Del Paxton

Del Paxton is a Buffalo-based indie rock trio known for crafting melodic, math-tinged emo tunes with heart-on-sleeve lyrics. Formed in 2010 by guitarist/vocalist Kevin DeFranco, bassist Brian Kelly, and drummer Steve Mathew, the band combines twinkly guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and introspective storytelling inspired by both ’90s emo revival sounds and their Upstate New York roots. Their DIY ethos and relatable songs about millennial drift – captured in releases like *All Day, Every Day, All Night* (2016) and *Auto Locator* (2020) – have earned them a dedicated following in the emo and indie-punk scenes.

With a discography spanning fizzy EPs and full-lengths like *Worst. Band. Ever.* (2017), Del Paxton balances energetic live shows with recordings that feel like late-night conversations with old friends. Their sound – equal parts technical precision and emotional vulnerability – has landed them on labels like Soft Speak Records and tours with acts such as Pinegrove, proving that earnest guitar music still hits hard in the streaming age.