Rock
Rock
W. Cryderman – “Maybe Tomorrow” + “Gimme A Scare”
Grande Masterpiece by Cryderman Two cuts from W. Cryderman‘s new album Grande Masterpiece, “Maybe Tomorrow” and “Gimme a Scare” are great examples of the band’s stirring songwriting. In parti...
Alternative
Checkerneck – “Yosemite Sam”
The fantastic “Yosemite Sam” blends ’90s grunge nostalgia with surf-tinged melodic charm, resulting in a winning sound from Los Angeles-based duo Checkerneck. Guitar distortion quickly picks up alongside a mur...
Rock
Sam Wright – “Sand”
Sand by Sam Wright “Sand” is a lovely, mellow rocker from Sam Wright. The Toronto-based artist shows hazy vocals and jangly guitars in the verses, gearing toward more shimmering guitar tones past the one-minute mark...
Rock
Tugboat Captain – “No Plans (For This Year)”
“No Plans (For This Year)” is a new single from London-based quartet Tugboat Captain, off their debut album Rut, out in October. The track marks an expansion for the band from “lo-fi roots” into a “...
Rock
Easy Honey – “Leo”
“Leo” is a fun rocker from Easy Honey, described as a reflection of the band’s “first impressions of their new home base, Charleston, SC.” The track’s “kinda wanna get away,” hook...
Rock
Air Devi – “Move Without Place”
“Move Without Place” is a striking rocker from Philadelphia-based artist Air Devi. The artist, from an Indian background, grew up a fan of punk-rock; the track takes influence from this. Fast-paced percussion and ha...
Rock
Leon Ampersand – “I Used To Be Cool”
Vermont-based artist Leon Ampersand thoroughly impresses with the track “I Used To Be Cool.” The murky, retrospective tone reminds fondly of Cass McCombs initially. A bouncier, illuminated allure comes after the one...
Alternative
Aztek – “I’ll Be Waiting”
Danish band Aztek show their soaring rock sound on new track “I’ll Be Waiting,” a catchy piece of ear candy with a majestic quality one would anticipate from a Bond theme song. Bursting synths a lush rhythm se...
Rock
Juicebumps – “Jumpy”
“Jumpy” is a uniquely infectious track from Bay Area act Juicebumps. Concise vocal punches and quaint guitar tones establish an intriguing sound to start, with wordless vocal reflections and playful keys mingling pa...
Funk
Wicked Messenger – “Golden Eyes”
The latest from Ohio-based band Wicked Messenger, the melodic “Golden Eyes” rides on brisk vocals, an array of guitars, and bursts of brass. Guitars shift seamlessly from bluesy twangs to lusher rhythmic aids, while...
