ROCK

West Friends crashes onto the scene like a wave of caffeinated angst with their debut single, “You’ll Hate It Here”—a gloriously loud, sarcastic, and secretly sentimental love letter to the West Coast that punches hard and hugs harder. This track is what driving down the I-5 in a beat-up car…

With “Need You”, James M LaRocque (JML) delivers a vibrant throwback to the golden age of pop-soul, infusing Motown influences and 70s-style flair into a track that’s as groovy as it is heartfelt. Known for his genre-bending musical journey and Minneapolis roots, JML brings his rich experience as a multi-instrumentalist…

Cloe Givelin’s latest single, “Lost My Mind,” is like downing a double shot of espresso and jumping into a mosh pit with a diary in hand. From the first thump of those drums and the fuzzed-out, gritty guitars, you know you’re in for a wild, cathartic ride, but then her…

“Bubble” by bÚkl sneaks up on you, luring you in with its cold, hard-hitting beat before wrapping you in a fuzzy guitar groove that’s equal parts hypnotic and unsettling. Off the debut album Blue Ghost in the Memory-Machine, this song is here to mess with your head in the best…

From the heart of Los Angeles, YESLA delivers an electrifying and visceral alternative rock experience. Through her music, this native Latina packs a fiery expression of passion and rebellion, fueled by the gritty energy of the city. With an out-loud presence and a sound that echoes the influences of No…

American Love by Ivy League is like opening an old photo album only to realize some of the pictures have been burned at the edges. But instead of throwing them away, you frame them in gold. It’s raw, it’s gritty, and it leans into the idea that scars shape us.…

If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit in, “Outsiders” by The Transits is your new anthem. The New Zealand-South African alt-punk trio kicks 2025 off with a high-voltage, adrenaline-fueled track that screams rebellion in all the best ways. The song wastes no time, launching straight into fuzzy, overdriven…

“Jealous of Him” by ettie makes you want to stare dramatically out of a rainy window or scream into your pillow at 2 AM. It starts off soft—melancholic piano chords setting the mood, her voice dripping with quiet heartbreak, that raw, painful kind of sadness that feels too big to…

“Like Everything Else” by Richard Tyler Epperson is melodic, electrifying, and pulsing with raw emotion. From the first grinding guitar riff to the sparkly cymbals slicing through the soundscape, the song builds an intimate and cinematic atmosphere. The drums hit hard, pounding like an anxious heartbeat, while Epperson’s voice enters,…

“For All To See” by The Bateleurs grabs you by the collar and pulls you straight into its fiery, passionate core. From the first grinding riff, the guitars rev like an engine ready to tear down the open road, while the drums land with a punchy, irresistible groove. With the…