KING BUFFALO

King Buffalo from Rochester, New York, are a heavy psychedelic rock trio who have crafted their own path in the psych underground since 2013. Comprising Sean McVay (vocals/guitar), Dan Reynolds (bass), and Scott Donaldson (drums), they operate fully independently — recording, producing, and releasing their music themselves, while working with Stickman Records for EU vinyl editions. Across acclaimed releases including Orion (2016), Longing to Be the Mountain (2018), and their ambitious 2021–2022 album trilogy — The Burden of Restlessness, Acheron, and Regenerator — the band continue to push into deeper, more expansive terrain.

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Their sound blends stoner-rooted weight with progressive openness and rich atmospheric layers. Lush guitars, hypnotic bass grooves, and expressive percussion move in dynamic arcs — from spacious desert drift to massive, riff-driven eruptions. With engineer and producer duties handled in-house by McVay, King Buffalo’s music feels both meticulously sculpted and born from instinct — balancing heaviness with reflection and a sense of late-night wanderlust.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

‍King Buffalo's performances are journeys through sound and space. Their shows unfold with dynamic ebb and flow, moving from meditative grooves to intense, riff-driven climaxes. Extended jams and textural shifts envelop the audience, creating a shared, almost trance-like experience. Every performance, whether in intimate venues or sprawling festivals, highlights the band's command of atmosphere, rhythm, and emotion, leaving listeners both exhilarated and deeply connected.