Helenor – “Suck”

Released March 13, "Suck" is the newest track from Brooklyn's Helenor - the project of Brooklyn native David DiAngelis. We've covered Helenor previously here, and, like then, we love what he's putting out. "Suck" continues with his obvious mastery of crafting the...

KSHMR – “Happy (feat. Tiina)”

Niles Hollowell-Dhar, formerly part of the hip-hop duo the Cataracts, has been making electro house music as KSHMR (pronounced "Kashmir," taken from the area in northwest India). Having plenty of festival appearance (Coachella, Tomorrowland, etc.) and several Top 100...

Baby Combat – “Blackout Drunk Comedy”

Portland, Oregon based Noel Yeo of Baby Combat brings us their latest with "Blackout Drunk Comedy" off of the A is for Average EP (with the first being the equally catchy tune "Myself Nobody Else"). Sober just shy of a year, this is a triumphant track looking back at...

matt haze! – “dejandote. (faded away)”

matt haze!, the artist formerly known as Kid Phang, is a California based musician and "dejandote. (faded away)" is his latest. Much like Bow Wow dropping the "Lil," Matt Haze! felt he had outgrown his former moniker: "the main reason r the change in name: i coined...

Secrecies – “Cathedrals”

Dallas-based band Secrecies bring their gauzy, shoegazy goodness to latest single, "Cathedrals." Pairing ethereal synth work with far-off vocals and a gothy, '80s-inspired undertone, "Cathedrals" is a perfect icy song to get you through these last few remaining months...

The Coordinators – “Enough About Me”

When one of the notes I received with this track was that one of the similar artists was one of my personal favorites (The Strokes) I was pretty floored, yet hesitant. A Strokes clone? C'mon, what is this, 2005? Well, The Coordinators are certainly not a Strokes clone...

Landon Conrath – “Overrated”

Minneapolis based Landon Conrath is an indie-pop-punk MACHINE and "Overrated" is his latest. A drummer turned solo act (like Father John Misty), some friendly encouragement from a peer gave the necessary hutzpah to take the leap. Frenetic energy, the call and response...

Rat Palace – “Triple Tarp”

Best described (per their website) as "post-punk for people that have an average screen time of 7 hours or more a day,"  Rat Palace, a Brooklyn based three or four piece, brings us their newest with "Triple Tarp." The chord progression from the guitars and bass gives...

SEER SEEKER – TO THE CORE

Virginia indie-hip-hop act SEER SEEKER is here with an electrifying blend of genres on their debut release, the eight-song TO THE CORE. Blending hardcore intensity with a hip-hop core (and more than a bit of glorious late '90s/early '00s nu-metal nostalgia), this...

Previous Love – Sleepwalking

Buffalo’s finest grungy alternative pop-rock band, Previous Love is back after a period of inactivity. Their latest single, “Sleepwalking,” is one of their best yet, fitting neatly into their already-established style. The band is often known for their accessible, yet...

GLASS CITIES – “Alive”

GLASS CITIES is a brand new, mysterious alt-rock band who pack an energetic punch - the fiery vibes on latest single, "Alive" are all you'll need to convince you of that. With shiny radio-ready production, sky-high vocal theatrics, and a touch of Latin drama (see the...

Juno Roome – “Think You’re Falling”

Juno Roome is a Brooklyn-based act and their latest is "Think You're Falling," a dreamy trip of a track that exudes a sexiness that we're all about here at the blog. Seemingly one person, I couldn't find out a lot about Juno Roome other than the fact that they really...

Pamphlets – “Games”

Brooklyn three piece Pamphlets brings us their latest single "Games," filled to he brim with post-punk hooks and swagger. Founding members Jeremy Marquez and Ben Griffin (and a mysterious but excellent drummer) came together with a shared appreciation of post-punk...

Vibropath – “Snare”

"Snare" is the latest from Rochester native Frank Marino-Moore, an artist and producer making music under the name Vibropath (good band name, honestly). Being that he's so close to us geographically and puts out some catchy tunes, you can see our previous coverage...

Extra Space – “Cig”

"Cig" is the newest from Extra Space, a band we've covered previously here, and we're pretty happy with it at the blog. Can't say I agree with the order - releasing "Cig" after "Toothpaste" (one would think you'd want toothpaste after a cigarette, but that's just me)....

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NIckel Creek

Laveda w/ Garden Closet and Elemantra

Mom Jeans w/ Summer Salt and Hunny

Too Many Zooz w/ Michael Wilbur

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Helenor – “Suck”

Released March 13, "Suck" is the newest track from Brooklyn's Helenor - the project of Brooklyn native David DiAngelis. We've covered Helenor previously here, and, like then, we love what he's putting out. "Suck" continues with his obvious mastery of crafting the...

KSHMR – “Happy (feat. Tiina)”

Niles Hollowell-Dhar, formerly part of the hip-hop duo the Cataracts, has been making electro house music as KSHMR (pronounced "Kashmir," taken from the area in northwest India). Having plenty of festival appearance (Coachella, Tomorrowland, etc.) and several Top 100...

Baby Combat – “Blackout Drunk Comedy”

Portland, Oregon based Noel Yeo of Baby Combat brings us their latest with "Blackout Drunk Comedy" off of the A is for Average EP (with the first being the equally catchy tune "Myself Nobody Else"). Sober just shy of a year, this is a triumphant track looking back at...

matt haze! – “dejandote. (faded away)”

matt haze!, the artist formerly known as Kid Phang, is a California based musician and "dejandote. (faded away)" is his latest. Much like Bow Wow dropping the "Lil," Matt Haze! felt he had outgrown his former moniker: "the main reason r the change in name: i coined...

Secrecies – “Cathedrals”

Dallas-based band Secrecies bring their gauzy, shoegazy goodness to latest single, "Cathedrals." Pairing ethereal synth work with far-off vocals and a gothy, '80s-inspired undertone, "Cathedrals" is a perfect icy song to get you through these last few remaining months...

The Coordinators – “Enough About Me”

When one of the notes I received with this track was that one of the similar artists was one of my personal favorites (The Strokes) I was pretty floored, yet hesitant. A Strokes clone? C'mon, what is this, 2005? Well, The Coordinators are certainly not a Strokes clone...

Landon Conrath – “Overrated”

Minneapolis based Landon Conrath is an indie-pop-punk MACHINE and "Overrated" is his latest. A drummer turned solo act (like Father John Misty), some friendly encouragement from a peer gave the necessary hutzpah to take the leap. Frenetic energy, the call and response...

Rat Palace – “Triple Tarp”

Best described (per their website) as "post-punk for people that have an average screen time of 7 hours or more a day,"  Rat Palace, a Brooklyn based three or four piece, brings us their newest with "Triple Tarp." The chord progression from the guitars and bass gives...

SEER SEEKER – TO THE CORE

Virginia indie-hip-hop act SEER SEEKER is here with an electrifying blend of genres on their debut release, the eight-song TO THE CORE. Blending hardcore intensity with a hip-hop core (and more than a bit of glorious late '90s/early '00s nu-metal nostalgia), this...

Previous Love – Sleepwalking

Buffalo’s finest grungy alternative pop-rock band, Previous Love is back after a period of inactivity. Their latest single, “Sleepwalking,” is one of their best yet, fitting neatly into their already-established style. The band is often known for their accessible, yet...

GLASS CITIES – “Alive”

GLASS CITIES is a brand new, mysterious alt-rock band who pack an energetic punch - the fiery vibes on latest single, "Alive" are all you'll need to convince you of that. With shiny radio-ready production, sky-high vocal theatrics, and a touch of Latin drama (see the...

Juno Roome – “Think You’re Falling”

Juno Roome is a Brooklyn-based act and their latest is "Think You're Falling," a dreamy trip of a track that exudes a sexiness that we're all about here at the blog. Seemingly one person, I couldn't find out a lot about Juno Roome other than the fact that they really...

Pamphlets – “Games”

Brooklyn three piece Pamphlets brings us their latest single "Games," filled to he brim with post-punk hooks and swagger. Founding members Jeremy Marquez and Ben Griffin (and a mysterious but excellent drummer) came together with a shared appreciation of post-punk...

Vibropath – “Snare”

"Snare" is the latest from Rochester native Frank Marino-Moore, an artist and producer making music under the name Vibropath (good band name, honestly). Being that he's so close to us geographically and puts out some catchy tunes, you can see our previous coverage...

Cipriani – Meek

Swiss singer/songwriter Claudio Cipriani is hot off of the release of his latest offering, Meek (February 29, 2024). If the auspicious leap year release date wasn't indication enough of this EP's transcendent qualities, a full listen through Cipriani's work will have...

Nick Kivlen of Sunflower Bean

You probably wouldn't wholly believe me if I told you that Sunflower Bean, based out of Brooklyn, NY, has existed for a measly two-years-and-some-change and that all three members have either just broken into their 20's or are about to cross that landmark threshold...

The Naturalists

And to start your weekend off in a good way, we present to you the next installment of buffaBLOG Sessions. This time around, with the Naturalists. Craig Perno heads the band with twin brother Travis on the drums, accompanied by bassist Zach Russel. They’ve amassed a...

Intrepid Travelers

If you’re familiar with Intrepid Travelers, you probably know Jerry or have at least unknowingly been exposed to his presence. Jerry, a stuffed rainbow-striped monkey, functions as an unofficial mascot and source of spirited inspiration for the band. When I ask them...

The Wombats

It was eight years ago the Wombats burst onto the scene, just fresh-faced youngsters at the time armed with roaring guitars, hooks galore, and a cheeky sense of humor to them. Since then, the band's sound and popularity have only grown, with the group experimenting...

John Paul Pitts of Surfer Blood

Surfer Blood's career kind of seems like a one giant surfing metaphor. They hit the ground running in 2010 with the help of the CMJ Music Marathon and have continued to tour and consistently release quality material since then. From playing huge bills like the ATP...