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Buffalo-based fourth wave emo staple @delpaxtonbflo reemerges with a new three-song EP titled 'Dogeared.' It's our Album of the Week! buffablog.com/del-paxton-dog…

Our Album for the Week this week comes from Rochester genre-bending indie folk act, Garden of Evil Doers. The nine song album is a collection of songs that exude a strange sense of friendship, love, community, and overall positivity. buffablog.com/garden-of-evil…

Rochester psych-pop musician Alex Northrup returns with their retro contemporary Beatles-esque sound on the latest single "Golden Child (pt. I)." buffablog.com/alex-northrup-…

Our Album of the Week this week comes from Buffalo indiemo project Sickness Anna, with their EP 'Sorry for Everything (SFE).' The release is lush with 90s alternative influences and fourth wave emo nods. Check it out! buffablog.com/sickness-anna-…

Cool college band incubator SUNY Fredonia strikes again with the new alt-rock adjacent tracks from up-and-coming four piece Stratosphere. buffablog.com/stratosphere-h…

Buzzing Buffalo-based indie pop act Romcom Victims have an upbeat new single "Alaska" and it's a jangly slice of heaven. buffablog.com/romcom-victims…

Buffalo-based quintet, Mother Nature's Son, takes queues from sardonic-but-literate emo/pop-punk acts like Say Anything or Motion City Soundtrack on their new batch of singles. buffablog.com/mother-natures…

Our Album of the Week this week comes from Buffalo oi punks Taker with their new album 'Sons and Daughters.' The LP is an uncompromising brand of punk rock that is fast, ferocious and energizing. Check it out! buffablog.com/taker-sons-and…

Rochester folk act Singing River have a new EP that's a collection of songs that are timeless, classic, and a refreshing slice of Americana. Check it out! buffablog.com/singing-river-…

Our Album of the Week this week comes from Rochester DIY project shep treasure with their new album 'Blanket.' This LP is "a sound that bridges the gap between intimate bedroom pop and the explosive world of fuzz folk." Check it out! buffablog.com/shep-treasure-…

Buffalo-based studio project New Words continues sharing their love of emo melodies and pop-punk hooks on their new single “Meteor” buffablog.com/new-words-mete…

Buffalo's halfstride release debut power pop track "Reading with the Lights Off" buffablog.com/half-stride-re…

Returning to the blogosphere with our first Album of the Week in 2026 from Buffalo post-punk act Dolly Sods. The self-titled EP is must-listen if you are a fan of artists such as Deftones, Nothing, or Hum. Check it out! buffablog.com/dolly-sods-sel…

Hey! We're back from snoozing through January. Here are the best ten songs out of #Buffalo in 2025 buffablog.com/the-ten-best-s…

We're going into hibernation for a bit and returning in 2026 with some key listicles. With that being said....

Our annual holiday showcase is TONIGHT at Milkie's on Elmwood. buffaBLOG Holiday Party w/ Kitchen, Johnny & the Man Kids, Elemantra, and The Mookies 8pm music starts Swing by for some great local acts and support the blog!

Buffalo indie rockers Passed Out double-launched a new full-length and EP on the same day. Between the two releases, the band retains their notable breathless sincerity while leaning into a brighter, more dynamic sound. Link in comments. buffablog.com/passed-out-lp-…

buffaBLOG's Annual Holiday Party this Saturday 12/20 @ Milkies on Elmwood featuring some of our favorite local indie acts including Johnny & the Man Kids, kitchen, Elemantra, and The Mookies! 7pm with a $13 cover.

Buffalo's west ferry returns with a new three-song EP titled 'Watching the World Run By.' The new release finds the band pushing their sound even further, playing around with Midwest emo riffing, folk-tinged punk, and raw emotive passion. buffablog.com/west-ferry-wat…

We updated our 2025 playlist that includes all the tracks we've been into lately including local, regional, national, and international acts. Check it out! open.spotify.com/playlist/64CrQ…