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Album Review: Banks – ‘The Altar’

When Banks first exploded onto the scene in late 2013, fans were hooked on the singer’s ethereal dark-pop & R&B sound with tell-tale lyrics that by the time her debut full-length, Goddess, was released a year later, the excitement of having a collection of empowering anthems was palpable throughout the blogosphere. Now, the singer returns… More »


Buzznet Presents: Fall Music Preview Playlist

Fall has officially arrived! We’re pretty sure a lot of you are busy with everything school-related so we took it upon ourselves to craft the perfect fall playlist as sort of an album preview of what you can look forward to this season! From pop princess on-the rise, Daya, to the new record from Banks,… More »


EXCLUSIVE: MERGES Premieres “ATL” Music Video

Nashville alternative/pop artist, MERGES, mixes a sound all her own as she blends atmospheric R&B with a nocturnal sense of wooziness…if that makes sense. Perfect for those nights when all you want to do is lie on the floor and rethink your life, there’s no escaping the depths of your mind while listening to this… More »



Band To Buzz About: Babygirl

For fans of: Alvvays, Basement Revolver, Avril Lavigne Toronto duo, Babygirl, have been one of my summer obsessions that I’m not planning on ever quitting. Comprised of Kirsten Clark and Cameron Breithaupt, the indie/emo-pop duo first captured my attention with their single, “Overbored” – a track about being so burnt out and indifferent about everything… More »


INTERVIEW: Paper Route Dive Deep Into ‘Real Emotion’

They say you need to break out of your comfort zone to create something magical. We guess you could say that notion is a familiar case for Nashville music veterans, Paper Route, as the band set up a makeshift studio in the middle of nowhere in the hills of Middle Tennessee to craft their upcoming… More »


Band To Buzz About: Blossoms

For fans of: One Night Only, The 1975, Viola Beach I was first turned on to the UK’s Blossoms by a dear friend with a good ear for English talent. One listen to the band’s buzz hit, “Charlemagne,” sold me right off the bat and if it’s catchy melodies aren’t enough to hook you, their… More »



Band To Buzz About: All Tvvins

For fans of: Atlas Genius, Foals, Bearstronaut Dublin indie duo, All Tvvins – comprised of Conor Adams and Lar Kaye – dazzled me earlier this month with their killer debut album, IIVV. With 80’s-inspired indie rock to give you chills for days, it’s quite impossible to forget about these guys once you listen to them,… More »


EXCLUSIVE: Fleurie Premieres “Wildwood” Music Video

If you’re not familiar with the glorious sounds of Nashville artist, Fleurie (real name: Lauren Strahm), you’re in for a real treat! The singer captured my attention last summer with her gorgeous sophomore EP, Arrows – a collection of honest storytelling set to a dreamlike soundtrack of lush synths, piano and angelic vocals. The singer… More »


Buzznet Guest DJ: Gypsy & The Cat

Australian duo, Gypsy & The Cat – comprised of Xavier Bacash and Lionel Towers – released their third (and unfortunately, final) album, Virtual Islands, last week. The duo announced last month that they’ve accomplished everything they set out to do within the past six years of the band’s run in a Facebook post to fans…. More »



Our Top 10 Favorite Albums Of 2016…So Far

Last week we shared our Top 20 Favorite Songs Of 2016 so far. Today, it’s all about the albums that have ruled our year so far. Ranging from pop to indie to some straight up alternative, these are the albums you need to get your hands on if you haven’t already! Happy listening!


Our Top 20 Favorite Songs Of 2016…So Far

Can you believe we are halfway through 2016 already? While the years keep on flying by, we’re certainly lucky enough to be graced with some killer songs along the way! While we’re sure you guys can’t wait for some new releases (as are we!), we decided to round up our top 20 favorite songs of… More »


PREMIERE: The Nursery Drops Dope Video For “Digital Ashes”

Toronto’s The Nursery first caught our attention in early 2015 with their killer fuzzed out synth-rock vibes with their single, “She Speaks The Wave.” Now, the band is gearing up for the release of their new EP, Digital Ashes on July 26– a collection of songs that tell a story of dystopian futures in the… More »



Band To Buzz About: Secondborn

For fans of: Emarosa, PVRIS, Sleeping With Sirens New Orleans six-piece, Secondborn, blend elements of post-hardcore, pop and alternative to form a signature sound all their own. The band started to create some serious buzz with their 2014 EP, A Call To Arms and again in 2015 with Symbols. Now as the band prepares their… More »


Artist To Buzz About: Lostboycrow

For fans of: Halsey, The Weeknd, flor For Los Angeles up-and-comer, Lostboycrow, storytelling is his main focus as he poignantly crafts dark synthpop & R&B-tinged tracks to the beat of the best kind of muse: personal experience. With over an album’s worth of tracks to dive into from the Oregon-born singer, Lostboycrow is making a… More »


Band To Buzz About: The Paper Kites

For fans of: Ryan Adams, The War On Drugs, Daughter Melbourne’s The Paper Kites – comprised of Sam Bentley, Christina Lacy, Dave Powys, Sam Rasmussen and Josh Bentley – captured my heart earlier this year with their stunning single, “Electric Indigo,” off of their sophomore record, twelvefour – a collection of thought-provoking tracks written between… More »



Album Review: Garbage – ‘Strange Little Birds’

Obsessions: They may be ugly and rip our souls wide open but chances are, they never sounded this good. If you’re a Garbage fan, you’ve probably turned to them in times of need – from pain to judgement to feeling unworthy – as they’ve proven time after time that they understand us and are willing… More »


Buzznet Presents: Summer Lovin’ Ultimate Playlist

Summer vacation has arrived and while a lot of you may be celebrating with a little summer romance, we have the perfect playlist for it all! From Demi Lovato‘s summer anthem of “Cool For The Summer” to the dance-party track of the year with DNCE‘s “Cake By The Ocean,” there’s no shortage of fun jams… More »


10 Life Lessons Shirley Manson Has Taught Me

There’s no doubt that Garbage frontwoman, Shirley Manson, is a queen in her own right. The singer has been one of my biggest inspirations ever since I was about 14 years-old. At an age that is riddled with self-doubt and low self-esteem, Shirley, through her music, taught me how to be strong; to stand up… More »



Band To Buzz About: ISLAND

For fans of: Coasts, The Japanese House, Vampire Weekend London four-piece, ISLAND, recently released a killer new single, “Spotless Mind” – a track that dives into the never-ending web of consequences due to every action we take (or don’t take) in life. If that doesn’t have you hooked, you might want to dive into their… More »


Album Review: Against The Current – ‘In Our Bones’

Believe it or not, I like when I’m proven wrong about certain things – one of those being bands I unwittingly write off as just another pop/rock band as I honestly have no knowledge (or typical interest) of the Warped Tour scene – save for PVRIS, Paramore and even Hey Monday back in the day…. More »


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