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Slark Moan – “Emphatic Love”

September 6, 2025

Slark Moan knows a thing or two about appealing to the buffaBLOGGER in us. Their new single, “Emphatic Love,” rips. Straddling lines between psych rock and indie pop, “Emphatic” lures you in with bell-tone guitars and hazy vocals and absolutely finishes you off with a heady bass line. Beyond the dope instrumentation, “Emphatic Love” has a great backstory too – more below:   “I wrote ‘Emphatic Love’ about a year or so before I made the decision to transition. I was experiencing uncertainty with how my evolving gender presentation might affect my relationship. During this time, my partner showed me the most enthusiastic acceptance, and I think this song came out of feeling seen and celebrated. It’s the sort of love song that comes from truly knowing someone and being inspired to be creative collaborators.”   You can find “Emphatic Love” on YouTube (below), or on Spotify/Apple Music.  

Slark Moan – “Nervous Breakdown”

September 23, 2024

“Nervous Breakdown” is the newest track from Slark Moan, aka Mark Sloan. It’s been a minute since we last wrote about Slark Moan, (about three years) but we’re still loving’ what’s going on. I could try to explain how much I enjoy swapping consonants with first and last names, but that would be weird if you’re not in on it like Slark Moan is (they get it, glad it’s not just me). The track itself is a subdued affair, but that’s where all the magic happens. Wandering into bedroom pop territory with lightly fuzzed guitars and the *perfect* amount of synth. It just sort of comes in like a surprise guest but just the person you want to see walk through the door. Speaking to the track Slark/Mark had this to say: “The song comes from a place of anxiety and defeatism but there is a redeeming message – not[...]

Slark Moan – “Safest Bet”

December 3, 2021

Slark Moan (aka singer/songwriter Mark Sloan, see what he did there?) just released his latest single, “Safest Bet,” and it’s been on repeat at the buffaBLOG headquarters as of late. Expect twinkly guitars, Sloan’s distinct vocal delivery, and a somber-but-driven cadence that will please fans of both Tame Impala and The National (and everything in between). About “Bet,” Sloan says: “‘Safest Bet’ is about cherishing time with those you love, because you never know how long you’ll have it.” You can find “Safest Bet” on Spotify, too.