Woodlock – “Bermuda Sea”
New Zealand/Australian hybrid act Woodlock caught our ears with the mid-tempo groove of their latest single, "Bermuda Sea." A plodding bassline and chuggy guitar chords provide the backbone for longing keyboard textures and passionate vocals about feeling...
Winsome – “Entertain Us – Live Session”
We're obviously fans of live music, but when a live session catches our ears, you know it's truly got to be magical. Sacramento indie/emo act Winsome decided to capture some live footage of a new song they've been working on by setting up a few cameras in their living...
PLANT – “Lucid Dreams”
It's one thing to make a dancefloor banger, but we always appreciate when synthpop has an urgent feel to it. The latest from PLANT, "Lucid Dreams," nails that vibe, taking the listener through an intangible dream state lush with buzzing synth flavors and ethereal...
Glom – “I Wanted The Real Thing”
We've been keeping a close eye on Glom - ICYMI, we've previously featured their songs "Fungus," "Gre[a]y," and "Again," because they are genuinely an excellent act. They're back with yet another banger, this time called "I Wanted The Real Thing." The Brooklyn...
young friend – “ENDLESS”
Bedroom-pop act young friend (aka songwriter Drew Tarves) knows how to blend genre to his advantage. Whether it's the grungy guitars, squiggly keyboard textures, or smartly-composed 2022-flavored percussion, "ENDLESS" could fit on just about any playlist. At only...
Tender Glue – “Simple Boys”
Tender Glue, the clever moniker for songwriter Tom Gluewicki, captured our hearts with the fun indie rock energy of latest single, "Simple Boys." A not-so-secret nod to ALL kinds of love (including self), "Boys" bounces along with it's playful guitar riff and...
Spill, Dance, Refine – “Wide Awake”
The mysterious act Spill, Dance, Refine is a breath of fresh air... Or maybe a deep inhale on a fresh cigarette. One listen to the gravely vocals on latest single "Wide Awake" will have you knowing exactly what we mean - they sing about trying to sleep amid a circus...
Bo Milli – “How It Is”
Bergen, Norway-based indie rocker Bo Milli caught our ears with this not-so-lighthearted jam. The upbeat instrumentals belie the ennui that powers the song lyrically - see the line about those ever-pervasive Strokes hits that seem to have powered the rest of indie...
Caye – “SOME LAKES”
If you’ve felt like the music in your life is missing that sparkle which enhances your daily vibes, then look no further than “SOME LAKES.” Based out of Santa Monica, the one they call Caye is the gatekeeper of such a sparkle. The ambience he offers up to his fans is...
Kash XO x Fivio Foreign – “CLEAR THE ROOM”
From coast to coast, Kash XO & Fivio Foreign have the game in a headlock with their latest single. The Oxnard California native & the New York mogul present “CLEAR THE ROOM,” featuring the sauciest of 808’s drizzled over the entire instrumental. Anytime Fivio...
Berry & Balloon Twister – “Dream Tangerine”
Berry & Balloon Twister teamed up for this blissful, psyched-out take on jangle pop that they're calling "Dream Tangerine." There's something that reminds us of the late 90s on this one (think New Radicals or The Sundays) - sparkly guitar leads and nimble bass...
MAYA LUCIA – “numb or something”
MAYA LUCIA walks the line between beauty and cacophony on her latest, "numb or something." There's no ignoring that big "ugly" chord in the progression here (we use that term lightly), but the commitment to beauty-in-ugliness is what makes "numb" truly magical....
Range Life – “TRUCKS”
"TRUCKS," the new jam from Range Life, plods along with so much pleasant indie folk energy, you'd assume songwriter Mike Chiarappa was from the Midwest or Arizona... or something. Instead, this seasoned New Jersey native fooled us with the tasteful use of plucky banjo...
Crystal Rose – “Thought I’d Say”
There's something to be said about love songs - there's a fine line between ultra-sappy and ultra-relatable, and we think Crystal Rose struck a sweet spot with her latest offering, "Thought I'd Say." Crystal plainly states the things she likes about her man in a...
S-X – “It’s Over Now”
A new pop sensation by the name S-X has actually been percolating in the game for quite some time in the production department, but he clearly has more in mind. S-X dropped stunning visuals over the last single, “It’s Over Now,” for his debut album titled things...
Mamalarky – “Mythical Bonds”
Mamalarky mean business; you can hear it on their latest single, "Mythical Bonds." It's a part of their latest group endeavor, the sophomore full-length Pocket Fantasy, that they went all-in on... 3/4 of the band uprooted their lives to move into a shared space...
Marc DiNero – “The Gr8st”
As a tribute to both the OG and himself, the Louisville-based MC known as Marc DiNero portrayed the great Muhammad Ali in his latest single, “The GR8ST.” The video has the both the quality & energy of a modern day Rocky Movie, not to mention Marc going just as...
Bolinas – “U.L.B”
Journeyman Bolinas found his way from Kansas, to Seattle, to LA, with lots of musical gusto and catastrophic life experience in tow. You can hear the amalgamation of these events in latest single, "U.L.B" - the mid-tempo slog (in a good way!) sounds like the work of a...
Far West – “Someday”
Santa Cruz-based act Far West is helping us power through the dog days of summer with their fizzy new jam, "Someday." With twinkly guitar flourishes, fuzzy synth flavor, and reverbed-out vocals, this one feels like it was made for hazy summer days, either poolside or...
dani mack – “fleabag”
"God forgive me for the things I've done" - an omnirelatable sentiment from dani mack (aka Baylee Barrett). Anyone from a small town can relate to the sometimes oppressive nature of their upbringing, something Barrett deals with perfectly in this sassy kiss-off to the...
TEEN BLUSH – “Other Faces”
We think you're going to like the latest single from TEEN BLUSH - recorded purposely in a stream-of-consciousness fashion, "Other Faces" has the twitchy, neurotic feel of something that comes straight from a fit of anxiety. Baritone vocals, mile-a-minute bass, and...
Ellur – “Close To You”
UK-based act Ellur caught our ears with the slow burn intensity of her latest single, "Close To You." The lyrical content of coping with rejection and craving validation pairs perfectly with the guitar-driven musical backbone, building from a heartfelt opening to...
WILDES – “Far and Wide”
WILDES (aka the solo-project of London-based singer/songwriter Ella Walker) is fresh off the release of her debut album, Other Words Fail Me... She caught our ears with the lightly bubbling indie pop of single "Far and Wide." Her excellent vocals give off an...
Wombo – “7 of Cups”
Last time we checked in with the dark energy of Louisville trio Wombo, we were praising their single, "One of These." They're back with another dirge, full of intentionally sour-sounding notes (e.g. Pile) and haunting vocals, this time called "7 of Cups." It's...
Blue Cove – “Soothe”
We're loving the energy coming out of Blue Cove, especially on latest single, "Soothe." The Chicago-based duo offer a modern take on 2000s emo/pop-punk - with plenty of spring-loaded guitar riffs and catchy, impassioned vocals, this would fit comfortably on any...
Crooner – “Better Ways”
Crooner from our kinda-neighbor city Erie, PA, caught our ears with their latest offering, "Better Ways." Self-described as "nostalgia-pop," the trio brings acoustic-driven indie folk flavors with omnipleasant bass and drum accompaniments. On top of it all is a...
LonelyTwin – “More Than On My Mind”
Stockholm's LonelyTwin (aka Madelene Eliasson) just released her debut album, This End Had No Beginning, via Ultra Records. The song "More Than On My Mind" is on the album, and it's our latest recommendation for good reason. Expect light and airy indie pop vibes with...
Breadcouch – “Livin”
Anyone who is able to pull off an effective beat switch on a track with a runtime of two minutes and twelve seconds is one special individual; introducing: Breadcouch. The Texas natives most recent installment “Livin” is lyrically lighthearted with heavy hitting...
G Herbo – “Drill (feat. Rowdy Rebel)”
What better way to celebrate the one year anniversary of an album other than to release some visuals for it? G Herbo decided to paint even more of a picture for his fans by releasing the music video for “Drill (feat. Rowdy Rebel)” off of his last project 25. AZAE...
The Demos – “Streetlight Glow”
Our Rochester neighbors in The Demos just released a new single, "Streetlight Glow," that shows off their penchant for writing hooky indie-garage riffs. With its synth-laced choruses; smart pop sheen; and angular indie rock guitar stabs, "Glow" reminds us of The...
Child Seat – “Burning”
It's not often that a live session catches our ears for a feature, but the attention to detail on Child Seat's latest take on "Burning" has us questioning our sanity. Between the gently bubbling backing track; the winding guitar parts; and the ever-perfect vocals,...
FNTN – “Impossible Summer”
We're checking back in with our buds in FNTN and their surfy new single, "Impossible Summer." You might remember our feature of "Crypto Vegan" from a few months ago, but it's time to open your ears again for this irresistible number. The juicy intro guitar riffs were...
Week Neez – “Shiny Leopard”
The "business-punk" band Week Neez (their words, not ours, although v applicable) recently caught our ears with their hooky new single, "Shiny Leopard." By this point, any dedicated readers of buffaBLOG know we're suckers for strong pop hooks and big energy... Let's...
Old Fashioned Bleeding Hearts – “Somewhere Else”
Brooklyn act Old Fashioned Bleeding Hearts (aka songwriter/musician Colton Tracy) caught our ears with the 90s-esque slacker rock on his latest single, "Somewhere Else." Sludgy guitars and siren leads pair well with the aloof vocals to pierce through your speakers in...
Tom Sundog – “Night on My Mind”
London-based artist Tom Sundog is on a mission to create sounds no one has ever heard before and we think the rapid-fire delivery on his latest offering, "Night on My Mind" checks all those boxes. An electrified beat and squelchy synth sounds give this an otherworldly...
Limón Limón – “Differently”
Frequent buffaBLOG features Limón Limón are back with another electropop gem called "Differently." This song has extreme summer vibes - with an inescapable bassline bop and lyrical content about finding love after a long drought, this one feels just as right poolside...
Hot Mustard – “Naked When You Come”
Spicy! There's something to be said about the funk/soul sounds being pumped out from Hot Mustard - it's a decadent blend of boom bap hip-hop sounds and 2022-flavored use of retro samples. It's not too hard to imagine something amazing coming from a duo composed of...
Gamblers – “Another Dose (feat. Mick Jenkins)”
Transcendent vocals laid atop an instrumental groovy enough to get you out of your seat; “Another Dose” is the summer hit you’ve been searching for. The long island trio known as Gamblers sing alongside the renown Mick Jenkins over the hook of their latest single....
Dax – “Searching For a Reason”
With undisputed authenticity, Dax comes forth with his latest music video, “Searching For a Reason,” from his sophomore album Pain Paints Paintings. The video uses Alice and Wonderland as a vehicle to drive the plot of finding yourself in a very dark place where it...
poolblood – “twinkie”
Our Toronto neighbors in poolblood just released a cool new song called "twinkie" and we're hooked. "Twinkie" is jangly and gauzy - enough to appeal to fans of anyone from Phoebe Bridgers, to Girlpool, to Goon. The accompanying music video (directed by...
Paolo Nutini – “Acid Eyes”
Paolo Nutini seems to be on fire lately (a recent performance with Liam Gallagher can confirm), and that energy is evident on his slow-burn new single, "Acid Eyes." "Eyes" is a hopeful but bittersweet love song with a haunting refrain of "I never told you I loved...
Knightingale – “Big Wave”
All the way from Singapore, Knightingale are making waves (get it?) with their latest single, "Big Wave." Huge punk rock energy pours over you right from the get go - an absolutely huge guitar sound swells to tsunami heights while the vocal presence sounds surfy and...
Ciao Lucifer – “So Good It Hurts”
Netherlands-based duo Ciao Lucifer are at it again with new single "So Good It Hurts." Propelled by powerful falsetto crooning, spindly guitar leads, and an infectious 3/4 beat, "Hurts" would fit comfortably on a playlist next to your favorite Vampire Weekend or...
Katie Toupin – “Adam’s Song”
Blink-182 needs no introduction... But Katie Toupin's heart wrenching take on "Adam's Song" certainly deserves one. Toupin's unique drawl and indie-folk approach add a surprisingly fitting twang to the Blink classic. It's even Mark Hoppus approved - he reposted it...
Strawberry Blonde – “Stay”
Strawberry Blonde stray from their usual indie-emo path (but not TOO far) on latest single, "Stay." The quintet explores unique synth textures overtop of their emotionally-laden music which is reminiscent of contemporaries like Foxing or American Football (note the...
Kelp – “WannabeNobody”
"WannabeNobody" is a new direction for Irish act Kelp, who has refined their usual "cutting-edge Vaporwave elevator-jingles" into something poppy and catchy. "Nobody" is full of quirky bleeps and bloops, indicative of Vaporwave, but is also ruthlessly catchy and...
Khi’leb – “Where The Food At”
Coming in like a mortar, Khi’leb went absolutely ballistic on “Where The Food At.” The instrumental also has a dynamic switch from battle mode to blissful, so quickly, yet seamless. “Where The Food At '' has an impeccable beat, including 808s that will shake windows,...
Shoebox Benny – “Straight”
Before there was Car Bombs, there was “Straight.” Shoebox Benny decided to grace his fans with some visuals to the first single of his sophomore album, and let's just say they generously compliment the track. Shot in the Chicago MC's favorite places on the West Side,...
Rokeaux – “Charmin’ Tha Snakes”
With a voice that deserves a trademark, it's no surprise that the LA-based phenomenon known as Rokeaux took his latest single to the next level. “Charmin’ Tha Snakes” is one of those songs that will enhance whatever it is you're feeling ten-fold, but with a garnish of...
TRY X Earthgang – “Clarity”
What happens when you combine one of the most authentically versatile groups in the rap game with an indie-electronic duo? Something like smoking and swimming for the first time thinking it’s no big deal until you're literally floating. The duo known as Try is...