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Lola Scott – “i wanted to call her but i’m tragic & she’s overseas (8 Months) ft. MEL BLUE”

April 27, 2021

Sydney’s Lola Scott may only have a handful of songs to her name (thus far)… But there’s something magical about her latest single, “i wanted to call her but i’m tragic & she’s overseas (8 Months).” Her classical guitar training is finally coming in handy, even if “call her” is predominantly electronic. Full of excellent production choices, squiggling synth flourishes, a snappy drum beat, and Lola’s catchy vocal melodies, “call her” seems to be foreshadowing many more strong singles to come. “i wanted to call her but i’m tragic & she’s overseas (8 Months)” is available now on Spotify. Be sure to check out the rest of her discography while you’re there. Lola Scott · i wanted to call her but i’m tragic & she’s overseas (8 Months) ft. MEL BLUE

HEARTS APART – “Number One To No One”

April 22, 2021

Last time we checked in with Italy’s HEARTS APART – we were rocking out to the fun, fist-pumping pop-punk energy of “Waste Time.” They’re back again with another banger, this time in the form of the sub-two-minute “It’s All The Same.” This one feels passionate and sincere, channeling teenage punk angst via guitars through the lens of a thirty-something. Check it out below. HEARTS APART’s EP, Number One To No One, releases on June 18, 2021. Until then – enjoy it on Bandcamp (below) or Spotify. Number One To No One by HEARTS APART

Hotel Decor – “All The Rage”

April 22, 2021

Here’s a dreamy song from Hotel Decor – “All The Rage” is a super-groovy, super-hazy dream-pop banger from the brand new act. Aside from the excellent, warbly indie sentiment, this one also has plenty of psychedelic influence – it would feel just as at home next to a lava lamp as it would next to your new Tame Impala vinyl. “All The Rage” is everywhere – check all your listening (or viewing) options out here. Hotel Decor · All The Rage

AVIV – “Black Coffee”

April 22, 2021

There’s something nostalgic about the upbeat indie pop of AVIV‘s latest offering, “Black Coffee.” Maybe it’s the hints of retro mellotron strings that lace this track, or it could be AVIV’s omni-pleasant vocals… But “Coffee” is one of those perfectly hazy indie pop songs that has just enough simmering energy to put a pep in your step, just like the song’s namesake. Check out the bedroom-centric video for “Black Coffee” below – you can find AVIV on Spotify too.

Whiner – “Sleeping Pills”

April 22, 2021

Last time we checked in with New Jersey act Whiner, we were stunned by the almost uncategorizable indie rock of their single, “Dog.” They’ve continued their brand of shimmery, shoegaze-tinged sound with a new single, “Sleeping Pills.” Full of whining (pun intended) walls of guitar sound, reverb-soaked everything, and a surprisingly passionate vocal take, we think “Sleeping Pills” will make it onto your next playlist. Check it out below – you can find their entire catalog (including “Sleeping Pills”) on Spotify. Whiner · Sleeping Pills

Mellowpunk – “The Sun’s Exploding”

April 22, 2021

Boulder, Colorado indie rockers Mellowpunk have been hard at work during the pandemic – and it shows! “The Sun’s Exploding” feels like a sunny burst of quirky punk energy, highlighting singer Maddy McClure’s vocal prowess with a song full of lo-fi, surfy bedroom pop. Fans of Alvvays, Hop Along, and Best Coast are going to find something to love here. Check out “The Sun’s Exploding” below – you can also find it on Spotify. Mellowpunk · The Sun’s Exploding

Coward Syndrome – “Flat Moon”

April 22, 2021

Paris duo Coward Syndrome have written a transcendent, gothy shoegaze tune here with “Flat Moon.” This song is impossibly warbly and perfectly moody in a warm, warped-vinyl way… But it still retains the bleak and cold attitude of something a bit more post-punk. Think Mac Demarco meets Joy Division meets Porches. “Flat Moon” is on YouTube below, but you can also find it on Bandcamp and Spotify.

KALI – “I Just Wanna”

April 22, 2021

Something about 16-year-old wunderkind KALI already sounds like the work of a veteran recording artist. Her latest single “I Just Wanna” combines retro synthpop sounds with 2021-flavored songwriting sentiment. The result is something danceable but sophisticated. Coupled with the Stranger Things-esque aesthetic of the accompanying music video – we think this one has wide reaching appeal. Check the video out below and be sure to peep all the different ways you can support KALI otherwise here.

Don’t Worry – “Get Out”

April 22, 2021

Don’t Worry are an quartet from Essex whose “Get Out” caught our ears for its jangly indie punk quirkiness. Predominantly guitar based with an emphasis on upbeat energy and refreshingly straightforward lyrics, “Get Out” explores the overall difficulty of life and the struggle of accepting some of the things you can’t change (like your heart or your hairline). If you like “Get Out,” consider supporting it via Bandcamp or this SmartURL link. specialistsubject · DON’T WORRY – Get Out

Hugo Hamlet x Pool – “Your Moment”

April 22, 2021

Digging this dope collab between Hugo Hamlet and Pool. “Your Moment” shows off the half-English, half-Australian, half-Swedish multidisciplinary performer (Hugo- his words) at his finest; coupled with German trio Pool’s lighthearted indie pop flavor, “Moment” feels sexy, groovy, and fun all at once. Full of funky guitar flourishes and squiggly synth splashes, we think this one will end up on your next playlist. Check it out below – you can also find “Your Moment” on Spotify.

Horse & Wells – “Halloween”

April 2, 2021

Horse & Wells is an indie rock band that plays with elements of alt-country and emo in their songwriting. Naturally, we are drawn to their raw aesthetic, perfectly encapsulated on their latest single, “Halloween.” Full of piano twinkles, sincere vocals, and plucky guitar strumming, this one would fit comfortably on a shelf anywhere between your Pinegrove and Joan of Arc vinyls. You can find “Halloween” on Bandcamp and Spotify.

dad sports – “MANY FACES”

April 2, 2021

The last time we checked in with dad sports, they had just released the lighthearted, lowercase bedroom-pop of “nrvs again.” This time, they’ve come out swinging with the fully caps-locked “MANY FACES,” which also embodies many of the same qualities that drew us to them in the first place. With a super nostalgic indie pop sound that also exudes big contemporary energy, we think this one is gonna put you in a great mood. Check out the charmingly lo-fi video for “MANY FACES” below – you can also find dad sports on Spotify.

yarn. – “Pretty Girls”

April 2, 2021

New York-based quintet yarn. is here with their latest single, “Pretty Girls.” We’ve really been digging their understated brand of dream-pop – think Norah Jones meets Crumb. These wunderkinds have been writing songs that “capture the often understated minutiae and isolation of college life.” While most of us are a few years out of college here at buffaBLOG (don’t @ me), but we can still appreciate a good tune when we hear one. Check out “Pretty Girls” below – you can also find yarn. on Spotify. yarn. · Pretty Girls

Glom – “Again”

April 2, 2021

Last time we checked in with NYC sextet Glom, we were waxing poetic about their starry-eyed, hook-laden single “Fungus.” They’re back with a new song, this time with the jammy, mid-tempo simmer of “Again.” This one never quite bubbles over the top – it has us grooving along without ever getting our blood boiling. In that way, it’s a refreshing demonstration of how to write a tastefully subdued song… Just make sure you stick around for the fuzzed-out solo. Check out again below – it can also be found on Spotify.

Fly Felix – “Warm Blood”

March 31, 2021

Fly Felix is the songwriting project of producer/singer/songwriter Drew Tyler; we’ve been digging the synth-tinged indie rock of his latest offering, “Warm Blood.” Inspired by a writing retreat in Sedona, AZ (but eventually recorded in Los Angeles), Tyler and keyboardist and composer Eric McDermott joined forces to create the fuzzed-out creation you hear today. On our end, we’ve been loving “Warm Blood” for its dreamy take on radio-ready rock vibes – think Foo Fighters or Weezer meets shoegaze. Check it out below – you can also find “Warm Blood” on Spotify. Fly Felix · Warm Blood