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Band To Buzz About: Ocean Park Standoff

For fans of: American Authors, Jon Bellion, Young Rising Sons Santa Monica, CA alt-pop trio, Ocean Park Standoff – comprised of Ethan Thompson, Pete Nappi, and Samantha Ronson – first started turning heads with their 2017 hit, “Good News,” off of their self-titled debut EP, leading them to tour with some of music’s greats like… More »


Band To Buzz About: NIGHTLY

For fans of: flor, COIN, lovelytheband After hooking listeners with their indie-pop gem of a debut single, “XO,” from their 2016 Honest EP, NIGHTLY are set to take over the world – and your headphones – in 2018! After a whirlwind tour earlier this year with hip-hop artist, NF, the band released their mesmerizing new… More »


Band To Buzz About: lovelytheband

For fans of: Foster The People, La Bouquet, NIGHTLY Indie-alternative trio, lovelytheband – comprised of Mitchy Collins, Jordan Greenwald, and Sam Price – have something most bands kill to have but not many seem to master: a catchy debut single guaranteed to get stuck in your head upon the first listen! You’ve probably heard the… More »



Band To Buzz About: Wallows

For fans of: The Strokes, Crescendo, COIN Los Angeles may be the home of many bands but Wallows stand out for many reasons. One being their killer 80’s vibes blended with the sounds of modern day alternative and dream-pop. The trio – comprised of Cole Preston, Braeden Lemasters, and Dylan Minnette (from 13 Reasons Why)… More »


Band To Buzz About: Honors

For fans of: La Bouquet, The Neighbourhood, ROMES Toronto’s Honors are an alternative four-piece ready to take 2018 by storm. Infusing some killer pop & R&B vibes into their carefully curated sound, Honors first captured our attention in 2017 with their stunning tracks “Forever” and “Valleys” and features members of the Canadian alt-rock band, Down… More »


5 Female Powerhouse Artists To Watch In 2018

It’s no secret that women run the world so it should be a no-brainer that 2018 holds so much power and potential for young female artists. These 5 up-and-comers already made their mark in 2017 and are ready to take over the music world this year! Get ready! 1. Billie Eilish If you’re still humming… More »



Artist To Buzz About: Vaeda Black

For fans of: Lorde, Bishop Briggs, Melanie Martinez 16 year-old singer/songwriter, Vaeda Black, is a force to be reckoned with! Possessing wisdom and talent way beyond her years, Black has everything it takes to rise to the top of the charts in 2018! First single, “Face Down,” may only be the beginning for the singer… More »


EXCLUSIVE: The Beautiful Ghosts Premiere New Track, “Atomic Disco”

Ottawa alt-pop trio, The Beautiful Ghosts – comprised of Butch Gerald, Catherine Sugrue and Alisha Everett – all met serendipitously when they kept running into each other at their local record store. They then decided to form a band, curious to see what they could drum up together. Turns out, it was meant to be…. More »


WATCH: Babygirl Share New Video For “Seth and Summer Forever”

Toronto dream-pop duo, Babygirl – comprised of Kirsten Clark and Cameron Breithaupt – have been on our radar since the release of their debut EP, As You Wish, last summer. At long last, the band is ready to release new material and their dreamy new video for “Seth and Summer Forever” is an homage to… More »



GUEST DJ: Envy On The Coast

When Long Island, NY’s Envy On The Coast called it quits seven years ago, fans were unsure if the band would ever be revived but like all fandoms, a tiny slither of hope is always there. Turns out, it only takes a spark to get things going again and with founding members Ryan Hunter and… More »


7 Things You Didn’t Know About Haim

Our favorite sister trio, Haim, have unleashed their sophomore record, Something To Tell You, this week and it is literally all we’ve been listening to on repeat! Catchy riffs and infectious melodies are their specialty but there’s more than meets the eye – or ear – with these ladies! Here are 7 things you may… More »


16 Shades of Heartbreak: A Track-By-Track Rundown of LANY’s Debut

Stunning. Inspiring. Devastating. If three words can sum up alt-pop trio LANY, it would be those. While it can often be a struggle to reach so deep into yourself to find the right words, these guys know how to pull it off and they do it so well that it hurts. One thing is for… More »



EXCLUSIVE: Vacances ‘The Wild’ EP Premiere

Brooklyn turned Toronto dweller, Vancances – the project of musician Danny Lannon – is ready to unleash his new EP, The Wild, this Friday, June 30 but we’ve got your exclusive sneak peek right here on Buzznet! Filled to the brim with summery, indie/alternative/pop gems, The Wild is your ultimate go-to party playlist as a… More »


Playlist: Stress-Relieving Tracks To Remind You To Take A Breather

We’ve all been there: stressed out to the point of a breakdown. It’s hard to unwind after being in the middle of chaos all day but it’s always worth a try. Luckily, there’s zillions of songs out there to remind us to breathe. So sit back, try to relax, maybe start a bubble bath and… More »


Artist To Buzz About: YØUTH

For fans of: Jimmy Eat World, The Maine, La Bouquet Nashville artist, YØUTH – the moniker of musician Julian Dente – has been popping up on zillions of Spotify playlists, and for good reason! The singer specializes in high school nostalgia, bringing us right back to where we were the first time we heard bands… More »



Band To Buzz About: Bay Ledges

For fans of: Great Good Fine OK, Kaptan, St. Lucia Los Angeles sibling duo, Bay Ledges – comprised of Zach and Georgia Hurd – first started as a little passion project but as their fanbase rapidly grows, it looks as if they will be a household name within the coming years. Relying on each other… More »


8 Things You Didn’t Know About Halsey

Halsey first won over our hearts in late 2014 with her Room 93 EP, then again with her 2015 smash debut album, Badlands. On June 2, the singer will release her highly-anticipated sophomore album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, and the suspense is killing us! Before you hit the road to catch Halsey on tour, here are… More »


Band To Buzz About: Pale Waves

For fans of: The 1975, CHVRCHES, The Japanese House UK four-piece, Pale Waves, captured our attention with their hook-laden debut single, “There’s A Honey” – produced by none other than fellow Dirty Hit Records fam Matt Healy and George Daniel of The 1975. If you can’t get enough of their infectious indie-pop, you can catch… More »



6 Reasons To Be Excited About Paramore’s Return

It has been four years since our ears were graced with new music from Paramore. I think it’s safe to say that they’re pretty much the new warriors of the music industry as with each album problems arise. The best part is that they keep getting right back up, smashing any preconceived notions out the… More »


Band To Buzz About: La Bouquet

For fans of: LANY, Dark Waves, The Neighbourhood LA dark-pop duo, La Bouquet – comprised of longtime friends Bryan Sammis (who previously recorded under the name Olivver The Kid) and Jake Lopez – not only have an eye-catching aesthetic but the ability to send chills throughout the listener’s body; a feat many bands don’t seem… More »


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