Avi Buffalo

The Profile

Avi Buffalo is an American indie band from Long Beach led by Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg. Their self-titled debut (2010) received attention on college radio and from SubPop; reviews highlight sunny, 60s-influenced indie-pop songwriting and prominent guitar arpeggios.

Debut self-titled album (2010) praised for sunny indie-pop/dream-pop sound; members mentioned in reviews include Avigdor Zanher-Isenberg (leader), Sheridan Riley, Arin Fazio and Rebecca Coleman. Comparisons in reviews include Wilco, Fleet Foxes and Band of Horses. Noted tracks: "Remember Last Time", "What's In It For?", "Jessica".

Two DeBaser reviews praise Avi Buffalo's 2010 self-titled debut as sunny, guitar-forward indie-pop with strong songwriting from young Long Beach musicians. Reviewers note cinematic sixties influences, jangly arpeggios and an ambitious long track "Remember Last Time." The record was noticed by SubPop and college radio.