Japanese rock has been known for its ferocious punk inspired rapturous nature and The Sisters High honor that legacy with their new single Mari.
The Sisters High bring a fury that is amplified by an interesting composition with some subtle compositional surprise. The energy and musical chaos breaks through the language barrier. Mari connects in ways where so often words don’t. Hear for yourself.
Mari is featured on our Best New Rock Playlist.
If you’re looking for a full on post punk / post hardcore interpretation of the Strokes record This Is It then EXOTIC FRUITICA has you covered! If you’re looking for a kick ass raucous band full of fury and conviction then EXOTIC FRUITICA also has you covered.
The Strokes adaptation should help grab the attention of some curious indie lovers, and thankfully it’s more than schtick. EXOTIC FRUITICA bring the noise while adding some melodic dynamic. They’re also insane. Check all of their versions of This Is It.
Their cover of Take It Or Leave It is featured on our Best New Rock Playlist.
There’s something sacred about Concepts, the new single from allblacktemples. The band effectively adapts the melodic reverence of 90s bands like Soundgarden into the the indie rock canon. There’s an exotic mystery to their style, accentuated by the collective rare rhythmic design.
From the drums to how the guitars are intertwined to the progressive hard rock pivots, Concepts is remarkably intriguing. The band also embraces an influence of Alt-J and Radiohead, and we heard some stylistic cues that reference the inspiration of Tool. Like all of them allblacktemples are pushing less travelled boundaries in popular music. Hear for yourself.
Concepts is featured on our Best New Rock Playlist.
Classic rock lives on in Keep Swinging, the new single from Not Exotic. The composition captures the genuine feel of a Tom Petty classic with some of the alt-punk angst known to Dave Hause or Gaslight Anthem. True to form, it’s offered with an in studio companion video, one that reenforces their truth as a real band that plays the instruments.
More than a throwback, Keep Swinging is a righteous song fit for any era. It’s as timeless as the music that inspired it. Get some.
Keep Swinging is featured on our Best New Rock Playlist.
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