Mexico’s Sgt. Papers latest garage track takes the spirit of a drunken story and the “lucky jerks” running wild for a retelling on “Pérdida Total” via DIW Records. Brothers Ivan and Felipe García dangle sharp licks and upfront lines to the ethos of punk. The two-minute track encapsulates the duo’s energy and creativity to turn anything and everything into a story. “For this song, I was inspired by the story of a friend, who took off in his car after a party,” share the duo. “We believe he was searching for love. He later crashed his car into the drive thru of a Burger King 2 blocks ..read more

Brooklyn-based act DIVA LOTTO share their latest single “INSECTS” taken from their upcoming album. The garage rock single follows up their debut SNAKES CAN SWIM for a fuzzed-out aggressive attitude. Similar to what was heard on their last LP, “INSECTS” concentrates on frustration and rough edges for a thick-skinned anthem. If unfamiliar, SNAKES CAN SWIM is the perfect introduction with what the ensemble is capable of delivering and their melodic bites. With that being said, the nature of “INSECTS” is an intentional push and posses a tactful display of not giving a fuck. The track’s well execu ..read more

Formerly dubbed My Band, Los Angeles based quartet have rebranded as Shedonist. Lead by Jasmin Toubi, alongside Conor Spellane, Walker Dubois, and Ben Foerg, the alt-rock ensemble delivers a crunchier tone on their first offering “5 Minutes.” Sly in lyrical context, but forceful in tone, the cut is a robust 3-minute anthem of “female sexual empowerment.” Ruthlessly putting cheap talk in its place, the song demands satisfaction and asserts itself to be heard. The stoner rock-esque hook flaunts its devil-may-care attitude filled with a sensual burn; which pairs well against crisp, drum clacks ..read more

Raising a peanut butter and banana sandwich up high, Soft Jocks’ garage rock cut takes us to simpler days. Taken off their upcoming EP Sinking Dingers via Sheffield’s Elephant Arch Records, “Love Like Elvis” thrusts its humorous pelvis with a raw grit and a power pop coating that drips with a punk aesthetic. The trio, Joel, Edd and Tom, who hail from London, Leeds and San Diego respectively, charm the hell out of distortion on the track. And while “Love Like Elvis” is a vivacious 3-minutes that swing with beachfront waves, erratic drum cracks, and coarse vocals, the accompanying visual puts t ..read more

Los Angeles-based indie artist A.O. Gerber shares the first taste from her forthcoming debut album Another Place to Need which is due May 22 via Hand in Hive. Through the guise of patience, “In the Morning” peels somberly with a scared waltz. Only by the early light of a guitar, Gerber’s vocals, and a drum machine, the artist self-medicates before healing through distorted bursts. The artist finds a way to pass the time, ironically battling this concept on the track. Gerber’s restricted, yet experienced tone scratches the lo-fi production from its initial haunt. She utilizes the earthy residu ..read more

Taken from a page of a journal entry of that of a rough day, Colour Of The Jungle’s latest single “Steel Tray” naturally reads as an overdue frustration with a golden undertone to move forward. The Portsmouth 5-piece band — comprised of Jack Evans, Joe Costello, Brendan McVeagh, Dan Fiford, and John Harris — charge towards better days with the vigorous, garage-rock cut and enamor listeners along the way. “Steel Tray” seems to capture not only the mundane cycle after being asked to spill the contents of one’s day, but follows an isolated frustration when “the word is against you,” led by ..read more

Aggressively cut on garage rock shards, post-punk lines, and a noisy charm, come Birthday Girl’s video for their latest single “I Came Here To Eat” via Sweet Cream Records. The Stockholm quartet — Fran Baxter, Martin Baxter, James Corden, and Joakim Sandegård — very well satisfy on an array of marks, following-up their debut “Welcome Home Frank Bastard,” with a similar dark tone to digest only at a slower tempo. Melodic vocal runs float atop a dysfunctional crunch, with disturbing background echoes, and if anyone needs another reason to completely fall in love, the inspiration surely lingers ..read more

East LA three-piece, The Pocket Rockets, unveil with their latest single “SPECTACLE” following-up their 2017 track “Situations.” Chris Magallon, Lyndon Miller, and Ralph Blanco have made a name for themselves through catchy and potent rhythmic lines since their self-titled EP, crossing sounds from garage rock, to lo-fi, indie. Recorded and mixed by Manny Nieto at éStudio in Los Angeles, and mastered by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Mastering, the trio’s attention to detail heighten their own qualities this time around. Coated in a heavy layer of garage rock, “SPECTACLE” emerges as an overall pol ..read more

It’s been several years since we’ve heard the collective, bright sounds of Los Angeles-based band, Name The Band. Yet, despite time away the Brazilian artists — Zeh Monstro, Gabriel da Rosa, Vini Marble, and Bet-o — have been busy keeping their name alive on tour and crafting their forthcoming EP, Spark. The band’s latest offering, “I Wonder,” is the first from their new collection and sees them revert back to a harder sound than previously heard on their 2016 album, Summer Lush, and head towards a fuller composition, heavy with lingering thoughts. Bright chords and punchy, crisp dru ..read more

Liverpool garage rock trio, Dish Pit, welcome listeners with abrasive and gritty sounds that easily jump-start the heart. Nora, Brianna and Jack are the saviors of Dish Pit and state that they also maintain “humility by washing dishes on the side”, which we can easily assume where their name took inspiration from. With only 3 tracks under their belt, each one more potent than the next, Dish Pit’s provoked anger therapeutically unleashes a fresh air of sounds that cling to the ears of listeners. Strung with an unearthed, youthful attitude, Dish Pit’s raw charm will comfortably progress int ..read more