We adore the textured tension heard on Sabotage, the new single from Not Satire. A cool riff gets amplified by the artists sonic touch. The guitar sounds like it’s ripping the speakers, while the drums offer some punchy clarity. The vocal retains an element of disconnect as textured leads join in the sonic ripping. Stylistically they intriguingly bridge elements of shoegaze, post punk and alt pop. Not Satire is doing something completely different. We’re into it.
Sabotage is featured on our Best New Rock Playlist.
We’re been into pleaselevitate for some time now. The dreamy shoegaze post punk project is seep in a contrast of pretty and dark. Their releases are consistently entrancing. Their latest fits the bill. It’s appropriately titled I’m okay with being forgotten. And maybe they are, but we’re having a hard time shaking their sad seductive nature. It’s a curious magnetism with cinematic traits courtesy of the unassuming duet. It’s more of a parallel pleading than a romantic coversation. The lofi design adds to its genuine approach. We’re big fans.
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Irish Basement just dropped their new Ep Patterned Behavior. It’s a masterful collection of inspired indie rock. The band wears their influences on their sleeves while embracing the eclectic polarities. One highlight is the single Pretty Embarrassing. It trails into realms of 80s and nineties pop. They bridge the gap between New Order and Third Eye Blind while adding a post punk touch. Most curiously the new single has a way of citing nineties one hit wonders. It touches on a bevy of nostalgia without drifting into one derivative realm. It’s a memory, connected to a time that’s enjoying some timely revival. Hear for yourself.
Pretty Embarrassing is featured on our Best New Rock Playlist.
The project Ninocchio caught our attention with the eccentric energy of their new single Modulation. The band makes an influence of Devo sound touch, while also dipping into an arrangement reminiscent of The Strokes. They advance that inspiration with an intriguing sonic touch, warping effects in ways that feel undeniable. The singer also brings some convincing urban punk attitude. It’s insanely catchy and wildly addictive.
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