kicking off the week with the best kind of restless, guitar-led picks that are all about tension, nostalgia and emotional weight. from sharp post-punk edges to hazy alt-rock atmospheres, today’s picks are here so let’s go ❤️🔥
vitamins – cello
cello delivers a biting, confrontational post-punk banger with sharp wit and intent
vitamins is the best kind of tense and hypnotic post-punk cut built on repetition and deadpan vocals, locks into a pulsing groove that feels both playful and uneasy. its chant-like hook and minimal structure keep the pressure building throughout.
cello, a brighton-based artist with classical roots, introduces a bold new voice with this debut. the track pushes against expectations around femininity and control, turning sharp observation into something direct and unfiltered. best of all, it’s an absolute banger, so get stuck in here.
thank u for making this cello ⚡
city of wind – cling film
cling film craft a compelling, shifting indie rock track that’s chock full of emotions and ambition
city of wind is a melodic indie rock track driven by intricate guitar lines and shifting time signatures, balances complexity with a sense of openness. it’s honestly a compelling piece, ambitious in scope, and definitely not your straight up indie cut.
cling film, an artist moving between liverpool and glasgow, marks a new chapter with this project. writing in english and refining her sound, she explores identity and inner conflict through layered songwriting. it’s a unique sound world that i honestly love, and can’t wait to hear more.
thank u for making this cling film 🌪️
tape machine – joshua scurfield
joshua scurfield captures warm nostalgia with a reflective and emotionally rich rock release
tape machine a warm and analogue-leaning rock track, blends soft textures with subtle sonic details like ambient noise and gentle distortion. it carries that bittersweet, wavy tone that i love in contemplative rock, assisted by a really lovely vocal.
joshua scurfield, a british self-produced artist, continues to build his sound with this release. the track reflects on memory, growing up and the emotional pull of the past, framed through a modern perspective. it’s great, check it out below.
thank u for making this joshua scurfield 📼
in the dark – izira burley
izira burley serves up a wonderful haunting alt-rock that explores obsession and emotional intensity
in the dark an atmospheric alt-rock track shaped by layered guitars and dark textures, creates a slow-burning intensity. i love the vocal delivery in this, and call and answer layers build, there’s a wonderful sense of longing and unease.
izira burley, an emerging alternative artist, leans into themes of obsessive love and emotional aftermath here. her sound blends shoegaze tones with raw songwriting, building a space that feels both intimate and cinematic. it’s a really exciting track, and we’ll be following her closely this year.
thank u for making this izira burley 🌑
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