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Jason Matu – “All The Pieces Fit”

September 23, 2020

Super clever wordplay on this indie rocker from Jason Matu. “All the Pieces Fit” brings to mind Flaming Lips, Manchester Orchestra, and other indie rock greats on this cool, bombastic jam. We’re particularly drawn to Matu’s excessive use of alliteration in each of the verses. It brings a satisfying quirkiness to the overall tone of the song. Not to mention the sweet synth layers and Matu’s yearning vocals. Check it out below or on Spotify. icantwaitforsummer · Jason Matu – “All The Pieces Fit”

Edwin Organ – “Self Alarm”

September 23, 2020

Sharing this super quirky electropop jam here from Edwin Organ. “Self Alarm” is a jerky, nu-disco tinged jam that combines the fun of 1980s synth pop with a bit of 2020 flavor and flair. Organ said it best himself – about “Self Alarm,” he says: “We’ve all been there. The relationship you know is no good but you keep going back to them only to be chewed up & spat out. It never works out, listen to Self Alarm, it’s looking out for you.” We agree with Edwin – listen to “Self Alarm.” Soundcloud link below, Spotify link here. Edwin Organ · Self Alarm

Stevie Zita – “Neon Niko”

September 23, 2020

Liking these fun, yet mysterious bedroom vibes from from Stevie Zita – “Neon Niko” is a super swimmy indie pop jam awash in reverb and urgency. Nimble and driving fuzzed-out basslines, chorus-laden guitars, and Zita’s far-off vocals all come together in perfect dream-pop fashion here. If you’re digging “Niko,” Stevie’s got a pretty robust Spotify selection too. Listen first below and then check out his discog. Stevie Zita · Neon Niko

Natalie Schlabs – “Don’t Look Too Close”

September 23, 2020

Digging this jam from Nashville-based songwriter Natalie Schlabs. “Don’t Look Too Close” is a new direction for Natalie – she’s veered away from her country roots into something more akin to indie rock. “Close” is full of cool delayed guitar stabs, driving drums and bass, and of course Schlabs beautiful vocals… Not to mention the cool, start-stop music video treatment that she’s given this one. This one goes down smooth – watch the vid below and keep an eye out for her next LP, also titled Don’t Look Too Close, due out October 16.

Low Key Crush – “Been Waiting”

September 22, 2020

Low Key Crush are a duo from Melbourne writing super jangly, surf-tinged music. “Been Waiting” is a perfect end-of-summer jam – full of wistful vibes, lovely oh-ohs, and plenty of reverb, “Waiting” is the kind of nostalgic song that makes you yearn for better times (or maybe just appreciate the times you have now with your main squeeze). Fans of Best Coast, Tigers Jaw, or An Horse will dig this one a lot. Check it out below and be sure to pick it up on Bandcamp if you’re feeling it. Low Key Crush · Been Waiting

Josh Fudge – “When She’s Gone”

September 22, 2020

Vibing hard to this cool jam from 18-year-old Oklahoma City-based Josh Fudge. “When She’s Gone” is full of big nu-disco basslines, astral synth splashes, and Fudge’s super-smooth vocal delivery. This one is very funky but still feels low-key in a relaxing way a la Tame Impala or Mac Demarco. Check it out below and if you’re feeling it, add it to your Spotify playlist too. Josh Fudge · When She’s Gone

Dylan Pacheco – “Negative Space”

September 22, 2020

Austin, TX-based songwriter Dylan Pacheco has fully embraced his self-proclaimed weirdo-pop roots on a charming new single called “Negative Space.” Full of nervous kid energy, “Negative Space” combines squiggly synths, jittery guitar work, and half-yelped vocals that are dripping with manic sincerity. “Space” is a bedroom song that feels both joyful and anxious all at once; we think fans of the Front Bottoms, Say Hi, or Motion City Soundtrack will like this one a lot. Check it out below – it’s also on Spotify. Dylan Pacheco · Negative Space (Manic Panic)

1996 – “Around You”

September 20, 2020

Cool, swimmy one from 1996 – “Around You” is a part of a dreampop songwriting project from Mike Lee (also of Letting Up Despite Great Faults & Family Mart) where each of his singles features a new singer from a different city. We’re particularly drawn to “Around” – frantic canned drums, swirly guitar vibes, and smartly-edited bedroom-pop vocals really make this one pop. Check it out below and stay tuned for more jams – here’s the Spotify link. 1996 · 1996 – Around You

Limón Limón – “Long Distance”

September 20, 2020

Future indie duo Limón Limón are true buffaBLOG mainstays – it’s probably not too surprising that we love their latest jam, “Long Distance.” Hazy synths, bouncing bass, tight drums, and perfect production help to power this one along… But be sure to stick around for the chorus to treat yourself to a monster hook. Check it out below and be sure to swing by their Spotify too – take it from us, there’s a lot of great jams to enjoy. Limón Limón · Long Distance

Myoon – “Shining Light”

September 20, 2020

French duo Myoon have created something intense and danceable on their latest jam, “Shining Light.” Big bass energy juxtaposes smartly against delicate vocals and mysterious blooming synths… Somehow, “Light” would feel just as at home in the club as it would on a lonely night time drive. Either way, we think you’re gonna like it – check it out below first, and if you like what you hear, visit their Spotify too. Myoon · Shining Light

EGOISM – “Here’s The Thing”

September 20, 2020

Sydney indie-pop duo EGOISM are no strangers to buffaBLOG – their 2019 banger “What Are We Doing?” was one of our fav tracks of the year. They’re back again with “Here’s the Thing,” another perfect showcase of the duo’s smart and surprisingly intimate indie pop connection. “Thing” is full of subtle vocal flourishes, warbly guitar strumming, and catchy piano plinking; it’s perfect for any-mood listening. Check it out below, and if you dig it, swing by Spotify too. EGOISM · Here’s The Thing

Qwiet Type – “Ferris Wheel”

September 20, 2020

We’ve been jamming out hard to this latest EDM-flavored electropop hit from Qwiet Type. “Ferris Wheel” shows off Qwiet Type’s penchant for songwriting and production, blending EDM sentiment with good-old-fashioned pop hooks. Beyond being the central hook, “Ferris Wheel” really does sound like the kind of jam that would be blasting good vibes while you’re at the apex of a carnival ride. Check it out below and if you dig it, be sure to add it to your Spotify playlist too.

Jordana – “Divine”

September 17, 2020

Yo – Jordana is here with some truly infectious indie pop vibes. “Divine” comes out swinging by namechecking Phoenix for some immediate indie cred… But beyond that, “Divine” is a well-crafted pop jam with an impressively nimble bassline and a unique percussion track. The cherry-on-top is Jordana’s lilting delivery, which ebbs and flows perfectly with the quiet/loud intensity of the verses and choruses. We think you’re gonna like this one – check it out below. Jordana · Divine

Dead Emerson – “Sucker Punch”

September 17, 2020

Big indie pop vibes from Dead Emerson here on “Sucker Punch.” Emerson is truly a one-man-show – writing and producing everything you hear here, often in the solitude of his LA bedroom studio. Solo-act or not, it seems to be working… “Sucker Punch” is irresistible; it’s full of frantic drums, jittery guitar energy, and big synth blasts, all of which are perfect for modern indie radio play and repeat listens. If you’re feeling it like we are, check it out on Spotify.  Dead Emerson · Sucker Punch

JW Francis – “Good Time”

September 17, 2020

BuffaBLOG mainstay JW Francis is at it again, this time with his latest jam, “Good Time.” The Oklahoma-born, Paris-raised, NYC-based singer/songwriter specializes in delightfully warbly bedroom pop with a warped-vinyl aesthetic. “Good Time” is another gem in his repertoire, full of AM-radio guitar twinkles, gauzy synths, and a sun-soaked mentality disguising the bit of melancholy that colors his lyrics. Check out the QVC-meets-acid-trip music video below for a taste of your own, and be sure to swing by Bandcamp if you dig it.