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...
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...
M’Grasker – “Spectrephilia”
M'Grasker is... an experience. From what I can determine, they're a Canadian four piece and their newest single is "Spectrephilia." I literally had no idea what I was getting into (but happy that I did). Just to give you an idea (keep in mind, this is from the band):...
Kai Bosch – “Funny”
"Funny" is the newest off of the single of the same name from Kai Bosch, an artist we've covered previously on the Blog. Funny enough, it was "Tulips," another track off of the same single (link here). A clever and smooth "f**k you" breakup anthem, Bosch pours on the...
The Slashes – “Limo Tint”
"Limo Tint" is the newest from San Diego group The Slashes, and it's the moody post-punk jam you've been holding out for. We last covered them mid-2023 with their track "Dead Majesty" (here) and a lot of what we loved then holds true. That is, a fantastic post-punk...
Razor Braids – “It Goes Quiet”
Brooklyn based Razor Braids brings us their latest single, "It Goes Quiet," released in anticipation of their June 7 album Big Wave. Though still in the indie rock vein, this is a tad mellower of a jam from the last track of theirs we covered (here), "She." Singer...
Kaycie Satterfield – “Jetsam”
New York musician Kaycie Satterfield's new single "Jetsam" is an angular, melodious indie-rock ode to misfits and marginalized women. Satterfield sings to all the girls that have lived in a world cut in a shape other than their own, inviting them to join her in...
Zoot Fitzgerald – “Never Mind”
"Never Mind" (not to be confused with a slightly more well known Nevermind) is the newest (and first) released single of mysterious band Zoot Fitzgerald. Fronted by James Goldberg, "Never Mind" is chock full of power chords - harkening back to the 90's pop and grunge...
Buddy Junior – “2 CENTS”
"2 CENTS" is the latest single from Rust, courtesy of San Francisco's Buddy Junior. At the heart of "2 CENTS" is a brooding dirge-like cacophony of sound, bringing some shoegaze-y Toner and Swirlies vibes (while inexplicably channeling a bit of Coheed and Cambria)...
bikethrasher – “hillside”
Boston-based bikethrasher brings us their latest with "hillside," and it's a bop and a half. Clocking in just over 3:00 minutes, you're given quite the alt rock/emo-punk showcase. Reverbing guitar layers, and a punky breakdown that crescendos and fades out to the end...
The Empty Page – “Cock of the Fifth Year”
Manchester based alt-punk band The Empty Page just hit us with their new single "Cock of the Fifth Year," a fat punk cut filled with piss and swagger. The new song slaps the double standards and hypocrisies served up by the patriarchy and posits you to think about the...
SOMOH – “Problem Child”
A returning Buffablog favorite, SOMOH is the the solo act of SOphia MOHan (you can see where the name comes from) and "Problem Child" is her latest single. Mohan, jumping between fuzzy guitar and more subdued tones betwixt verse and chorus, sings through her self...
Mutes – “Televangelist”
Self-described "post-everything" band Mutes recently released their latest single, "Televangelist" in anticipation of their new album due out May 17. Bringing a distinctly 90's vibe into the 20's (or whatever we call these strange times), "Televangelist" is a non-stop...
Julien’s Daughter – “Rockefeller”
Winnipeg indie wunderkinds Julien's Daughter are back with another single, "Rockefeller." Tight bass lines coupled with singer Emma Murphy's vocals give a noise rock vibe akin to the Sonic Youths and My Bloody Valentines of yesteryear while simultaneously channeling...
JW Francis – “Orbit”
A perennial Buffablog favorite (here and here), NYC based JW Francis brings us his latest with "Orbit." Falling firmly into the bedroom pop subgenre (and a love song to boot), swimmy synth and squiggly guitar blend together with Francis' vocals for a non-stop party in...
Famous Friend – “Nora”
Los Angeles based writer/producer/artist Zachariah Carlson a.k.a Famous Friend (check our previous feature on them here) returned to the spotlight last year with the viral sensation "Tanlines." Carlson has tapped into his indie pop muse again for the new single...
Divorce Culture – “FM”
Jacksonville's alternative rockers Divorce Culture have just released the incendiary new lead single for their upcoming EP. Their new alt-rock cut "FM" features lead guitar that scorches as it cleaves through the melodious track, reminiscent of the wicked riffs from...
Blondfire – “Foolish”
Blondfire, based out of Michigan, brings us their latest synthpop gem with "Foolish." Led by Erica Driscoll's vocals, "Foolish" is a synth-heavy track with 80's pop vibes that tickles your ears in just the right way. Blondfire was initially started with her brother,...
Pet Snake – “Getting Older”
"Getting Older" is the latest from Evelyn Halls, aka Pet Snake. Singing in a lovely lullaby singsong voice, Halls evokes fellow indie luminaries boygenius and Mitski on this slow burning indie rocker. The buildup and layering of guitars is masterfully done, leading up...
Highline – “Believe Me I’ll Run”
Sidney based five piece, Highline, brings us their latest single "Believe Me I'll Run" and released it February 15. The opening strums bring to mind a more subdued take on REM's "Losing My Religion" and the rest of the track continues in a similar vein. More...
Kindsight – “Tomorrow”
Swedish band Kindsight's latest single is "Tomorrow," released in anticipation of their upcoming album No Shame No Fame due out in April. Singer Nina Hyldgaard Rasmussen's vocals shine through the band's impeccably crafted jangle pop sound. We've previously covered...
Mary Middlefield – “Heart’s Desire”
Switzerland based artist Mary Middlefield is a burgeoning singer-songwriter who reshaped herself during the pandemic after being a classically trained violinist for most of her life. She released her debut LP last year and is already releasing more new music, the most...
Landon Conrath – “Replay”
Landon Conrath is a young artist but has quickly built both his catalog and a passionate fan base that has branched well beyond his home of Minneapolis. Since his debut in 2022, Conrath has continued gaining momentum with new single "Replay," a livewire electropop...
Samantha Clemons – “Spectacle”
"Spectacle" is the latest from St. Louis based singer/songwriter Samantha Clemons, a supremely talented musician whose influences include (but are not limited to) gospel, jazz, Caribbean, and soul music. "Spectacle" starts with a stunning strumming guitar with keys,...
BIRDWAR – “Tiny Door”
Portland Oregon based four piece, BIRDWAR, brings us their first single "Tiny Door" off of their upcoming full length due out this summer. The band describes their sound as a "Dinosaur Jr. meets Elliot Smith" and is certainly accurate in all of the best ways. Much...
Club 8 – “Just Like Heaven”
A duo based out of Sweden, Club 8 brings us their newest track "Just Like Heaven" - a follow-up to 2023's "Sunny" (that we covered here). Not to be confused with The Cure's seminal hit sharing the same name, this is a slow jam more so in the realm of bedroom pop and...
meija x JAWNY – “Magic”
LA based Jamie Sierota, aka meija ("it's pronounced "meija" per his social media) drops his latest "Magic" with fellow artist JAWNY. The track itself is absolutely one of the chillest tracks I've heard so far this year - driven by guitar and a simple-yet-effective...
False Corners – “Where Is My Blood (feat. Emily Backus)”
Atlanta based False Corners is the culmination of mutual love and admiration, their debut EP Shoobie shows that in each cut. The group is centered on the duo of songwriter Jack Shaw and artist-producer Damon Moon, then each of their songs features a different guest...
Cameron Sonnier – “Burning To Death”
"Burning To Death" is a dense, rich, rhythmic exploration of the inner self, and it marks the second single from promising Houston-based artist Cameron Sonnier's sophomore album Synchronicity. Sonnier creates a reflective space with layers of textures that lay over...
Pretty Bitter – “Roadkill”
Grab those ear huggers and let the D.C. based Pretty Bitter catapult you into a joyous scorcher of a new song they are calling "Roadkill." The new indie-rock single is an ecstatic blend of break neck rock a la Charly Bliss and Marnie Stern mixed with the pop...
SAVAK – “Will Get Fooled Again”
"Will Get Fooled Again" is the latest single from SAVAK's upcoming March 1 album Flavors of Paradise. We wrote about this Brooklyn group back in January here and obviously haven't changed our mind much. The track itself is packed with a ton of sound; I heard dark and...
JEEN – “Pour Your Heart”
"Pour Your Heart" is the newest single off of JEEN's newest album, Gold Control. Based out of Toronto, she has been on an absolute warpath with this being her fourth album within the past ten years. Practically being neighbors and having some real bangers, it should...
Joyer – “Star”
NYC/Boston based Joyer is the combined talents of brothers Nick & Shane Sullivan, and they just released their new indie/slowcore single, "Star." The new cut has a wash of layered guitars that shift the tint of the track, each wash feeling like a filter that the...
amph. – “Engraved”
Artist Anthony Carl Fritz has been dropping new music under the his moniker amph. over the last year and the latest, "Engraved," is a guitar driven alt-rock melodic jam that is sliced from modern life. Fritz writes about love's ability to break the slow strangle of...
Bathe Alone – “Blame Me”
"Blame Me" is the newest from Atlantan musician Bailey Crone along with producer Damon Moon, performing under the moniker Bathe Alone. Starting off as a delightful synth riff that permeates the rest of the track, "Blame Me" showcases Crone's mellifluous vocals,...
Extra Space – “Toothpaste”
Brooklyn based duo Extra Space brings us their latest with "Toothpaste." Made up of Joey Puleio and Chris Kyle, who started playing together in 2023, they've been working toward an as-yet-to-be-released album Green Season. "Toothpaste" is a fun, meandering piece that...
James Wyatt Crosby – “Same Dream Every Night”
"Same Dream Every Night" is the latest single off of James Wyatt Crosby's January 26 album, Happy Memories. We've previously covered a different song off of this album, "Ashamed" and liked what we heard back in October (and that hasn't changed with his latest). A...
The Juniper Berries – “Online”
Austin based multi-instrumentalist Josh Stirm is the architect of The Juniper Berries and has formed the tracks for his upcoming album, Death and Taxes, by distilling grief and dissonance into melancholic yet cathartic tunes that simultaneously breaks your heart and...
SAMSARA – “Piece of Me”
Five piece rock outfit SAMSARA are a young group but have quickly become a loved piece of the Queens/Long Island music scene. The band has cut their chops by playing local festivals and winning battle and the bands, and continue to elevate their craft by working with...
Ballsy – “Joe Millionaire”
Montreal native and musician/producer Isabelle Banos has an impressive resume so far with credits for music on several shows (Orange is the New Black, The Sex Lives of College Girls) as well as some commercials and the upcoming Sony Spider-Man spin-off Madam Web....