Mazey Haze – “Headspin”

Mazey Haze – “Headspin”

Loving this sparkly tune from Amsterdam-based Mazey Haze. "Headspin" lives up to it's name - with a frantic-paced drumbeat; shiny synth plunking; and twirling, twinkling guitar melodies; "Headspin" embodies it's title while also being the perfect vehicle for Mazey's...

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red martian – “use”

red martian – “use”

Red Martian is a unique trio who has been kicking around since 1999 - they've caught our ears with the nu-shoegaze stylings of their latest single, "use." It's a noisy, guitar-driven tune with a bouncing bass line, frantic drums, and far-off vocals. Fans of My Bloody...

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FLOWVERS – “Far Away”

FLOWVERS – “Far Away”

It hasn't been too long since we've checked in with Portsmouth-based indie rockers FLOWVERS - we just featured their previous single "When It Comes To It" earlier this month. They're back with another amazing alt-rocker, this time in the form of "Far Away." Propelled...

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SPACED – “Spinning”

SPACED – “Spinning”

SPACED is a Buffalo-based hardcore band with a brand new EP that you should be checking out now - they're a veritable supergroup, featuring members of Talking in My Sleep, Funeral Coat, Post Prom, Calloused, and more. They've self-described their new EP as "far-out...

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Acid Dad – “She Only Eats Organic”

Acid Dad – “She Only Eats Organic”

Digging this urgent psych-y rocker from NYC based trio Acid Dad, who has been kicking around the city since 2016. Lyrically, "She Only Eats Organic" is a "tongue-in-cheek look at the trendy vegan/vegetarian lifestyle combined with the day-to-day nonsense you might...

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sleepyhead – “Centrefold”

sleepyhead – “Centrefold”

Manchester-based duo sleepyhead (aka Seb Reid and Matt Davies) create urgent indie pop with amazing energy - case-in-point, their latest offering, "Centrefold." Bringing to mind CASTLEBEAT or Say Hi with a hint of The Smiths, "Centrefold" pairs a frantic drumbeat with...

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Luxury Mane – “Dumb Luck”

Luxury Mane – “Dumb Luck”

St. Petersburg band Luxury Mane hit us up with this fantastic tune done on a Tascam 388... Maybe it's the reel-to-reel recording, or maybe it's Luxury Mane's fantastic songwriting... But either way, we think their version of "Dumb Luck" turned out stellar. Expect...

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RIVER – “Inappropriate”

RIVER – “Inappropriate”

RIVER is a German-based, California-born, road tripping duo whose debut single, "Inappropriate," caught our ears with it's unique brand of dark indie-pop. About the song, the duo says: "This song is like traveling back in time to when we were still kids living each...

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Basement Revolver – “Skin”

Basement Revolver – “Skin”

Hamilton-based quartet Basement Revolver are no strangers to buffaBLOG - we've already shown our love for three (!) of their previous singles, "Baby;" "Tree Trunks;" and "Wax and Digital." They're back again with their unique brand of slow-burn shoegaze, this time...

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Namesake – “I’m Sick”

Namesake – “I’m Sick”

Brooklyn's Namesake have been kicking around for a while - you might recognize them from their previous moniker, Honduras. No doubt "I'm Sick" has come from a band of seasoned professionals; this banger has all the urgency of it's anxiety-themed lyrics in its angular...

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The Vigilance Committee – “Oakfield”

The Vigilance Committee – “Oakfield”

NY-based The Vigilance Committee recently caught our ears with the midwest-emo tinge of "Oakfield." Combining heartfelt vocals, guitar-driven instrumentals, and lots of other eclectic flavor, this one has all the appeal of a midwest emo tune with a bit more focus on...

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Little Lungs – “Better in Blue”

Little Lungs – “Better in Blue”

Digging this latest jam from Baltimore, Maryland quartet Little Lungs. "Better in Blue" combines elements of indie rock, emo, and dream pop - think clean-ish guitar riffing, shuffling drum rhythms, and a heartfelt vocal delivery from singer Leena Rhodes. Fans of...

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An Awkward Social – “Sunday”

An Awkward Social – “Sunday”

There's something neurotic, honest, and beautiful about An Awkward Social's latest single, "Sunday." Don't be fooled by the kitschy Casio drumbeat - there are plenty of heart-on-your-sleeve lyrics here to catch your ear. The instrumentation on this is next-level too -...

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mehro – “coastline”

mehro – “coastline”

We're feeling this latest tune from mehro called "coastline" - shimmery guitars and dream-pop vocals help to give this one a blissed-out, starry-eyed feel. There's obviously hints of 2021 bedroom-pop in this, but it also feels layered thick with shoegaze energy and a...

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Soft Top Intrepid – “Some Same”

Soft Top Intrepid – “Some Same”

Digging this new tune from our Ottawa-based friends in Soft Top Intrepid (you might recognize songwriting duo Rob LaPlante and Chris Galambos from their previous efforts in Ten Sleep) - "Some Same" is an indie pop jam layered lush with dreamy guitars, buoyant...

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Nor’easter – “Lemonade”

Nor’easter – “Lemonade”

Louisiana-based band Nor'easter caught our ears with the anthemic "Lemonade." The obvious draw here is the guitar work - it's mathy, twinkly, and ear-catching... But "Lemonade" as a whole is a powerful and epic song that also explores themes of nostalgia, friendship,...

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Freedom Fry – “Smile”

Freedom Fry – “Smile”

Freedom Fry are no strangers to buffaBLOG - we've previously featured their singles "Strange Attraction;" "Party Down;" and "Brave." They're at it again - another nu-disco-tinged synthpop jam called "Smile." There's no denying that bouncing bassline... but beyond...

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Always You – “Have It Your Way”

Always You – “Have It Your Way”

Always You (you might recognize them by their former name, Ablebody) is an LA-based duo of identical twins (Christoph and Anton Hochheim) made up of members of other, recognizable bands (Beach Fossils + Jerry Paper). We're recommending their latest offering, "Have It...

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FLOWVERS – “When It Comes To It”

FLOWVERS – “When It Comes To It”

Portsmouth-based indie rockers FLOWVERS have an aggressive sound that evokes the indie rock of the late 80s and mid-90s. We recommend listening to their latest single, "When It Comes To It." Don't let this band of 19-year-olds fool you with their age - "When It Comes...

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JEEN – “Maybe I’ll Be Gone”

JEEN – “Maybe I’ll Be Gone”

We're super drawn to this dark indie rocker from our Toronto-based friend JEEN. Bringing to mind Bully, Hole, and Dum Dum Girls, "Maybe I'll Be Gone" takes rip-roaring guitars and a melancholy mood and spins it into a brutally catchy chorus. It's emotional, heavy, and...

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Mobley Way – “Today”

Mobley Way – “Today”

Mobley Way is a duo making indie-pop music like our latest fav, "Today." There's something airy and effervescent about "Today" - chiming guitars, ghostly falsetto vocals, and hush-hush drums work together to create something soothing, but aurally interesting. The...

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H A U N T E R – “Witching Hour”

H A U N T E R – “Witching Hour”

H A U N T E R is a unique listen - a sample-based project that blends electronic elements with live drumming and instrumentation. H A U N T E R is otherwise described as a curation by drummer Sander Bryce; we recommend starting with his latest offering, a single...

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Glass Spells – “Shattered”

Glass Spells – “Shattered”

Synth-soaked trio Glass Spells specialize in retro-flavored compositions that bring to mind 80s post-punk mixed with modern day synthpop flavor. Today, we're highlighting one of our latest favorite finds, "Shattered;" beyond the obviously earworm chorus, this one is...

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Welcome Center – “Burn”

Welcome Center – “Burn”

Jesse Smith and Aaron Sternick are the multi-state electropop duo who make up Welcome Center - the Dallas/Philly duo have been cranking out lovely, synth-laden tunes since their inception in 2017. They caught our ears with the ultimate-chill-out vibes of their latest...

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Baby in the 90s – “Chipmunk”

Baby in the 90s – “Chipmunk”

New Orleans-based quartet Baby in the 90s caught our ears with the gentle, but soaring indie rock of "Chipmunk." Pairing passionate vocals with twinkly guitars that explode into walls of sound, Baby in the 90s would fit comfortably on a shelf next to other indie/emo...

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Gary – “Sorry To Bother You”

Gary – “Sorry To Bother You”

Gary is a cool collab between two longtime friends - Jayson Gerycz (of Cloud Nothings) and the titular Gary Spolarich. If their pedigree wasn't reason enough to check this out, we think the blistering indie punk energy of "Sorry To Bother You" will suffice. There is...

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Bory – “Sidelined”

Bory – “Sidelined”

Here's a super chill one from Portland-based bedroom popper, Bory (aka songwriter Brenden Ramirez) - "Sidelined" is one of those songs that just immediately puts you in a good headspace. When you make it to the warm, melody-soaked chorus with it's bouncing bass line...

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Dojo Holiday – “Whitney’s Lair”

Dojo Holiday – “Whitney’s Lair”

Here's a rip-roaring good time from Dojo Holiday. Reminiscent of Wavves, Cloud Nothings, or Jay Reatard, "Whitney's Lair" is a wall of noisy guitar cacophony and distorted vocals that is somehow also ridiculously catchy. At a brisk 1:48, this one is over before you...

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Sky is Alright – “Catacombs”

Sky is Alright – “Catacombs”

Fuzzed-out, transatlantic duo Sky Is Alright is here to blow your face off with a wall of shoegaze noise - we recommend starting with their latest offering, "Catacombs." By pairing Smashing Pumpkins fuzz-levels with a haunting, whispery vocal delivery reminiscent of...

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Leyya – “Lately”

Leyya – “Lately”

Digging this one all the way from Austria - Leyya is a collaborative project between musicians Sophie Lindinger and Marco Kleebauer, and together, they've crafted this deeply groovy mix of indie, nu-disco, and electronica. This one feels like it was made for a...

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I Feel Fine – “Selfsame”

I Feel Fine – “Selfsame”

Brighton, UK's I Feel Fine hit that sweet spot between emo, indie rock, and math rock, perfectly evident on their latest offering, "Selfsame." Bringing to mind other genre luminaries like The Hotelier, American Football, and Buffalo's own Del Paxton, "Selfsame" itches...

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L.A. EXES – “Skinny Dipping”

L.A. EXES – “Skinny Dipping”

L.A. EXES are essentially a supergroup (dig a little deeper and you'll uncover an excellent pedigree), so it's not too surprising we've been digging their latest offering, "Skinny Dipping." With plenty of retro rock vibes, effervescent lyrical content, and lots of...

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Doug Tuttle – “Weak Ends”

Doug Tuttle – “Weak Ends”

There's something lovely about "Weak Ends," the new song from Doug Tuttle. With hints of Wilco, Tom Petty, The War on Drugs, and his own brand of dreampop flavor, "Weak Ends" comes out swinging with an immediately catchy and wholesome melody. Doug really has an ear...

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Bye Beneco – “Red Dress”

Bye Beneco – “Red Dress”

The last time we checked in with South Africa's Bye Beneco, we were really feeling their single, "It's Not True Love" (and its hot-n-bothered music video treatment). They're back with another synthy dream-pop tune in the form of "Red Dress;" The video highlights a...

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CBKtrxx – “Slowly”

CBKtrxx – “Slowly”

Sweden's CBKtrxx knows how to write a lo-fi pop tune, as evidenced by their latest single, "Slowly." Airy synths, plodding bass rhythm, and heavenly vocals give this one it's personality, not to mention a tasteful retro flavor that sounds as timeless as it does...

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VVARD – “Touch You”

VVARD – “Touch You”

VVARD is a Dutch/Indonesian singer, songwriter, and producer whose latest jam, "Touch You" has been blasting in the buffaBLOG offices as of late. With a subtly-swung beat, airy vocals, and catchy indie-pop sentiment, "Touch" reminds us of the best parts of bands like...

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Novaa – “I’m Hungry”

Novaa – “I’m Hungry”

CW: eating disorders Here's a super powerful one from Germany's Novaa - "I'm Hungry" perfectly encapsulates the struggles of having an eating disorder and does it with fantastic, honest, and powerful story telling. Lyrically this one is best heard for yourself, but...

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ANNNA – “Sunburn”

ANNNA – “Sunburn”

We just couldn't resist the ultra-cool electropop from Netherlands-based ANNNA here on "Sunburn." If the song's title wasn't hint enough, this tune is the ultimate summer jam - try it out poolside or at your next family BBQ. We guarantee your mom will like the retro...

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The Volclays – “Fell For You”

The Volclays – “Fell For You”

California quintet The Volclays caught our ears recently with their latest jam, "Fell For You." They make a unique mix of psych rock, surf-inspired music, and new wave flavor, reminiscent of The Growlers or Allah-Las. Right away, you'll notice a buzzy keyboard...

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Lucky Idiot – “Nice Day”

Lucky Idiot – “Nice Day”

Loving this warbly new jam, all the way from Australia. Lucky Idiot is a brand new three-piece specializing in dreamy indie pop with a pleasant punch. We recommend "Nice Day" as the perfect place to start - with it's omni-pleasant guitar twinkle, thick drum flavor,...

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Crooked Steps – “Try Try Try”

Crooked Steps – “Try Try Try”

We've been feeling this summery, surf-rock jam from Belgian trio Crooked Steps. Their newest jam (and the fun music video for) "Try Try Try" has that feel-good, sunshiny aura that makes summertime so special. With plunky guitar flavor, retro-flavored backup vocals,...

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Lola Scott – “Jogging Shoes”

Lola Scott – “Jogging Shoes”

Last time we checked in with Sydney-based singer/songwriter Lola Scott, we were gushing over the magical vibes of her then-latest single, "i wanted to call her but i'm tragic & she's overseas (8 months) [sic]." She's back, this time with another lovelorn single...

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