Wolfschmidt gets explosive on their new single Svalbard. A touch of Mars Volta infects their shoegaze influence. Altogether energetic and full of passion, Wolfschmidt shows that there’s different shades to their style. Slight progressive flavor adds to the musical theatre as the singers soaring angst adds to the inspiring blend. The Swedish export flies too far under the radar for how well they rock. Don’t sleep on this one.
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HEMBREE has Options. Their catchy new single feels taylor made for a television commercial. Its insanely addictive and refreshingly lucid. In that manner they find the middle ground between LCD Soundsystem and Spoon. The Kansas bred band has already landed syncs with Netflix and Apple. Who’s next?
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We love what we hear from waltzerr and their new single Counting Clovers. The Seattle based band just dropped their debut Tomorrow Will Be Better. Their blend of smart indie rock and vintage grunge fits in well with bands like Wednesday, Soccer Mommy, and Boy Genius. Moving between moments of catharsis and quiet reflection, the new record captures the tension between holding on and moving forward, offering a collection of songs that feel as intimate as they are anthemic.
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We dig the moody contrast baked into Chimär (GBG), the new single from Swedish band Kallsup. Singing in their native tongue, the band breaks the language barrier courtesy of their familiar noir vibe and rare construction. The singers dreamy essence compliments the music dark appeal. Stylistically we hear shades of War Paint, Colts, and DIIV. We love that blend.
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