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Shy Luv – “Lungs”

November 27, 2017

Shy Luv ain’t no strangers to buffaBLOG – last time we checked in with them, we were raving about their psych-pop banger “Like A River.” They’re continuing their string of excellent psychy/synthy releases with “Lungs.” This is what Shy Luv had to say about “Lungs:” “Lungs came from us wanting to create something nostalgic for ourselves, something that people at our gigs could sing back to us, or take that same feeling away with them. It’s written around saying too much in a relationship and wanting to take back what you’d said, telling someone you love them and then almost regretting it.” Check out “Lungs” on iTunes.

Dirty Nice – “It’s Happening”

November 27, 2017

Looking for an impossibly bright and sparkly electronica ditty? We think you should give Dirty Nice a shot – their new song “It’s Happening” is a surreal take on electronica music. Their recent singles have amassed over a million plays on Spotify… Let’s just say “It’s Happening” is on track to do the same. With it’s eccentric disco bass and delightfully lightly auto-tuned vocals, this one would make a fantastic addition to your playlist. Dirty Nice has a pretty surreal Instagram account too, check it out.

Serena Foster – “Show Me The Way”

November 26, 2017

Serena Foster is excited to share her new sound, and after checking out her latest music video, we can see why. “Show Me The Way” is a stuttering pop gem, taking cues from other pop masterminds like Charli XCX and Icona Pop. About the song, Serena says, “This is a inspirational song about changing your ways when you are feeling unhappy or stuck doing something you don’t love.” I hope this song and music video inspires you to follow your dreams and go after what you love!

PLEASER – “Wave”

November 26, 2017

Do you dig kung-fu, indie rock, or the 1990s? If you answererd yes to any of the aforementioned questions, you gotta check out the new video from PLEASER. “Wave” is a mid-tempo tribute to 90s-alt rock heroes like Pavement, Dinosaur Jr., and Hum, combining slacker-dude vocals with delightfully-simple guitar droning. PLEASER is a part of the Figbox collective, a group of musicians who contribute to several different projects. Check them all out here.

Des- “Dying Breed”

November 26, 2017

Des, aka the solo outlet for multi-instrumentalist Mike Desmond, recently caught our attention with the bright electro-indie pop of their/his latest single, “Dying Breed.” Are you a fan of Grouplove, Capital Cities, or The 1975? Look no further – Des employs a rolling electro-bassline and neurotic electronic drums with his pleasant take on indie-rocker vocals… Check it out via the widget below. Be sure to drop Des a phat follow on Instagram.

Wild & Free – “Trippin on You”

November 26, 2017

Prepare your body… LA duo Wild & Free are here to get you moving and grooving with their perfectly-composed indie dance pop. Our personal favorite is “Trippin on You,” a subtle but deeply funky jam that mixes hush-hush vocals, funk bass, and tasteful synth work. Fans of Daft Punk or Classixx will dig this one a bunch. “Trippin on You” is all over the internet – select your preferred method of consumption via this link.

Brian Bradley – “Halcyon 2050”

November 26, 2017

Brian Bradley is hot off of a string of midwest shows and is promoting his latest release pretty hard. “Halcyon 2050” bumped-and-grinded its way into our inbox and we’ve been hooked ever since… It’s clear the EP draws from classical, pop, and electronica influences – airy vocals lay over top powerful but smooth synth work. Fans of Passion Pit, Joywave, or the casual dubstep listener will definitely dig this one. “Halcyon 2050” would make a fantastic addition to your Spotify playlist.

Mt. Joy – “Silver Lining”

November 20, 2017

Mt. Joy reached out to us with the powerful sentiment of their alt-folk anthem, “Silver Lining.” The song is about coping with the feelings of loss after losing friends to addiction. The heavy subject matter is touching and eloquently-delivered… And its hard to deny the powerful chorus of “But if it’s the drugs, the women, the wine, the weed.” Recommended for fans of Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe, or Noah and the Whale. Drop Mt. Joy a like on Instagram while you’re at it.

Twin Ritual – “Hand Through The Mist”

November 20, 2017

San Diego act Twin Ritual are an indie rock band specializing in frantic danceable tunes with a notable early-80s tinge – almost as if Heart and The Bravery had a child (figuratively speaking, of course). “Hand Through The Mist” is our personal recommendation – the spastic guitar playing is a true highlight, bolstered by fantastic vocals, dreamy vocals, and a rock-solid dance beat. You dig Twin Ritual? Bandcamp it up.

Pet Envy – “For Keeps”

November 20, 2017

Get your Monday started off right with a funky pop-rock jam from Nashville act Pet Envy. “For Keeps” is truly the goodest-of-times, full of disco-influenced bass lines, flashy synth lines, choppy funk guitar, and a fun vocal melody. We’re especially digging their unique combination of r&b, pop, funk, and indie-pop sentiment. Peep their Bandcamp if you’re feeling the good vibes.

Madeleine McQueen – “Wildfire”

November 15, 2017

Rochester-born singer/songwriter Madeleine McQueen specializes in upbeat pop rock, notably evident in her latest single “Wildfire.” About the song, Madeline says, “I wrote “Wildfire” when I was drunk one night and being a bitch. It’s pretty upbeat and catchy with some deeper and darker lyrics to contrast that.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves – recommended to fans of Florence & The Machine, Feist, or Ingrid Michaelson. If you like what you hear, add “Wildfire” to your Spotify playlist.

Tesse – “I’ll Tell You In The Morning”

November 15, 2017

Tesse is the collaborative project of Sydney-based songwriter Tom Stephens… His songs are brooding alt-folk compositions, centered around acoustic guitar riffs and peppered with flavors of baritone guitar and piano. “I’ll Tell You In The Morning” is the first offering from his yet-to-be-released debut; it explores the complexities and monotony of an unstable relationship. Stay up to date with Tesse’s happenings via their Instagram.

Spirit Award – “Diving”

November 15, 2017

Seattle-based trio Spirit Award specialize in dark post-punk with a new wave flavor, especially evident on their newest offering, “Diving.” “Diving” has its roots in some dark happenings and is based around the omnipresent stresses of every day life… According to Spirit Award, “It’s comforting to me knowing that someone shares my same struggles, and we can share in that difficulty together and try and move past it.” Click play on the widget below and let the driving bass line and siren-esque guitars take you away. “Diving” is being offered up on Bandcamp.

A.D.K.O.B. – “Giraffe”

November 15, 2017

Sydney Australia is home to indie-pop ADKOB, who are hot from the release of their latest (and catchiest) song, “Giraffe.” Their music video is a montage of the band at work, classic, yet effective… But we were especially hooked in by its rolling drumbeat and synth-tinged indie-pop sentimentality which is reminiscent of Foals or Bastille. Not to mention the true earworm of “Fuck me up inside again.” We’ve conveniently embedded their music video below – smash that play button if you know what’s good for ya.

Lazy Bones – “Take It Back”

November 14, 2017

We’re pleased to share a brand new band from Ithaca with y’all – Lazy Bones is here with a sparkling new single in the form of “Take It Back.” Their brand of low-key indie rock falls somewhere between the slacker vibe of Mac Demarco and the chorus-laden dream pop of a band like Turnover… Give it a listen below. “Take It Back” is available via Bandcamp for a “name your price” option… You know what to do. Take It Back by Lazy Bones