Rock
Rock
John War – “The Real Thing”
I first caught onto John War with his stylish, atmospheric cover of Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman” a couple years ago. It was a nice showcase of his aesthetic, which is continued with his own songwriting on...
Post-Punk
The Faded North – “Security”
“Security” is a newly released track from Vienna-based trio The Faded North, the second single off their new EP What Did I Miss?, also releasing this month. Comprised of immigrants from the North of England, The Fad...
Psychedelic Rock
Peyote Ugly – “Jackdaw”
Seattle trio Peyote Ugly produce a psych-friendly sound steeped in hypnotic guitars and synths. “Jackdaw” is the opening track off their recently released EP of the same name, streaming in full below. It’s a g...
Rock
The Blue – “Harley”
The Blue are a rising act that impress with new track “Harley.” A catchy, straightforward beginning features pleasant vocals and pop-friendly guitar work. It builds to great heights, though. The track’s power ...
Rock
The This – “Casual Encounters”
“Casual Encounters” is a spirited rocker from The This, a new trio from Victoria, British Columbia. Originally beginning as the solo recording project of guitarist/vocalist Evan Matthiesen, as an endeavor between hi...
Power-Pop
Bad Columbus – “Wyalusing”
Bad Columbus are an act from Ashland, Wisconsin, whose new five-track EP More UNABASHED Rock from Bad Columbus is a great representation of the act’s eclectic talents. One of the highlights, “I’ve Never Played...
Rock
Bigg Soft – “One Last Time”
“One Last Time” is a strong new track from Bigg Soft, the Helsinki-based project of musician and producer Lauri Eloranta. Light keys and percussion are quickly accompanied by a murky, low-pitched guitar twang that p...
Psychedelic Rock
The Climactics – “Cartoon Life”
Cartoon Life by The Climactics Brooklyn-based act The Climactics showcase their enjoyably developmental songwriting on new track “Cartoon Life.” Its first half is a builder, a bustling bass line gradually accompanie...
Rock
Biig Wiill – “Sun’s Out”
“Sun’s Out” is a chilled-out track with a suavely infectious aesthetic reminiscent of Beck. It’s a track from Biig Wiill’s new album Wild, a recommended listen that spans in styles from dark acoust...
Rock
Divine Sweater – “2×2”
2×2 by Divine Sweater Whereas some bands struggle for a confident sound with their debut release, “2×2” presents the opposite scenario. The debut single from Boston-based act Divine Sweater, “2×...
