Best New Rock – Black Flak and the Nightmare Fighters, Sorry, No Refunds, Michellar, The Zangwills

We were absolutely entranced by this new track from Black Flak and the Nightmare Fighters, titled Another Chapter. With a band name as interesting as that, their music matches in grabbing your attention. Starting with a gentle, soothing electric guitar hook, then leading with beautiful, inspiring, feminine vocals, this track perfectly embodies its themes sonically.

With musical similarities to artists like Broken Social Scene and Radiohead, fans of indie and post-rock will love their music. This track is a part of their newly released album, Ode To Ebb and Flow. Capturing emotion perfectly, this is an artist you must listen to for yourself. You can also catch them live on their upcoming tour around the US.

Hear it now on our All New Rock 2025 Playlist.

Sorry, No Refunds excited us with their new release of the single, The Hills. In this single, they embody a playful yet somber energy, accompanied by an electric guitar riff that immediately draws you in. With reminiscence of genres like Midwest Emo and Math Rock, this track is sure to resonate with those who love artists like American Football and Modern Baseball.

The moody vocals ingeniously portray the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak. They turn their pain into an intense, expressive melody that embodies both sentiment and anger. This is their first single since their album release in 2024. We can’t wait to see what comes next from them, so make sure to hear it for yourself.

Hear it now on our All New Rock 2025 Playlist.

This next track by Michellar, featuring artists Harrison Black and Christina Rntd, is a beautifully captivating single titled Conquer All With Love. Mixing soft rock with a touch of country, this track encapsulates the heartwarming power of love. A beautiful message, its themes are elevated by passionate, soft vocals and joyful acoustic guitar.

We appreciate the vocal approach, as the harmonizing between the feminine and masculine vocals creates a well-rounded sound, both emotionally rich. Based in San Francisco, Michellar has written many beautiful songs along with this single. It’s worth noting that her album covers are all hand-painted by her. Make sure to give her a listen.

Hear it now on our All New Rock 2025 Playlist.

Beers With The Beekeeper is a fascinating new single by The Zangwills, utilizing a hypnotizing guitar tone that draws you to the beat. The vocals, performed with an organic approach, encapsulate that inviting energy of thrills and intense joy. The slower tempo of this track shows that riveting textures can happen through patience.

With the unique vocals of the lead singer, this band approaches indie-rock intending to create something different, unrecognizable, and achieves it. With only a few releases in the last couple of years, we hope this single is a sign that more is coming from this band. Make sure to listen to them for yourself.

Hear it now on our All New Rock 2025 Playlist.

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