We dig the garage rock fury heard on Wasted Again, the new single from Ultra Lights. It’s a foot stomping reckless rock throwback. It reflects an influence of underground 60 rock, that same sound that influenced punks first breakthrough. The call and response female vocal in the chorus amplifies the reference.
Everything is convincingly played with rebellious conviction. We felt all of it when they sing “Wasted Again – Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me.” Keep it dirty. Stylistically they bridge the gap between Parquet Courts and The Stooges. We can dig it.
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Creature Canyon pulled us in with the energetic acoustic rock version of their song American Movie. Previously released with electric guitars, the new version offers a harmonious acoustic melodic vibe. The adaption is a collaboration with Taylor Guitars, and the legendary guitar makers were smart to notice the melodic impact that swap would have on this work.
The vocal shines through convincingly within this arrangement. Stylistically we think it’s a sure thing for fans of The War on Drugs and Band of Horses.
Creature Canyon are featured on our All New Rock Playlist.
Andreya Casablanca just dropped a banger. One half of buzzy garage duo Gurr, the recording artists buzzes with an energy that mirrors the works intention. It’s heard in her single Trapped In Space and how she erupts in the chorus section.
Andreya is a rechargeable stick of dynamite in need of a relentless aggressive outlet. We’re happy she picked music. Trapped In Space is a magnetic musical stimulant. There’s a classic punk ethos blended with an intriguing synth pop influence courtesy of the electric drums. In that way we think it blends with the works of Dehd and Mannequin Pussy. Get into it.
Trapped In Space is featured on our All New Rock Playlist.
Hubbell Benson cites a bygone era in the works that makeup their new EP Phantom Frequencies. Their single Except for Him is guaranteed to draw similarities to Elvis Costello, an influence the band doesn’t shy away from. They offer that inspiration convincingly, with writing that references Costello’s most treasured era. It recalls when he was still slightly punk and okay with his underground limitation. We also hear an influence of The Cars and The Knack. It’s a rare nostalgic snapshot we embrace wholeheartedly.
Other highlights include the groovy single Gimme All You Got. The chorus has some classic Motown flash in a way that recalls its sneaky influence on late 70s disco soul. They also get classic catchy on the single (Come On) Elephant Graveyard. The single bridges a gap between Arctic Monkey’s and late 60s psych pop and touch of glam akin to T Rex. Altogether the new release should offer the band a breakthrough. We think it’s brilliant.
Hubbell Benson are featured on our All New Rock Playlist.
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