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Hot Spoon, Cold Mango – Paws on Ears

November 27, 2023

“What is it that you see when told stories that have no pictures?” An interesting question posed by Stephen Meeker, the individual behind Hot Spoon, Cold Mango. The curiously-named project (which also includes Stephen’s lover) was conceived after the duo used a warm spoon, fresh from the dishwasher, to dive into a nice cold container of mango sorbet. We’re not sure we have an answer to the above query, but it’s an exercise in existentialism to even attempt to come up with one. Communication with Meeker has been cryptic, but intriguing. His biographies use words that have been buried in thesauri. Questions are answered with diatribes that go in infinite directions… But it’s all a part of the mystique surrounding HSCM’s latest offering, Paws on Ears. Meeker operates behind a concept-turned-genre called “Motion Vision.” He’ll explain it below better than we ever could: “Welcome to Motion Vision, a groundbreaking musical genre that[...]

aeonatan – “Sad Pisces”

November 26, 2023

All the way from Finland, Jonatan Stenfors is debuting his new project aeonatan with single “Sad Pisces.” Taking experimental inspiration from shoegaze, industrial, and post-punk, “Pisces” is a masterful blend of many genres that compiles into something monumental and gripping. The song starts out with riff that could fit perfectly into any Midwest-emo jam but ultimately explodes into that noisy, wall-of-sound approach we’ve all come to know and love while we’re shoegazing. Fans of A Place To Bury Strangers, Title Fight’s newer catalogue, and Amusement Parks on Fire will surely be adding aeonatan to their playlists. Check out “Sad Pisces” through Spotify or Apple Music

Nancy Whitaker – “Mantelpiece”

November 25, 2023

Nancy Whitaker (a five-piece band, not an individual) create expansive post-rock compositions informed by 2000’s garage rock influences – their latest offering, “Mantelpiece” is the perfect amalgamation of the two. With jittery percussion, massive walls of guitar noise, and a soaring vocal presence, “Mantelpiece” transcends any pigeonholed genre and becomes something that much greater. Fans of The Walkmen; Black Country, New Road; and The Districts will find lots to love here in NW’s expansive sound. You can find “Mantelpiece” via the YouTube embed below, or, on Spotify.

Midheaven – “Heaven”

November 25, 2023

Midheaven (aka creative-and-romantically-involved couple Sarah Eiseman & Andy DeLuca) have been creating visual art for others for years, silently building up their own repertoire for this very moment. The stunning “Heaven” is the duo’s first foray into the musical world, a sparkly-but-sludgy blast of dream pop and shoegaze that sounds like it was ripped straight out of a late-90s witch/vampire movie. A dirty bass groove anchors the song while drippy guitars, swelling synths, and left-field percussive instruments go supernova in the background. Sarah’s soaring vocals are the centerpiece here and her hypnotic presence brings to mind other genre luminaries like Wolf Alice, Mazzy Star, and Slowdive. DeLuca’s been traveling the world for about a decade now, but we’d never forget his Buffalo roots… That’s reason enough to check out this outstanding new project. You can find “Heaven” on Spotify, Soundcloud, and Bandcamp. You can find lots of other ways to[...]

Field of View – “Mess”

November 25, 2023

Field of View is a Chattanooga-based punk band whose “Mess” caught our ears for it’s anthemic raucousness. With it’s punchy power chord grind, “Mess” constantly maintains the spirit of punk while injecting it with a fun, jangly, almost Midwestern-esque sound. This sound is absolutely made for basement show singalongs or sweaty VFW hall pits – fans of Title Fight, SUGAR COAT, or Joyce Manor are going to dig this one a lot. All the different ways to listen to “Mess” can be found via this handy link, or, check it out via YouTube below.

Joy Downer – “Alright”

November 25, 2023

buffaBLOG mainstay Joy Downer knows how to write an indie-pop banger – we’re recommending their latest offering, “Alright.” With its bouncing bassline, simple-but-driven guitar strumming, and a nicely lilting vocal presence, “Alright” has all the markings of an iconic indie rocker. There’s something to be said about simplicity perfected, and “Alright” definitely falls into that category. Fans of The Strokes, St. Vincent, or even the vintage appeal of The Cars are gonna love this one. We’re Joy Downer stans over here at the blog – check out our previous writeups here, here, and here. Peep the music video for “Alright” below, and when you inevitably enjoy it, be sure to add it to your Spotify playlist.

Sheer Calm – “Stagnant”

November 25, 2023

Three-piece London-based act Sheer Calm put out a staggering amount of noise for being a trio, and latest single “Stagnant” is perfect proof. The group has a penchant for cacophony – between the absolutely massive bass tones and screeching, squelching guitar energy, “Stagnant” could sit comfortably on a shelf next to your favorite Death From Above 1979 or Drive Like Jehu record. If walls of guitar noise and speaker-shredding tones are your thing, Sheer Calm may be your next great obsession. You can find “Stagnant” via Sheer Calm’s Bandcamp page below. Sheer Calm by Sheer Calm

Frog – “DOOM SONG”

November 25, 2023

New York-based duo Frog (composed of brothers Danny & Steve Bateman) are back on the grind with their latest release, the 11-song GROG. We’d like to highlight the discordant fervor of single “DOOM SONG;” with it’s cacophonous guitar-driven jangle and droning vocals, “DOOM” brings to mind genre luminaries like Pile or even Modest Mouse with a touch of swampy twang. Its ascending, chromatic chord progression also brings to mind the haunting and soul-crushing crunch of Alice in Chains’ “Them Bones” without ever dipping into grunge territory. About the album, Danny further elaborates: “There are really exciting places we were able to get to on this record, places that I didn’t know existed before I found them. It feels both gothic and cartoonish to me, big gargoyles, dark skies, storms, but the statues are of ‘Aaahh!!! Real Monsters.’ Every song is a step deeper into the abyss.” Be sure to check out[...]

ALIAS – “Cursed”

November 18, 2023

French act ALIAS is here to crush your soul with the menacing indietronica of their latest single, “Cursed.” Propelled by an ultra-distorted bass thump, “Cursed” gradually transforms into a neurotic indie-rock tinged banger that seems tailor-made for dancing around your living room. Fans of the smart-but-smarmy stylings of LCD Soundsystem or the synthed-out pulse of CHVRCHES are gonna love this one. About the song, ALIAS says: “CURSED is the sweet spot where everything goes wrong.” Check out the music video for “Cursed” below, or, add it to your favorite Spotify playlist.

Day Video – “Needles and Pins”

November 17, 2023

Day Video is a solo project from David Yeend of Atlanta, Georgia and “Needles and Pins” is his latest track off of his extended play the Day Video EP. A soulful indie rock song with an infectious guitar lick, the lyrics a play awkward part of a relationship when you fuck up and are stuck walking on… wait for it… pins and needles (or needles and pins). Formed during the worst parts of the pandemic for many and finally seeing a proper release, this project is Yeend’s way of telling his own stories separate from his other project, the equally impressive (non-solo) Hearts on Speed. Mainly showcasing Yeend’s vocals, “Needles and Pins” keeps it simple with a steady backing drum beat and a warm guitar tone with an occasional background solo guitar. Fans of Pinback, Buck Meek’s less folksy tracks, or boygenius’ pop sensibilities would find a lot to enjoy here,[...]

Fan Girl – “American Cowboy Song”

November 14, 2023

Australian-based indie rock outfit Fan Girl brings us their latest track “American Cowboy Song,” and it’s a rollicking banger, to be sure. Coming in just over 2:30, it’s a perfect sandwich of blistering guitar glued betwixt (comparatively) a subdued intro and a boisterous outro. The drums, lead guitar, and synth form the crux of the aforementioned “blistering” portion of the song, giving me pleasant reminders of bands like Tired Lion, or, Jet and The Hives at their rawkiest. Speaking to the track, the band had this to say: “The song started as a silly, glitchy beat that we saw something in, and decided to flesh out and overcomplicate. In true Fan Girl spirit, we turned it into something more colourful, obnoxious and cheeky.” You can find “American Cowboy Song” on Spotify along with the equally catchy “MCF” – although a complete changeup from the zany controlled chaos of the former. If Spotify[...]

Razor Braids – “She”

November 14, 2023

Brooklyn-based Razor Blades brings us their newest track, “She,” and it’s a fun garage rock tinged banger. A vocal-forward track with non-stop (fuzzy and clean) guitar riffs, singer Hollye Bynum sings about meeting that special someone and how positively uplifting that can be. Queer, female, and non-binary identifying members gracing the lineup make this a well rounded group, able to bring their voices to a chronically underserved listenership – as well as just rocking the f*ck out for all. Fans of Alanis Morrissette, Pom Pom Squad, or The Cranberries would find a lot to enjoy here, along with anyone who enjoys a well executed garage rock romp. “She” is available on Soundcloud or Spotify, as well as a fabulously done music video embedded below. Be sure to check out their equally impressive backlog of songs as well! Razor Braids · She

Found Space – “What’s Yours Is Mine”

November 12, 2023

Found Space jangled their way into our hearts with the dreamy goodness of new single, “What’s Yours is Mine.” Co-Produced by Day Wave (Jackson Phillips), you can really hear the bedroom-pop, well, pop, in this sparkly and washy new tune. Pulling from strong (and timeless) 80s and 90s influences, “What’s” nods respectfully to its forefathers without ever sounding dated or trite. Fans of The Pains of Being Pure at heart, The Radio Dept., or the aforementioned Day Wave are going to vibe on this immediately. You can find “What’s Yours Is Mine” on Spotify. Found Space · What’s Yours Is Mine

Brookside Mall – “NNNYN”

November 8, 2023

Brookside Mall is bringing us their first new release in over five years with No More Fragrant Thoughts which is due January of 2024. Our first sniff of the project is their new song “NNNYN,” a shaggy indie rock jam that throws haymakers at listless uncertainty. Warbly guitar lines burble and glorp over one another sounding like it’s pouring out of concrete piping while a thumping drum rhythm impacts your chest with an industrial cadence. “Being twenty eight and still chasing contract work /Makes me a foster dog, my life a firework” is the growling preamble that echoes with dissatisfied acrimony, setting the scene for the chest-emptying chorus coming to combat the building exasperation. That leads in a teeth gnashing chorus that will have you howling “Give me something I can hit” as you thirst for that circumstance of empowering adequacy in the face of a vexing and bewildering existence in[...]

teddy<3 - "i belong here"

November 8, 2023

L.A. based, Grammy nominated songwriter Teddy Geiger, under her moniker teddy<3, just released her new album Teresa. She is coupling that release with her new single “i belong here,” an indie cut that is bursting with momentous atmosphere and layered shoegaze influences. Teresa formed itself out of a formative journey through Madrid that had the artist expressing her deepest vulnerabilities and innermost feelings, pouring her heart and soul onto the page, using the act of writing as a method for both personal healing and spiritual purification. That earnest catharsis is felt throughout “i belong here”, as a pulsing driven rhythm creates a heart filling momentum that galvanizes the layered, reverb soaked guitar textures that change from a laconic melancholy to a feeling of a head rush that would be brought upon by night air of a enchanted Madrid night. The interplay of the lush textures and dynamic rhythm that fades[...]