There is a Radiohead vibe here, full of melodrama, but the sounds: synths, guitar, cymbals, and simulated horns are strangely soothing, but also evocativeā¦
This cover of Kelly Clarkson’s hit opens with flashbacks to The Cars, Local H, and Fountains of Wayne. When Vaden Lewis’ vox appears, you know itās the Toadies.
There are a lot of raunchy guitars on Generation Irrelevant, lots of guitars, period. The record is busy, mixing riffs, solos, and sing-along choruses.
Smoking Popes release their first new song since 2018, a cover of The Human Leagueās āDonāt You Want Me.ā Features Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer.
“Atomic City” is a leisurely pop thing, and it does bounce like post-2000 indie rock. The Edge’s guitar lines sound a bit different than what weāre used to.
It’s a familial venture, pop Jason Martin and son Charlie. For the former, it’s an orchestral reworking of previous songs, for the latter, its new ones.
Blackened vocals ride boldly atop flutter-picked guitar and rampaging drums. The Northwest US has produced another metal gem, with brutal but clear production.
The processed guitars are crunchy, thereās a riff in there (plus danceable beats mixed low in the industrial din), and Patrickās distinct, fragile tenor yearns.