SkyCall’s Stop Living With Closed Eyes takes a firm stand, bringing old-school rock riffs roaring back into the conversation about today’s world. After SkyCall’s split in 2023, Fabrice Duval, who’s equally at home diagnosing minds as he is dissecting classic rock, took on the task of finalizing the band’s LP entirely on his own. The result is a track that sounds like it time-traveled from a 1970s garage jam but with the clarity and polish of a modern studio.
“Mile Wide” by Trickshooter Social Club taps into the restless, rebellious spirit of Americana, delivering a track that celebrates breaking free from self-imposed constraints. It’s a song about blowing open the cages we build for ourselves and embracing the chaos that comes with defying expectations. The band, rooted in Chicago’s rich tradition of roots-rock, layers this message over a foundation of stomping rhythms and unapologetically gritty guitar work, inviting listeners to escape alongside them.
One Dan Band’s latest single, “The Beautiful Game,” embodies the raw energy and authenticity that only a DIY approach can deliver. Inspired by a six-part sports documentary, the track channels the heart-pounding intensity of the field into a piece that’s perfect for a long drive with the windows down. Recorded mostly on an iPhone, the lo-fi production doesn’t hold this song back—instead, it gives it a charming, gritty edge reminiscent of early garage rock.
Following the evocative and contemplative “In A World Gone Wrong,” CS Hellman returns with his latest single “Something Simple,” produced by Jared Corder of *repeat repeat at Polychrome Ranch outside of Nashville. This track transports listeners into a dreamlike alternate reality, embodying a sense of hopefulness that is grounded in the bittersweet acknowledgement of life’s complexities and challenges.
“The StoneHengers,” the seventh single from The Margaret Hooligans’ forthcoming album ThunderHole Rock n’ Roll, exemplifies the band’s talent for creating music that is both immediately accessible and richly layered. At first listen, the track comes across as an upbeat 90s rock song with driving electric ukulele riffs (yes, that’s a ukulele) and dynamic drumming. However, true to the band’s style, it quickly becomes apparent that there is more beneath the surface.
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