Falterboy is the musical alter-ego of Jeremy “Buff” Schantz — a Michigan-born fantasy-loving, D&D-rolling kid who grew up to become a Tampa frontman with a guitar, a story, and a pair of very worn-in Chuck Taylors.

His sound blends emotionally heavy, sharply honest lyrics with upbeat, high-energy indie-rock and pop-punk spirit. It’s music built for anyone who’s ever felt out of place, fought their way forward, or learned to laugh in the dark and keep moving anyway.

From drumming in his first Florida band to stepping into the spotlight as a songwriter and vocalist, Schantz brings a raw sincerity and a fiercely human sense of connection to every show. Whether he’s on a small stage or under festival lights, he performs with the heart of someone who still remembers discovering magic in music for the first time.

Falterboy is less about perfection and more about resilience, story, and community — crafted for people who want to feel something real.