New Rock Roundup Vol 52
This is our brand new weekly feature (Normally) on a Monday! The New Rock Roundup will rank the latest releases spanning across the world of rock music. With entries from rock, metal, metalcore, punk, pop punk, alternative and indie!
There will be a brief explanation about why I (Fox) enjoy the song in question from each category before I rank them at the end in terms of my own preference. I would love to hear your own person ranking as well as why you agree with or disagree with my comments.
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New Rock Roundup
Rock
Westislonely – Bad Dog.
This is a really beautiful song, yet there are lyrics and comparisons to being treated like a dog! It is a strange dynamic but the tone is really great! It’s found a way onto my liked songs for a reason!
https://open.spotify.com/track/0OiIkiaS11BG7LAns0IHgl?si=69f5ddc1aeef4671
Metal
Of Virtue – What’s It Like To Be Happy?.
At times it is like they took all the repeatable bits of a pop song and turned up the danger. They still somehow kept all the fun. With pounding drums and an addictive chorus, this song is going to get a lot of air time!
https://open.spotify.com/track/1pF5KxDXU6lUHXZ8cBS0Vx?si=6122ded37148416e
Metalcore
Dont You Dare – Burning Out.
With the slow build up you would be forgiven for thinking it was going to be a run of the mill song. It soon progresses though, with heavy bass during the chorus that I love. With mostly clean vocals with the odd switch up to harsh, it keeps things fresh. Granted the breakdown later on is heavy heavy heavy.
https://open.spotify.com/track/7pn1GFdfywUOA7lCu3KLLf?si=522dcb9e79c6451a
Punk
Western Addiction – The First Witch.
San Francisco Punks Western Addiction bring us this sub 2 minute hit! With jangly riffs that I would not normally associate with the genre this is a really interesting song! It’s quick paced, but never loses the non punk like elements.
https://open.spotify.com/track/34lDQw4bHzXCYMmxTIveos?si=062510c728dc4ff1
Pop Punk
Double XP – 1 HP.
FUN! This song is one of those that I could listen to in the background without paying attention and it would still make me happy. This is not taking any major leaps in progressing the genre, but it is superb. The chorus does the job and then some, and the bass is really great!
https://open.spotify.com/track/1PT6UBHEkreRKWaY73LTPE?si=ac25d52697184a96
Alternative
Return To Dust & Mat Mitchell – Hey Ya!
I have always wanted to hear this song (Originally by Outcast) transformed into an alt rock song! I got my wish. By and band I LOVE too! There is a layer of expansiveness added here that I think you will love. Let me know!
https://open.spotify.com/track/3BXgm8kEDnAOdEXcA6Ibww?si=f9e0bb153faf4c44
Indie
Fierce Friend – Make Me Forget You.
I do love an Indie song that has that usual vibe but goes off the beaten track with quite the sombre lyric set! Your mates are going to love this song, so why not be the cool one for a change and get it on your playlist first!
https://open.spotify.com/track/7LfqOsCzSE5tRbILh6ZqZM?si=24487586fc164b3a
Fox’s Ranking
1st Place: Return To Dust
2nd Place: Westislonely
3rd Place: Fierce Friend
4th Place: Double XP
5th Place: Western Addiction
6th Place: Of Virtue
7th Place: Dont You Dare
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XNSN4wu2Zvhh19VzWdjfH?si=ec9729e89d1b4b00
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