today’s rock picks feel heavier. a bit less gloss and a hell of a lot more grit. we’re here to bring you the riffs that bite, vocals that strain in the best way, and that stubborn refusal to smooth the edges.
there’s not enough black in your images – paul louis villani
“paul louis villani delivers a great confrontational rock statement built on isolation and defiance”
recorded solo in his melbourne studio, paul louis villani builds everything himself, layering instruments and processed vocals into something stark and uncompromising. the track feels abrasive by design, driven by frustration and a refusal to conform. it’s the best kind of in your face, riff-laden rock.
there’s a theatrical intensity running through it, spoken word moments colliding with dense production and a simmering sense of unrest. it is less about polish and more about conviction. rock as protest, rock as catharsis. we love it.
thank u for making this paul louis villani 🔥
image of roads (montana mix) – ben heyworth
“ben heyworth delivers a spirited indie rock banger with bold momentum”
originally an acoustic release, image of roads has been rebuilt with minorplanet into something muscular and expansive. recorded at blueprint studios in salford, the montana mix leans into controlled forward thinking chaos and layered energy.
there are flashes of americana filtered through british 90s indie spirit, but it never feels nostalgic for the sake of it. instead, it feels alive. guitars swell, rhythm sections push forward, it’s vocally great, and the whole thing moves with a perfect purpose.
thank u for making this ben heyworth 🚗
i gave it all for you – will sims
“will sims delivers a powerful modern rock anthem built around sacrifice and self-belief”
built from a compelling central riff, i gave it all for you hits you in the guts from the first bar. produced by tony correlli, the track channels the weight of queens of the stone age and alice in chains while staying emotionally direct. the chorus is also great.
it is a song about giving everything to become who you are meant to be. heavy drums, sharp guitars, and vocals that carry both grit and vulnerability. this is definitely arena-ready rock with a personal core and a whole lot of rocking heart.
thank u for making this will sims ⚡
toy – erudition
“erudition pivots into darker territory with a brooding, 80s-tinged rock banger”
recorded entirely in his own studio, erudition handles composition, instruments, and vocals himself. toy leans into bass-driven rock and wonderful nick cave-like beats, building a shadowy atmosphere that feels stripped back yet intense.
moving away from his earlier pop-leaning work, this track explores feeling undervalued in a relationship. it is moody, minimal, and kinda unfolds powerfully. sometimes the strongest rock moments aren’t the big riffy ones, it’s the quiet ones you need to watch.
thank u for making this erudition 🌒
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