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
White Reaper – Freakshow.
This is a really light hearted rock song. With great flow and feel good vibes. If you were a “Freak” at school , or maybe you still identify as one… This is the song for you. With a smile on your face though obviously!
Metal
Dayseeker – Bloodlust.
This has the typical metal toughness mixed in with vocals that could at times be in a pop song. I like the combination, it feels heavy but at the same time it has real crossover potential. It wont hit the charts but it should. I love the lyrics here, they feel vulnerable.
Metalcore
Devil May Care ft Impvlse – Amen.
Atmospheric. Brutal. Delicate. Three things that should not work together in the same song but they have managed it. The harsh vocals never feel overpowering because of how they have been balanced with these beautiful clean singing. Even if you don’t like “Heavier” music you need to at least check this out.
Punk
Agnostic Front – Way Of War.
Rapid pace, plenty of attitude. This is a punk so alright. It isn’t that long but that just means you can listen to it twice as much haha.
Pop Punk
The Starting Line – I See How It Is.
I didn’t know I’d love such a drum heavy pop-punk banger. But man I do. The slightly harder than typical vocals too hook me in big time for this jam.
Alternative
Moon Fever – Decayed.
The band that won our best song at last years awards! Moon Fever are back with a song that is a little heavier than I am used to. But by god am I blown away! The band know exactly how to craft a song, with hooks galore! Vocally it is a little more harsher than I am used to but man is it still great! It reminds me so much of another band but I can’t quite put my finger on it.
Indie
Pentire – I Won’t Waste Your Time.
If you like your indie rock to have splashing of pop then this might be the song and the band for you! It is refreshingly light and sometimes after a heavy day in the real world that is what we need. Right?
Fox’s Ranking
1st Place: Moon Fever
2nd Place: Devil May Care
3rd Place: White Reaper
4th Place: Dayseeker
5th Place: The Starting Line
6th Place: Pentire
7th Place: Agnostic Front
Let us know if you agree with the ranking and the comments about each song!
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