Now that August is here and college classes resume in a week, it appears that summer is starting to wind down. By now, you are all probably tiring of all of this global warming induced  “fun in the sun,” (really, we are doomed at this point) the cookouts, and the copious amount of ironic bud light lime. Reader, I bet you are ready to mellow out, curl up with a good book, and just watch the rain hit your window while gently nodding off to sleep…

Just kidding! Seriously, you would have to be a real weeny to be tired of all that bud light lime. It is America’s number one lime flavored beer; with subtle citric notes that just pop on your tongue. So, do not let summer go gently into that good night, fill it with new music and bud light lime*.

King Krule - "Rock Bottom:" Listening to King Krule involves partially wrapping your head around the fact that he is under 20 years old. With a world weariness in his voice that belies his youth and the ability to write  memorable songs, King Krule has quickly garnered well earned press. "Rock Bottom" is less reserved and tighter than earlier releases. Starting out softly, the song changes tempo abruptly with a burst of guitar. The energy remains through the rest of the track, only briefly dropping off to feature King Krule's baritone, which holds up even without any instrumental backing behind it. This kid makes me hate myself a little, for being so good so young.

Heems - "Killing Time:" Taking a sample from Echo and the Bunnymen's "Killing Moon," and maybe Street Fighter 2, Heems debuted a new single and announced a forthcoming mixtape this week. A busy year for the Das Rascist member, this mixtape will be his second released in only the last several months. Rapping ably over the twitchy beat, this new song is indicative that the year's prodigious output is not affected by the law of diminishing returns. 

Dirty Beaches - "Elizabeth's Theme:"  Dirty Beaches' single, released through Vancouver's Kingfisher Bluez newly announced singles club, is a simple and atmospheric instrumental track. With a meandering tempo, the song hauntingly winds along, finally drifting off without any real coda. 

Ty Segall - "The Hill:" Opening with plaintive female vocals that make you pause and think that Ty Segall has really changed directions, the song quickly blasts back into familiar territory with the entrance of sludgey, feedback laden, guitars. From there, the song is raucous and unrelenting. Ty Segall continues to be one of today's most exciting musicians.

Flying Lotus featuring Erykah Badu - "See Thru U:" The first single from Flying Lotus's October followup to 2010's  brilliant Cosmogramma, "See Thru U" features the added bonus of Erykah Bade. Badu's vocals are a perfect fit for Flying Lotus' futuristic jazz electronic music hybrid. Honestly, the song is over too soon. Badu's gentle vocals wind through the intricate beat, her constant repeating of "I know, I know," taking on a sadder and sadder tone until the song quietly trails off.

*buffaBlog does not endorse Bud Light Lime...this is the work of an obviously deranged writer. I mean, have you ever had the stuff? It is awful. Well, ok, it is kind of fun to drink when it is really warm and the beer is really cold and you and some friends are having a goof, but beyond that...really?**

**Yes, the author is aware he wrote that footnote as well. The editor's of this blog have nothing to do with this bad joke.