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Magdalena Bay – “Hideaway”

October 15, 2020

You should all be familiar with Magdalena Bay by now – the buffaBLOG staff is absolutely enthralled by them. The Magbae duo have done it yet again with their latest song, “Hideaway” – an airy and uplifting electronica jam with all the MB calling-cards… In-the-aether synths, a light drumbeat, and a thoroughly warbly atmosphere have propelled this one right into our hearts. Give Hideaway a jam below – they’ve also got a substantial Spotify presence. MAGDALENA BAY · Hideaway

Babeheaven – “Craziest Things”

October 15, 2020

The artists behind Babeheaven, Nancy Andersen and Jamie Travis, have a creative partnership that has evolved over the years… The long-term friends certainly have a powerful camaraderie that extends into their musical endeavor – evident on their latest offering, “Craziest Thing.” This one is vaguely haunting and completely enthralling; we think fans of Crumb, Men I Trust, or TOPS are gonna love this one. Check it out below – they also have an impressive offering via Spotify.

yellowbirddd – “Counting Down The Seconds Til The End of The World (With The One I Love)”

October 15, 2020

Check out this post-apocalyptic jam from LA-act yellowbirddd. “Counting Down The Seconds Til The End of The World (With The One I Love)” is a fuzzed-out bedroom-pop jam full of big melodies and male/female harmonies. With a bonafide guitar solo, organ flourishes, and a lovely lo-fi mix, there’s enough here to keep just about any indie rock fan captivated. Check it out below first – here’s a bunch of listening options once you decide to add it to your playlist. yellowbirddd · Counting Down The Seconds Til The End Of The World (With The One I Love)

Floating Room – “Warm Death (HIFI)”

October 13, 2020

Portland act Floating Room (AKA multi-disciplinary artist Maya Stoner) has us vibing hard on their latest offering, “Warm Death (HIFI).” At nearly five mins in length, “Death” certainly sticks around to deliver its message – woozy guitars and sleepy vocals trudge along at a despondent, but oddly comforting pace. Though this has the heart and sentiment of bedroom-pop, it’s truly excellently produced. Fans of Great Grandpa, Palehound, or Deerhunter will dig this one a lot. If you enjoy “Warm Death (HIFI)” as much as we do, keep an eye out for Floating Room’s upcoming EP, Tired and True, due out October 30th. Tired and True by Floating Room

MOY – “At My Door”

October 13, 2020

UK act MOY are sure to blow out your eardrums with the bombastic, guitar-driven vibes of “At My Door.” This one brings to mind the fuzzy melodies of the Smashing Pumpkins with the quiet-loud verse/chorus structures of Pixies… All wrapped in a modern indie-rock package. Full of ear-catching vocal melodies, “At My Door” is a dead ringer for any enjoyer of modern indie rock. MOY has also released a uniquely animated music video for “Door,” which you can check out below. It’s also available on Spotify.

Hypoluxo – “Nimbus”

October 13, 2020

Brooklyn quartet Hypoluxo have been through the ringer in the music biz… The fact that they’ve made it out still-standing is testament to their strength as a band. We think one listen to their latest offering, “Nimbus,” will confirm that for you. Beyond a nod as one of Stereogum’s top 5 songs of the week, “Nimbus” is a crushing post-punk jam full of start-stop guitar-based energy and impassioned vocals. Check out the vintage VHS vibes of their music video below, or if Spotify is more your speed, check it out there.

Whose Rules – “Moth Meme (feat. Selmer)”

October 13, 2020

We’re drawn to this one like LAMP! *insert moth meme* This latest jam from Norweigan wunderkind Whose Rules is effervescent, buoyant, and most importantly, fun. “Moth Meme” is equal parts Thundercat and Mac Demarco with an infusion of helium. The infectious falsetto and bouncy piano are obvious talking points, but on a deeper level, this one is unabashedly sugary without any sort of cheesiness in sight. Metaphors aside, “Moth Meme” rules, and is sure to put you in a good, lighthearted mood. Check it out via YouTube below, and if you like it as much as we do, be sure to add it to your Spotify playlist.

Veople – “Empathy”

October 12, 2020

Veople is an audio-visual duo from Australia made up of multidisciplinary artist and musician, Jay Jermyn, and musician, Julian Currie. Veople specializes in jams that captivate all senses, namely, their latest offering, “Empathy.” Full of insane bass shreds, surprisingly melodic guitar textures, and house-oriented rhythms, “Empathy” is certainly an experience in every sense of the world. As with most instrumental music – this one is better heard than read about – check out this mesmerizing jam below. Veople · Empathy

Dante Elephante – “E-Motion”

October 12, 2020

Santa Barbara, CA act Dante Elephante have us captivated with their latest jam, “E-Motion.” About “E-Motion,” Elephante says: “I had reconnected with an old friend who walked into my job. We went to art museums and music festivals together and really found any excuse to leave Santa Barbara and get away with each other.” Well said! We think this one embodies that perfect get-away-from-it-all vibe with lighthearted synths and Elephante’s lovely vocal delivery. Check it out below and be sure to add this one to your Spotify playlist. Born Losers Records · Dante Elephante – E-Motion

Carter Vail – “Computer Love Song”

October 12, 2020

Here’s a super-chill indie-pop jam from Nashville-based singer/songwriter Carter Vail. “Computer Love Song” is both simple and layered all at once; on a pop progression level, this one stays straightforward, swapping mostly between two chords… But Carter pads his compositions with plenty of synths, swirls, and guitar leads, enough to make them feel lush and developed. Sometimes, there’s just nothing like a sweet indie pop jam like this one. Check it out below via Bandcamp and swing by Carter’s Spotify as well – he’s got more to offer. The Interstellar Tennis Championship by Carter Vail

kidgloves – “Satellite (feat. Emily Brimlow)”

October 12, 2020

Digging this low-key indie pop collab between kidgloves (aka Cody Aledia) and vocalist Emily Brimlow. “Satellite” but don’t think that you will be hearing 70’s rock from Aledia, it is far from that. His new single Satellite, which features Emily Brimlow, began when he and friends were being nostalgic over the past. The combination of the two vocals are perfection and are backed with a steady drumbeat that drives you to the end of the song. This is a must on any new playlist you are making. Kidgloves · Satellite (Feat. Emily Brimlow)

The Mañanas – “Don’t Think Your Love Has Given Up”

October 11, 2020

Here’s a cool jangly one from Denver, CO act, The Mañanas. “Don’t Think Your Love Has Given Up” is a nice blend of jangle pop, post-punk, and straight-up indie rock, with lots of fun flourishes throughout (think effected vocals and synth splashes). Beyond the instrumental aspects, the sing-speak vocals have a hypnotic, rhythmic quality to them… Certainly soothing on the ear. As per usual, this one is better heard than read about – check out the fun, live action music video below and be sure to swing by their Spotify if you like it.

French Cassettes – “Utah”

October 11, 2020

Can’t help but love the latest single from French Cassettes, “Utah.” Full of acoustic guitar strums, effected drums, and plenty of indie pop sentiment, “Utah” is equal parts hypnotizing and energizing. Beyond the instrumentation, these guys killed it on a 70s-tinged music video treatment – the Cassettes went all out to showcase this one as a late-night drive song… Whether it’s through the desert or the neon-lit city streets is up to you. Check it out below, on Spotify, or on Bandcamp.

Vases – “Postwar Fiction”

October 8, 2020

LA-based Ty Baron, aka Vases, specializes in shoegaze-tinged dream-pop, extremely evident on his latest single, “Postwar Fiction.” The huge-sounding guitar/bass work in this is reminiscent of The War on Drugs or Turnover (delightfully, Baron worked with Omar Yakar (War on Drugs, Perfume Genius) on this release), while his confident baritone delivery brings to mind the National or Interpol. Check it out below and be sure to follow Vases on Instagram. Vases · Postwar Fiction

Griffin Robillard – “V.G.S.O.H. (Sadie’s Song)”

October 8, 2020

We think Griffin Robillard is up to something fresh with his latest jam, “V.G.S.O.H. (Sadie’s Song).” “Sadie” is a fun one that falls somewhere between nu-disco and indie rock. It shows off the multiple facets of Griffin’s delivery – a bit of Hold-Steady-esque sprechgesang for the verses and a more pop-oriented croon for the choruses. Beyond that, this one is layered thick with swimmy guitars, bouncy basslines, and retro organs. If you’re digging it – check it out on Spotify too. Griffin Robillard · V.G.S.O.H. (Sadie’s Song)