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
Following years as a touring musician in acts like Lovedrug, Enoch Porch makes his striking solo debut with the tracks “Grand Army” and “c
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
The excellent “Microwave S’mores” comes via Silver Liz, the Chicago-based project of Carrie and Matt Wagner. The project first caught my ear in 2017
“Attention!” is another engaging track from Apache Rose, previously featured with “Tiny Love” in January. The vocal tone reminds of Placebo’s Brian Molko at
Only Forward by Autosleeper Barcelona-based rockers Autosleeper impress throughout their new EP Only Forward. Highlight “Disappearing” exemplifies the band’s bursting, textured rock sound —
Alluring alt-rocker “Maze” is a recently released track from Ptolemea, a Luxembourg-based band. Priscila Da Costa’s suavely invigorating vocals lead during climactic bass-heavy verses.
“Cartoonish Villain” is a new track from Swedish artist Hampus Svard, touting a briskly infectious sound with post-punk and pop appeal. The verses drive
The Price of Vigilence by The Soviet Influence “Secret Space” is a moody rocker from The Soviet Influence, a trio from Ontario, Canada. Guitars
Chicago-based six-piece Perfect Blue impressed with the dreamy “Wicked” last July. New track “Guilty” shows a darker, more energetic spectrum — unleashing a gripping