Nine:Forty:PM – Wave
Wave is the latest EP from Portland based post-rock/shoegaze outfit Nine:Forty:PM. We especially enjoyed this record due to its balance of ambient, atmospheric moments of bliss that are interlaced between loud and dense rock breakdowns. In one minute you may experience a lush and wide-sweeping glow of synths and groovy rhythms, before a wave crashes on along […]
Deafheaven – Infinite Granite
We find Deafheaven moving into a new direction in their latest album Infinite Granite. The San Francisco band labeled by fans as blackmetal finds themselves in a more subdued space in this record, dropping the screams and the blasting volume into something with more emotion, beauty and luster. It’s a bold choice for sure, and I don’t doubt […]
FRIGS – Basic Behaviour
FRIGS doesn’t hesitate. They come in strong. Their 2018 record Basic Behaviour starts with an anxious pull in opener “Doghead”, filled with abrasive energy and tugged by riffs that shriek in between the gaps of musical phrases. Vocalist Bria Salmena’ drives much of the emotion in each song, with Duncan Hay Jennings’ razor-edged guitars catching up closely from […]
Pastel – FRITZ
Bubblegum pop and gazed-out alt rock may be a weird combination, but it’s a perfect fit for the coming-of-age themed sophomore effort Pastel from FRITZ. Newcastle’s Tilly Murphy released her self-titled lofi debut at just the tender age of 17 in 2017. This new record catalogues the ups and downs of that three year period leading up to […]
Familiar Patterns – Swiss Portrait
Swiss Portrait is the project of Michael Kay Terrance, who recorded, mixed and mastered his latest record Familiar Patterns at the comfort of their spare bedroom apartment in Edinburgh. Through DIY magic (and skillful execution) Terrance has created a dream-pop world of bliss and escapism. The music has an expressionist style to it, more interested in the emotions […]
The Reds, Pinks and Purples – Uncommon Weather
The Reds, Pinks & Purples is the solo project of San Francisco musician Glenn Donaldson, whose DIY-pop sensibilities has led him to condense the moments of his life and neighborhood and capture it in their third album Uncommon Weather. These are songs that feel heavily close to home, one that transports us to the inner workings of […]
Pile of Love – Pile of Love
Pile of Love is a group formed from a couple of post-hardcore bands who decided to make their own music in a fun, no-pressure environment. The members include Ryan Graham from State Champs (guitar), Kevin Geyer from The Story So Far (bass), Morgan Foster from Mobin’s Child (vocals) joined by Chris Villeneuve and Nick Cogan from […]
Superchunk – Superchunk
Today at Buzzyband we are going to delve into another one of our favorite indie bands. Superchunk has been a fixture of the indie scene since their debut in the ’90s and they have mustered every changing wave of the music industry since then with their DIY ethos (except for a dry stint in the 2000s which […]
Superchunk – No Pocky For Kitty
The greatest strength of Superchunk’s second record No Pocky For Kitty, released in 1991, was the environment and the mindset that encompassed its recording process. This album pushed the band further by capturing the power and energy of their debut’s most popular hit “Slack Motherfucker”. Using all of their loud punk energy, the bright melodies, and […]
Mannequin Pussy – Perfect
Mannequin Pussy has been through a lot since their previous release. The onset of the pandemic came just after they released their critically acclaimed LP in Patience. Not only did it take a hit on the band’s momentum but it also affected their lineup with one of the founding members of the band leaving. Thankfully, […]
Poster Children – Junior Citizen
Junior Citizen was initially released in 1995 via Sire records, and in this album Poster Children has crafted another stellar addition to their discography. This is by far the most radio-friendly of their collections, with every track feeling more accessible than the previous material. This is indie punk and pop-punk with a mature and thoughtful […]
Poster Children – Flower Power
Poster Children is one of the most prolific indie bands from Chicago, Illinois and has released eleven studio albums through the decades. The band is the brainchild of Rick Valentin and Rose Marschack, who met in the eighties at the University of Illinois and officially formed with the addition of Shannon Drew in 1987. This […]