdriven guitar riff. My initial thought when hearing this track was, “… it sounds broken.” That idea was immediately backed by the lyrics, “I’m punctured[...]

Black Honey – “All My Pride”

April 22, 2016

Black Honey’s “All My Pride” has been the flavor of the day over at buffaBLOG HQ. The band’s latest single, off of their forthcoming The Headspin EP. Think the gritty garage-rock stylings of The Strokes if it were fronted by Gwen Stefani with Muse’s bravado and you’ll get an idea what’s in store for  the UK-based quartet’s new single. Looks like the band will be spending much of 2016 at far-off locations in the Middle East and Asia with no word of a states tour in the future. Check out the single “All My Pride” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/255573758″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Sam Padrul – “Dirty Work (ft. Patrick Baker)”

April 21, 2016

Now that the sun has finally come out, my music taste sheds it’s shoegazey skin and it’s all pop and electro. Sam Padrul and Patrick Baker’s collaboration “Dirty Work” is one of those songs that just oozes REPEAT button.  “Dirty Work” is for fans Robbie Williams, Jamiroquai or Souldecision is they still kept it up. Check it out below and try not to re-listen. I dare you. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/256474747″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Brat’ya – “Call Me”

April 20, 2016

Lovers of old school synths and unrestrained keyboard lines will get a huge kick out Brat’ya’s  new single “Call Me.” Brat’ya, a solo project from Alek Ogadzhanov (of Smart House), goes all out with lush electronic textures,  vintage 80’s drum sounds, and almost baroque flourishes that play perfectly off the naked yearning of his lyrics and vocals. This is the definition of modern synth pop, and it can be yours via Brat’ya’s Bandcamp page. Enjoy. Maybe get some rollerskating in under disco lights with this in your earbuds. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/258609054″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Harmonica Lewinski Releases Video for “The Slug”

April 19, 2016

Rochester garage-rock group Harmonica Lewinski has released a strange new video, on par with the act’s established demeanor. Harmonica Lewinski has made a name for itself with this aesthetic of lo-fi and trippy rock ‘n’ roll. Their latest single ‘The Slug” is the first taste of their forthcoming album Head Honcho, and their newest material since last year’s Naked Brunch. It calls to mind the sounds of the underground surf rock of the sixties combining it with modern garage punk influences. The single’s video companion really helps bring to life the slimy, DIY nature of the tune. Sure to be a hit at your next sleazy basement party, check out the video below.

Sea Span – “Diane”

April 19, 2016

Philadelphia based indie-gaze act, Sea Span, have a new song that has been the soundtrack of our weekend. The song “Diane” is a mellow song of regret about trying to rewind and make things right in a relationship. Could you win them back? Would it all be the same? It’s a snapshot of the past mixed with the reality of today meshed with the mellow and calm delivery of the band. Fans of Big Eater, Beach House, or hiding in the backyard while being heartbroken sitting in a lawn chair in your backyard with a clear view of the stars would be into Sea Span. Check out the band’s latest single “Diane” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/255586305″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

The Cat Empire – Rising With The Sun

April 15, 2016

The Cat Empire has just released their new album Rising With the Sun.  I wouldn’t put this Australian band into any particular genre because they are a very unique group that incorporates several genres into their astounding music.  Rising With the Sun is a very Reggae-ish album compared to most of their other albums.  With the use of trumpets, synthesizers, and a funky bass, The Cat Empire brings you into the summer with this album. The second track on the eleven-track album, “Bulls,” is an upbeat reggae song that relies heavily on the piano for the refrain and the reggae breakdown in the verses.  The bass is also a big part of the verses holding the groovy beats together.  Once the refrain hits, the trumpets come in hot, giving the refrain a sing-along effect.  It then cuts into a fast break/ending with the bass leading the way to close it[...]

Queue – “Falling Into Skies”

April 14, 2016

Philadelphia / DC based indie act Queue have a new song that is right up our alley. Queue’s song “Falling Into Skies” is emotional, with breath-y, sweet vocals over delicate guitars. Beneath the surface, “Falling Into Skies” is about falling for someone that is turbulent but gives you so much joy. The best way to describe Queue is if early Foals did a collaboration with Sarah McLachlan to form a sound in the same realm of the Temper Trap. The quintet have a forthcoming EP in the works. In the meantime, listen to “Falling Into Sky” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/251894241″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Our Mother – “Age of Empirez”

April 13, 2016

  London-based baroque indie rock quartet released their latest track from the up their upcoming debut EP titled A.O.B. this week and it’s a burner. “Age Of Empirez” is falsetto waltz, a slow and a delicate dance. Fans of Dresden Dolls, minimalist Bon Iver, or a stripped down version of TV on the Radio would be into it. The band’s freshman release will be out on vinyl at the end of the month via Lucky Number. In the mean time, enjoy “Age of Empirez” below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/255764471″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Islands – “Christmas Tree”

April 12, 2016

Islands are back again proving that undoubtedly Islands are forever. The project, fronted by Nick Thorburn, formerly of The Unicorns and current Serial theme song composer, released their new single “Christmas Tree,” off of the band’s forthcoming album Should I Remain Here at Sea.  Islands’ latest single starts out with delicate vocals synonymous with Thorburn’s delivery over a simple guitar riff, eventually growing into a song the whole gang gets into. Under the surface, the band’s single is about the willingness to self-destruct. Remarkably, the track was all recorded in one live-shot. Check out Islands’ latest single below and be on the look out for Should I Remain Here at Sea, out this summer. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/254993151″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Sleep Science – “Tears For The Money”

April 8, 2016

Being a non-established grinding indie rock act is hard in itself, with booking paid gigs, gaining fans, balancing work schedules, and overall managing a functioning band. Canadian bands deal with this with and then some based on their basic isolation in between cities. The hard part about living in Canada as an indie rock band outside of southern Quebec or Ontario is that it’s close to impossible to tour and get your name out there. Unlike the United States, where 80% within of the country you can get to another mid-sized city within a four hour drive, Canada’s cities that have any sort of underground, DIY supportive scene are 10+ hours in between. Vancouver’s Sleep Science is one of those bands that is taking it in stride and serious about making a name for themselves. In March, the trio released their first single in over a year, titled “Tears For The[...]

Pusher – “Clear (ft. Mothica)”

April 7, 2016

Toronto-based electro-producer Pusher has returned after nearly a year with a song that could be the song of spring.  The up-and-coming producer collaborated with Brooklyn-based singer Mothica to create a song that is best described as infectious. In the pair’s new single, Mothica’s delicately sweet vocals (think Chairlift) float over Pusher’s delightfully playful instrumental. Warning: This song will be stuck on repeat. I might go as far as to call this song the underground pop hit of the season. Check it out below. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/257300076″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Why We Run – “A Moment To Return”

April 6, 2016

Sydney-based quartet Why We Run released the video for their first single “A Moment to Return,” off their forthcoming album due out early summer. The video is powerful, featuring an elderly man swimming, then Benjamin Button-ing back into retrogressing in childhood over a three minute time-lapse.  Below the surface, “A Moment To Return,” is about a near-drowning experience where lead singer of Why We Run saw his entire life flashed before his eyes. Heavy stuff. Check out these up-and-coming Aussie’s new video below and keep your eyes peeled for their new album. It’ll be a good one.