Demora caught our attention with their new single torpor. A dark dreary shoegaze epic tags an influence of post rock and post punk before completely giving in to its noisy tendencies.
They find the middle ground between DIIV and Deftones. It’s a testament to the singers ethereal instincts.
The writing is smart too, with thoughtful progressive melodic shifts that land anthemic. The energetic presentation is the final payoff. It leaves you wanting to see this Bay Area upstart in concert.
Hear torpor now on our All New Rock Playlist.
First Day Of Spring is explosive on their recent breakthrough single Operation. The intro’s noisy guitars get interrupted by ear catching melodic elements before the entire vibe gives way to the songs blissful uniform verses.
That progressive sonic dynamic finds more evolutions to break the risk of repetition, while the verse offers some desirable grounding. It’s a nice blend we dig immensely. Dig in.
Hear Operation now on our All New Rock Playlist.
We found a proper intro in the dramatic build heard on Midflight, the new single from Buffy and Buck St Thomas. The sentimental opening collides with an untamed noise before retracing back to its melodic oasis.
It’s a neat blend of shoegaze, slow core, and 5th wave emo. We love that contrast and the progressive excitement it offers. It’s begging for an interpretive breakthrough, one where you exhaust the demons of the day before resolving in dreamy celebration. The kids are alright. Hear for yourself.
Midflight is featured on our All New Rock Playlist.
Shox drop a convincing power punk pop throwback with their recent Human Furniture. There’s a bit of Weezer and The Ramones adapted with an indie influence familiar to Dr Dog or Kurt Vile. While the style notes offer influential references, Shox wins power points for finding some fresh footing within this aesthetic.
Human Furniture is full of character and personality courtesy of catchy rhythmic cuts and unexpected melodic shifts. It’s groovy, but still feels rooted in the underground. You can trace its lineage back to The Velvet Underground. That’s not easy to do.
Hear Human Furniture now on our All New Rock Playlist.
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