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Band To Buzz About: For Esmé

For fans of: LIGHTS, CHVRCHES, GEMS Toronto electro-pop band, For Esmé, is more than just a musical entity but a form of female empowerment courtesy of frontwoman and all-around bad ass & feminist Martha Meredith. After the success of their 2015 release, Sugar, the band is gearing up for their sophomore record, Righteous Woman, out… More »


Band To Buzz About: FF5

For fans of: Walk The Moon, Years & Years, St. Lucia Atlanta-bred twin brother duo, FF5 (Family Force 5) – comprised of Jacob and Joshua Olds – are one of those bands you can’t help but root for. After enduring their share of ups and downs, the duo are now stronger than ever and are ready… More »


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: The Aces

For fans of: COIN, MUNA, Haim There are so many things right with The Aces and we are so obsessed! We want you to be just as smitten, and there’s no doubt you will be once you listen to their infectious blend of indie-pop and girl power. Hailing from Provo, UT, Cristal Ramirez, McKenna Petty,… 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 »


Band To Buzz About: joan

For fans of: LANY, The 1975, Pale Waves Arkansas-based duo, joan – comprised of Alan Thomas and Steven Rutherford – may only have three tracks under their belt right now, but they’re spectacular! After releasing “Take Me On,” “Love Somebody Like You” and their most recent jam, “Tokyo,” the band has garnered quite the following… More »



Band To Buzz About: DENNY

For fans of: Bad Suns, COIN, The 1975 Minneapolis indie-pop trio, DENNY – comprised of Alexander Rollins, Randon Nelson and Sully – formed in 2015 but later garnered some playlist & organic blog buzz with their track “Bloom” in 2016. Now, with a brand new realized sound, DENNY are ready to take the indie world… More »


Band To Buzz About: LAYNE

For fans of: PVRIS, The 1975, Halsey LA indie-pop duo, LAYNE – comprised of Layne Putnam and Alexander Rosca – specialize in chilling soundscapes and unforgettable melodies guaranteed to ignite a serious case of goosebumps. The duo first started creating some buzz with 2015’s “Someone” and 2016’s “Good,” following up with debut EP, The Black… 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 »



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 »


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 »


Band To Buzz About: Alvarez Kings

For fans of: Coasts, Beach Weather, Kodaline UK-based alt-pop band, Alvarez Kings – comprised of brothers Simon and Paul Thompson as well as Richard Walker and Sean Parkin – recently released their debut album, Somewhere Between, and have shared the stage with some of your favorite acts today including PVRIS, Echosmith and most recently, Melanie… More »



Band To Buzz About: ROMES

For fans of: COIN, HAIM, The 1975 Toronto-based alt-pop band, ROMES, captured our attention with their upbeat, summery vibes perfect for this time of year. After creating some major buzz with their Believe EP, the band is getting ready to release their self-titled debut album this year and if what we’ve heard so far is… More »


Band To Buzz About: Forget Tomorrow

For fans of: PVRIS, Issues, Palisades Connecticut R&B/rock band, Forget Tomorrow – comprised of Avery Taylor, Brenton Champagne, Nick Lopez, Brandon Bogush and Brandon Podlisny – have endured a lot over the past year. After the death of their guitarist and founding member, Dustin Paolino, the band had their doubts of how to proceed next,… More »


Band To Buzz About: MUNA

For fans of: HAIM, ACES, The 1975 If you’re not swooning over Los Angeles dark-pop trio, MUNA – comprised of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin and Naomi McPherson – by now, you need to start immediately! The trio just released their debut album, About U, and we’re pretty sure it’s a top contender for all of… More »



Band To Buzz About: The Sleeping Sounds

For fans of: The Neighbourhood, Maudlin Strangers, Bad Suns Cleveland’s The Sleeping Sounds – comprised of Anthony Lauletta, Zach Daniels and Mike LaSpina – were tired of the same old bands that generally populated the music scene in their hometown. Instead of blending in, the trio took matters into their own hands and created their… More »


Band To Buzz About: Empathy Test

For fans of: All Hail The Silence, Missing Words, CHVRCHES London’s Empathy Test are an undiscovered (and unfortunately, unsigned) electro-pop dream that you guys are going to swoon over! The band just released their new EP, By My Side, and an album is in the works. Brooding, cinematic and reminiscent of all things sci-fi, we’re… More »


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