Who saves the hero? – “Enemies”-There’s something about a good power chord and a soaring lead vocal that makes me feel like I’m a young adult again, full of all the angsty frustrations of young love. This song captures some of the bands …
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Three new rock tracks that show the wide range of the genre in 2025
Leave Behind – “Torn Apart and Wasted”-You wouldn’t know it to see me driving my minivan to soccer practice these days, but I used to be a punk rock fan… mxpx, Relient K, Good Charlotte… definitely spent my time in some sticky-floored venues …
Three new pop rock tracks that will have you ready to head out to a show
Jacob on the Moon – “Swimming in Your World”-There’s something about the chill groove of this track that won me over right away. The vocal sits right in the pocket, allowing the listener to follow the lyrics but not fully being hit in …
Three new songs showing the wild and exciting textures of contemporary rock music
Silver Lake Radio – “First Gray Hair”-This is a great tune that straddles the line between rock and country music, right in the realm of what folks call alt country these days. That said, I think it fits nicely here as a chill …
Three new rock tracks to energize your weekend
Porto Ruby – “Your Bird Has Flown”-Sometimes people need to be reminded that rock music didn’t start out as head-banging hard music. The origins of rock music sounded a lot more like bluesy folk music, a lot like this track from Porto Ruby. …
Featured Pop Punk Single: GOLDEN – “River City Runaway”
GOLDEN – “River City Runaway”-Fans of pop punk will find a lot to like in the new track from GOLDEN titled “River City Runaway.” The power chords set the stage and the soaring vocal does a great job of delivering each line. The …
A pair of POP PUNK tracks that will energize music fans who love power chords and nostalgia
Safe at Second – “99”-Fans of Blink 182 and similar pop punk bands are going to absolutely love this track. The soaring vocal is rich and satisfying. If you are a music fan of a certain age, this song will remind you of …
Three outstanding indie rock tracks to add to your upbeat playlist
Everyday Dogs – “Coworkers”-I don’t always approve a song because of the chorus, but this one definitely was in that category. There’s a chromatic chord change and some fantastic harmonies that really make it pop. I’m not even sure what subgenre to call …
A pair of pop rock tracks with punk energy that’s sure to connect with all the 90s and early 2000s kids out there
Parade the Day – “Modern Day America”-Well, this is probably a bit harder hitting of a lyrical theme than you are ready for today. Nevertheless, give it a spin if you’re a fan of pop punk. There’s a definitive moral quality to the …
Three exciting new rock tracks that bring a wide range of different styles to the genre
Lyncs – “I burned my diary last night”-I’ve become a big fan of indie pop in the past five or so years and Lyncs captures the sound in this subgenre that I really appreciate. There’s an energy to the track that feels like …
