Best New Rock – Park National, Elle Belle, Broken Fires, Elf Jaw

Edgerly by Park National is a new indie rock single with a touch of math rock and Midwest emo. The song excites you with epic guitar riffs paired with passionate vocals, immersing you in nostalgia and blissful tones. This song allows you to feel, with relatable themes and beautiful instrumentation, the electric guitars are the star of the show.

Vibrant and serene, this track strikes a great balance of momentum while knowing when to quiet down, emphasizing its sonically emotional richness. Park National just finished a UK tour, which they then followed with the release of their album, You Have To Keep Searching. You can hear this track on their new album, along with many other great ones.

Hear it now on our All New Rock 2025 Playlist.

Next is Elle Belle‘s new single, Figure 8, which impressed us with its notable display of enchanting, melancholy guitar tones. This song is elevated by its addition of piano, giving the emotional expression of this song a well-rounded feel. The drums are unique while supporting the groove of the song’s somber tones.

We appreciate the striking vocals, powerful and genuine. If you love bands like Genesis and The Flaming Lips, this track will resonate with you, as it offers a touch of prog-rock and psychedelic rock with electronic elements. This artist is talented in music, but also has talents in visual art, which we encourage you to check out.

Hear it now on our All New Rock 2025 Playlist.

We were enamored by Broken Fires‘ catchy new single, East London Hotel. If you love Manchester Orchestra or The Wombats, this is a track you don’t want to miss. This song creates an atmosphere of sentiment, accepting the bittersweet moments of life. Its themes are elevated by the dreamy guitar chords mixed with vibrant electric riffs.

This track lifts your spirits with guitar-heavy instrumentation and expressive vocals, while humbling you with wistful lyricism. Make sure to check out this Welsh group for yourself, and stay tuned for the announcement of their future shows in the UK.

Hear it now on our All New Rock 2025 Playlist.

Feral by Elf Jaw trapped our attention with its gritty, raw emotion. With angry guitar tones in minor scales, the song vexes you while simultaneously exhilarating you. It encapsulates feminine rage with its intense, thrilling vocals. The talented instrumentation in the electric guitars and drums further boosts the wrathful themes of the song.

If you’re a fan of Mannequin Pussy or Wolf Alice, this single will be right up your ally. With droning tones in the electric guitar and bass, this song brings a fresh, complex perspective to its punk and indie rock influences. We encourage you to check this track out for yourself, and we can’t wait to hear more from this artist.

Hear it now on our All New Rock 2025 Playlist.

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